CERTIFICATION OF SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY PLAN PRESENTED TO 7200, School City of Mishawaka 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2017
The above referenced school corporation's technology plan is hereby certified for purposes of participation in the Universal Service Fund (USF) discount program. This means that the technology plan meets or exceeds the requirements set forth by the Schools and Libraries Division of the Universal Services Administrative Company (USAC).* The plan includes: • • • • •
Clear goals and a realistic strategy for using telecommunications and information technology to improve education; A professional development strategy that ensures staff know how to use the technologies to improve education; An assessment of the telecommunications services, hardware, software, and other services that will be needed to implement the strategy; Provisions for sufficient budget to acquire and maintain the hardware, software, professional development, and other services needed to implement the strategy; and Evaluation processes designed to monitor progress toward the specified goals and that allow mid-course corrections in response to developments and opportunities.
Joshua Towns, Director of Information Technology February 20, 2014
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The Technology Plan for School City of Mishawaka (7200) Approved Original Plan effective 7/1/2014 to 6/30/2017 Primary Contact Corp:
7200 - School City of Mishawaka
Name:
Mr HanksLarry
School:
School City of Mishawaka
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
Section I: Corporation Technology Trends Survey Corporation Technology Policies 1. What is your district policy involving student-owned cell phones?
m
We have no policies regarding student-owned cell phones.
m
Policy generally prohibits student use of cell phones during school hours.
m
Policy allows limited student use of cell phone for non-instructional purposes.
l
Policy allows limited student use of cell phones including use for instructional purposes.
2. What if any social media are you formally using as a school corporation? (Check all that apply.)
o n o
o o
No formal use Facebook
Twitter Other
MySpace
3. Which best describes your corporation’s stance toward providing/sanctioning teacher web pages or a class web sites?
m
Corporation does not provide/sanction a service for teacher web pages
l
Google Sites
m
Word Press
m
School Wires
m
Learning Connection
m
Edline
m
Teacher Web
m
Corporation provides a locally developed option for teacher pages
m
Corporation’s Learning Management System or Student Information System
m
Corporation provides/sanctions a variety of services
4. Which of the following best describes the corporation’s provision of wireless network access (LANS) for end users?
5.
m
None of our schools have wireless access
m
Some schools (= 50%) have wireless access
l
Most schools (> 50%) have wireless access
m
All schools (100%) have wireless access
On your school campus or campuses, what devices does your corporation allow to access the school network?
n
School-owned or Provided Devices
n
Student/parent owned
n
Teacher/staff owned
n
Guest owned
6. Which of the following options describe the kinds of access parents and students in your corporation have to the following online services. (Check all that apply.)
n
Class assignments and grades. If yes, using what technology? Infinite Campus Portal
n
Digital curricular content (e.g. subscription-based services, online content collections) If yes, using what technology? ALEKS, Plato, Read180, Study Island
n
Historical information about students including performance data from prior years (e.g., ISTEP+, grades, local assessment scores ) If yes, using what technology? Learning Connection, Infinite Campus
o
No such services are provided
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7. Which of the following option(s) describe(s) your district’s current position with regard to student e-mail. (Check all that apply.)
o
Corporation does not provide student e-mail at any level or allow for use of personal e-mail for learning purposes.
n
Corporation does not provide student e-mail at any level but students may use personal e-mail for learning purposes.
o
Corporation provides student e-mail accounts for some portion of elementary (K-5) students)? If yes, using what technology?
o
Corporation provides student e-mail accounts for some portion of secondary (6-12) students? If yes, using what technology?
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Corporation Infrastructure-Hardware 8. Computer Labs
9.
n How many stationary labs do you have?
28
n What is the average number of computers per lab?
32
n How many mobile labs (e.g. COWs)?
5
n What is the average number of computers per mobile lab?
30
Non-lab computers for student use: On average, how many internet capable devices are available in classrooms for students to use? Number of classroom devices available for student use (Select) Kindergarten
What types of devices? Check all that apply
m 0
o Desktops
m 1 or 2
o Netbooks
m 3-5
o Laptops
m 6-10
o iTouch
m 1-to-1 ratio
1st Grade
m 0
n Desktops
l 1 or 2
o Netbooks
m 3-5
n Laptops
m 6-10
o iTouch
m 1-to-1 ratio
2nd Grade
m 0
n Desktops
l 1 or 2
o Netbooks
m 3-5
n Laptops
m 6-10
o iTouch
m 1-to-1 ratio
3rd Grade
m 0
n Desktops
l 1 or 2
o Netbooks
m 3-5
n Laptops
m 6-10
o iTouch
m 1-to-1 ratio
4th Grade
m 0
n Desktops
l 1 or 2
o Netbooks
m 3-5
n Laptops
m 6-10
o iTouch
m 1-to-1 ratio
5th Grade
m 0
n Desktops
l 1 or 2
o Netbooks
m 3-5
n Laptops
m 6-10
o iTouch
m 1-to-1 ratio
4
6th Grade
m 0
n Desktops
l 1 or 2
o Netbooks
m 3-5
n Laptops
m 6-10
o iTouch
m 1-to-1 ratio
7th Grade
m 0
n Desktops
l 1 or 2
o Netbooks
m 3-5
n Laptops
m 6-10
o iTouch
m 1-to-1 ratio
8th Grade
m 0
n Desktops
l 1 or 2
o Netbooks
m 3-5
n Laptops
m 6-10
o iTouch
m 1-to-1 ratio
9th Grade
m 0
n Desktops
l 1 or 2
o Netbooks
m 3-5
n Laptops
m 6-10
o iTouch
m 1-to-1 ratio
10th Grade
m 0
n Desktops
l 1 or 2
o Netbooks
m 3-5
n Laptops
m 6-10
o iTouch
m 1-to-1 ratio
11th Grade
m 0
n Desktops
l 1 or 2
o Netbooks
m 3-5
n Laptops
m 6-10
o iTouch
m 1-to-1 ratio
12th Grade
m 0
n Desktops
l 1 or 2
o Netbooks
m 3-5
n Laptops
m 6-10
o iTouch
m 1-to-1 ratio 10.
Teacher computers: Teachers in our corporation typically have :
l Laptops l Desktops m No dedicated computer
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11.
Technology Refresh: For each type of device that the corporation provides for student learning indicate (in years) the typical/planned refresh rate. If your corporation does not provide a particular technology, select not provided
n Desktops
Greater than or equal to 6 years
n Laptops
Greater than or equal to 6 years
n Netbooks
Greater than or equal to 6 years
n iTouches n Cell Phones
Less than or equal to 2 years
12. Which of the following describe 1-to-1 implementations/structure in your corporation?(Check all that apply.)
n
We have no 1-to-1 initiatives Initiatives
o New Tech Implementation
o Grade Level Based
o Content Area Based
o Other
13.
Structure of 1-to-1
Corporation provides off-campus Internet access
m Yes
m Yes
m No
m No
m Yes
m Yes
m No
m No
m Yes
m Yes
m No
m No
m Yes
m Yes
m No
m No
Are you applying for Priority 2 E-Rate discounts in the upcoming year?
m Yes l No
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Infrastructure Management 14. Corporation Web Site: Select from the following options to describe the design, technology, and hosting scenarios that best describe your corporation’s web site. Designed by
Technology
Hosting
m Students
m Primarily HTML
m Hosted by Corporation
l School Staff
l Content Management
l External hosting Service
m Third Party
l Content Management
l External hosting Service
15. Cloud Computing/Virtualization: Choose from the following options to describe your corporation’s position on utilizing cloud-based services to store data or to provide services? (Check all that apply.) Currently
Future (Next 12-18 months)
o Do not use cloud-based services
o No plans in this area beyond current use
n Utilize a private (local) cloud
o Will implement a private cloud
n Utilize a third-party provider (e.g., Google
o Will utilize a third-party provider (e.g., Google Docs,
o Have not implemented virtualization
o Will implement virtual servers
n Utilize virtual servers
o Will implement virtual desktops
Docs, Live@edu)
Live@edu)
16. Shared Services: Choose from the following options to describe cost saving measures your corporation is taking in the area of technology. Joint Purchasing
Personnel Sharing
Outsourcing
l
Do not purchase assets or services cooperatively
l
Share no personnel with other entities
m
Have not outsourced technology services
m
Purchase assets or services in cooperation with other corporation, municipalities, etc. (Provide at least 1 example)
m
Share personnel with other corporations, municipalities, etc. (Provide at least 1 example)
l
Outsource some technology services (Provide at least 1 example)
Example(s)
Example(s)
Example(s) Wireless Infrastructure setup Student Management System hosting District and School Websites hosting
17. Technology Energy Management: Does your school corporation utilize energy management services to power down/power up and otherwise manage energy consumption of technology resources?
l Yes m No 18. Bandwidth: What is the total (from all providers) internet bandwidth at the corporation level (does not include WAN)? megabytes/second (Mbps)
l What is the total (from all providers) internet bandwidth at the corporation level (does not
100
l During most recent month of September, what is peak utilization during the school day?
100
l During most recent month of September, what is the average utilization during the school
65
include WAN)? megabytes/second (Mbps) megabytes/sec. (Mbps)
day? megabytes/sec. (Mbps)
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Educational Use 19. Software: What software packages or services are provided through your school corporation? (Check all that apply.)
o Student Management System m Power School
m Skyward
m Harmony
m Lighthouse
m STI
m Other
m SDS o Office/Productivity Software m MS Office
m Google Docs
m Open Office
m Other
m Work Perfect o Learning Management System m Angel
m Moodle
m Blackboard
m Other
o Electronic Gradebook Gradebook provided through student information
m system
m Other
o Remediation software
20.
m Read 180
m Study Island
m Plato
m Other
Online Instruction: Describe your corporation’s current utilization of online courses. (Check all that apply.)
o This corporation does not utilize online courses and are not currently considering online options o Currently considering online options o Offer Advanced Placement online n
Use online courses for credit recovery
n
Use online courses for Core 40 courses
n
Use online courses for Non-core 40 courses
21. Digital Curriculum Resources: Indicate what digital curriculum resources you are using
o
Corporation does not provide digital content/curriculum resources to students or teachers. Company
Product
Description
Library Video
Safari Montage
Video Streaming
ALEKS
ALEKS
Math Enrichment Remediation
Edmentum
Plato
Credit Recovery and remediation
Edmentum
Study Island
Remediation
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22.
Digital Curriculum as Alternatives to Textbooks: For which of the following subjects has the corporation taken advantage of the blanket waiver for textbook adoption by adopting digital content not on the textbook adoption list? (Check all that apply—including for subjects where some courses utilized digital resoruces but not others.)
n
23.
Our corporation has not utilized the blanket waiver in order to substitute digital resources for textbooks. K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
High School
English/LA
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Math
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Science
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Social Studies
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Textbook and Instructional Material Fees: For each of the following grade levels, indicate the most recent per student textbook rental and fees/costs (whole dollars) for non free/reduced lunch students. If the amount varies by school or grade level, please provide a district average.
24.
a. K $
$107
b. 1 $
$146
c. 2 $
$115
d. 3 $
$123
e. 4 $
$117
f.
5$
$107
g. 6 $
$131
h. 7 $
$170
i.
8$
$170
j.
High school $
$260
Online Assessment: What types of computer, online or technology based assessments are used in your school corporation? (Check all that apply)
o This corporation does not utilize online or technology-based assessements n ISTEP+ n Acuity o Wireless Generation o End of Course Assessments o NWEA o Terra Nova n Local Assessment:
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Student and Staff Capacity to Use Technology 25.
Technology Standards: Describe your corporation’s approach to technology standards for the following populations. Students
n 26.
Teachers
Have not formally adopted standards for students
n
Have not formally adopted standards for teachers
Administrators
n
Have not formally adopted standards for administrators
Does your school corporation formally address 21st Century Learning Skills in its curriculum?
l Yes m No 27.
Does your school corporation formally address Information Literacy Standards (AASL) in the curriculum?
l Yes m No 28.
Keyboarding: Use the following options to describe your corporation’s approach to keyboarding. Does your school corporation teach computer keyboarding?
l
Yes If yes,
l Corporation does not require mastery of keyboarding by all students m Corporation requires mastery of keyboarding by grade m No
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Section II: Goals, Strategies and Metrics Introduction to Goals Strategies and Metrics: We will equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to excel in a dynamic and evolving world.
Goal: We will maintain a safe and secure environment for students and staff.
Strategies: • Elementary students will participate in an Internet safety class presented by technology assistants in the schools’ computer labs. • Teachers will review Internet safety with middle and high school students at the beginning of the school year. • Faculty will be given an “Acceptable Use Policy” (AUP) to be read and discussed at a faculty meeting. The Technology department will provide the AUP to the schools. • Place a link to NetSmartz (www.netsmartz.org), sponsored by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, in each school’s web site. • The School City of Mishawaka school board will provide an agenda item on Internet safety annually as one of the requirements for E-rate funding. • Continue to include a student AUP in the “School City of Mishawaka Handbook for Students and Parents”. This handbook is published yearly and distributed to parents • Implement an anti-bullying program that includes on-line bullying.
Metrics: • Signed AUPs will be kept on file by the Technology Department secretary. • Technology assistants will provide principals with the date of the Internet safety class. • Teachers and technology assistants will monitor students’ Internet use. • We will publish the School City of Mishawaka school board meeting agenda and minutes pertinent to the Internet Safety item. • An anti-bullying program will be established. • Teachers will document when they reviewed Internet safety.
Progress: N/A
Goal: School City of Mishawaka will increase the productivity and efficiency of faculty and students through information resources and technological innovations.
Strategies: • Boost utilization of the student management system (Infinite Campus) portal by parents and students to see course lessons, assignments, and announcements. • Teachers and administrators will set goals for regular use of the student management system. • Expand the on-line technology “help” page.
Metrics: • Reports within the student management program will track parent usage of portal. • Students will be allowed time to view their portal during class time so that a lack of a home computer does not hinder their usage of the portal. • Teachers will create assignments that can be viewed and completed in the portal. • Add for MHS metric –Open course registration through the portal to additional grade levels
Progress: N/A
Goal: We will focus time and resources to increase student’s abilities to develop inquiry and problem-solving skills.
Strategies: • The following resources will support differentiated learning to accommodate varying skill levels: Remediation – Read 180, Study Island, ALEKS, and Plato High Ability - ALEKS, Project Lead the Way (pre-engineering classes), Digital Communications Class, and Plato All levels - Office software, Safari Montage, STAR Reading, Accelerated Reader, Read 180, and Plato. • Investigate all funding sources including E-rate discounts and grants to purchase equipment, software, and professional development.
Metrics: Evidence to be collected to demonstrate progress is as follows: • Student projects • Anecdotal records from teachers and technology assistants • Number of students enrolled in program/s • Data (graphs, percentages, levels) • State data (ISTEP and ECA scores) • ALEKS subscriptions • AR/STAR reports Study Island data PLATO credit recovery report 11
Instruments used to collect the evidence listed above are as follows: • Learning Connection blogs • Rubrics Reports from software programs • State reports Lesson plans • The Mishawaka High School “Course Selection Guide” • Reports/Narratives resulting from collaborative meetings between Technology Assistants and • School Improvement Teams
Progress: N/A
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Section III: Technology Budget Has your school corporation established a School Technology Fund as required in IC 20-40-15-2?
l Yes m No Please estimate the expenditures planned in each category for all three years of the plan. Use whole dollar values.
2011-2012 Capital Projects
Technology Fund
Salary
689300
0
Hardware
157300
Software
Textbook Funds
Sub Total by Category
Grants
Other
0
0
0
689300
0
0
0
0
157300
63200
0
0
0
0
63200
Professional Development (non salary; expenditures are required)
14900
0
0
0
0
14900
Telecommunications
6200
0
0
0
0
6200
0
0
0
0
0
0
Contract/Professional Services for Technology Sub Total by Source % of Total By Source*
930900
0
0
0
0
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Total: 930900
* Percentages could be slightly above or below 100% due to rounding of calculations
2012-2013 Capital Projects
Textbook Funds
Technology Fund
Grants
Sub Total by Category
Other
Salary
689300
0
0
0
0
689300
Hardware
157300
0
0
0
0
157300
Software
63200
0
0
0
0
63200
Professional Development (non salary; expenditures are required)
14900
0
0
0
0
14900
6200
0
0
0
0
6200
0
0
0
0
0
0
930900
0
0
0
0
Total: 930900
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Telecommunications Contract/Professional Services for Technology Sub Total by Source % of Total By Source*
* Percentages could be slightly above or below 100% due to rounding of calculations
2013-2014 Capital Projects
Textbook Funds
Technology Fund
Grants
Sub Total by Category
Other
Salary
689300
0
0
0
0
689300
Hardware
157300
0
0
0
0
157300
Software
63200
0
0
0
0
63200
Professional Development (non salary; expenditures are required)
14900
0
0
0
0
14900
6200
0
0
0
0
6200
0
0
0
0
0
0
930900
0
0
0
0
Total: 930900
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Telecommunications Contract/Professional Services for Technology Sub Total by Source % of Total By Source*
* Percentages could be slightly above or below 100% due to rounding of calculations
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Budget Summary by Category 2011-2012
2012-2013
2013-2014
Salary
$689,300.00
$689,300.00
$689,300.00
Hardware
$157,300.00
$157,300.00
$157,300.00
Software
$63,200.00
$63,200.00
$63,200.00
Professional Development (non salary; expenditures are required)
$14,900.00
$14,900.00
$14,900.00
Telecommunications
$6,200.00
$6,200.00
$6,200.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$930,900.00
$930,900.00
$930,900.00
2011-2012
2012-2013
2013-2014
930900
930900
930900
Technology Fund
0
0
0
Textbook Fund
0
0
0
Grants
0
0
0
Other
0
0
0
Total
930,900.00
930,900.00
$930,900.00
Contract/Professional Services for Technology Total
Budget Summary by Source
Capital Projects
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Section IV: Building-Level Tech Plan Fred J Hums Elementary School
Goal: We will maintain a safe and secure environment for students and staff.
Strategies: • Elementary students will participate in an Internet safety class presented by technology assistants in the schools’ computer labs. • Teachers will review Internet safety with middle school students at the beginning of the school year. • Faculty will be given an “Acceptable Use Policy” (AUP) to be read and discussed at a faculty meeting. The Technology department will provide the AUP to the schools. • Place a link to NetSmartz (www.netsmartz.org), sponsored by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, in each school’s web site. • The School City of Mishawaka school board will provide an agenda item on Internet safety annually as one of the requirements for E-rate funding. • Continue to include a student AUP in the “School City of Mishawaka Handbook for Students and Parents”. This handbook is published yearly and distributed to parents • Implement an anti-bullying program that includes on-line bullying.
Metrics: • Signed AUPs will be kept on file by the Technology Department secretary. • Technology assistants will provide principals with the date of the Internet safety class. • Teachers and technology assistants will monitor students’ Internet use. • We will publish the School City of Mishawaka school board meeting agenda and minutes pertinent to the Internet Safety item. • An anti-bullying program will be established. • Teachers will document when they reviewed Internet safety.
Progress: N/A
Goal: School City of Mishawaka will increase the productivity and efficiency of faculty and students through information resources and technological innovations.
Strategies: • Boost utilization of the student management system (Infinite Campus) portal by parents and students to see course lessons, assignments, and announcements. • Teachers and administrators will set goals for regular use of the student management system. • Expand the on-line technology “help” page.
Metrics: • Reports within the student management program will track parent usage of portal. • Students will be allowed time to view their portal during class time so that a lack of a home computer does not hinder their usage of the portal. • Teachers will create assignments that can be viewed and completed in the portal.
Progress: N/A
Goal: We will focus time and resources to increase student’s abilities to develop inquiry and problem-solving skills.
Strategies: • Gr. 1 students will practice keyboard awareness weekly in the computer lab. • Gr. 2-6 students will practice keyboarding skills weekly on typingweb.com. • The following resources will support differentiated learning to accommodate varying skill levels in Reading and Math: Remediation: DIBELSNext, Earobics, My Reading Coach, My Virtual Reading Coach, Ascend Math, Gr. 3-6 Predictive Acuity lessons High Ability: ALEKS, DreamBox All Levels: Office Software (Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Publisher, Excel), Safari Montage, Harcourt Mifflin K-6 Journeys Reading/Language Arts program, K-5 Saxon Math program, Gr. 6 Holt McDougall Mathematics program
Metrics: •Hums will collect the following evidence to demonstrate progress: Student Projects using their knowledge of Microsoft Office programs Anecdotal records from teachers and technology assistant Data from Acuity, ALEKS, Ascend Math, DreamBox, My Reading Coach, My Virtual Reading Coach Gr. K-2 DIBELSNext Data Gr. 3-6 Predictive Acuity and ISTEP Data •The following instruments will be used to collect evidence: DIBELSNext, Predictive Acuity, ISTEP, Gr. 3 IREAD 15
Reports from collaborative meetings between Technology Assistant and School Improvement Team and Grade Level Teams
Progress: N/A
School Level Implementation Deliver teacher support through the use of the Indiana Department of Education’s Learning Connection, tips, online “how to” videos and documents on the Technology Help webpage, the School City of Mishawaka technology help desk, and training sessions based on teacher requests. . Due to the differences between teachers in technology skill levels, most other professional development will be done on an individualized basis or in small groups before and after school and during the school day as time is available. The goal is to provide teacher support as quickly as possible when needs become known
Mishawaka High School
Goal: We will maintain a safe and secure environment for students and staff.
Strategies: • Elementary students will participate in an Internet safety class presented by technology assistants in the schools’ computer labs. • Teachers will review Internet safety with middle school students at the beginning of the school year. • Faculty will be given an “Acceptable Use Policy” (AUP) to be read and discussed at a faculty meeting. The Technology department will provide the AUP to the schools. • Place a link to NetSmartz (www.netsmartz.org), sponsored by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, in each school’s web site. • The School City of Mishawaka school board will provide an agenda item on Internet safety annually as one of the requirements for E-rate funding. • Continue to include a student AUP in the “School City of Mishawaka Handbook for Students and Parents”. This handbook is published yearly and distributed to parents • Implement an anti-bullying program that includes on-line bullying.
Metrics: • Signed AUPs will be kept on file by the Technology Department secretary. • Technology assistants will provide principals with the date of the Internet safety class. • Teachers and technology assistants will monitor students’ Internet use. • We will publish the School City of Mishawaka school board meeting agenda and minutes pertinent to the Internet Safety item. • An anti-bullying program will be established. • Teachers will document when they reviewed Internet safety.
Progress: N/A
Goal: School City of Mishawaka will increase the productivity and efficiency of faculty and students through information resources and technological innovations.
Strategies: • Boost utilization of the student management system (Infinite Campus) portal by parents and students to see course lessons, assignments, and announcements. • Teachers and administrators will set goals for regular use of the student management system. • Expand the on-line technology “help” page. • Focused training for use of on-line resources for faculty and staff.
Metrics: • Reports within the student management program will track parent usage of portal. • Students will be allowed time to view their portal during class time so that a lack of a home computer does not hinder their usage of the portal. • Teachers will create assignments that can be viewed and completed in the portal. Open course registration through the portal to additional grade levels
Progress: N/A
Goal: We will focus time and resources to increase student’s abilities to develop inquiry and problem-solving skills.
Strategies: • The following resources will support differentiated learning to accommodate varying skill levels: Remediation – Read 180, Study Island, ALEKS, and Plato High Ability - ALEKS, Project Lead the Way (pre-engineering classes), Digital Communications Class, and Plato All levels - Office software, Safari Montage, STAR Reading, Accelerated Reader, Read 180, and Plato. • Investigate all funding sources including E-rate discounts and grants to purchase equipment, software, and professional development. 16
Metrics: Evidence to be collected to demonstrate progress is as follows: • Student projects • Anecdotal records from teachers and technology assistants • Number of students enrolled in program/s • Data (graphs, percentages, levels) • State data (ISTEP and ECA scores) • ALEKS subscriptions • AR/STAR reports Study Island data PLATO credit recovery report Instruments used to collect the evidence listed above are as follows: • Learning Connection blogs • Rubrics Reports from software programs • State reports Lesson plans • The Mishawaka High School “Course Selection Guide” • Reports/Narratives resulting from collaborative meetings between Technology Assistants and • School Improvement Teams
Progress: N/A
School Level Implementation Deliver teacher support through the use of the Indiana Department of Education’s Learning Connection, tips, online “how to” videos and documents on the Technology Help webpage, the School City of Mishawaka technology help desk, and training sessions based on teacher requests. . Due to the differences between teachers in technology skill levels, most other professional development will be done on an individualized basis or in small groups before and after school and during the school day as time is available. The goal is to provide teacher support as quickly as possible when needs become known
John J Young Middle School
Goal: We will maintain a safe and secure environment for students and staff.
Strategies: • Resource officer will conduct internet safety lessons for all students. • Media specialist will review appropriate internet usage with all 7th grade students in their Language Arts classes. • Classroom teachers will continue instruction on prevention of cyber-bullying in social studies, advisory periods, and seventh grade Practical Skills classes. • Administration will continue to include a student AUP in the “John Young Handbook/Agenda for Students and Parents” which is sent home each fall.
Metrics: • Signed AUPs will be kept on file by the Advisory teacher. • Teachers and technology assistant will monitor student internet usage. • The JYMS anti-bullying committee will schedule, monitor, and log cyber-bullying trainings provided to students. • Teachers will document when they review internet safety.
Progress: N/A
Goal: School City of Mishawaka will increase the productivity and efficiency of faculty and students through information resources and technological innovations.
Strategies: • Investigate avenues for acquiring up-to-date technology, such as document cameras, projectors, updated software, computers, and tablets. • Increase utilization of the student management system (Infinite Campus) through the use of progress reports every 9 weeks, as well as weekly progress reports for 5-Star students. • Technology training will be provided for staff in the development of teacher web sites and the use of Remind 101 to improve communication with parents. • Technology training will be provided for staff in the use of Google Docs, Prezi, Dropbox, YouTube, etc. • Use of test data, such as Acuity and Performance Testing, to address student needs and drive instruction.
Metrics: • Progress reports will be run weekly for 5-star students and every quarterly for every student. • Technology training dates will be documented by administration. • Individual teacher web sites will be linked from the JYMS web site. • Traffic on teacher websites will be monitored by the teachers. • Google Docs will be used for compilation of data and information for PBIS activities.
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Goal: We will focus time and resources to increase student’s abilities to develop inquiry and problem-solving skills.
Strategies: John Young will use a variety of software programs and internet resources to provide opportunities for remediation, enrichment, and problem-solving: online textbooks, READ 180, My Reading Coach, XtraMath, Ascend Math, PLATO, Accelerated Reader, Safari Montage, Khan Academy, Weebly, etc. • Student academic clubs such as Academic Super Bowl, Fluid Power Challenge, and History Day will use internet resources for information and research purposes.
Metrics: The following data reports will monitor usage by students: • Student projects • Anecdotal records from teachers and technology assistants • Number of students enrolled in program/s • Data (graphs, percentages, levels) • State data (ISTEP and ECA scores) • AR reports • PLATO student and class reports • READ 180 SRI (lexile) student and class reports
Progress: N/A
School Level Implementation Deliver teacher support through the use of the Indiana Department of Education’s Learning Connection, tips, online “how to” videos and documents on the Technology Help webpage, the School City of Mishawaka technology help desk, and training sessions based on teacher requests. . Due to the differences between teachers in technology skill levels, most other professional development will be done on an individualized basis or in small groups before and after school and during the school day as time is available. The goal is to provide teacher support as quickly as possible when needs become known
Joint Service Campus Program
Goal: We will maintain a safe and secure environment for students and staff.
Strategies: • Elementary students will participate in an Internet safety class presented by technology assistants in the schools’ computer labs. • Teachers will review Internet safety with middle school students at the beginning of the school year. • Faculty will be given an “Acceptable Use Policy” (AUP) to be read and discussed at a faculty meeting. The Technology department will provide the AUP to the schools. • Place a link to NetSmartz (www.netsmartz.org), sponsored by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, in each school’s web site. • The School City of Mishawaka school board will provide an agenda item on Internet safety annually as one of the requirements for E-rate funding. • Continue to include a student AUP in the “School City of Mishawaka Handbook for Students and Parents”. This handbook is published yearly and distributed to parents • Implement an anti-bullying program that includes on-line bullying.
Metrics: • Signed AUPs will be kept on file by the Technology Department secretary. • Technology assistants will provide principals with the date of the Internet safety class. • Teachers and technology assistants will monitor students’ Internet use. • We will publish the School City of Mishawaka school board meeting agenda and minutes pertinent to the Internet Safety item. • An anti-bullying program will be established. • Teachers will document when they reviewed Internet safety.
Progress: N/A
Goal: School City of Mishawaka will increase the productivity and efficiency of faculty and students through information resources and technological innovations.
Strategies: • Boost utilization of the student management system (Infinite Campus) portal by parents and students to see course lessons, assignments, and announcements. • Teachers and administrators will set goals for regular use of the student management system. • Expand the on-line technology “help” page.
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Metrics: • Reports within the student management program will track parent usage of portal. • Students will be allowed time to view their portal during class time so that a lack of a home computer does not hinder their usage of the portal. • Teachers will create assignments that can be viewed and completed in the portal.
Progress: N/A
Goal: We will focus time and resources to increase student’s abilities to develop inquiry and problem-solving skills.
Strategies: • The following resources will support differentiated learning to accommodate varying skill levels: Kahn Academy, Ascend Math, ALEKS, and Plato All levels - Office software and Plato.
Metrics: Evidence to be collected to demonstrate progress is as follows: • Student projects • Anecdotal records from teachers • Number of students enrolled in program/s • Data (graphs, percentages, levels) • State data (ISTEP and ECA scores) • ALEKS subscriptions • PLATO credit recovery report Instruments used to collect the evidence listed above are as follows: • Rubrics Reports from software programs • Lesson plans • The Mishawaka High School/JSCP “Course Selection Guide”
Progress: N/A
School Level Implementation Deliver teacher support through the use of the Indiana Department of Education’s Learning Connection, tips, online “how to” videos and documents on the Technology Help webpage, the School City of Mishawaka technology help desk, and training sessions based on teacher requests. . Due to the differences between teachers in technology skill levels, most other professional development will be done on an individualized basis or in small groups before and after school and during the school day as time is available. The goal is to provide teacher support as quickly as possible when needs become known
Battell Elementary School
Goal: We will maintain a safe and secure environment for students and staff.
Strategies: • Elementary students will participate in an Internet safety class presented by technology assistants in the schools’ computer labs. • Teachers will review Internet safety with middle school students at the beginning of the school year. • Faculty will be given an “Acceptable Use Policy” (AUP) to be read and discussed at a faculty meeting. The Technology department will provide the AUP to the schools. • Place a link to NetSmartz (www.netsmartz.org), sponsored by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, in each school’s web site. • The School City of Mishawaka school board will provide an agenda item on Internet safety annually as one of the requirements for E-rate funding. • Continue to include a student AUP in the “School City of Mishawaka Handbook for Students and Parents”. This handbook is published yearly and distributed to parents • Implement an anti-bullying program that includes on-line bullying.
Metrics: • Signed AUPs will be kept on file by the Technology Department secretary. • Technology assistants will provide principals with the date of the Internet safety class. • Teachers and technology assistants will monitor students’ Internet use. • We will publish the School City of Mishawaka school board meeting agenda and minutes pertinent to the Internet Safety item. • An anti-bullying program will be established. • Teachers will document when they reviewed Internet safety.
Progress: N/A
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School City of Mishawaka will increase the productivity and efficiency of faculty and students through information resources and technological innovations.
Strategies: • Boost utilization of the student management system (Infinite Campus) portal by parents and students to see course lessons, assignments, and announcements. • Teachers and administrators will set goals for regular use of the student management system. • Expand the on-line technology “help” page.
Metrics: • Reports within the student management program will track parent usage of portal. • Students will be allowed time to view their portal during class time so that a lack of a home computer does not hinder their usage of the portal. • Teachers will create assignments that can be viewed and completed in the portal.
Progress: N/A
Goal: We will focus time and resources to increase student’s abilities to develop inquiry and problem-solving skills.
Strategies: • The following resources will support differentiated learning to accommodate varying skill levels: Remediation – Read 180, Study Island, ALEKS, and Plato High Ability - ALEKS, Project Lead the Way (pre-engineering classes), Digital Communications Class, and Plato All levels - Office software, Safari Montage, STAR Reading, Accelerated Reader, Read 180, and Plato. • Investigate all funding sources including E-rate discounts and grants to purchase equipment, software, and professional development.
Metrics: Evidence to be collected to demonstrate progress is as follows: • Student projects • Anecdotal records from teachers and technology assistants • Number of students enrolled in program/s • Data (graphs, percentages, levels) • State data (ISTEP and ECA scores) • ALEKS subscriptions • AR/STAR reports Study Island data PLATO credit recovery report Instruments used to collect the evidence listed above are as follows: • Learning Connection blogs • Rubrics Reports from software programs • State reports Lesson plans • The Mishawaka High School “Course Selection Guide” • Reports/Narratives resulting from collaborative meetings between Technology Assistants and • School Improvement Teams
Progress: N/A
School Level Implementation Deliver teacher support through the use of the Indiana Department of Education’s Learning Connection, tips, online “how to” videos and documents on the Technology Help webpage, the School City of Mishawaka technology help desk, and training sessions based on teacher requests. . Due to the differences between teachers in technology skill levels, most other professional development will be done on an individualized basis or in small groups before and after school and during the school day as time is available. The goal is to provide teacher support as quickly as possible when needs become known
Beiger Elementary School
Goal: We will maintain a safe and secure environment for students and staff.
Strategies: • Elementary students will participate in an Internet safety class presented by technology assistants in the schools’ computer labs. • Teachers will review Internet safety with middle school students at the beginning of the school year. • Faculty will be given an “Acceptable Use Policy” (AUP) to be read and discussed at a faculty meeting. The Technology department will provide the AUP to the schools. • Place a link to NetSmartz (www.netsmartz.org), sponsored by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, in each school’s web site. • The School City of Mishawaka school board will provide an agenda item on Internet safety annually as one of the requirements for E-rate funding. • Continue to include a student AUP in the “School City of Mishawaka Handbook for Students and Parents”. This handbook is published yearly and distributed to parents • Implement an anti-bullying program that includes on-line bullying.
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Metrics: • Signed AUPs will be kept on file by the Technology Department secretary. • Technology assistants will provide principals with the date of the Internet safety class. • Teachers and technology assistants will monitor students’ Internet use. • We will publish the School City of Mishawaka school board meeting agenda and minutes pertinent to the Internet Safety item. • An anti-bullying program will be established. • Teachers will document when they reviewed Internet safety.
Progress: N/A
Goal: School City of Mishawaka will increase the productivity and efficiency of faculty and students through information resources and technological innovations.
Strategies: • Boost utilization of the student management system (Infinite Campus) portal by parents and students to see course lessons, assignments, and announcements. • Teachers and administrators will set goals for regular use of the student management system. • Expand the on-line technology “help” page. • Investigate the purchase of portable computer and communication devices. • Over a six year period, purchase and install a document camera and projector for every classroom teacher thus eliminating the need for overhead projectors. • Investigate the use of online collaboration tools such as Moodle, Google Docs, Blackboard, and the Indiana Department of Education’s Learning Connection and their 21st Century Lab as classroom resources.
Metrics: • Reports within the student management program will track parent usage of portal. • Students will be allowed time to view their portal during class time so that a lack of a home computer does not hinder their usage of the portal. • Teachers will create assignments that can be viewed and completed in the portal.
Progress: N/A
Goal: We will focus time and resources to increase student’s abilities to develop inquiry and problem-solving skills.
Strategies: • The following resources will support differentiated learning to accommodate varying skill levels: Remediation – Read 180, Study Island, ALEKS, and Plato High Ability - ALEKS, Project Lead the Way (pre-engineering classes), Digital Communications Class, and Plato All levels - Office software, Safari Montage, STAR Reading, Accelerated Reader, Read 180, and Plato. • Investigate all funding sources including E-rate discounts and grants to purchase equipment, software, and professional development.
Metrics: Evidence to be collected to demonstrate progress is as follows: • Student projects • Anecdotal records from teachers and technology assistants • Number of students enrolled in program/s • Data (graphs, percentages, levels) • State data (ISTEP and ECA scores) • ALEKS subscriptions • AR/STAR reports Study Island data PLATO credit recovery report Instruments used to collect the evidence listed above are as follows: • Learning Connection blogs • Rubrics Reports from software programs • State reports Lesson plans • The Mishawaka High School “Course Selection Guide” • Reports/Narratives resulting from collaborative meetings between Technology Assistants and • School Improvement Teams
Progress: N/A
School Level Implementation Deliver teacher support through the use of the Indiana Department of Education’s Learning Connection, tips, online “how to” videos and documents on the Technology Help webpage, the School City of Mishawaka technology help desk, and training sessions based on teacher requests. . Due to the differences between teachers in technology skill levels, most other professional development will be done on an individualized basis or in small groups before and after school and during the school day as time is available. The goal is to provide teacher support as quickly as possible when needs become known 21
Liberty Elementary School
Goal: We will maintain a safe and secure environment for students and staff.
Strategies: • Elementary students will participate in an Internet safety class presented by technology assistants in the schools’ computer labs. • Teachers will review Internet safety with middle school students at the beginning of the school year. • Faculty will be given an “Acceptable Use Policy” (AUP) to be read and discussed at a faculty meeting. The Technology department will provide the AUP to the schools. • Place a link to NetSmartz (www.netsmartz.org), sponsored by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, in each school’s web site. • The School City of Mishawaka school board will provide an agenda item on Internet safety annually as one of the requirements for E-rate funding. • Continue to include a student AUP in the “School City of Mishawaka Handbook for Students and Parents”. This handbook is published yearly and distributed to parents • Implement an anti-bullying program that includes on-line bullying.
Metrics: • Signed AUPs will be kept on file by the Technology Department secretary. • Technology assistants will provide principals with the date of the Internet safety class. • Teachers and technology assistants will monitor students’ Internet use. • We will publish the School City of Mishawaka school board meeting agenda and minutes pertinent to the Internet Safety item. • An anti-bullying program will be established. • Teachers will document when they reviewed Internet safety.
Progress: N/A
Goal: School City of Mishawaka will increase the productivity and efficiency of faculty and students through information resources and technological innovations.
Strategies: • Boost utilization of the student management system (Infinite Campus) portal by parents and students to see course lessons, assignments, and announcements. • Teachers and administrators will set goals for regular use of the student management system. • Expand the on-line technology “help” page.
Metrics: • Reports within the student management program will track parent usage of portal. • Students will be allowed time to view their portal during class time so that a lack of a home computer does not hinder their usage of the portal. • Teachers will create assignments that can be viewed and completed in the portal.
Progress: N/A
Goal: We will focus time and resources to increase student’s abilities to develop inquiry and problem-solving skills.
Strategies: • The following resources will support differentiated learning to accommodate varying skill levels: Remediation – Read 180, Study Island, ALEKS, and Plato High Ability - ALEKS, Project Lead the Way (pre-engineering classes), Digital Communications Class, and Plato All levels - Office software, Safari Montage, STAR Reading, Accelerated Reader, Read 180, and Plato. • Investigate all funding sources including E-rate discounts and grants to purchase equipment, software, and professional development.
Metrics: Evidence to be collected to demonstrate progress is as follows: • Student projects • Anecdotal records from teachers and technology assistants • Number of students enrolled in program/s • Data (graphs, percentages, levels) • State data (ISTEP and ECA scores) • ALEKS subscriptions • AR/STAR reports Study Island data PLATO credit recovery report Instruments used to collect the evidence listed above are as follows: • Learning Connection blogs • Rubrics Reports from software programs • State reports Lesson plans • The Mishawaka High School “Course Selection Guide” • Reports/Narratives resulting from collaborative meetings between Technology Assistants and 22
• School Improvement Teams
Progress: N/A
School Level Implementation Deliver teacher support through the use of the Indiana Department of Education’s Learning Connection, tips, online “how to” videos and documents on the Technology Help webpage, the School City of Mishawaka technology help desk, and training sessions based on teacher requests. . Due to the differences between teachers in technology skill levels, most other professional development will be done on an individualized basis or in small groups before and after school and during the school day as time is available. The goal is to provide teacher support as quickly as possible when needs become known
Emmons Elementary School
Goal: We will maintain a safe and secure environment for students and staff.
Strategies: • Elementary students will participate in an Internet safety class presented by technology assistants in the schools’ computer labs. • Teachers will review Internet safety with middle school students at the beginning of the school year. • Faculty will be given an “Acceptable Use Policy” (AUP) to be read and discussed at a faculty meeting. The Technology department will provide the AUP to the schools. • Place a link to NetSmartz (www.netsmartz.org), sponsored by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, in each school’s web site. • The School City of Mishawaka school board will provide an agenda item on Internet safety annually as one of the requirements for E-rate funding. • Continue to include a student AUP in the “School City of Mishawaka Handbook for Students and Parents”. This handbook is published yearly and distributed to parents • Implement an anti-bullying program that includes on-line bullying.
Metrics: • Signed AUPs will be kept on file by the Technology Department secretary. • Technology assistants will provide principals with the date of the Internet safety class. • Teachers and technology assistants will monitor students’ Internet use. • We will publish the School City of Mishawaka school board meeting agenda and minutes pertinent to the Internet Safety item. • An anti-bullying program will be established. • Teachers will document when they reviewed Internet safety.
Progress: N/A
Goal: School City of Mishawaka will increase the productivity and efficiency of faculty and students through information resources and technological innovations.
Strategies: • Boost utilization of the student management system (Infinite Campus) portal by parents and students to see course lessons, assignments, and announcements. • Teachers and administrators will set goals for regular use of the student management system. • Expand the on-line technology “help” page. set up shared network folders so that teachers can collaborate and communicate by contributing quality resources that can be accessed by all.
Metrics: • Reports within the student management program will track parent usage of portal. • Students will be allowed time to view their portal during class time so that a lack of a home computer does not hinder their usage of the portal. • Teachers will create assignments that can be viewed and completed in the portal.
Progress: N/A
Goal: We will focus time and resources to increase student’s abilities to develop inquiry and problem-solving skills.
Strategies: Students are encouraged to use the Emmons website Student page for home access to learning sites. Information is made available to students regarding newly published materials which are supplemented by a connection to Internet resources such as multi-media series books. The increased availability of internet-linked print materials is brought to the students’ attention to encourage the pursuit of interest beyond the school setting. Emmons School will continue to add to its collection of 17 e-books which are available to the students and staff through Follett Shelf. 23
Digital video cameras, screenwriting and editing software are used by upper elementary students in a project-based filmmaking assignment resulting in students films. Digital cameras are used by students in a Photo Club where they are taught a full range of digital camera skills. Internet research skills of search, evaluation, retrieval and citation are emphasized. 5th and 6th grade students are taught online citation sites like Noodle Tools and Citation Machine. At the end of 6th grade, students are expected to be competent at keyboarding 35 wpm.
Metrics: Evidence to be collected to demonstrate progress is as follows: •3rd and 6th grade students are given a TRAILS test (Tool for Real-time Assessment of Information Literacy Skills) at the beginning of the 2013-14 school year. Another test at the end of the school year will allow progress to be measured.
Progress: N/A
School Level Implementation Deliver teacher support through the use of the Indiana Department of Education’s Learning Connection, tips, online “how to” videos and documents on the Technology Help webpage, the School City of Mishawaka technology help desk, and training sessions based on teacher requests. . Due to the differences between teachers in technology skill levels, most other professional development will be done on an individualized basis or in small groups before and after school and during the school day as time is available. The goal is to provide teacher support as quickly as possible when needs become known
Lasalle Elementary School
Goal: We will maintain a safe and secure environment for students and staff.
Strategies: • Elementary students will participate in an Internet safety class presented by technology assistants in the schools’ computer labs. • Teachers will review Internet safety with middle school students at the beginning of the school year. • Faculty will be given an “Acceptable Use Policy” (AUP) to be read and discussed at a faculty meeting. The Technology department will provide the AUP to the schools. • Place a link to NetSmartz (www.netsmartz.org), sponsored by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, in each school’s web site. • The School City of Mishawaka school board will provide an agenda item on Internet safety annually as one of the requirements for E-rate funding. • Continue to include a student AUP in the “School City of Mishawaka Handbook for Students and Parents”. This handbook is published yearly and distributed to parents • An anti-bullying program will be established with the assistance of our building's social worker.
Metrics: • Signed AUPs will be kept on file by the Technology Department secretary. • Technology assistants will provide principals with the date of the Internet safety class. • Teachers and technology assistants will monitor students’ Internet use. • We will publish the School City of Mishawaka school board meeting agenda and minutes pertinent to the Internet Safety item. • The building's social worker will report compliance of the anti-bullying program as completed. • Teachers will document when they reviewed Internet safety.
Progress: N/A
Goal: School City of Mishawaka will increase the productivity and efficiency of faculty and students through information resources and technological innovations.
Strategies: • Boost utilization of the student management system (Infinite Campus) portal by parents and students to see course lessons, assignments, and announcements. • Teachers and administrators will set goals for regular use of the student management system. • Expand the on-line technology “help” page.
Metrics: • Reports within the student management program will track parent usage of portal. • Students will be allowed time to view their portal during class time so that a lack of a home computer does not hinder their usage of the portal. • Teachers will create assignments that can be viewed and completed in the portal.
Progress: N/A
Goal: We will focus time and resources to increase student’s abilities to develop inquiry and problem-solving skills.
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• The following resources will support differentiated learning to accommodate varying skill levels: Remediation – Read 180, Study Island, ALEKS, and Plato High Ability - ALEKS, Project Lead the Way (pre-engineering classes), Digital Communications Class, and Plato All levels - Office software, Safari Montage, STAR Reading, Accelerated Reader, Read 180, and Plato. • Investigate all funding sources including E-rate discounts and grants to purchase equipment, software, and professional development.
Metrics: Evidence to be collected to demonstrate progress is as follows: • Student projects • Anecdotal records from teachers and technology assistants • Number of students enrolled in program/s • Data (graphs, percentages, levels) • State data (ISTEP and ECA scores) • ALEKS subscriptions • AR/STAR reports Study Island data PLATO credit recovery report Instruments used to collect the evidence listed above are as follows: • Learning Connection blogs • Rubrics Reports from software programs • State reports Lesson plans • The Mishawaka High School “Course Selection Guide” • Reports/Narratives resulting from collaborative meetings between Technology Assistants and • School Improvement Teams
Progress: N/A
School Level Implementation Deliver teacher support through the use of the Indiana Department of Education’s Learning Connection, tips, online “how to” videos and documents on the Technology Help webpage, the School City of Mishawaka technology help desk, and training sessions based on teacher requests. . Due to the differences between teachers in technology skill levels, most other professional development will be done on an individualized basis or in small groups before and after school and during the school day as time is available. The goal is to provide teacher support as quickly as possible when needs become known
Twin Branch Elementary School
Goal: We will maintain a safe and secure environment for students and staff.
Strategies: • Elementary students will participate in an Internet safety class presented by technology assistants in the schools’ computer labs. • Teachers will review Internet safety with middle school students at the beginning of the school year. • Faculty will be given an “Acceptable Use Policy” (AUP) to be read and discussed at a faculty meeting. The Technology department will provide the AUP to the schools. • Place a link to NetSmartz (www.netsmartz.org), sponsored by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, in each school’s web site. • The School City of Mishawaka school board will provide an agenda item on Internet safety annually as one of the requirements for E-rate funding. • Continue to include a student AUP in the “School City of Mishawaka Handbook for Students and Parents”. This handbook is published yearly and distributed to parents • Implement an anti-bullying program that includes on-line bullying.
Metrics: • Signed AUPs will be kept on file by the Technology Department secretary. • Technology assistants will provide principals with the date of the Internet safety class. • Teachers and technology assistants will monitor students’ Internet use. • We will publish the School City of Mishawaka school board meeting agenda and minutes pertinent to the Internet Safety item. • An anti-bullying program will be established. • Teachers will document when they reviewed Internet safety.
Progress: N/A
Goal: School City of Mishawaka will increase the productivity and efficiency of faculty and students through information resources and technological innovations.
Strategies: • Boost utilization of the student management system (Infinite Campus) portal by parents and students to see course lessons, assignments, and announcements. • Teachers and administrators will set goals for regular use of the student management system. • Expand the on-line technology “help” page.
Metrics: • Reports within the student management program will track parent usage of portal. 25
• Students will be allowed time to view their portal during class time so that a lack of a home computer does not hinder their usage of the portal. • Teachers will create assignments that can be viewed and completed in the portal.
Progress: N/A
Goal: We will focus time and resources to increase student’s abilities to develop inquiry and problem-solving skills.
Strategies: • The following resources will support differentiated learning to accommodate varying skill levels: Remediation – Read 180, Study Island, ALEKS, and Plato High Ability - ALEKS, Project Lead the Way (pre-engineering classes), Digital Communications Class, and Plato All levels - Office software, Safari Montage, STAR Reading, Accelerated Reader, Read 180, and Plato. • Investigate all funding sources including E-rate discounts and grants to purchase equipment, software, and professional development.
Metrics: Evidence to be collected to demonstrate progress is as follows: • Student projects • Anecdotal records from teachers and technology assistants • Number of students enrolled in program/s • Data (graphs, percentages, levels) • State data (ISTEP and ECA scores) • ALEKS subscriptions • AR/STAR reports Study Island data PLATO credit recovery report Instruments used to collect the evidence listed above are as follows: • Learning Connection blogs • Rubrics Reports from software programs • State reports Lesson plans • The Mishawaka High School “Course Selection Guide” • Reports/Narratives resulting from collaborative meetings between Technology Assistants and • School Improvement Teams
Progress: N/A
School Level Implementation Deliver teacher support through the use of the Indiana Department of Education’s Learning Connection, tips, online “how to” videos and documents on the Technology Help webpage, the School City of Mishawaka technology help desk, and training sessions based on teacher requests. . Due to the differences between teachers in technology skill levels, most other professional development will be done on an individualized basis or in small groups before and after school and during the school day as time is available. The goal is to provide teacher support as quickly as possible when needs become known
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