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Schaumburg District #54
Approximately 15,000 students
2100 students on IEPs 1875 bilingual students 22 Elementary & 5 Junior
High Schools 2100 Educational Staff
Members
Our Secrets: What Makes It Work?
A Vision Administrative Support The “M & Ms” of Technology Leaders Who “Exude” Passion Follow Up & Support for Educational Staff Solid Staff Development Plan
A Vision
Has to be shared In Spring1996 Learning
Technology & Assistive Technology Plans were merged into “1”
The first tech plan written included all students
Every tech plan from past to present includes all students
Our plan is “equitable” for all buildings
2006-2009 Technology Plan was the “ultimate of collaboration”
Example of 1995-1996 Technology Plan
Goal Two: To maximize the potential of every student as an effective lifelong learner as they use information and communication technologies in the teaching and learning process.
Our schools will focus on: The effective integration of technology as demonstrated by moving
toward more engaged teaching and learning practices. Expanding the use of Assistive technology for high incidence and at
risk students, especially those at the Junior High level. Acquiring additional data necessary to assess the effective
integration of information and communication technologies in schools.
Example of 2005-2006 Technology Plan
WE BELIEVE IN: -Preparing all students to be lifelong learners in an ever-changing world -Recognizing and honoring the knowledge and wisdom of children -Learning which takes place within and beyond school walls -Focusing on learning which addresses the needs of all students -Seeking and utilizing community resources to facilitate lifelong
learning -Risk taking and accountability -Equitable access to information and communication technologies for
our community -Expanding our district network to members of our community. -Committing to and being flexible to the changing roles as both learners
and facilitators of learning. -Establishing and expanding coalitions with parents, business and
community groups. -Sharing the responsibility to create, communicate and implement this
evolving plan.
Administrative Support
Clear message from top administrators which states: all students are important and included
Technology staff opinions are respected and valued
Technology leaders are given decision making abilities
Support given for new initiatives & projects
Manpower
7 Full Time & 2 Part Time ATFs 6 Full Time & 12 Part Time LTFs 5 Support Staff for Learning Technology 3 Support Staff for Assistive Technology Network Director & 10 Technicians Help Desk with 4 Techs taking calls Tech Troubleshooter in each building
Joint Venture
Relationships among tech infrastructure, learning & assistive technologies are collaborative
LTFs & ATFs have bi-monthly meetings Curriculum & Instruction and Technology have a
direct link All newly hired educational staff receive
intensive staff development given by both Learning & Assistive Technology
Money
For technology equipment For continual update of equipment For technology staff For quality staff development For new initiatives Funds come from a variety of sources
Leaders Who “Exude” Passion
Personality style which facilitates change and risk taking
Leaders with “heart and soul” Leaders with “perseverant spirit” Recommendation: Hire people with these
types of personalities
Follow Up & Support for Educational Staff
ATFs and LTFs have both technology and learning backgrounds
ATFs and LTFs are in buildings weekly
Support is linked to school improvement plans
Support includes: classroom, individuals, Wednesday staff development, on-site classes, and ready made materials
Tech subs available
Solid Staff Development Plan
Technology Plan focuses on: Integration of technology
into learning and the curriculum
All groups of educators (regular ed, special ed, bilingual, instructional assistants, etc.)
Differentiation of instruction (salary lane credit classes, Independent Home Study classes, Professional Learning Communities)