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Maine-Endwell Central School District

2018-2021 Instructional Technology Plan

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Board of Education Members

Gregg Armezzani, President Bill Powell, Vice President

Peter Balzani Jamie Bernard

Kenneth Del Bianco Melinda Spooner Victoria Williams

Superintendent of Schools Jason R. Van Fossen

Assistant Superintendent

Jeffrey L’Amoreaux

Director of K-12 Instruction Julie Gallagher

Director of Special Education Services

Vanessa DuBrava

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Table of Contents I. District LEA Information ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

II. Strategic Technology Planning ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

A. District Mission, Vision and Core beliefs: ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

B. Instructional Technology Vision and Goals: .................................................................................................................................................................................. 7

C. Planning Process: .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

D. Professional Development Plan .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10

E. Measurement and Evaluation: ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

III. Action Plan – Goals .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

IV. NYSED Initiatives Alignment ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

A. Use of Instructional Technology to Support Students ................................................................................................................................................................ 17

B. Equitable Instructional and Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities ........................................................................................................................ 19

C. Professional Learning Plan for Teachers Supporting Students with Disabilities ......................................................................................................................... 20

D. Use of Instructional Technology to Support English Language Learners/Multilingual Learners ................................................................................................ 21

E. Technology Plan Addressing ELL/ML Students ........................................................................................................................................................................... 21

F. Professional Learning Plan for Teachers Supporting ELL/ML Students ...................................................................................................................................... 22

G. Use of Instructional Technology to Support Culturally-Responsive Instruction and Learning Environments ............................................................................. 23

V. Administrative Management Plan ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24

A. Staffing Plan ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

B. Investment Plan .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

C. School Technology is Provided to Students Attending Non-Public Schools ................................................................................................................................ 25

D. Public Website ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25

E. Assigned Person Responsible for Information Security .............................................................................................................................................................. 25

F. Assigned Person Responsible for Information Privacy ................................................................................................................................................................ 26

G. District-Wide Information Security and/or Privacy Audit ........................................................................................................................................................... 26

H. District Digital Citizenship Plan for Students .............................................................................................................................................................................. 26

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I. District Cyberbullying Awareness and Response Plan ................................................................................................................................................................ 26

J. District Internet Safety Policy ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

K. District Cyberbullying Policy ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

L. District Parents’ Bill of Rights for Data Security and Privacy ...................................................................................................................................................... 26

M. District Information Breach Policy (and Response) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 27

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I. District LEA Information Please direct questions and inquiries regarding the Instructional Technology Plan to:

Thomas Guillon, Director of Managed Services

[email protected]

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II. Strategic Technology Planning

A. Maine-Endwell Central School District Mission, Vision and Core beliefs:

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B. Instructional Technology Vision and Goals:

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C. Planning Process: In March of 2018 the district convened a committee to draft a vision for instructional technology and identify priority

areas. This group met for a full two days in a facilitated session to accomplish this work. The group consisted of:

Todd McCarthy – Board of Education Jason Van Fossen – Superintendent

Julie Gallagher – Director of Instruction Barb Tasber – BOCES Instructional Technology Specialist

Tom Guillon – Director of Managed Technology Tom Burkhardt – HS Principal Rachel Murat – HS Social Studies Teacher Sean Keenan – HS Technology Teacher

Michele Doig – MS Assistant Principal Nick Polhamus – MS Social Studies Teacher Ethan Lucas – MS Technology Teacher Taylor Norton – HB 5th Grade Teacher

Susan Buckley – HB 1st Grade Teacher Robin Brinsko –MM Special Education Teacher

Andy Ewing – MM 4th Grade Teacher Philip Sage – Parent Tim Miller – Parent Iris Incitti – HS Student

Stephanie Muggeo – HS Student Theresa Karabon – HS Student Max Brixner – MS Student Grace Ciaravino – MS Student

Kate Martin – MS Student Cole Farley – MS Student

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Throughout the course of the school year subgroups meet to continue the work:

Date Event Participants Outcomes

March 2018 Two day facilitated session to define instructional technology vision and goals.

Board of Education Members

Parents

Administrators

Teachers

Technology Support Staff

Community Members

Students

Instructional Support Specialists

Developed new technology vision statement, priority areas, and top 3 goals.

Monthly Administration\IT Meeting

Superintendent

Director of Instruction

BOCES IT Support Staff

Review status of technology initiatives

Review technology budget status

Identify emerging needs

Bi-Monthly Action Plan Meeting Director of Instruction

BOCES IT Support Staff

Instructional Support Specialists

BOCES PD Staff

Develop and review content of PD created to support technology goals

Identify additional professional development needs

Annual in June Administer BrightBytes Technology and Learning Survey

All instructional staff

All students, Grades 3-12

Measure effectiveness of technology initiatives

Identify gaps

Annually BOE Update Director of Instruction

BOCES IT Support

Board of Education

Community Members

Update BOE and community on status of technology initiatives

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D. Professional Development Plan

Teachers will engage in professional development around the use of instructional technology to improve student

performance. Initial resources have been selected that match district initiatives, goals, and provide student

achievement data. All staff will participate in collaborative and/or individual trainings around these resources.

Priority/Focus Activities/Workshops Providers

Instruction Identification of Essential Standards in all Curriculums

Development of Formal and Summative Assessments in all Curriculums

Development of STEM Activities to Increase Engagement & Learning

Building Questioning Skills of Teachers and Students

32nd Annual Principal’s Academy – Using Assessments to Improve Teaching

Broome Tioga BOCES

Trained, district staff

Thomas Guskey, Consultant, Solution Tree

Leadership Broome-Tioga BOCES Regional Task Forces. Action Research, and workshops to include, but not limited to:

o Measuring the impact of technology in improving student learning

o Developing quality assessments

Broome Tioga BOCES

Instructional Technology

Schoology and other learning management options

Supporting 1-1 devices

Digital Citizenship and Instructional Shifts

Introduction to Chromebooks and the G Suite

Resource Design in the 1:1 Classroom

Model Schools Teacher Leader Meetings

Developing Technology Teacher Leaders

Broome Tioga BOCES

Rick Bray, or Barb Tasber, Instructional Technologists

Trained District Staff

Assessment and Data Analysis

Common Periodic Assessment Development and Data-Driven Instruction

Broome Tioga BOCES


Mandatory Training

Digital Citizenship

Test administration, test security

Broome Tioga BOCES


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E. Measurement and Evaluation: The instructional technology goals of this plan will be measured in multiple ways:

The instructional technology specialists track the training they are providing in the district. This includes building, grade/department, origin of request and the technology goal this is tied to. The data is available to view real-time in a dashboard.

An annual climate survey is administered to staff, students and parents. Part of this survey focuses on technology access and use in the classroom.

BrightBytes Learning and Technology survey is administered annually in June to staff and students in grades 3 - 12. This tool was built from a research-based framework that informs the data analytics used to measure the impact of technology on learning outcomes across 4 domains:

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Application usage is tracked and regularly reviewed on a dashboard provided by CatchOn:

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III. Action Plan – Goals

Goal 1 – Implment a K-12 digital citizenship program for staff and students.

NYSED Alignment - Provide technology-enhanced, culturally- and linguistically-responsive learning environments to

support improved teaching and learning

Target Student Population – All Students

Category Description Responsible Stakeholder Anticipated Completion

Anticipated Cost

Planning Initial planning meeting to create 1/2 day workshop for all staff.

Curriculum and Instruction Leader

May 2018 $0

Professional Development Provide 1/2 day digital citizenship workshop to all K-8 and 9-12 instructional staff

Instructional Technology Support Specialists

September 2018 $0

Professional Development Develop online digital citizenship awareness video for all staff


June 2019 $10,000

Curriculum Identify areas where digital citizenship can be embedded into current curriculum.


June 2019 $5,000

Community Partnerships Create and host parent awareness events around digital citizenship topics.

Director of Technology June 2019 $5,000

Curriculum Implement a robust K-12 digital citizenship curriculum.


June 2020 $50,000

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Goal 2 – Implement a K-12 technology skills scope and sequence.

NYSED Alignment - Develop a strategic vision and goals to support student achievement and engagement through the

seamless integration of technology into teaching and learning


Category Description Responsible Stakeholder Anticipated Completion Anticipated Cost

Professional Development Introduce skills document to new 1:1 teachers


August 2018 $10,000

Professional Development Review skills document with all staff at building level meetings


September 2018 $0

Planning Set grade/department level goals for initial implementation


October 2018 $0

Curriculum Continue working with Library Media Specialists to build out problem solving and computational thinking sections.


June 2019 $3,000

Evaluation Evaluate and identify curriculum gaps within the skills document


August 2019 $4000

Implementation Develop and implement plan to close identified gaps including professional development for staff


June 2020 $4000

Planning Determine method to assess student skill levels versus the tech skills document


August 2020 $2000

Curriculum Continue to provide opportunities for students and staff to acquire necessary technology skills

Building Principals June 2021 $4000

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Goal 3 – Create, develop and implement new opportunities to integrate technology into curriculum and expand learning

pathways for students.

NYSED Alignment - Develop a strategic vision and goals to support student achievement and engagement through the

seamless integration of technology into teaching and learning


Category Description Responsible Stakeholder Anticipated Completion Anticipated Cost

Professional Development Deliver professional development for administrators around:

Look-Fors in a technology infused classroom

Technology skills scope and sequence document

1:1 trainings teachers are receiving


August 2018 $0

Professional Development Administer training for new 1:1 teachers


August 2018 $6000

Planning Set grade/department level goals for initial implementation of skills document

Building Principals October 2018 $0

Professional Development Provide quarterly professional development alongside individual on demand support from instructional technology specialists and regional BOCES trainings


June 2019 $5000

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Community Partnerships Continue to expand technology focused work based learning opportunities such as:

Career Shadows

STEAM Club

P-Tech

STEAM Academy

Youth Apprenticeships


June 2019 $2000

Curriculum Continue to look for opportunities to implement project based learning utilizing technology in current curriculums


June 2020 $2000

Curriculum Continue to review curriculum and update course offerings that align with necessary digital skills such as:

Coding

Digital Media Literacy

Keyboarding

Entrepreneurial

Digital Communications

Collaboration and Problem Solving


June 2020 $2000

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IV. NYSED Initiatives Alignment

A. Use of Instructional Technology to Support Students

Instructional technology provides for a wider range of learning experiences including those offered beyond traditional classroom settings. The district will focus their efforts on implementing these new experiences into teachers’ daily instructional practices to improve the overall performance of every student. Instructional technology will be used to increase student engagement, address different learning styles, differentiate

and adjust pacing of lessons, and assess mastery of student learning standards. Data from assessments will allow

teachers to provide immediate direct/targeted instruction on standards that students have been previously

unsuccessful at, address any achievement gaps, and offer necessary remediation to students in a timely manner.

In addition, instructional technology will offer opportunities for teachers to challenge students who have achieved

mastery and match further lessons with their instructional level, interest areas, and experiences. Instructional

technology will offer students numerous options to access instructional resources that promote advance thinking skills

and application of learning in more authentic situations. Students will be allowed to take electronic devices home to

further personalize their learning and have access to a variety of resources outside of the school day.

District efforts will focus on attainment of academic standards and improved student performance with the ultimate

goal being all students will feel successful and empowered to be lifelong learners.

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B. Use of Instructional Technology to Support Students with Disabilities

Technology promotes independence for our students with disabilities. For those that need tests read, we are able to

have students use applications that allow them to have the text read to them. They have the freedom to access this

information at any time, and to have it repeated as many times as necessary. In addition, we have applications that

allow students that struggle with fine motor skills to dictate their responses to the computer. This allows students to

effectively share their understanding of literature and content knowledge, without having their disability impact their

performance.

There are also content specific web-sites and software available to support students with reinforcing basic skills, as well

as enriching learning experiences. These tools help teachers progress monitor students’ growth and isolate specific skill

deficits in need of remediation. Technology has broadened the school day and allowed students to flexibly use their

time to review and refine skills.

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C. Equitable Instructional and Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities

The District will utilize technology to address the needs of Students with Disabilities to ensure equitable access to

instruction, materials, and assessments:

Class lesson plans, materials, and assignment instructions are available to students and families for “anytime, anywhere” access (such as through class website or learning management system).

Direct instruction is recorded and provided for students to access asynchronously (such as through a learning management system or private online video channel).

Technology is used to provide additional ways to access key content, such as providing videos or other visuals to supplement verbal or written instruction or content.

Text to speech and/or speech to text software is utilized to provide increased support for comprehension of written or verbal language.

Assistive technology is utilized as specified on a student’s IEP. Technology is used to increase options for students to demonstrate knowledge and skill. Learning games and other interactive software are used to supplement instruction.

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D. Professional Learning Plan for Teachers Supporting Students with Disabilities

Professional Development sessions are offered to Teachers of Students with Disabilities enabling them to differentiate

learning, increase student language, and improve content area learning including:

Technology to support writers in the elementary and secondary classrooms Research, writing and technology in a digital world Enhancing children's vocabulary development with technology Reading strategies through technology for students with disabilities Choosing assistive technology for instructional purposes in the special education classroom Using technology to differentiate instruction in the special education classroom Using technology to increase options for students with disabilities to demonstrate their knowledge and

skills Multiple ways of assessing student learning through technology Electronic communication and collaboration Promotion of model digital citizenship and responsibility Integrating technology and curriculum across core content areas Helping students with disabilities to connect with the world

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E. Use of Instructional Technology to Support English Language Learners/Multilingual Learners

The district utilizes technology to address the needs of English Language Learners/Multilingual Learners to ensure

equitable access to instruction, materials, and assessments:

Class lesson plans, materials, and assignment instructions are available to students and families for “anytime, anywhere” access (such as through class website or learning management system).

Direct instruction is recorded and provided for students to access asynchronously (such as through a learning management system or private online video channel).

Technology is used to provide additional ways to access key content, such as providing videos or other visuals to supplement verbal or written instruction or content.

Text to speech and/or speech to text software is utilized to provide increased support for comprehension of written or verbal language.

Home language dictionaries and translation programs are provided through technology. Hardware that supports ELL/MLL student learning, such as home-language keyboards, translation pens,

and/or interactive whiteboards, is utilized. Technology is used to increase options for students to demonstrate knowledge and skill, such as through

the creation of a product or recording of an oral response. Learning games and other interactive software are used to supplement instruction.

F. Technology Plan Addressing ELL/ML Students

The district’s instructional technology plan addresses the needs of English Language Learners/Multilingual Learners to ensure equitable access to instruction, materials and assessments in multiple languages. The district plan has been written to address learning for all ALL students including those with language acquisition needs.

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G. Professional Learning Plan for Teachers Supporting ELL/ML Students

Professional Development will be offered to teachers serving ELL/ML students that will enable them to differentiate

learning and to increase student language acquisition and content learning with the use of technology by:

Technology to support writers in the elementary classroom

Technology to support writers in the secondary classroom

Research, writing and technology in a digital world

Writing and technology workshop for teachers

Enhancing children's vocabulary development with technology

Reading strategies for English Language Learners

Moving from learning letters to learning to read

The power of technology to support language acquisition

Using technology to differentiate instruction in the language classroom

Multiple ways of assessing student learning through technology

Electronic communication and collaboration

Promotion of model digital citizenship and responsibility

Integrating technology and curriculum across core content areas

Web authoring tools

Helping students connect with the world

The interactive whiteboard and language learning

Use camera for documentation

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H. Use of Instructional Technology to Support Culturally-Responsive Instruction and Learning

Environments

The district uses Instructional Technology, to facilitate culturally responsive instruction and learning environments, to:

Strengthen relationships and connections with families to assist in building a culturally responsive learning environment to enhance student learning.

Facilitate classroom projects that involve the community. Develop and organize coherent and relevant units, lessons, and learning tasks that build upon students’

cultural backgrounds and experiences. Assist in varying teaching approaches to accommodate diverse learning styles and language proficiencies. Enable students to communicate and collaborate with students in different schools or districts in New York

State, the United States, or with different countries. Facilitate collaborative classroom projects among heterogeneous student groups.

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V. Administrative Management Plan

A. Staffing Plan

Most staffing is provided through the Regional Information Center and BOCES Managed Services Co-Ser (including

Managed Technology Leadership, Instructional Technology Support, and Managed IT Services). Since not all of these

services are FTE-based, the numbers below reflect average on-site staffing levels and do not include all of the resources

providing support.

Title Full-Time Equivalent

District Technology Leadership 1.0

Instructional Technology Support 1.0

Technical Support 3.0

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B. Investment Plan

Anticipated Item or Service Estimated Cost

Is Cost One-Time, Annual, or Both?

Potential Funding Source

End User Computing Devices $150,000 Annual BOCES Co-Ser

E-Rate

Instructional Resources Aid

Instructional Materials Aid

Professional Development $30,000 Annual BOCES Co-Ser

District Operating Budget

Staffing

Director of K-12 Instruction

Managed IT Service (includes on-site and off-site staffing and additional resources)

Instructional Technology Support

Managed Technology Leadership

$850,000 Annual BOCES Co-Ser

District Operating Budget

Instructional and Administrative Software $225,000 Annual BOCES Co-Ser

Instructional Resources Aid

Instructional Materials Aid

C. School Technology is Provided to Students Attending Non-Public Schools N/A - there are no non-public schools in the district

D. Public Website The District Public Website URL is: http://www.me.stier.org

E. Assigned Person Responsible for Information Security Tom Guillon, Director of Managed Technology

http://www.me.stier.org/

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F. Assigned Person Responsible for Information Privacy Jason R. Van Fossen, Superintendent

G. District-Wide Information Security and/or Privacy Audit No, a District-Wide Information Security and/or Privacy Audit has not been performed.

H. District Digital Citizenship Plan for Students Yes, the district has a Digital Citizenship Plan for Students.

I. District Cyberbullying Awareness and Response Plan Yes, the district has a District Cyberbullying Awareness and Response Plan.

J. District Internet Safety Policy The District Internet Safety Policy is available at the following URL: https://www.boarddocs.com/ny/mecsd/Board.nsf/files/AX2JYZ4D4E99/$file/2610.1%20%20Internet%20Safety.pdf

K. District Cyberbullying Policy The District Cyberbullying Policy is available at the following URL: https://www.boarddocs.com/ny/mecsd/Board.nsf/files/A7FMVC589033/$file/5130%20Bullying'Harassment%20Prevention%20and%20Intervention.pdf

L. District Parents’ Bill of Rights for Data Security and Privacy The District Parents’ Bill of Right for Data Security and Privacy was posted during the 2014 school year and is available at the following URL: http://www.me.stier.org/Downloads/Parents%20Bill%20Rights%20Data%20Privacy.pdf

https://www.boarddocs.com/ny/mecsd/Board.nsf/files/AX2JYZ4D4E99/$file/2610.1%20%20Internet%20Safety.pdf

https://www.boarddocs.com/ny/mecsd/Board.nsf/files/A7FMVC589033/$file/5130%20Bullying'Harassment%20Prevention%20and%20Intervention.pdf

https://www.boarddocs.com/ny/mecsd/Board.nsf/files/A7FMVC589033/$file/5130%20Bullying'Harassment%20Prevention%20and%20Intervention.pdf

http://www.me.stier.org/Downloads/Parents%20Bill%20Rights%20Data%20Privacy.pdf

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M. District Information Breach Policy (and Response) The District Information Breach Policy and Response is available at the following URL: https://www.boarddocs.com/ny/mecsd/Board.nsf/files/AX2JZ84D5DB2/$file/2810%20Information%20Security%20Breach%20and%20Notification.pdf

https://www.boarddocs.com/ny/mecsd/Board.nsf/files/AX2JZ84D5DB2/$file/2810%20Information%20Security%20Breach%20and%20Notification.pdf

https://www.boarddocs.com/ny/mecsd/Board.nsf/files/AX2JZ84D5DB2/$file/2810%20Information%20Security%20Breach%20and%20Notification.pdf

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