Digital Education

Jeff FritchtnitchSuperintendent of SchoolsAltamont CUSD #10

Enhancing Education Through Technology

Three Year Federal Grant Year 1 $396,000.00 Year 2 $279,000.00 Year 3 $175,000.00• 25% of each year’s allocation must be

targeted for Professional Development• Altamont Lutheran Inter-parish School

received a portion of each year funding

Year 1 - 2010-2011

District purchased smart boards for every classroom in the district (65)

New Desktop computers for every teacher (55) Wireless Keyboards Digital Slates Clicker Systems Professional Development

Focus on Reading and Math Instruction Denver Colorado: Technology and Learning

Conference Visits to Carbondale and Erie

Year 2 – 2011-2012

Infrastructure Upgrades Fiber Optic line in house Wireless access throughout the high school

Employed an Additional Technology Assistant Technology Training Room/Help Desk High School 1:1 Program

January 4, 2012 Professional Development

Focus on Reading and Math instruction Phoenix Arizona State Technology and Learning Conference Other Regional PD

Technology Training Room

High School Help Desk

High School Chemistry

High School Spanish

Year 3 – 2012-2013

Professional Development continues All in state Linked to Reading and Math

Grade School 1:1 grades 5-8 Grade School Help Desk/Office Illinois Broadband Opportunity

Partnership AGS will be a site Community Meeting Feb. 21st 7:00 p.m.

ACHS

8th Grade Social Studies

5th Grade

Speech-Language

JH Enrichment Class

5th Grade

Board of Education Involvement

2009 Board of Education informed Superintendent that they wanted to upgrade technology in the district

Superintendent seeking grants Technology Plan Re-written Board continues to allocate funds to

support technology growth and implementation

Board continues to make technology and education a priority

What’s Next?

Grades K-4 1:1 Virtual School 7-12 Writing Across the Curriculum Keyboarding at 2nd Grade Assisting other districts in their

implementation Articulating with Colleges and

Universities regarding use and expectations

Developing Altamont’s Future

Community Initiative sponsored in part by Altamont Chamber of Commerce

Review of where we are and where we would like to be as a community

Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs Western Illinois University

The Process

5 Consecutive Weeks Three hours each evening Strategic Planning Process Final Product

Five Goals/committees

Committees

1. Altamont’s interchange at I-70 is full of shops, restaurants and hotels that attract travelers off the freeway and draws them into the community

2. Altamont has a flourishing parks and recreation program, with opportunities for all ages and high quality facilities, such as a golf course, biking trail, and pool to fit their needs.

Committees Continued

3. Altamont offers entrepreneurs, as well as new and existing businesses, programs and incentives aimed at helping establish, maintain and grow businesses

4. Altamont is a destination for entertainment with modern high quality facilities, including the Effingham County Fairgrounds, which attracts major concerts, performances, expositions, fairs and conferences

Committees Continued

5. Altamont is a family friendly community, where innovative and dynamic programs cater to the youth. Youth benefit from a wide variety of educational and character building programs in art, music, theater, crafts, leadership and more.

Contact Information

Jeff Fritchtnitch Superintendent of Schools, Altamont

CUSD #10 7 South Ewing Street, Altamont, IL

62411 Office: 618-483-6195 Cell: 618-267-6195 Home: 618-483-9845