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Thomasville CitySchools

Strategic Technology Plan

2009-2013

Approved November 4, 2008

Public Schools of North Carolina North Carolina Instructional Technology PlanState Board of Education Department of Public InstructionHoward Lee, Chairman June Atkinson, State Superintendent

REQUIRED SUBSTANTIVE COMPONENTSOF THE

LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY PLAN

The local school board has actively involved key stakeholders in the development of a district-wide four-year technology plan that includes the following key components:

a vision statement consistent with the North Carolina Instructional Technology Plan that reflects the unique qualities and strategic priorities of your local school system; the identification of the current situation, goals, objectives and evaluation of the

core instructional and administrative components of a technology program that address the five strategic priorities of the Future Ready Students:

Globally competitive students 21st Century professionals Healthy and responsible students Leadership for innovation 21st Century Systems;

a staff development and training component that reflects a budget of 20 to 30 % of the total cost of the technology program; and

an infrastructure/connectivity component that meets North Carolina Information Technology Services standards to assure compatibility, connectivity, and cost-effectiveness.

LEA Name: Thomasville City Schools LEA Number: 292 Signature:

Superintendent Local Board Chair

Person of Contact: Mike Ingram Telephone number: 336-474-4243

Instructional Technology Division Technology Planning and Support NCDPI

<Thomasville City Schools> Strategic Technology Plan 1

Technology Committee Members

All committee members have been involved in the development of this plan and support its implementation.

Name Title or Group Represented Signature Date

Mike Ingram Director of Technology10/30/08

Jennifer BuckCoordinator of Instructional Technology

10/30/08

Ceretha MitchellExecutive Director of Curriculum & Instruction

10/30/08

Kitaka Mixon 2nd Grade Teacher10/30/08

Jennifer NewbyInstructional Technology Facilitator

10/30/08

Kevin SwaimInstructional Technology Facilitator

10/30/08

Heath WilliamsonInstructional Technology Facilitator

10/30/08

Gerry Crowder School Board Member10/30/08

Dirk Gurley Principal10/30/08

Jeff Kirkland Parent10/30/08

Rick JonesDirector of Career and Technical Education

10/30/08

Melinda Pennington Media Coordinator10/30/08

Janice Butler Exceptional Children’s Teacher10/30/08

Arlene LentEnglish as a Second Language Teacher

10/30/08

Dale Collins History Teacher10/30/08

Janice Hunter Parent Liaison 10/30/08

VISION STATEMENT

The uses of technologies as instructional tools enhance teaching and learning while providing students with the 21st Century skills necessary for higher education and globally competitive careers. One area that is particularly beneficial working with the


high poverty population of our school system is the use of interactive technologies as classroom teaching tools. These instructional strategies provide teachers and students the opportunities to see and experience situations that they may never otherwise be given the opportunity to explore.

The real benefit of technology is in the resources it brings into the classroom and school media center. Because technology opens doors to the world, while simultaneously focusing students on the task at hand, student interest and motivation are heightened and discipline problems decrease. When students are motivated and successful, they tend to work harder and longer, raising the possibility of higher student achievement. This success fosters a culture in which learning is the expectation and ultimate goal.

Our vision for Thomasville City Schools is for students, staff, and parents to have virtual and physical access to instructional resources on demand. Our classrooms will be fully interactive where technologies are integrated into instructional processes. Instruction will be curriculum based and the technologies will be the tools for learning, not the independent goals. Ultimately, specialized structures for managing technology will be integrated into the general operations of the school and system.


NC public schools will produce globally competitive students.Current Situation Narrative

Thomasville City Schools has identified and implemented effective uses of technology to improve student learning. Programs and initiatives currently being used to support student achievement include:

Providing access to a variety of distance learning opportunities Videoconferencing opportunities for distance learning TV/Video Production facilities for creating digital content Developing common formative assessments using ClassScape ACTIVexpressions/ACTIVotes for obtaining immediate student responses NovaNet SuccessMaker Waterford Flexible access to all resources Flexible scheduling for collaboration Providing seniors flash drives for Graduation Project Gaggle.net email accounts grades 4-12 Essential question tickertapes scrolling on ACTIVboards

Technology in Thomasville City Schools is being used to assess and benchmark student achievement through:

ClassScape EVAAS Formative Assessments School Island Skills Tutor Curriculum Mapping incorporating technology TPRI ITBS MiTiReLa Star Reading

The IMPACT Model for Media and Technology is being implemented in Thomasville City Schools through:

IMPACT Model District Flexible access in all schools Providing collaboration time for teachers Providing 3 technology facilitators Providing a Grant Administrator 4 full time Media Coordinators


4 full time Media Assistants Teacher Laptops Flip Video Cameras Web cameras Document Cameras Mini-Note Mobile Computer Labs Mobile Labs ACTIVexpressions iPods TV News Broadcast Studios Tandberg Video Conference Station GPS handhelds

There is an average of four computers per classroom with 100% of the classrooms having Internet access in Thomasville City Schools.

The distance learning opportunities available to students in Thomasville City Schools include:

NC Virtual Public School NovaNet iSchool through UNC-G Tandberg video conference equipment Learn and Earn

Digital resources provided by the state and utilized by students and teachers to support learning include:

NCWiseOwl OSIS as district wide research model NetTrekker Blogs Wikis Podcasting District Website Destiny Kaleidoscope Atomic Learning

Thomasville City Schools encourages technology use for global exchange and partnerships through:


Gaggle.net Tandberg Video Conferencing Davie County Schools Winston-Net Consortium

Technology is utilized to address issues like foreign language competency and international communications through:

Gaggle.net NC Virtual High School Learn NC Rosetta Stone

Assistive/adaptive technologies currently available for students include:

Sound systems Touch screens Speech to text IEP recommendations

Thomasville City Schools participates with Learn and Earn with Davidson County Community College.

The use of technology supports the goals of School Improvement Plans to:

Increase student achievement Support all curriculum and instruction Provide interactive learning through ACTIVboards grades 3-12 Facilitate 21st Century Community Learning Centers computer labs based

at three faith-based locations throughout the city


NC public schools will produce globally competitive students.Strategic Technology Plan

Include at least one strategy or objective that includes the following:1. Mathematics/reading scores improvement2. Classroom use of student resources3. IMPACT model implementation4. Computer Skills Test score improvement5. Computer Skills Curriculum implementation6. Information Skills Curriculum implementation

7. Technology integration across the curriculum8. Student distance learning opportunities9. Assistive technology availability10. Global Exchange11. Support for Early College (or similar) programs

Strategic Priority 1: NC public schools will produce globally competitive students.*Strategic Goal: (Please check.)

Every student excels in rigorous and relevant core curriculum that reflects what students need to know and demonstrate a global 21st Century environment, including a mastery of languages, an appreciation of the arts, and competencies in the use of technology.

Every student’s achievement is measured with an assessment system that informs instruction and evaluates knowledge, skills, performance, and dispositions needed in the 21st Century.

Every student will be enrolled in a course of study designed to prepare them to stay ahead of international competition. Every student uses technology to access and demonstrate new knowledge and skills that will be needed as a life-long learner to be competitive in a

constantly changing international environment. Every student has the opportunity to graduate from high school with an Associates Degree or college transfer credit.

Objective 1.1 Improve Math and Reading ScoresStrategy Resources Needed

(Human & Material)

Person(s)Responsible

Budget Needs

Funding Sources Time-line(Proposed

Beginning & Ending dates)

Method of Evaluation

Evaluation Results June, 2006

Once a month formative assessments will be administered for all Thomasville City School System students

ClassScape, School Island, VOCATS Computers, Personnel, ACTIVexpressions ACTIVotes, Scantron Sheets, Connectivity, Curriculum Maps

Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Principals, Director of Technology, Associate Superintendent, Curriculum Facilitators, Teachers

$15,000/yr Local, State and Federal

Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

ClassScape Reports, School Island Reports, VOCATS Reports


Use PLCs and collaborative planning groups to develop baseline data and look to see where achievement has increased and develop new strategies to improve student achievement

Teacher laptops, collaborative planning time, student data

Teachers, Principals, Curriculum Facilitators, Technology Facilitators, Media Coordinators

$5000/yr Local, State and Federal

Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

PLC logs and action plans, informal assessments, student EOGs and EOCs, NCClass

Utilize Reading First for grades K-3 to improve reading

Director of Reading First, Reading First Coaches, Reading First Websites, Connectivity, Classroom teacher, Palms

Director of Reading First, Reading First Coaches, Principals and Staff


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

TPRI, ITBS

Utilize online DPI resources for math standards

Connectivity, computers, teachers, curriculum facilitators

Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Curriculum Facilitators, Technology Facilitators, Classroom Teachers


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Selected lesson plans

Utilize assistive technology for students with special needs

Devices, training Director of Technology, Director of Exceptional Children, Principals, Exceptional Children’s teachers, Regular Education teachers


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Purchase orders, 504s,IEPs

Objective 1.2 Improve Information and Media LiteraciesStrategy Resources Needed

(Human & Person(s)

ResponsibleBudget Needs



Evaluation Results


Material) Beginning & Ending dates)

June, 2006

Create vertical alignment of information and computer skills

Route 21 website, connectivity, NCdesk, labs, teachers, MC s& TFs

Associate Superintendent, Executive Director Of C & I, Director of Technology


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

The vertical alignment electronic or white paper

Integration of information and computer skills into the SCOS

MCs, TFs, CFs and teachers

Principals, Exec. Dir of C & I, Technology Coordinator and Director


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Selected lesson plans, sample projects, curriculum clips walkthroughs

Flexible access is provided for all media and technology resources, both personnel and hardware

Computers, labs, connectivity, MCs, TFs, CFs, teachers, new technologies when available

Principals, MC, TF, CF, Director of Technology


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Schedule calendars of MCs, TFs, CFs

Sustain the IMPACT Model in 3 of the 4 schools

Personnel Superintendent, Board of Education, Principals


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Personnel records

Objective 1.3Create 21st century learners through global exchangeStrategy Resources Needed

(Human & Material)


Budget Needs




Evaluation Results June, 2006

Maintain Learn and Computer labs, Superintendent, $2,000/yr Local, State and Beginning July Student


Earn partnership with Davidson Community College

connectivity, Director of Technology

Federal 2009

EndingJune 2013

enrollment and course completion

Utilize Gaggle.net for communicating with other students around the world

Gaggle email accounts, computers, connectivity

Technology Department, teachers, MC, TF, CF


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Email accounts, selected projects

Continue NCVPS partnership for credit recovery

Computers, connectivity, lab facilitators, distance learning advisor

Principal, guidance counselors, district and school distance learning advisors


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Student enrollment, successful completion of credit recovery


NC public schools will be led by 21st Century professionals.Current Situation Narrative

Professional development activities in Thomasville City Schools make use of resources provided by DPI including:

Quality Teaching and Learning Model(QTL) INTEL NC WiseOwl eBistro DPI Consultants IMPACT Professional Development

Training resources in Thomasville City Schools provide support for the staff development of teachers, administrators and others through:

Technology Coordinator 3 Technology Facilitators 4 Technicians Full time Media Coordinators at every school Teacher laptops grades 4-12 QTL Model Atomic Learning Destiny NetTrekker LearnNC United Streaming Promethean Planet Web Page training

There are no district requirements in place for technology-specific professional development.

Thomasville City Schools provides access to local and state web based resources to employees to perform their work that include:

NCWISE CECAS ClassScape eProcurement School Island LearnNC HRMS AS400 BigWebDesk eSIS


MCTime EVAAS Email Schoolwires Web Page SharePoint

It is Thomasville City Schools’ policy to allocate at least 25% of all technology related budgets to professional development.

Professional development opportunities are offered to train teachers/administrators to use resources that assess student knowledge, skills, performance and dispositions through:

EVAAS SAS IMPACT Model ABC Tools High Point University (HPU) Partnership Formative Assessments Online Surveys ACTIVexpression/ACTIVotes School Island ClassScape NCDesk NCWISE Piedmont Triad Consortium

Technology professional development does not currently include global awareness training.


NC public schools will be led by 21st Century professionals.Strategic Technology Plan

Include at least one strategy or objective that includes the following:1. Teacher/staff skills assessment2. Diverse training resources (local and online including

DPI resources)3. Follow-up support 4. Local certification and professional development

requirements

5. Ethical and professional standards6. Evaluation of training7. Readiness of an educator to design, implement, and

discuss assessment strategies ("assessment literacy.") 8. ***Global awareness training

Strategic Priority 2: NC public schools will be led by 21st Century professionals.*Strategic Goal: (Please check.)

Every teacher will have the skills to deliver 21st Century content in a 21st Century context with 21st Century tools and technology that guarantees student learning.

Every teacher and administrator will use a 21st Century assessment system to inform instruction and measure 21st Century knowledge, skills, performance, and dispositions.

Every education professional will receive preparation in the interconnectedness of the world with knowledge and skills, including language study. Every education professional will have 21st Century preparation and access to ongoing high quality professional development aligned with State Board

of Education priorities. Every educational professional uses data to inform decision.

Objective 2.1 Create 21st Century ProfessionalsStrategy Resources Needed

(Human & Material)


Budget Needs Funding Sources

Time-line(Proposed



Evaluation ResultsJune, 2006

Administer School Technology Needs Assessment(STNA) for all schools once a year

Computers, connectivity

Technology Coordinator and Director, TFs


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

STNA Reports

Implement a plan for utilizing Atomic Learning

Atomic Learning, computers

Director of Human Resources, Director of Technology, Executive Director of C & I, Coordinator of Technology,


Beginning July 2009

Ending November 2009

Electronic or white paper


TeachersEstablish a baseline for Atomic Learning

Atomic Learning, computers

Director of Human Resources, Director of Technology, Executive Director of C & I, Coordinator of Technology, Teachers

NA Local, State and Federal

Beginning July 2009

Baseline Data of completed Professional Development

All teachers in Thomasville City Schools will receive Quality Teaching and Learning training

QTL Instructor, QTL partnership

Director of Human Resources, Director of Technology, Executive Director of C & I, Coordinator of Technology, Teachers


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Worksheet sign in, evaluations

Grades Fourth through Twelfth writing training

DPI Online Training Modules

Executive Director of C & I, Coordinator of Technology, Teachers


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Module Completion Logs

Web 2.0 Trainings:Blogs, Wikis, Podcasting, Vodcasting, Video Conferencing, Video Production

Schoolwires, Flip Videos, Webcams, TV Production Studios, Tandberg Video Conference Equipment, Mini-laptops, tablet PCs

Director of Technology, Executive Director of C & I, Coordinator of Technology, Teachers


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Collection of digitally created media

Introduction to Web 3.0 Tools




Beginning July 2010

EndingJune 2013

Collection of digitally created media products

Create more interactive webpages

Schoolwires, Flip Videos, Webcams, TV Production Studios, Tandberg

Director of Technology, Executive Director of C & I,


Beginning July 2009

Ending



Video Conference Equipment, Mini-laptops, tablet PCs, training

Coordinator of Technology, Teachers

June 2013

Gaggle.net staff development




Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013


ACTIV Resource trainings

Schoolwires, Flip Videos, Webcams, TV Production Studios, Tandberg Video Conference Equipment, Mini-laptops, tablet PCs, ACTIVexpressions/ACTIVotes, ACTIVslate



Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013


Create and sustain online evaluation tool

Schoolwires Coordinator of Instructional Technology


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Survey Results

Follow-up for staff development will be done during collaborative planning sessions

TCS staff Director of Technology, Coordinator of Instructional Technology, MC, TF, CF


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Schedules

Investigate foreign language development opportunities for all interested staff

TCS Staff Arlene Lent, ESL Teacher, Director of Technology, Executive Director of C & I


July 2010

Ending December 2010

Proposal


NC public school students will be healthy and responsible.Current Situation Narrative

Thomasville City Schools uses technology to support our Safe Schools Plans through the use of:

Video surveillance Cell phones on buses Video on buses Handheld metal detector Phones in every classroom Connect Ed Radio communication Email blast Lockdown plan Partnership with SWAT team

Thomasville City Schools uses technology to support our Child Nutrition Department through the use of:

District child nutrition intranet Biometrics for scanning kids at middle and high school NutriKids Meals Plus

Thomasville City Schools uses IP based video surveillance at 6 locations.

Thomasville City Schools uses technology to support student programs, such as Communities In Schools, by providing access to:

Computer and phone for CIS Site Coordinators Computer and phone for SRO officers

Thomasville City Schools uses NCWISE to maintain student discipline data.

As an IMPACT district, flexible scheduling exists at all four schools.

Equitable access is monitored through the use of technology department spreadsheets and the IMPACT grant.

Thomasville City Schools addresses ethical and personal responsibility issues regarding technology through the use of:


IronPort 8e6 Internet filter ArcMail AUP for staff and students QTL training ID tags for all staff Invidualized student logins for grades 4-12 NetTrekker as student web browser NC WiseOwl

Existing policies and procedures that address global, responsible and ethical use of technology and resources are established by:

AUP for staff and students Materials selection policy Copyright policy Remote access policy Advertising and commercialism policies NCWISE Password and ID policies Network security policies Follow FERPA and CIPA

Technologies being used to educate, monitor and maintain healthy student lifestyles include:

Wellness Coordinator Be Active program to log number of steps online (pedometers) “InterACTIV” classrooms


NC public school students will be healthy and responsible.Strategic Technology Plan

Include at least one strategy or objective that includes the following:1. School campus security (video, alarms, metal

detectors, etc.)2. School bus security (video, radios, cell phones, etc.)3. Student and Staff ID systems4. Student Information/Tracking Systems

(SIMS/NCWISE, nutrition, etc.)5. Internet and email filtering/security6. Classroom telephone systems and other

communications devices

7. Website use (district, school and classroom)8. Flexible access to resources9. Equitable access to resources10. Ethical and personal responsibility11. Policy and procedures to address global, ethical and

responsible use12. Technology used to educate, monitor and maintain

healthy student lifestyles

Strategic Priority 3: NC public school students will be healthy and responsible.*Strategic Goal: (Please check.)

Every learning environment will be inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive, and flexible for student success. Every school provides an environment in which each child has positive, nurturing relationships with caring adults. Every school promotes a healthy, active lifestyle where students are encouraged to make responsible choices. Every school focuses on developing strong student character, personal responsibility, and community/world involvement. Every school reflects a culture of learning that empowers and prepares students to be life-long learners.

Objective 2.1 Create a safe school environment to foster healthy and responsible students.Strategy Resources Needed

(Human & Material)


Budget Needs Funding Sources

Time-line(Proposed



Evaluation ResultsJune, 2006

Maintain school surveillance

Cameras and computer equipment and software

Facilities directorTechnology


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Discipline records and principal reports

Maintain bus security

Cell phones, video cameras

Director of Transportation


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Discipline records and principal reports


Investigate implementing Student IDs

Information submitted from various vendors

Superintendent, Board of Education, Directors, Principals


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Electronic or white paper plan

Maintain Staff IDs Selected vendor Superintendent, Board of Education, Directors, Principals


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Staff IDs

Investigate keycards for the high school

Information submitted from various vendors

Superintendent, Board of Education, Directors, Principals


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

White paper or electronic

Review staff and student AUPs

Documentation Superintendent, Board of Education, Directors, Principals, MTAC


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

District MTAC minutes

Maintain and upgrade NCWISE and DPI administrative applications as needed

Connectivity All program area directors and principals


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

DPI reports

Maintain Internet, email filtering, website development and security.

Connectivity, vendor provided services

Director of Technology


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Purchase Orders

Maintain flexible and equitable access to resources

Connectivity All program area directors and principals


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Schedules and purchase orders

Investigate Media Center access after school hours and weekends for

District level committee

All program area directors and principals


Beginning July 2009

Ending

White paper or electronic


stakeholders June 2013Maintain all classroom telephones

Connectivity Director of Maintenance, Director of Technology


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

100% classroom telephones


Leadership will guide innovation in NC public schools.Current Situation Narrative

Thomasville City Schools employees participate in collaborative efforts to develop a better understanding of international issues and global awareness through:

IMPACT District PLCs QTL Curriculum Network Team HPU Partnership Implementing Web 2.0 technologies Creating a collaborative environment with teachers and support

personnel

Thomasville City Schools promotes effective communication, implementation and change processes to meet Future Ready Goals. Activities implemented to provide this include:

Entire administration and IMPACT team participated in CBAM’s change game

Principals/directors meetings once a month School board emphasizing parent involvement in schools District level and school level parental involvement goals Leadership works to educate the board on new technology tools Administrative walkthroughs Principal emails IMPACT launch with Ron Clark

Thomasville City Schools provides avenues for teachers and students to participate in teaching and learning with students outside of the school, state and country through:

Atomic Learning Conferences Piedmont Triad Consortium IMPACT partnership Winston-Net Gaggle.net 21st Century community learning centers Evaluating FIZZ for web-based digital content


Thomasville City Schools’ leaders promote continuous improvement through:

Curriculum network team Board initiatives for parent involvement Parental involvement partnership/policy Presentations at board meetings Presentations at conferences Technology tours Media Relations Teacher incentives

Thomasville City Schools’ leadership provides options and opportunities for professional growth and opportunities for career advancement through:

Atomic Learning QTL Individualized school-based targeted PD based on STNA Tuition reimbursement for advanced university degrees

Thomasville City Schools provides technology to support professional growth opportunities through:

Atomic Learning QTL Teacher laptops High bandwidth Wireless accessibility in all facilities eBistro

Input from all staff members regarding decisions for instructional technology and media is obtained through:

School MTAC Committee District MTAC Committee STNA Curriculum Network Team School Improvement Team

There is an active district MTAC committee that presents regularly to the school board on resources, concerns and progress on the district media and technology programs.


School district partnerships are in place that enables student growth, academic achievement, and professional growth to support the mission, and technology initiatives of the district. These partnerships support the district teaching and learning activities through:

IMPACT Model Grant HPU Partnerships Davie County Schools Davidson Community Schools UNCG/UNCGi Other IMPACT Model Schools Atomic Learning 3 Technology Facilitators Full Time Media Coordinators & Assistants Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum Facilitators 21st Century Grant Professional Learning Communities QTL


Leadership will guide innovation in NC public schools.Strategic Technology Plan

Include at least one strategy or objective that includes the following:

1. Leadership enabling teaching and learning collaborative projects

2. Media and Technology Advisory Committee3. Leadership communication tools and venues

4. Leadership created professional growth opportunities5. Partnerships6. Process for addressing ongoing change

Strategic Priority 4: Leadership will guide innovation in NC public schools.*Strategic Goal: (Please check.)

School professionals will collaborate with national and international partners to discover innovative transformational strategies that will facilitate change, remove barriers for 21st Century learning, and understand global connections.

School leaders will create a culture that embraces change and promotes dynamic continuous improvement. Educational professionals will make decisions in collaboration with parents, students, businesses, education institutions, and faith-based and other

community and civic organizations to impact student success. The public school professionals will collaborate with community colleges and public and private universities and colleges to provide enhanced

educational opportunities for students.Objective 4.1 Leadership will foster 21st century teaching and learning and parental involvement

Strategy Resources Needed(Human & Material)


Budget Needs

Funding Sources

Time-line(Proposed



Evaluation ResultsJuly, 2006

Leadership will work to sustain the district IMPACT model including personnel and collaboration

Personnel, collaborative planning times, PTO,

Superintendent, Directors, Principals, Staff


BeginningJuly 2009

Ending July, 2013

Monthly Impact visits by Instructional Technology Consultant

Hire an Instructional Technology Facilitator at Thomasville Primary School

Personnel Superintendent, Board of Education, Directors


Beginning August, 2010

Ending July, 2013

Personnel Record


Develop a process for providing professional development to stakeholders (parents & paraprofessionals)

Software, Personnel, After school access, Computer Labs, Connectivity

Exec. Director of C&I, Director of Technology, Coordinator of Instructional Technology, Media Specialists, Technology Facilitators, Principals

$10,000/yr. Local, State and Federal

Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013


Investigate Media Center access after school hours and weekends for stakeholders

Software, Personnel, After school access, Computer Labs, Connectivity



Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013


MTACs continually evaluate resources and make recommendations

Personnel Exec. Director of C&I, Director of Technology, Coordinator of Instructional Technology, Media Specialists, Technology Facilitators, Principals


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

MTAC minutes

Investigate ways to improve communication of

Personnel, Parent Advisory Committee

Exec. Director of C&I, Director of Technology,


Beginning July 2009



best practices to staff and the community

Coordinator of Instructional Technology, Media Specialists, Technology Facilitators, Principals

EndingJune 2013

Create a plan to foster better communication

Personnel Exec. Director of C&I, Director of Technology, Coordinator of Instructional Technology, Media Specialists, Technology Facilitators, Principals


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013


Maintain and cultivate multiple partnerships

Personnel, connectivity



Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Reports from partners

Schools will follow the new board policy for parental involvement

Personnel Superintendent, Board of Education, Director of Title I, Parent Liaison, Graduation Project Coordinator


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

New board policy


NC public schools will be governed and supported by 21st Century systems. Current Situation Narrative

Technology personnel in place to support both instructional and administrative technology utilization by students, teachers and staff include:

3 instructional tech facilitators 1 director of media and technology 1 instructional tech coordinator 1 WAN engineer 1 assistant LAN/WAN engineer 1 software specialist 1 technician level III 4 media coordinators

Our district utilizes funding from multiple sources. Federal, state, and local monies are used to support our programs. E-rate funding is a critical component of our technology resources. This money is used to support our Internet, voice, and internal connections in all our schools. We receive a 90% discount on these services that is based on our free and reduced lunch population.

Thomasville City Schools has a formal budgeting process that begins in January of each year and is finalized on June 30th.

All district administrators in Thomasville City Schools work collaboratively with school based administrators in cooperation with MTAC committees to formally identify and seek all grant funding opportunities.

Thomasville City Schools annually reviews and revises board policies and procedures. These policies and procedures address global, responsible and ethical use of technology and resources. They include:

AUP for staff and students Materials selection policy Copyright policy Remote access policy Advertising and commercialism policies NCWISE Password and ID policies Network security policies FERPA and CIPA

Supervised by the Director of Technology, the district MTAC team monitors all processes and policies necessary to ensure the full implementation of the Thomasville


City Schools Strategic Technology Plan. This process is monitored yearly by the Department of Public Instruction.

Thomasville City Schools provides a secure and safe network environment for our students to use. We have a multi-layered system to protect our students from undesirable products that occur on the Internet. In addition to filtering software we have in place, a firewall system exists that provides security to faculty and staff. Suitable polices are in place to guide appropriate actions that apply to students and staff.

Our district has a very robust network that provides 100 Mg bandwidth to all our schools. This bandwidth is used to provide both voice and data transfer. Our schools contain sufficient computer hardware to provide students and staff with the necessary means to utilize resources.

Thomasville City Schools uses technology to ensure the safety of students and staff and to minimize interruptions to the instructional day through:

Video surveillance Cell phones on buses Video on buses Handheld metal detector Phones in every classroom Connect Ed Radio communication Email blast Lockdown plan Partnership with SWAT team

Thomasville City Schools provides communication and collaboration tools for personnel use in sharing and reporting data using:

Schoolwires Connect Ed Winston-net 21st Century Community Learning Centers Board communicates through media SharePoint Portal 4 News Broadcast Studios ESL Innovations

NCWISE is effectively used throughout Thomasville City Schools to collect, analyze, and report data for use in decision making such as:


EC reports LDAP to facilitate network authentication Determine scheduling Evaluate discipline Attendance Grade book Dropout Health alerts Classifications Modifications Test scores


NC public schools will be governed and supported by 21st Century systems. Strategic Technology Plan

Include at least one strategy or objective that includes the following:1. Policy and policy management2. Budget3. Personnel 4. Security5. Administrative Applications

6. Hardware 7. Infrastructure-School Local Area Networks and District

Wide Area Networks8. Communication and collaboration tools

Goal 5: NC public schools will be governed and supported by 21st Century systems.*Strategic Goal: (Please check.)

Processes are in place for financial planning and budgeting that focuses on resource attainment and alignment with priorities to maximize student achievement.

Twenty-first century technology and learning tools are available and are supported by school facilities that have the capacity for 21st Century learning. Information and fiscal accountability systems are capable of collecting relevant data and reporting strategic and operational results. Procedures are in place to support and sanction schools that are not meeting state standards for student achievement.

Objective 5.1 Thomasville City Schools will be supported by 21st Century SystemsStrategy Resources Needed

(Human & Material)


Budget Needs

Funding Sources

Time-line(Proposed



Evaluation ResultsJuly, 2006

Maintain and review current policies and procedures

Board policies Technology Director,Superintendent, Board of Education

N/A Local, State and Federal

Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

District MTAC minutes, updated polices

Investigate and consider the need for new technology support

Funding Superintendent, Technology Director


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Analysis of BigWebDesk reports


Investigate the need for a second Media Coordinator for Thomasville Primary School

Funding Superintendent, Technology Director, Principal


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Destiny reports, analysis of media coordinator’s schedule, School Improvement Team priorities

Address digital storage needs

Digital storage devices, Funding

Director of Technology, Network Engineer, Director of Finance

$35,000 Local, State and Federal

Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Digital projects stored on district servers

Address server upgrades

E-Rate funding, Local funding



Beginning July 2010

EndingJune 2013

Purchase orders

Maintain and upgrade Schoolwires subscription




Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Purchase orders

Maintain and upgrade Connect Ed




Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Purchase orders, Connect Ed logs

Investigate completion of interactive whiteboards grades K-2

Infrastructure upgrade, Personnel, Funding

Superintendent, Board of Education, Principals, Director of Technology, Network Engineer, Director of Finance,


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Committee Report

Maintain Internet, email filtering, website development

Software, Hardware, Connectivity

Director of Technology, Network Engineer,


Beginning July 2009

Purchase orders, district websites


and security. Director of Finance EndingJune 2013

Maintain and upgrade NCWISE and DPI administrative applications as needed

Software, Hardware, Connectivity

Director of Technology, Network Engineer, Director of Finance, Associate Superintendent, Exc. Director of C&I


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Continued use of NCWISE and DPI applications

Investigate replacement cycle schedule for mobile labs

Software, Hardware Director of Technology, Network Engineer, Director of Finance


Beginning July 2009

EndingJune 2013

Replacement cycle plan

Objective 5.2 Connect to a common educational network Connect to a common Educational Backbone using a telecommunications circuit to enhance educational opportunities by the most efficient means.

High Speed Connection to the North Carolina Research and Education Network(NCREN) Technical support personnel

Technology Director Superintendent

$25,000/yr State (School Connectivity Funds)

Beginning January, 2008 Ending TBD

observation, document usage logs provided by NC DPI


Appendix A

Local Education Agency (LEA) Technology PlanPolicy, Procedure, & Guidelines Implementation Chart

Policies, Procedures, & Guidelines(Policies should be translated into predominant languages of students and parents)

LEA Policy Code or

Procedure

LEA Date of Adoption,

Implementation or Revision

Policies RequiredA. Materials Selection Policy (GS §115c-98(b)) 3200 05/13/2002B. Disposal of Equipment / Replacement of Obsolete Equipment (GS §115c-518) 9400 10/11/2005C. Hardware and Software Procurement (GS § 115c-522, 115c-522.1) 6440 05/13/2002D. Copyright Policy (PL §94-553, 90 Stat. 2541) 3230 05/13/2005E. Acceptable Use Policy (PL §106-554) 6525 10/11/2005F. Equipment/Materials Donation Policy (GS §115C-518 8540 10/11/2005G. Data Privacy Policy (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99 (FERPA)) 6525 10/11/2005H. Inventory Control Policy (GS §115c-539, 115c-102.6A-C(5)) 8535 10/11/2005I. Access to Services Policy (GS §115c-106) 4001 05/13/2002J. Student Discipline and Liability Policy (GS § 115C-391, 115C-398) 4300 05/13/2002K. Remote Access Policy (GS §147-33.111) 6524 10/11/2005L. Virus Protection Policy (GS §147-33.111) 6525 10/11/2005M. NC WISE ID and Password Workstation Policy (GS § 147-33.111) 6525 10/11/2005N. Security Awareness Policy (GS §147-33.111) 6525 10/11/2005O. Network Security Policy (SBE EEO-C-018, SB 991, 2004) 6525 10/11/2005P. Advertising and Commercialism Policy (GS §115c-98) 5255 10/11/2005

ProceduresA. Hardware and Software Deployment 12\12\2005B. Equipment maintenance and repairs 12\12\2005C. Outdated Resources and Equipment Replacement 12\12\2005D. Disaster Recovery of Data and Hardware 12\12\2005E. Administration of Online Courses 12\12\2005F. Other(s) (as needed by LEA)

GuidelinesA. Policy Translation 12\12\2005B. Web Site Development 12\12\2005C. Instructional Use of Videos 12\12\2005D. Development of Online Resources 12\12\2005E. Other(s) (as needed by LEA)


Appendix B

The Technology Plan Budget

LEAs will be required to submit a two-part budget on or before November 1 of each year. Part one will consist of a working budget for the current year. Data needed for input in the spreadsheet include:

Item Type Per Unit Cost Number of Units Purchased Total Annual Unit Cost Erate % Lease Cycle Primary Funding (drop-down menu provided) Secondary Funding (drop-down menu provided) Primary Goal (drop-down menu provided) Secondary Goal (drop-down menu provided) Primary User (drop-down menu provided) Secondary User (drop-down menu provided)

Part two will include the same components as a projected budget for the following school year.

The budget spreadsheet is available for download from http://etips.dpi.state.nc.us/techplan0913/default.html.

Appendix C.


http://etips.dpi.state.nc.us/techplan0913/default.html

Network Diagram



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