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Hamilton Township School District Technology Plan 2013-2016

C & I Enclosure 11 May 30, 2013 Board

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Completed TASK Req’d by

E-Rate Not req’d E-Rate

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

Tech Plan creation date: ___4/10/2013__________________

Complete


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http://www.usac.org/sl/applicants/step01/default.aspx

Table of Contents Page

Number INTRODUCTION: 5

STAKEHOLDER TABLE: 6

TECHNOLOGY INVENTORY TABLE: 1. Describe the technology inventory needed to improve student academic achievement in the 2013-2014 school

year that informs the basis for the Form 470. Include in the description the internal connections and basic maintenance for 12 months of the e-rate funded year, such as the following areas:

a) Technology equipment including assistive technologiesb) Networking capacityc) Filtering methodd) Software used for curricular support and filteringe) Technology maintenance and supportf) Telecommunications equipment and servicesg) Other services

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

hardware, software, and other services to improve education

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

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

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THREE-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION AND STRATEGIES TABLE: 4. Describe the realistic implementation strategies to improve education. Include in the description the timeline,

person responsible and documentation (or evidence) that will prove the activity occurred. Address only ‘a’ and ‘b’ below to meet e-rate requirements. Address all areas below to continue planning for a technology-rich learning environment.

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

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

administrators) knows how to effectively use the technologies described in this plan to improve education, and will continue to support identified needs through 2016. Address only ‘a’ below to meet e-rate requirements. Address all areas below to continue planning for a technology-rich learning environment.

Describe the planned professional development strategies by addressing each of the following questions:

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

b) What professional development opportunities, resources and support (online or in person) exist for technicalstaff?

c) How will professional development be provided to educators on the application of assistive technologies tosupport educating all students?

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

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

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FUNDING PLAN TABLE: 8. Provide the anticipated costs for 2013-2014 by source of funds (federal, state, local and other) and include

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

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APPENDIX A 27


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http://www.state.nj.us/education/specialed/nimac/

INTRODUCTION

Technology Plan Purpose:

This Technology plan has been prepared to outline how telecommunications and information technology will be used to achieve educational goals, curriculum reforms, and improve district services. Furthermore, this document serves as an essential element for the planning and implementation of a 21st century learning environment for students, as well as for the successful implementation of Common Core State Standards, the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, and PARCC online testing commencing 2014-2015.

In the preparation of this plan (and as required for compliance with the USAC E-rate application), the following elements have been considered and detailed in the appropriate sections:

• Hamilton Township School District Strategic Plan• Clear goals and a realistic strategy for using telecommunications and information technology to

improve education.• A professional development strategy to ensure that members of the staff know how to use

these new technologies to improve education.• A needs assessment of the telecommunication services, hardware, software, and other

services to improve education as noted in three year curriculum plans.• An evaluation process that enables the school to monitor progress toward the specified goals

and make mid-course corrections in response to new developments and opportunities as theyarise.

Although every effort will be made to ensure that this resource serves as guide for the future expansion of the district’s technical services, contingency allowances are assumed to accommodate new and emerging educational opportunities.


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Stakeholder Table

Tille Name Superintendent Dr. James Parla

Principals David Innocenzi

District Technology Andrew Eberhardt Manager

Director of Curriculum and Dr. Michael Gilbert Instruction

Director of Administration Joseph H. Slavin, III

Assistant Business Peter Frascella Administrator

Curriculum Supervisor Kari Aloisio

Curriculum Supervisor Kelli Eppley

Curriculum Supervisor Suzanne Diszler

Curriculum Supervisor Matthew Finacchio

Curriculum Supervisor Dr. Lisa DellaVecchia

Testing Specialist Dr. William Paul

Curriculum Supervisor J. Glenn Sliker

Curriculum Supervisor Dr. Mary Dillon

Teacher Kristina Marshall

Library Media Specialist Renee Rogers

Updated 4/22/2013 6I Page


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Guidance Barbara Morales ~I rrV\7 Board Member - Albert Gayzik Chairperson ofBOE Curriculum Committee

Parent/Community Member Deborah L. Dunn ~:tiluuJ Student Representative to Chris Scales

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Updated 4/22/2013


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Technology Inventory Table

Area of Need Describe for Erate funded Year 1

2013-2014

Describe for Erate funded Year 2

2014-2015

Describe for Erate funded Year 3

2015-2016

Technology Equipment including assistive technologies

Purchase additional student mobile tablets/laptops for all schools to supplement digital instruction to improve student to computer ratio.

Interactive white boards

Replace obsolescent computers/laptops

Employ technologies that leverage assistive technologies to reach all learners (i.e. adapter – amplified sound)




Employ technologies that leverage assistive technologies to reach all learners




Employ technologies that leverage assistive technologies to reach all learners

Networking Capacity Wireless Access Points to offer building-wide network access in the elementary schools

Upgrade site-to-site ethernet communication service

Upgrade internet services – FIOS, Cablevision, Verizon

Upgrade head-office switches/router

Reduce network bottlenecks to improve access to online educational services

Reduce network bottlenecks to improve access to online educational services

Filtering Method As required by CIPA, the district will continue to employ a firewall filtering service to screen all internet communications. A

As required by CIPA, the district will continue to employ a firewall filtering service to screen all internet communications

As required by CIPA, the district will continue to employ a firewall filtering service to screen all internet communications


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redundant cloud filtering database will be configured for all sites.

Software used for curricular support and filtering

Migrate the student database service to a platform that increases student, teacher and parent transparency

Software that leverages assistive technologies (Boardmaker, Dragon Naturally Speaking, Destination Math, Read Naturally, Inspiration, Word Square Off, Read 180)

Software that supports class room instruction and aligns with the core curriculum standards. Examples of this software are:

Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photo Print Artist platinum Scan Snap Pagemaker Finale: music notation software Sibelius: music notation software Auralia 4: Ear Training software Pyware 7: Marching band drill design iTunes Microsoft Office MicroType 3.0 Adobe PageMaker Rosetta Stone

Software that leverages assistive technologies

Software that supports class room instruction and aligns with the core curriculum standards

District and teacher website pages

Elementary school – digital report card

Software that leverages assistive technologies

Software that supports class room instruction and is required as per the core curriculum standards



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Carmen San Diego Oregon Trail Expresate Bien Dit Ecce Romani Deutsch Aktuell Oggi in Italia Human Legacy TI - 84 graphing calculator simulator software Geometer's Sketchpad: Kuta - West only AutoCad Lt. Robolab 2.5.4 Midpoint Quiz Game Show Earth Science Virtual Investigations Creator Business Data Studio Environmental Science Interactive Explorations Motic Image Plus 2.0 Teacherworks Pasco Scientific Textbook related software and support Smart Response Software Document Camera Software Smart Notebook


Technical Support and maintenance

Recruit technology facilitators to bridge the divide between technology and education

Ongoing support and maintenance




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Daily Break-Fix work orders

Telecommunications equipment and services

Continued support of all telecommunications systems. Converge communications systems where possible to facilitate district collaboration.

Expand school-to-home alert system. Increase integration with SIS demographic data.

Increase HTV notification and programing

Support continued development of Teacher web pages

Continued support of all telecommunications systems

Continued support of all telecommunications systems


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Needs Assessment A technology needs assessments is intended to help school-level decision makers collect data to plan and improve uses of technology in teaching and learning activities. Many different sources are utilized to collect and tabulate this information. Examples of these sources include: committees, surveys, feedback from teaching personnel, stakeholder input, educational initiatives, professional development, student input, the 8th grade technology assessment, standardized testing results, PARCC, teacher evaluation, etc. From this extensive and ongoing process, the following technology needs have been identified: Technology Initiative Justification Infrastructure

Building-wide wireless services for all elementary school programs

Access to student online content and learning opportunities Share network devices (printers, lcd projectors, lab instruments) Support district initiatives and educational strategies Prepare for online high-stakes testing Offer online collaboration services Administrator access to evaluation services BYOD Support mobile learning environments Common Core Standards STEM education Next generation online assessments

Upgrade LAN switching and routing gear (elementary and secondary schools)

Support growth of online access Load-balancing and prioritization Support faster LAN speeds Reduce network bottlenecks PARCC Common Core State Standards

Increase WAN services

Schoolspeedtest.org Support growth of online access Support faster Internet speeds Reduce network bottlenecks Expand cloud and SAS service PARCC Increase centralized services Common Core State Standards

Data Management Centralized student information system Inclusive of parent portal

Increase parent involvement Digital progress reporting, including elementary levels Facilitate intersystem interfacing Improve student reporting Support data-driven instruction and decision making Real time reporting

Expand data-driven instruction opportunities

Data coaches Testing coordinator Data-centric professional development Increases access to data appropriate content for all stakeholders


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NJSMART LINK-IT Instructional Technology Facilitator

NJSMART - support and training Staff/student identification Data warehousing Data reporting Analytics

Teacher Evaluation and Principal Evaluation Expand professional development Provide infrastructure and access devices

Grounds Security Building access Ensure appropriate school access Reports available for review

Security Cameras Adequate and appropriate surveillance of school grounds Night time visibility Archival storage Portable of video files Video quality

Centralized school video storage Reliable repository of video files Ability to quickly search for events Manage camera function Communicate with door security services

Communications Utilize online collaboration services Improve student accountability Extend the reach of the educational services Remote teleconference opportunities Expand online and remote professional development Distance learning Common Core State Standards

Professional Development

Offer innovative training for all staff Increase webinars and online learning Formal training on new classroom equipment Training on new software or systems for teachers and administrators Update educational strategies Teacher evaluation system

Technology Facilitators Offer technical training for all district business and student services Assist staff with live classroom instruction Familiar with all district supported equipment and software

Classroom technical equipment

Increase the number of online student devices, Teacher Surveys (Appendix A)

Differentiated instruction Enable project-based learning Enrich instruction and improve student achievement Access to online content PARCC Common Core State Standards Complement textbook content

Upgrade existing equipment

Extend the value of district owned equipment Maintain student/computer ratio

Replace obsolete hardware No longer capable of meeting instructional requirements PARCC mandate


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Common Core State Standards Install interactive whiteboards Align with teacher lesson plans

Share locally developed lesson plans Online instruction and lessons incorporated into downloadable modules Engages students

Assistive technologies Provide technical enhanced opportunities for students enrolled with Special Services

Overcome physical limitations Enable students to participate in inclusion classrooms Access for all students shall be emphasized


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Three-Year Goals

Goal Strategies Prepare for PARCC testing Replace end-of-life hardware

Purchase equipment that complies with federal specifications Continue to meet and plan for inaugural year 2014-2015 Upgrade infrastructure to support student testing requirements Attend professional development and training

Support teacher evaluation mandate Teachscape online tool will be used for the evaluation system and training Supplement current wireless services for campus-wide wireless mobility Purchase mobile devices as necessitated

Upgrade physical infrastructure to support new and current technologies

Expand LAN segmentation to decrease communication collisions Upgrade WAN capacity Identify network bottlenecks and upgrade infrastructure accordingly Replace obsolete network servers for student file and print services Ensure network redundancy and failover

Provide professional development for teaching staff Technology Facilitators, Curriculum staff, outside resources Develop appropriate professional development content Offer online training opportunities to accommodate teacher schedules

Enhance communication with all stakeholders and articulate District vision, mission and priorities to the community and mass media. Support full transparency regarding district issues and initiatives.

The Strategic Planning Committee updated the vision and mission statement to improve district communications School-to-home communication system – expand to include SMS communications Upgrade the Student Information system to incorporate improved parental access Configure voice mail messages to be delivered via email Provide extensive staff development on converged communication District website Expansion of HTV studios services – online productions, webinars, training videos, news information

Improve student achievement and graduation rate by implementing and monitoring appropriate programs

Leverage technology to bolster academic achievement Principal evaluation will take into account data to


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that are research-based. make adjustments to the educational programs.

Ensure curriculum and instruction include the role of multicultural sensitivity and learning styles. Update curriculum with Common Core State Standards to ensure rigor and alignment with state assessments.

Integrate assistive technologies into classroom instruction Deliver instruction that is rich in content and extends the classroom with online instruction Increase accessibility for all student sub-groups

The Board of Education and Administration shall work collaboratively to be responsive to constituents and sensitive to the needs of all students. Effective communication must be maintained.

Increase accessibility for all student sub-groups Converged student, parent, school communications Assistive technologies Online parent portal


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Three-Year Implementation and Strategies Table District Goal and

Objective Strategy/Activity Timeline Person

Responsible Documentation

Reinforce mastery of math facts

To use the District Data Management System to drive the data driven instruction initiative and achieve performance targets

2013-14 Math Curriculum Supervisor

Test scores Student growth percentages Performance targets NJDOE designation as a reward school Improvement action plans Etc.

To ensure proper implementation of new MS Math Curriculum


Math Curriculum Supervisor

Reinforce rote mastery of math facts



Reinforce Rote mastery of math facts



Implement existing state assessments Plan for implementation of PARCC assessments

Implement accountability system as it exists

2013-14 Testing and Assessment Administrator

Implement PARCC assessments

Implement the new accountability system

2014-15

Testing and Assessment Administrator

Refine the implementation of the PARCC assessments

Refine the new accountability system

2015-16 Testing and Assessment Administrator

Continue to use Linkit to support the District Data Initiative

Develop materials and programs that support student achievement at the district level

2013-14 Core Subject Area Curriculum. Supervisor ELA, K-5, English 6-12 and Math

Implement library management software

Develop a library media program that prepares students to be 21st Century Learners

2013-14 Core Subject Area Curriculum. Supervisor ELA K-5, English 6-12 and Math

Skill Mastery Reporting through electronic report card

Improve reporting student achievement through the use of standard based

2013-14 Elementary Principals, Technology


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elementary report card Facilitator, Elementary Report Card Committee Chairperson

Staff members should be trained on use of student achievement data, SMART board, design software, and art resource websites.

Improve delivery of instruction through technology.

2015-16 Professional Development Supervisor

Updates software as new programs become available to ensure that students become 21st Century learners.

Improve student achievement and instruction in the area of Business and Information Technology

2014-15 Business Curriculum Supervisor

Update hardware (computers) to ensure that students are using the most up-to-date devices to prepare them to become 21st Century learners.

Improve student achievement and instruction in the area of Business and Information Technology

2015-16 Business Curriculum Supervisor

To purchase new course materials for Algebra II. To purchase additional hands on materials and graphing calculators to support Common Core implementation.

2014-15 Secondary Math Curriculum Supervisor

To align Benchmarks with NJ State Model Assessments and PARCC testing frameworks as they become available. To integrate test preparation into curriculum. To budge for test preparation materials

To transition to the PARCC assessments

2013-14 Director of C & I, Supervisor of Technology and Testing and Assessment Administrator

To purchase test preparation materials. To administer the first year of PARCC assessments. To evaluate the need for Math 11 and Math 12 and develop a plan for students who are not college and career ready.

2014-15 Math Curriculum Supervisor and Testing and Assessment Administrator


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Supplies should be allocated appropriately. High school programs, especially the marching unit, can be augmented by providing secondary teachers better-prepared students. Address holes in programming.

Improve communication throughout the department especially in the areas of allocation of supplies and student preparation, and curricular holes need to be addressed.

2013-14 Curriculum Supervisor for Fine & Performing Arts

Adapt the rubric from the state to individual grades and subject areas

Improve reporting of student assessment grades through the use of a rubrics.

2014-15 All Curriculum Supervisors

Staff members should be trained on use of student achievement data, Smartboard, compositional software, and music resource websites.

Improve delivery of instruction through technology.

2015-16 Director of C & I, Testing and Assessment Administrator, Technology Manager and Professional Development Supervisor

All certificated staff should be trained on the Teachscape software. Information from the state shall be shared through website..

Train staff on new evaluation system and keep them apprised of information from the state as changes are made. Student achievement data is a component of this; ScIPs should report school needs for PD and assist staff in writing SGOs.

2013-14 Professional Development Supervisor and Director of C & I

To provide professional development for teachers and administrators on the content and process of NGSS. To perform a technology needs assessment based on the technology strand of NGSS.

To integrate the NGSS into science curriculum for grades K – 12

One Year STEM Curriculum Supervisor, Science Curriculum Supervisor

To perform grade level/course standards alignment. To reevaluate sequences of course at the secondary level To begin the curriculum revision process based on timeline of NJDOE

Two Year

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

To develop a technology Science Curriculum


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plan for meeting NGSS To develop a plan for aligning course materials to NGSS To develop a plan aligning instructional strategies with NGSS

Supervisor, STEM Curriculum Supervisor

To continue the curriculum revision process. To begin aligning course materials To begin implementation of technology plan. To begin aligning instructional strategies.

Three Year

Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Curriculum Department

To create a plan for updating software and computers

To update computers and software

2013-14 Technology Manager and Staff

To implement computer/software update plan

2014-15 Content Specific Curriculum Supervisor

To implement computer/software update plan.

2015-16 Content Specific Curriculum Supervisor

Complete wiring/connection to internet for H/PE district-wide

Technology infrastructure 2013-14 Technology Manager, Athletic Directors, Health & PE Curriculum Supervisor and Dept. Chairs

Align to fitness standards. Personal fitness plans. Self-assessment in health.

Fitnessgram Personal Assessment System NASPE Cooper inst. President’s Cl. On Physical Fitness

2014-15 Health & PE Curriculum Supervisor

Valid assessment/student growth model for value added evaluation and assessment

Report on student health levels to: Students, Parents By school, District-wide, & State averages

2015-16 Health & PE Curriculum Supervisor and Athletic Directors

Accept grant if awarded. Rewrite for next year if denied.

Acquire 38 simulator stations through a Highway Safety Grant

2013-14 Driver Education Supervisor, Assistant Business Administrator and Director of Curriculum and Instruction


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Professional Development Strategies Table

Educators’ Proficiency/

Identified Need

Ongoing, sustained, high-quality professional

development planned

Support

Maintain teaching staff proficiency with classroom equipment and software

Technology facilitators will be assigned to identify teaching practices that align with district approved instruction and identify technologies to enrich the learning experience. Train-the-trainer Collaborate with technology personnel to configure equipment to best meet student needs Ongoing professional development

Cooperative instruction during school day Online content available world-wide Create training videos and manuals Technology facilitators

Review of the professional development process

Make adjustment to offer the most effective staff development

Provide feedback to NJ professional teaching standards board

Smart board training Continue to provide Smart board training. Build database of Smart lessons for teachers to share.

Increase usage of interactive whiteboards in lesson plans and during instruction

District sustainability coach

Support professional learning in the areas of inclusion and technology integration

Targeted professional development

Data teams

Focus on data-driven instruction Protocols for analyzing quarterly benchmarks Utilize data to make instructional decisions

Assistive technologies On-site overview and training offered by specific companies (e.g., Dynavox system training provided for therapists and specific teachers on-site at St. Greg's by company representative) 2. Support of staff participation in off-site training opportunities (e.g., teachers, case managers, and therapists visiting such schools as Mercer County Special Services to observe application of various assistive devices/programs, participate in training, and subsequently turn-key knowledge to other in-district staff as appropriate) 3. Support of staff participation in off-site workshops related to the application of assistive technology 4. Dissemination of relevant information concerning current products and

As per the NJDOE, it is mandated that professional development plans emerge from summative evaluation recommendations. As such, the district must provide the funding and other critical resource allocations to ensure that this occurs.


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classroom applications through regularly scheduled team and staff meetings 5. Support of staff participation in off-site training workshops sponsored by retailers (e.g., Apple I-PAD training offered by Apple stores) 6. Provision of on-site specialized training as related to specific assistive technology equipment and application 7. Internal staff-to-staff training (e.g., Occupational Therapist training classroom teacher on use of specialized walker to enhance student's mobility)


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Evaluation Plan Table

Describe the process to regularly evaluate how... a. Telecommunication services,

hardware, software and other services are improving education.

Technology is helping teachers to expand beyond linear, text-based learning. It also empowers teachers to engage students who learn best in other ways. Its role in schools has evolved into a versatile learning tool that has changed how we demonstrate concepts, assign projects and assess progress. In order to determine if these changes are resulting in demonstrable improved student achievement, it is imperative that a review process of the subscribed methodology is implemented. Hamilton schools are constantly evaluating the efficacy of instruction and the value that our telecommunications services offer to these programs. Some of the indicators that are used to determine that these services are effectively bolstering the instruction programs are:

• End of course assessment scores • 8th grade technology assessment • NJASK scores • PARCC scores • HSPA scores • Review of teacher lesson plans • Teacher surveys (Appendix A) • Student/parent surveys • District committees • Curriculum guides • Graduation Rates • District maintained data

b. Effective integration of

technology is enabling students to meet challenging state academic standards.

The state academic standards are benchmark measures that define what students should know and be able to do at specified grade levels. The standards provide local school districts with clear and specific benchmarks for student achievement in nine content areas. The district complies with a robust and coordinated evaluation process that tracks critical data on program integrity (consistent with work plans, core principals and curriculum design), strategy adaption, volume of service and lessons learned.

c. The LEA is meeting the identified goals in the educational technology plan.

The approved Technology Plan serves as a roadmap for the district’s technology initiatives. The goals set forth in the plan are subject to review and can be adjusted accordingly. The rational for the consideration of adjustments is vast. Examples are: changes to anticipated funding, technology initiatives that do not demonstratively improve student achievement, unanticipated changes to equipment/software, modifications to bandwidth requirements, state/federal mandates, etc.


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Funding Plan Table Three-Year Educational Technology Plan Anticipated Funding Table

(2013-2014) ITEM DESCRIPTION OF ITEM TO

BE PURCHASED FEDERAL FUNDING

STATE FUNDING

LOCAL FUNDING

MISC. (e.g. Donations,

Grants) Digital curricula (see NIMAS)

Open Educational Resources Kno Khan Academy

Perkins E-rate Title I Funds Special Education Funding Race to the top grants

Approximately 45%

Approximately 55%

Hamilton Education Foundation & other private donations Print media

needed to achieve goals

Digital student workbooks

Technology Equipment

Mobile student devices Wireless Infrastructure (elementary School) Interactive white boards Computer upgrades

Network Upgrade core and data-center switches/routers Increase network bandwidth Increase internet bandwidth

Capacity Increase data throughput – LAN upgrades and continued service expansion

Filtering CIPA compliant firewall Software Classroom software Maintenance Break-Fix parts on hand Upgrades School-based servers Policy and Plans Other services


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(2014-2015) ITEM DESCRIPTION OF ITEM TO

BE PURCHASED FEDERAL FUNDING

STATE FUNDING

LOCAL FUNDING

MISC. (e.g. Donations,

Grants) Digital curricula (see NIMAS)



Approximately 45%

Approximately 55%





Mobile student devices Interactive white boards Computer upgrades

Network Reduce network bottlenecks

Capacity Upgrade throughput to support PARCC requirements

Filtering CIPA compliant firewall Software Classroom software Maintenance Break-Fix parts on hand Upgrades Telecommunications

systems Policy and Plans Other services


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(2015-2016) ITEM DESCRIPTION OF

ITEM TO BE PURCHASED

FEDERAL FUNDING

STATE FUNDING

LOCAL FUNDING

MISC. (e.g. Donations, Grants)

Digital curricula (see NIMAS)



Approximately 45%

Approximately 55%





Mobile student devices Interactive white boards Computer upgrades

Network Reduce network bottlenecks

Capacity Upgrade throughput to support PARCC requirements

Filtering CIPA compliant firewall

Software Classroom software Maintenance Break-Fix parts on

hand Upgrades As needed Policy and Plans Other services


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APPENDIX A

To: Dr. James Parla

From: Dr. Michael Gilbert

Re: Teacher Technology Survey

Date: March 19, 2013

At your request, I developed a technology survey on Surveymonkey.com and solicited responses from our teachers. As of today, we have 508 responses. If any of the Board members wish to view the online comments of the teachers, they may contact me and I will give them basic instructions and the passwords. The summary of the survey is as follows:

1. On what level do you teach most of your day? 41.0% elementary, 25.3% middle, 33.7% high school

2. Technology is important to my teaching and we should budget for increased technology: 52% strongly agree, 36% agree, 8.5% disagree, and 4.9% strongly disagree

3. I use technology in most of my lessons: 30.1% strongly agree, 33.9% agree, 29.5% disagree, and 6.6% strongly disagree

4. SmartBoards are a useful tool for student learning: 44.2% strongly agree, 41.7% agree, 11.1% disagree, and 3% strongly disagree

5. Ipads or other tablets would be helpful and used in my class: 34.1% strongly agree, 40.6% agree, 19.1% disagree, and 6.2% strongly disagree

6. My students want more technology in their classes: 40.5% strongly agree, 41.7% agree, 14.5% disagree, and 3.3% strongly disagree

7. I use a SmartBoard the following % of time: I do not have a SmartBoard 59.1%, I have one but I do not use it 3%, I use it a quarter of the time 4.6%, I use it half the time 7.5%, I use it three quarters of the time or more 25.7%


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8. I use the laptop carts: never 33.8%, sometimes 36.8%, often 10.1%, often and I would use them more if we had more 20.9%

9. If I had a choice between a new textbook or more technology: I would prefer the new textbook 12.6%, I would prefer the technology 44.6%, I would like a balance of both 44.2%

10. More professional development would help me be more proficient with technology: I agree and I would use it more often 74.6%, I agree, but I would not use it any more than I do now 17.9%, I disagree and I would not be interested in more PD for technology 7.5%

This data shows support for our proposed technology budget and clearly indicates a need for additional professional development in the use of technology in the classroom. The resources for such professional development are in the 2013-2014 proposed budget.


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Documents

Hamilton Township School District...implementation of Common Core State Standards, the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, and PARCC online testing commencing 2014-2015