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Three-Year Educational Technology Plan Checklist

TASK

DATE: Provide your educational technology plan’s creation date (the date when the technology plan first contained all of the required elements in sufficient detail to support the products and services requested on the Form 470). (http://www.usac.org/sl/applicants/step01/default.aspx)

Tech Plan creation date: 3/21/13

Page # TECHNOLOGY INVENTORY:

1. Describe the technology inventory needed to improve student academic achievement in the 2013-2014 school year that informs the basis for the Form 470. Include in the description the internal connections and basic maintenance for 12 months of the e-rate funded year, such as the following areas:

a) Technology equipment including assistive technologies b) Networking capacity c) Filtering method d) Software used for curricular support and filtering e) Technology maintenance and support f) Telecommunications equipment and services g) Other services

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NEEDS ASSESSMENT: 2. Describe the needs assessment process that was used to identify the necessary

telecommunication services, hardware, software, and other services to improve education.

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THREE-YEAR GOALS: 3. List clear goals for 2013-2016 that address district needs. There must be strong connections

between the proposed physical infrastructure (bandwidth, cabling, electrical systems, networks) and goals. Include goals for using telecommunications and technology that support 21st century learning communities.

E-Rate requirements: www.ecfr.gov

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THREE-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION AND STRATEGIES TABLE:

4. Describe the realistic implementation strategies to improve education. Include in the description the timeline, person responsible and documentation (or evidence) that will prove the activity occurred. Address only ‘a’ and ‘b’ below to meet e-rate requirements. Address all areas below to continue planning for a technology-rich learning environment.

a. telecommunications, b. information technology, c. educational technology (including assistive technologies), and d. student technology readiness in preparation for online testing in 2014-2015.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES: 5. Professional development strategies should ensure that staff (teachers, school library media

personnel and administrators) knows how to effectively use the technologies described in this plan to improve education, and will continue to support identified needs through 2016. Address only ‘a’ below to meet e-rate requirements. Address all areas below to continue planning for a technology-rich learning environment. Describe the planned professional development strategies by addressing each of the following questions: a) How will ongoing, sustained professional development be provided to all educators,

(including administrators) that increases effective use of technology in all learning environments, models 21st century skills, and demonstrate learning experiences through global outreach and collaboration in the classroom or library media center?

b) What professional development opportunities, resources and support (online or in person)

exist for technical staff? c) How will professional development be provided to educators on the application of

assistive technologies to support educating all students?

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EVALUATION PLAN: 6. Describe the evaluation process that enables the progress and effectiveness of goals to be

monitored.

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7. Describe the process to make mid-course corrections in response to new developments and

opportunities as they arise.

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FUNDING PLAN (July 2013 – June 2014): Funding Plan Sample Table 8. Provide the anticipated costs for 2013-2014 by source of funds (federal, state, local and other)

and include expenses such as hardware/software, digital curricula including NIMAS compliance, upgrades and other services including print media that will be needed to achieve the goals of this plan. Allow specific provisions for interoperability among components of such technologies to successfully achieve the goals of this plan.

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Elmwood Park Public Schools

TECHNOLOGY PLAN

2013-2016

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STAKEHOLDERS ......................................................................................................................... 3 1. TECHNOLOGY INEVENTORY .............................................................................................. 4 2. NEEDS ASSESSMENT: ............................................................................................................ 6 3. THREE-YEAR GOALS: ............................................................................................................ 6 4. THREE-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION AND STRATEGIES TABLES .................................... 8 5. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES: ............................................................ 12 6. EVALUATION PLAN ............................................................................................................. 13 7. MID-COURSE CORRECTIONS ............................................................................................. 13 8. FUNDING PLAN ..................................................................................................................... 14


1. TECHNOLOGY INEVENTORY

Three-Year Educational Technology Plan Inventory Table Area of Need Describe for erate

funded year 1 2013-2014

Describe for erate funded year 2

2014-2015

Describe for erate funded year 3

2015-2016 Technology Equipment including assistive technologies

• To add forty-five (45) desktop computers to the district’s computer inventory. These computers will be used to replace the aged computers located in room 509 in the high school.

• Install a projector in the auditorium at the HS and in the multipurpose room at the MS. This will be used for large group instruction.

• Continue the district’s tablet one to one initiative in the high/middle school. Each 6th and 9th grader will receive a tablet to enhance instruction.

• Purchase multifunction printers to be used as print stations at the HS/MS.

• Install ten (10) in ceiling projectors district wide

• To add thirty-five (35) desktop computers and a laptop cart containing thirty-two (32) laptops to the district’s computer inventory. The desktops will be used to replace the aged computers in room 408 in the high school. The laptops will be use to replenish the aged laptops in the high media center.


• Install ten (10) in ceiling projectors district wide.

• Purchase multifunction printers to be used as print centers at the elementary schools.

• To add thirty-five (35) desktop computers to the district’s computer inventory. This will be used to create a new lab in the high/middle school.


• Install ten (10) in ceiling projectors district wide.

Networking Capacity

• To replace 1/3 of the district’s aging 10/100/1000 switches to 10000mbps power over Ethernet switches. This will prepare the infrastructure for student technology readiness for online

• To replace 1/3 of the district’s aging 10/100/1000 switches to 10000mbps power over Ethernet switches. This will prepare the infrastructure for student technology readiness for online

• To replace 1/3 of the district’s aging 10/100/1000 switches to 10000mbps power over Ethernet switches. This is to be compliant with the PARCC technology


testing in 2014-2015. • Expand 1/3 of the

district’s wireless technology infrastructure to able to sustain the district’s one to one tablet initiative.

testing in 2014-2015. • Expand 1/3 of the


readiness initiative. • Expand 1/3 of the


Filtering Method • Continue the use of the content filtering device as deemed appropriate.

• Continue the use of the content filtering device as deemed appropriate.

• Continue the use of the content filtering device as deemed appropriate.

Software used for curricular support and filtering

• To use online delivered instruction that can be used as a teacher-aided instructional tool or as a one-one tutoring resource. Individualized instruction, diagnostic testing, prescriptive assignments and automatic reporting are incorporated with this type of technology. This tool will focus on Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science for the 3-12 grade levels.

• To use of statistical software that will bridge the gap between concrete and abstract mathematical and statistical concepts by letting students see and manipulate data in a clear graphic form.

• Software that will provide leveled practice of comprehension skills, strategies, writing, and character development.

• Assessment software that will help teachers identify student needs, measure progress, and determine readiness for state NCLB assessments in reading, language, and mathematics.

• Foreign language software that will be used in conjunction with listening labs. • Software that assist with map making, geography, timelines, case law, economics, and

government for the Social Studies curriculum. • Industry standard programs will be utilized in the multimedia and AP Art programs.

Technical Support and maintenance

All printers in use throughout the district are covered under a maintenance contract with the exception of inexpensive inkjet printers. High speed copiers, many of which are used as network printers, are also covered under maintenance plans. Computers are within the manufacturer’s warranty period and do not need maintenance contracts. Computers are purchased with three year parts replacement policies. In the fourth year of service, the computer is replaced. Each summer the classroom computers are stripped of all data and any extraneous software and restored to original settings. The district will employ a Technology Analyst to provide helpdesk support the district’s educational technology devices.

Telecommunications equipment and services

Maintain current contract. • To upgrade connection to the internet from 50mbps to 200mbps.

• Replace the district’s phone system with a hosted PBX system.

Other Services:

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2. NEEDS ASSESSMENT:

Network data reports, internet logs, and wireless walkthroughs were used to identify the necessary telecommunications services, hardware, software, and other services to improve education.

3. THREE-‐YEAR GOALS:

Ø Goal 1: To continue to provide the infrastructure for future growth of technology in the schools and design communication networks to connect today's learners in the schools, the community, and in the home.

Ø Objective 1.1: To expand the district’s wireless infrastructure.

Ø Objective 1.2: To upgrade the district’s wired network to

support the requirements set forth by PARRC.

Ø Objective 1.3: To install telephones in each of the classrooms to provide an added level of a security and communication.

Ø Objective 1:4: To upgrade the district surveillance/security

system.

Ø Objective 1:5: To install appropriate electrical and computer networking components in the existing computer labs in order to provide and optimal learning environment.

Ø Objective 1:6 To utilize technology to improve 21st century

communications for students, staff, parents, and community members via a high quality, highly informative, user-friendly website and/or other electronic medium.

Ø Objective 1.7: Upgrade the district’s Internet connection to

200mbps to support the requirements set forth by PARRC.


Ø Goal 2: To continue to remain current in the upgrading of computer

hardware as it relates to classrooms, labs, offices, and media centers in the district.

Ø Objective 2.1: The elementary schools’ media centers will be updated with new computer hardware to replace the aging hardware currently in use. Aging servers and switches will be replaced with high throughput and high capacity equipment.

Ø Objective 2.2: The district will purchase projectors and other technologies for classrooms at the middle/high school.

Ø Objective 2.3: The district will continue its one to one tablet

initiative. Sixth and ninth graders will continue to receive tablets each year.

Ø Goal 3: Administration will ensure that curriculum in all core

content areas is aligned with NJCCC Technology Standards. Ø Objective 3:1 Provide district-wide software and online

resources to support curriculum. Ø Objective 3:2 Provide regular staff meetings of

technologically capable staff to articulate and direct technology initiatives.


4. THREE-‐YEAR IMPLEMENTATION AND STRATEGIES TABLES Goal 1: To continue to provide the infrastructure for future growth of technology within exist ing schools and new construction, and design communication networks to connect today's learners in the schools, the community, and in the home. Objective 1.1: To expand the district’s wireless infrastructure. Objective 1.2: To upgrade the district’s wired network to support the requirements set forth by PARRC. Objective 1.3: To install telephones in each of the classrooms to provide an added level of a security and communication.

Strategy/Activity Timeline Person Responsible

Documentation

1.1.1 Continue the installation of distributive networks in existing schools including all essential components to provide the necessary bandwidth to students, teaching staff, parents, and the community wireless access to network resources including educational, media resources, the Internet and file and print sharing abilities.

7/2013 – 6/2016

Director of Information Technology

Requisitions, purchase orders

1.2.1 The district will acquire upgraded wired network equipment such as switches and routers to support to requirements set forth by PARRC.

7/2013 – 6/2016

Director of Information Technology, Director of Guidance and building Principals

Technology Readiness Tool, Requisitions, purchase orders

1.3.1 Voice Over IP (VOIP) telephones will be installed and configured in each of the classrooms in the district. Cabling, the configuration of new and existing routers and switches, and installation will be performed by a consultant under the supervision of the Director of Information Technology.

7/2013 – 6/2016

Director of Information Technology and Consultants



Goal 1: To continue to provide the infrastructure for future growth of technology within existing schools and new construction, and design communication networks to connect today's learners in the schools, the community, and in the home. Objective 1:4: To upgrade the district surveillance/security system. Objective 1.5: To install appropriate electrical and computer networking components in the existing computer labs in order to provide and optimal learning environment. Objective 1:6 To utilize technology to improve 21st century communications for students, staff, parents, and community members via a high quality, highly informative, user-friendly website and/or other electronic medium. Objective 1:7 Upgrade the district’s Internet connection to 200mbps to support the requirements set forth by PARRC.

Strategy/Activity Timeline Person Responsible

Documentation

1.4.1 Continue the replacement of broken cameras with high quality digital cameras using Network Video Recording technology.

Ongoing Director of Information Technology, and security personnel


1.5.1 Maintenance and Technology departments will assess the various computer labs and will address any electrical needs that may exist or arise.

7/2013-6/2016 Director of Information Technology and Maintenance personnel

Requisitions, purchase orders,

1.6.1 21st century communications for students, staff, parents, and the community will be improved via an updated website and apps.

7/2013-6/2016 Director of Information Technology

www.elmwoodparkschools.org

1.7.1 The district’s internet connection will be upgraded to 200mbps to meet the requirements for technical readiness

7/2015-6/2016 Director of Information Technology



Goal 2: To continue to remain current in the upgrading of computer hardware as i t relates to classrooms, labs, off ices, and media centers in the distr ict. Objective 2.1: The elementary schools’ media centers will be updated with new computer hardware to replace the aging hardware currently in use. Aging servers and switches will be replaced with high throughput and high capacity equipment. Objective 2.2: The district will purchase projectors, interactive whiteboards, and other technologies for classrooms district wide. Objective 2.3: The district will continue its one to one tablet initiative. Sixth and ninth graders will continue to receive tablets each year. Objective 2.4: Assistive technology such as student response systems will be evaluated for classroom use.

Activity Timeline Responsibility Documentation 2.1.1 The district will continue its practice of the standardization of equipment as dictated by the obsolescence schedule to replace equipment such as servers, switches, routers, computers, printers, and other peripherals.

Ongoing Director of Information Technology


2.2.1 Projectors, interactive whiteboards, and other technologies such as graphing calculators and document cameras will be purchased for instructional use.



2.3.1 The district will continue its one to one tablet initiative. Students in the sixth and ninth grades will continue to receive tablets that are compatible for technology readiness in preparation for online testing in 2014-2015.



2.4.1 Assistive technologies such as student response systems and apps will be evaluated for classroom use.

Ongoing Director of Special Services, Director of Information

Technology, Child Study Team members



Goal 3: Administration wil l ensure that curriculum in all core curriculum content areas is aligned with NJCCC Technology Standards. Objective 3:1 Provide district-wide software and online resources to support curriculum. Objective 3:2 Provide regular staff meetings of technologically capable staff to articulate and direct technology initiatives.

Activity Timeline Responsibility Documentation

3.1.1 Form a district software selection committee and meet bi-monthly to preview, select, and evaluate new programs which support technological literacy and content area curriculum objectives.

Ongoing Building Principals Supervisors


Roster, attendance, updated district software

list

3.1.2 Provide training to content area director/supervisors on district level software and support turn-keying to content teachers.

Ongoing Supervisors Director of Information

Technology

Attendance and evaluations

3.2.2 Establish a regular meeting schedule to discuss new technology initiatives.

Ongoing Building Principals Supervisors


Agendas


5. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES: 5. Professional development strategies should ensure that staff (teachers, school library media personnel and administrators) knows how to effectively use the technologies described in this plan to improve education, and will continue to support identified needs through 2016. Describe the planned professional development strategies by addressing each of the following questions:

a) How will ongoing, sustained professional development be provided to all educators, (including administrators) that increases effective use of technology in all learning environments, models 21st century skills, and demonstrate learning experiences through global outreach and collaboration in the classroom or library media center?

For the 2013/2014, 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 school years, professional development will be provided for all district educators, including administrators, in order to advance effective utilization of technology in all learning areas, model 21st century skills, and demonstrate global outreach and collaboration in the educational areas. All district educators will continue to receive training on how to successfully implement the iPad 1-to-1 initiative at our area schools as well as the evolution of the Bring Your Own Device movement and its impact on the future of education. The local district professional development committee will meet periodically to evaluate technological proficiency of the teaching staff and will provide measures such as 1-to-1 training sessions, webinars, podcasts and other methods to ensure effective use of technology. All educators will be provided with in-service sessions relevant to the integration of technology with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards as well as the Common Core State Standards and how to relate them it to the classroom and/or library media center.

b) What professional development opportunities, resources and support (online or in person)

exist for technical staff?

The professional development opportunities, resources, and support for technical staff are web seminars, user forums and workshops. The technical staff also receives training during district in-service days.

c) How will professional development be provided to educators on the application of

assistive technologies to support educating all students?

Professional development is provided to all staff on the application of assistive technologies to support all students in learning via staff in-service days and workshops.


6. EVALUATION PLAN The evaluation of the 2013-2016 technology plan will be ongoing at many levels. The district technology committee will review and support the efforts of the various district departments. The committee will set benchmarks for research, selection and implementation of the district wide goals. The Director of Testing, Curriculum and Instruction will assist in the training and evaluation of implemented/selected technologies. In addition, teachers will be surveyed about the effectiveness of professional development opportunities as well as be asked to reflect on classroom practice involving technology.

7. MID-‐COURSE CORRECTIONS The district technology committee will meet throughout each school year to discuss new and updated information regarding new technological development/opportunities. Should these discussions lead to an understanding hat mid-course corrections need be made to the goals set forth in the technology plan, the committee will make these recommendations to the Superintendent and the Board of Education.


8. FUNDING PLAN

Three-Year Educational Technology Plan Anticipated Funding Table

(First Year) ITEM DESCRIPTION OF ITEM

TO BE PURCHASED FEDERAL FUNDING

STATE FUNDING

LOCAL FUNDING

MISC. (e.g.

Donations, Grants)

Digital curricula (see NIMAS)

N/A

Print media needed to achieve goals

• Printer devices $10,000

Technology Equipment

Three 10Gbps Switches $15,000

Network

N/A

Capacity

N/A

Filtering

• Web Filter $5,000

Software

• Software Licensing and apps

$30,000

Maintenance

• Cisco SmartNet • Printer

Maintenance

$20,000 $10,000

Upgrades

N/A

Policy and Plans

N/A

Other services

• Network Support $15,000

Further Explanation:

N/A

Additional information for “Filtering Method” located on page 5: For its filtering method, the district uses an iBoss Web Filter. The iBoss provides content filtering support to wired and mobile devices across the network. The filter is also CIPA and PCI compliant. The district will continue the use of the content filtering as deemed appropriate. Additional information for “Telecommunications equipment and services” located on page 5: The district use Optimum Lightpath as its telecommunication provider. Lightpath provides both voice and data services to the district. The district is currently under contract for 50mbps for data. Cisco Voice Over IP is used for voice services. The district will continue to use 50mbps of data for years 2013-‐2015.

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