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Master Technology Plan

Fiscal Year 2013

Effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015

Charleston, South Carolina http://www.ccsdschools.com

Prepared by John McCarron Executive Director Information Technology

4/6/2012

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CONTENTS

District Profile ................................................................................................................ 5 Executive Summary ...................................................................................................... 6 District Focus ................................................................................................................ 8 Technology Vision ....................................................................................................... 9 The Technology Plan ................................................................................................. 10 Technology Dimension 1: Learners and Their Environment .................................. 12 Technology Dimension 1: Snapshot of Current Technology Use in the District ...... Technology Dimension 1: Objectives and Strategies ............................................. Technology Dimension 1: Action List ...................................................................... Technology Dimension 1: Action Plan .................................................................... Technology Dimension 1: Funding Considerations ............................................... Technology Dimension 2: Professional Capacity ................................................... 22 Technology Dimension 2: Snapshot of Current Technology Use in the District ...... Technology Dimension 2: Objectives and Strategies ............................................. Technology Dimension 2: Action List ...................................................................... Technology Dimension 2: Action Plan .................................................................... Technology Dimension 2: Funding Considerations ................................................ Technology Dimension 3: Instructional Capacity ................................................... 39 Technology Dimension 3: Snapshot of Current Technology Use in the District ...... Technology Dimension 3: Objectives and Strategies ............................................. Technology Dimension 3: Action List ...................................................................... Technology Dimension 3: Implementation Action Plan ........................................... Technology Dimension 3: Funding Considerations ................................................ Technology Dimension 4: Community Connections .............................................. 46 Technology Dimension 4: Snapshot of Current Technology Use in the District ...... Technology Dimension 4: Objectives and Strategies ............................................. Technology Dimension 4: Action List ...................................................................... Technology Dimension 4: Action Plan .................................................................... Technology Dimension 4: Funding Considerations ................................................ Technology Dimension 5: Support Capacity ........................................................... 56 Technology Dimension 5: Snapshot of Current Technology Use in the District ...... Technology Dimension 5: Objectives and Strategies .............................................

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Technology Dimension 5: Action List ...................................................................... Technology Dimension 5: Action Plan .................................................................... Technology Dimension 5: Funding Considerations ................................................ Attachment 1: Technology Inventory ....................................................................... 70 Attachment 2: Network Diagram ............................................................................... 84 Attachment 3: Policy GBEBD, Acceptable Use of Technology .............................. 86 Certification ................................................................................................................. 90

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Schools: 78 (2011 State Report Card)

Student Enrollment: 44,459 (10-day, 2011-2012 School Year)

Students Eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch: 52% (May 2011)

English as a Second Language (ESL) Students: 2,352 (May 2011)

Student Dropout Count: 504 (2009-2010, grades 7-12)

Four-year Cohort Graduation Rate: 72.2% (2011 State Report Card)

District E-rate Discount: 67% (2012 Forms 471)

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Executive Summary The administration of the Charleston County School District (CCSD) recognizes that

“Victory is in the Classroom” and uses technology as a key component of the data-

driven decisions that make excellence our standard. Since the first Master Technology

Plan written in 1998, the plan has had periodic reviews by key district stakeholders to

ensure that the plan aligns with CCSD’s strategic plan and supports the adopted

curriculum.

The CCSD Master Technology Plan 2012 -2015 uses the five technology dimensions

defined by the South Carolina Department of Education to enhance equity, student

achievement, connectedness, efficient and effective operations, and culture change.

The five dimensions and goals for each are:

Technology Dimension 1: Learners and Their Environment CCSD will use data and research-proven strategies to provide home, school, and

community environments conducive to our students achieving technological literacy by

the end of the eighth grade and to raise the overall level of academic achievement in

the district.

Technology Dimension 2: Professional Capacity CCSD will provide curriculum development and professional development to increase

the competency of all CCSD educators so that research-proven strategies and the

effective integration of instructional technology systems can be used to increase student

achievement.

Technology Dimension 3: Instructional Capacity CCSD will use current and emerging technology to create learner-centered instructional

environments that enhance academic achievement.

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Technology Dimension 4: Community Connections CCSD will raise student achievement by using technology to enhance internal

communications and to better inform, engage and involve parent, community, business

and faith-based groups around the key priorities of the Charleston Achieving Excellence

(CAE): Vision 2016.

Technology Dimension 5: Support Capacity Improve student achievement through effective use of Instructional Technology and

academic administrative systems, and to improve operational efficiency of the district

through application of business systems. Centralizing technology management and

promoting classroom modernization will be key components of the Support Capacity for

technology at CCSD.

This document includes the objectives, strategies, and action steps needed to achieve

each of the established goals.

We wish to thank the dedicated school district staff and community members who have

contributed to development of this plan. They are:

• Allison Weil, Gartner, Inc.

• Dusti Annan-Coultas, Medical University of South Carolina

• Joel Baumgardner, Select Health of South Carolina

• Christine Ryan, Professional Development and Instructional Support

• Elizabeth Lovett, Educational Technology

• Timothy Tanner, Educational Technology

• Emily Elliott, Educational Technology

• Elliot Smalley, Communications

• Susan Haire, Communications

• John McCarron, Information Technology

• John Lowe, Information Technology

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District Focus OUR MISSION The mission of the Charleston County School District (CCSD), a dynamic system of challenging educational choices, is to increase student achievement overall and close achievement gaps in order to prepare all students to compete in a global economy and make a positive contribution to our community and nation. OUR VISION Every child will graduate from CCSD with the critical skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in college and the 21st Century global workforce. OUR VALUES

• Results: We will prioritize student achievement outcomes in everything we do, and align every strategy and action with a measurable goal.

• Access: All students—held to the highest expectations imaginable—will be provided with excellent instruction, enrichment opportunities, and challenging courses. Parents will be empowered with a full portfolio of great school choices.

• Partnership: Student success relies on partnerships between schools, families, and communities. We will encourage transparency, collaboration and feedback, and strengthen partnerships with every person, agency, and organization invested in our students.

• Diversity: We see diversity as a strength and an asset. By our actions, words and deeds, we will promote diversity and ensure that our students are prepared for the diverse, competitive world they will inherit.

OUR GOALS 1) Close the achievement gap. 2) Elevate achievement overall. 3) Raise the graduation rate.

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Technology Vision

The vision of the Board of Trustees (Board) and Superintendent for technology in our

schools is to see technology prudently applied to teaching and learning with equity,

understanding, and informed growth. Our focus is using technology to implement and

maintain the Charleston Achieving Excellence: Vision 2016 which drives all that we do

in CCSD. The specifics of how to implement our vision are articulated in updates

throughout this plan and are based on emerging technologies and improved

understanding of the benefits of technology to instruction.

Technology will be applied in the district to enhance:

1. Equity – to level the playing field and to prepare all children for the workplace.

2. Student Achievement – to provide student access to curriculum, teacher access

to instructional tools and aids, and administrator access to timely data that will

guide them to make good decisions regarding programs and initiatives that affect

the instruction of children.

3. Connectedness - to build systemic coherence and to improve communication

within CCSD; to use technology to connect programs and support staff to

children who have special needs; to connect the schools with the parents and the

community; to connect and effectively manage a district that is 100 miles long.

4. Efficient and Effective Operations – to ensure that the right systems and

technology are in place for operations to minimize costs and more effectively

utilize district resources.

5. Culture Change - to make technology a part of the way work is done; to be part

of the employee selection process and a requirement for retention.

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The Technology Plan Overview The foundation for this plan was laid by the Rethinking Technology in Our Schools

Taskforce which was commissioned by our superintendent in September 2010. The

purpose of the Rethinking Technology in Schools Taskforce is to identify and prioritize

emerging technologies and innovative applications that have the potential to enhance

K-12 teaching and learning. There are a multitude of innovative technology tools

available that can enable teachers to engage students, improve student achievement,

and make learning more interactive. The challenge was to find the ideal combination for

CCSD.

The Rethinking Technology in Schools Taskforce began its initial work with about 50

diverse stakeholders from across the District. The team included teachers, principals,

media specialists, curriculum specialists, educational and information technology

specialists, and more. In our first meeting, we started with a brainstorming session to

discuss and identify all the technologies that were of interest to the group.

At our second session, we used the nominal group technique to help identify the highest

priority technologies to be explored. The technologies that had the highest point total

represented the taskforce’s top five selections. The following five technologies rose to

the top:

1. Wireless/Handheld Devices

2. Social Media/ Web 2.0

3. Learning Management System

4. Distance Learning

5. Infrastructure

We then created sub-committees focused on making specific recommendations on

each of the top five technologies identified. Each sub-committee was asked to answer

the following key questions as a part of their work:

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• How will technology be used by for teaching and learning?

• How will it be integrated into the curriculum?

• How will it help to achieve the district's three key goals?

• What supporting research is available?

In addition to the written recommendations on each technology, the taskforce also

created an overarching vision for technology. The technology vision for this group of

practitioners is from a different perspective, but embraces and amplifies that of the

Board.

Rethinking Technology Task Force Vision Statement CCSD believes that technology is a fundamental element of preparing students for college and workforce readiness in the 21st Century. We will create a

technology‐rich environment that is collaborative and supports creativity,

innovation, and life‐long learning by: • Identifying and utilizing existing, and emerging technologies to transform

teaching and learning and enhance student achievement.

• Ensuring equitable access to technology for all students and teachers.

• Providing on‐going professional development on the use of the technologies we

implement.

• Integrating technology into the curriculum to improve instruction, engage

students, and make learning more interactive.

• Capitalizing on opportunities to reduce costs while improving educational

outcomes.

• Educating students on the safe and ethical use of technology.

The output of the Rethinking Technology Task Force informed the writers of this master

technology plan.

TECHNOLOGY DIMENSION 1 CCSD 2012-2015

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TECHNOLOGY DIMENSION 1 Learners and Their Environment

GOALS: • Provide instructional model that integrates technology into all aspects of

the curriculum • Enable students to learn in relevant and real-world contexts • Create environments that support the teaching and learning of 21st Century

skill outcomes

A. SNAPSHOT OF CURRENT TECHNOLOGY USE IN CCSD

Technology plays a significant role in CCSD’s pursuit to ensure that every child receives a high quality education and is prepared for the 21st Century workforce.

CCSD educators, parents, partners, and community members have made significant progress in realizing the vision that the seamless integration of technology into all subject areas will raise the academic achievement of all students.

CCSD has adopted the standards developed by the International Society for

Technology in Education’s (ISTE) National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T) and National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS-S) http://www.iste.org/inhouse/nets/cnets/index.html (revised Summer 07)

CCSD has implemented an instructional model that integrates technology as a

tool to help teachers and administrators work together to coordinate a standards-based educational program within and across all grade levels and content areas.

Parental involvement and partnerships are encouraged through district and

school web pages and resources to provide information about school events, classroom activities, homework help, and course content.

Teachers have the following items in their classrooms as part of the CCSD

Classroom Modernization Project: iSeries SMART Interactive Whiteboard,

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SMART Document Camera, V-Brick Video Distribution System, and Lightspeed Classroom Sound System.

Teachers have access to SMART Lessons aligned to the South Carolina State Standards, technology best practices, Bloom’s Taxonomy levels, model lesson plans, and professional development that incorporates state curriculum standards and technology standards into one cohesive unit.

Every student has access to communication tools that allow them to

collaborate with classmates and teachers.

CCSD’s instructional model (Mastery Teaching Model/Literacy Workshop) drives effective technology integration through the strategic alignment of professional development activities and state curriculum standards.

Students who face challenges ranging from learning disabilities to significant

physical disabilities have equitable access to assistive technologies via the Office of Exceptional Children.

CCSD has collaborated with external agencies to provide electronic online

resources such as myON Reader, PebbleGo, Gale Resources, DISCUS, etvStreamlineSC, and Gizmos for teacher and student use in every classroom.


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B. OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

OBJECTIVES

STRATEGIES

Students will engage in authentic learning activities aligned with state standards and the CCSD Coherent Curriculum that integrate technology, including assistive technology, into the core content and related arts areas.

• Use National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS—grade-level profiles updated summer 07).

• Revise CCSD technology policies and procedures to ensure alignment, equity and support for student achievement goals defined in the Charleston Achieving Excellence: Vision 2016 plan.

• Provide appropriate accommodations for students with special needs for learning and testing environments.

• Develop technology-enhanced learning resources, including real world project-based technology learning activities.

Environments will be created that enable learners to participate in authentic learning activities aligned with the CCSD instructional model.

• Provide opportunities and resources to schools to facilitate the development and implementation of effective communication and collaboration skills using technology in the core content and related arts areas.

• Provide district level technology support through the technology specialists to guide schools, educate teachers, and assist in the development of school technology plans.


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C. ACTION LIST

1. Review and/or revise Acceptable Use Policy (GBEBD) as needed.

2. Develop and/or revise policies/procedures as needed for resources such

as the following: Software standardization Social networks Podcasts and vodcasts Blogs Teacher technology proficiency (Proviso) Internet security and content filtering Equipment standardization Copyright Licensing Network security Data integration Learning Management System (SharpSchool as of July 2012) Technology Counts online survey Email use Electronic registration system

3. Maintain and expand the use of online resources for students, teachers,

administrators and parents including: Technology-infused lesson plans SMART Lesson Bank Thinkfinity Knowitall.org Virtual schools PowerSchool DISCUS BrainPop Gizmos etvStreamlineSC myON Reader PebbleGo Edmodo Gale Resources Learning Management System (SharpSchool as of July 2012)

4. Incorporate real-world student projects into professional development.


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5. Feature best practices on Educational Technology web site that demonstrate technology integration within the curriculum.

6. Upgrade district provided computer labs every five years to facilitate

student learning and benchmarking of student achievement.

7. Create a plan for providing a 1:1 learning environment in K-12 classrooms.

8. Standardize technology integration course and workshop syllabi to incorporate SC curriculum standards and CCSD instructional model.

9. Continue to implement and update Classroom Modernization initiatives to

ensure equity.

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D. ACTION PLAN

OBJECTIVE: Students will use technology to acquire and demonstrate communication, collaboration and engagement skills aligned with International Society for Technology in Education Technology standards and state curriculum standards. EVALUATION: Effective technology integration will improve student academic achievement as evidenced by data collected from teacher and student surveys, comparison of test scores, and other sources.

IMPLEMENTATION STEP COMPLETION DATE

BENCHMARK

Review and/or revise Acceptable Use Policy (GBEBD).

Bi-annually Improved policies disseminated and implemented

Develop and/or revise policies/procedures for: Software standardization Social networks Podcasts and vodcasts Blogs and wikis Teacher technology proficiency

(Proviso) Internet security and content

filtering

Bi-annually Policies and procedures written, published, and implemented


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BENCHMARK

Equipment standardization Copyright Licensing Network security Data integration Learning Management System

(SharpSchool as of July 2012) Technology Counts online survey Email use Electronic registration system Portable electronic devices Maintain and expand online resources for students, teachers, administrators and parents including: Technology-infused lesson plans SMART Lesson Bank Thinkfinity Knowitall.org Virtual schools PowerSchool DISCUS BrainPop Gizmos etvStreamlineSC myON Reader PebbleGo Edmodo Gale Resources Learning Management System

(SharpSchool as of July 2012)

Professional development is ongoing Brain Pop subscription paid through 2011-12

Professional development provided on all resources and funding allocated to maintain subscriptions for Brain Pop, Gizmos, and myON Reader

Incorporate real-world student projects into professional development activities.

Ongoing Updated technology integration course syllabi

Feature best practices on Educational Technology web site that demonstrate technology integration within the coherent curriculum.

Ongoing Updated website

Pending Board approval, create and implement plan for 1:1 learning initiative K-12. Update and revise plan and upgrade devices as needed.

Begin with 2-year pilot with plans to implement district-wide pending Board approval.

Updated 1:1 learning plan in place with cost metrics, recommendations, and Board approval to implement.


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BENCHMARK

Continue to update and revise as needed and implement the Classroom Modernization Project every 5 years.

Ongoing every 5 years

Classroom Modernization Project plan revised and in place

Upgrade District provided computer labs every 5 years to facilitate student learning and benchmarking of student achievement.

Ongoing Designated labs updated every 5 years

Standardize professional development courses syllabi to incorporate SC curriculum standards and CCSD instructional model.

Ongoing Updated technology integration course syllabi

Continue to update and revise as needed and implement Classroom Modernization initiatives to provide equitable and appropriate technologies.

Ongoing Equipment identified, standardized and implemented with professional development training


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E. FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS

ITEM NOTES

Educational Technology integration staff

Six Technology Integration Curriculum Specialists

Technology Instructional Coaches for 1:1 schools

One Team Associate serving media specialists

Salaries and benefits Professional development Curriculum development Travel

Educational Technology professional development for teachers

Recertification courses Graduate courses Ongoing professional development

through school-based trainings during team meetings and planning periods

Educational Technology professional development for administrators

Leading and evaluating with technology Assessing teacher technology

proficiency and curriculum integration

Resources to support technology integration, including assistive technology, across all curricular areas and programs

Assistive technology aids and adaptive devices


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A. EVALUATION OF OBJECTIVES

OBJECTIVE

POSSIBLE

BASELINE DATA

POSSIBLE DATA SOURCES TO BE

USED FOR ONGOING

EVALUATION AND END-OF-PROGRAM

REPORT

OUTCOMES (Include

“action list” items achieved.)

May 2013

May 2014

May 2015

May 2016

Students will use technology to acquire and demonstrate communication, collaboration, and engagement skills aligned with state standards and the CCSD instructional model to increase academic achievement.

MAP Scores Teacher and

student surveys

Classroom observations

School renewal plans

Self-assessments

Self-reflections

Pre- and post-tests

Teacher observations

MAP Scores PACT scores Administrator,

teacher, student, and parent surveys

Teacher and student portfolios

School renewal plans

Self-assessments

Students will engage in authentic learning activities that are aligned with state standards and that integrate technology into the core content.


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B. CURRENT BEST PRACTICES IN CCSD

The vision for CCSD calls for the creation of a high-performance culture to support delivery of education excellence for all students. A major contributor to the success of this vision is the effective use of technology. CCSD uses operational best practices that positively impact learners and their environment: The Help Desk is staffed and trained such that 68% of the tickets are closed

on the first call. The Help Desk uses remote management tools to reduce the need to

physically touch computers to resolve software problems. Information Technology (IT) maintains a SIF (School Interoperability

Framework) environment. Applications included in the existing environment are PowerSchool, SC Student Locator, Destiny library manager, Destiny textbook manager, Visions eIGP, Excent, and Novell Identity Manger. IT is also providing student network accounts and secure storage.

CCSD is persuing a refresh cycle of 5 years for all computer equipment and maintains a 5-year warranty.

The Division of Information Technology is proactive in establishing technology standards for infrastructure.

The Division of Information Technology is aggressive in its pursuit of e-rate funds.

An in-house data warehouse has been developed to facilitate data driven decision making.

Between July 1, 2009 and August 1, 2011, 3443 teachers participated in sustained professional development (15 hours or more) and an additional 2328 participated in just-in-time workshops (less than 3 hours).

CCSD uses a self-assessment survey for teachers that allow them to determine their technology mastery levels based on a proficiency rubric.

Technology courses and workshops are designated as specific levels in order to help teachers choose classes and workshops to that will allow them to increase their skills.


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TECHNOLOGY DIMENSION 2 PROFESSIONAL CAPACITY GOAL CCSD will provide curriculum development and professional development to increase the competency of all CCSD educators so that research-proven strategies and the effective integration of educational technology can be used to increase student engagement and achievement.


Classroom Modernization CCSD’s Classroom Modernization Program was initiated in Fiscal Year 2009 as a five year project. World-class students and families deserve world-class facilities, which is why the district is working to ensure that all students have access to cutting-edge technology. CCSD’s Classroom Modernization Program is intended to provide a 21st Century learning environment for every child, in every school, every day. The Classroom Technology Committee plan for Year 1 and 2 was focused on the deployment of SMARTBoards and teacher laptops. We successfully installed 2,550 SMARTBoards into classrooms at 62 schools. The Classroom Technology Committee plan for Year 3 focused on the deployment of document cameras and completing the teacher laptop rollout. We completed the rollout of 2,700 document cameras across all schools. We also completed the teacher laptop rollout with 750 laptops. In Year 4, funding was allocated for an early implementation pilot of a 1:1 computing environment along with the necessary network upgrades and supporting equipment. We are excited by the prospect of accelerating student achievement and equity in the district by extending full coverage wireless access to every classroom, upgrading the wide-area network and Internet access, and adopting 1:1 computing for every student. This project will allow us to validate this vision and determine what it will take to implement district-wide. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) CCSD recognizes that assurance of student technology literacy requires teachers to demonstrate technology proficiency. Thus CCSD has adopted the standards developed by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and is meeting or


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exceeding the requirements of the South Carolina State Department of Education mandate (Proviso 1.29) which states that teachers must demonstrate technology proficiency during their certification renewal cycle. Significant progress has been made toward achieving CCSD’s technology vision that every child and teacher will realize the benefits found in technology-rich learning environments. These standards can be accessed online at http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=NETS Teacher Technology Proficiency Data Over 72% of teachers who completed the Proviso Self Assessment in 2011 evaluated their technology skills at the Applying level or above. The self assessment levels in 2011 related directly to the items recently installed in through the Classroom Technology Modernization Program.

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BEGINNING • I am just beginning or have not used the SMART Board yet.

• When I use the SMART board it is generally to write notes in digital ink. • I need to take professional development courses about how to use it.

EMERGING • I have acquired some basic skills with the SMART Board and increasingly use these skills for instruction. • I am beginning to use SMART Notebook 10 software for lessons, but generally it is used for notes.

APPLYING • I regularly use the SMART Board interactively for instruction. • I can assist other teachers with SMART Basics. • I am working towards proficiency with SMART Notebook 10 software.

INTEGRATING • I am proficient with and model all items listed in the previous levels. • My students regularly use the SMART Board interactively during lessons. • I regularly use one or more of the following SMART products for instruction: SMART Document Camera, SMART Response, SMART Sync, SMART Suite, SMART Table, SMART Slate.

INNOVATING • I am proficient with and model all items listed in the previous levels. • I regularly mentor and/or provide professional development for other educators on the use of the SMART Board and SMART Notebook 10 software.

Classroom Technology Use School Quality Review (SQR) team data from 2010-2011 school year shows that teachers in all schools observed are using technology for instruction at various levels. Schools were categorized as Beginning, Emerging, Applying or Innovating based on teacher and student use of technology.


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Schools that were identified as Beginning are receiving targeted professional development to promote teacher technology proficiency and use of technology to engage students. Additional professional development will be offered at Emerging, Applying and Innovating schools. Course Participation Data Between July 1, 2009 and August 1, 2011, 3443 teachers participated in sustained professional development (15 hours or more) and an additional 2328 participated in just-in-time workshops (less than 3 hours). Course evaluation data shows that the majority of teachers believe that completion of the professional development has a positive impact on student achievement. Teachers requested additional professional development in the areas of intermediate and advanced SMART Board skills, Web 2.0 and integration of iPads into the curriculum.

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GOAL: CCSD will provide curriculum development and professional development to increase the competency of all CCSD educators so that research-proven strategies and the effective integration of instructional technology systems can be used to increase student achievement.

OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES

2.1 CCSD will enable educators to achieve and demonstrate proficiency in integrating state-recommended instructional technology standards (International Society for Technology in Education/National Educational Standards for administrators, students, and teachers) into their specific area of professional practice to increase student achievement.

A. Revise and streamline the Proviso 1.29 requirements for teachers to demonstrate ongoing proficiency in integrating instructional technology standards with new and innovative tools.

2.2 CCSD will build technology skills and leadership capacity to ensure that technology is making a significant instructional impact for students and teachers.

A. Analyze school needs using School Quality

Review data and assist teachers with the acquisition of the necessary technology skills for and the effective integration of technology into classroom instruction.

B. Continue to increase the availability of and ensure equitable access to technology tools for teachers through the Classroom Modernization Program and the 1:1 Learning Initiative Project (i-Pads).

2.3 CCSD will collaborate in providing professional development that is aligned to the CCSD instructional model to ensure teachers and CCSD staff use technology, including assistive technology, to enhance learning.

A. Revise and implement a Master Technology Plan that is directed and supported by the CCSD leadership, driven by ISTE standards and the S3 curriculum, and includes input from stakeholder groups.

B. Provide assistive technology professional development.

C. Ensure students with special needs have


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equitable access to electronic and information technologies.

D. Revise the software standardization policy and procedures to improve efficiency and access to research-based, best-practice software that supports student achievement. Publish the list of approved software and the required adoption software process. Ensure that this process is efficient and effective.

2.4 CCSD will provide educators with resources and training in technology integration so that research-based best-practice instructional methods are incorporated in the S3 curriculum.

A. Offer educational technology planning and professional development in a variety of modalities to help teachers value the use of technology and reduce the constraints of time, space, and inflexible training locations and times.

B. Provide a list of professional development opportunities and market other recognized professional opportunities for educators.

C. Develop a district network of innovating professional development providers who have the skills and experience necessary to prepare teachers for effective technology use.

D. Provide professional development in all schools identified at the “beginning” technology level through SQR data.

E. Provide the required* professional development to support the classroom modernization program (SMARTBoards, document cameras, ipads)

*All teachers are required to complete one 45-hour course or three 15-hour courses per certification period. Additional training is provided through school-based sustained professional development.


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C. ACTION LIST


2.1.A.1 Revise and streamline the Proviso 1.29 requirements for teachers to demonstrate ongoing proficiency in integrating instructional technology standards.

Complete the annual self-assessment Complete a 45-hour or three 15-hour courses during certificate

renewal period 2.2.A.1 Analyze school needs and priorities and assist schools with the acquisition

of basic technology skills and the integration of the technology into classroom instruction through the CCSD SMART Lessons

2.2.B.1 Increase the availability of technology tools to teachers through the classroom modernization program, educational technology equipment lending program and by awarding tools to teachers who participate in technology professional development. Modernize and equip existing and newly-commissioned schools according to district standards (see Dimension 3).

2.2.B.2 Maintain and expand the use of online resources for teachers and administrators, including:

Edmodo SMART Lesson Bank Best practices DISCUS Knowitall.org BrainPop etvStreamlineSC Virtual Schools PowerSchool Parent Portal Gale Resources SharpSchool

2.2.B.3 Ensure equity of access to technology equipment, software and

professional development opportunities by providing training in every zone within the district, including rural and remote areas.


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C. ACTION LIST


2.3.A.1 Revise and publish a Master Technology Plan. 2.3.B.1 Annually review the technology plan that documents site-based input and

includes a plan for professional development that outlines the instructional technology offerings and requirements, including assistive technology.

2.3.B.2 Continue to collaborate with content learning specialists to develop instructional technology strategies/resources for Literacy Workshop Model.

2.3.B.3 Provide training to district and building level administrators so they can effectively assess a teacher’s ability to integrate technology, including assistive technology, into the curriculum.

2.3.C.1 Provide all students access to electronic and information technology

resources at school and outside of school. 2.3.D.1 Update the software standardization policy and procedures that support the

S3 curriculum. Publish the list of approved software and the required software approval process. Ensure adequate technology support staff to complete the processes in timely manner.

2.4.A.1 Provide and deliver anywhere/anytime professional development in a variety of ways to meet all educators’ needs, including:

Graduate and recertification courses One-credit modules Online courses Blended learning

2.4.B.1 Market opportunities on the CCSD Electronic Registrar Online, email notifications and through Educational Technology Website.

2.4.C.1 Develop an instructor pool that includes Innovating teachers to help train teachers and administrators.

2.4.D.1 Provide sustained technology integration professional development courses in all Beginning Technology schools.


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C. ACTION LIST


2.4.E.1 Provide the required* professional development to support the classroom

modernization program (SMARTBoards, document cameras, ipads) *All teachers are required to complete one 45-hour course or three 15-hour courses per certification period. Additional training is provided through school-based sustained professional development.


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D. Action Plan

Goal Action Item Budget Required

Target Completion

Status Complete Modified Abandoned

CCSD will provide curriculum development and professional development to increase the competency of all CCSD educators so that research-proven strategies and the effective integration of instructional technology systems can be used to increase student achievement.

Revise and streamline the Proviso 1.29 requirements for teachers to demonstrate ongoing proficiency in integrating instructional technology standards. Analyze school needs and priorities and assist schools with the acquisition of basic technology skills and the integration of the technology into classroom instruction through the CCSD SMART Lessons Increase the availability of technology tools to teachers through the Classroom Modernization Program, Educational Technology Equipment Lending Program and by awarding tools to teachers who participate in technology professional development. Modernize and equip existing and newly-commissioned schools according to district standards (see Dimension 3).

Educational Technology Staff Educational Technology Staff TBD

Annually Annually Ongoing


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D. Action Plan


Target Completion


Maintain and expand the use of online resources for teachers and administrators, including: Edmodo SMART Lesson Bank Best practices DISCUS Knowitall.org BrainPop etvStreamlineSC Virtual Schools PowerSchool Parent Portal Gale Resources SharpSchool Ensure equity of access to technology equipment, software and professional development opportunities by providing training in every zone within CCSD, including rural and remote areas. Revise and publish a Master Technology Plan. Annually review the technology plan that documents site-based

State Dept. of Education

Free TBD TBD SCDOE SCDOE 14000/yr SCDOE TBD TBD Staff

Ongoing Ongoing Annually


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D. Action Plan


Target Completion


input and includes a plan for professional development that outlines the instructional technology offerings and requirements, including assistive technology. Continue to collaborate with content learning specialists to develop instructional technology strategies/resources for Literacy Workshop Model. Provide training to district and building level administrators so they can effectively assess a teacher’s ability to integrate technology, including assistive technology, into the curriculum. Provide all students access to electronic and information technology resources at school and outside of school. Update the software standardization policy and procedures that support the S3 curriculum. Publish the list of approved software and the

Educational Technology Staff Educational Technology Staff TBD Staff

Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing 2012 and revisited as needed


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D. Action Plan


Target Completion


required software approval process. Ensure adequate technology support staff to complete the processes in timely manner. Provide and deliver anywhere/anytime professional development in a variety of ways to meet all educators’ needs, including: Graduate and recertification courses One-credit modules Online courses Blended learning Market opportunities on the CCSD Electronic Registrar Online, email notifications and through Educational Technology Website. Develop an instructor pool that includes Innovating teachers to help train teachers and administrators. Provide sustained technology integration professional

Educational Technology Staff + $200,000 to contract services Educational Technology Staff TBD Educational Technology Staff and TBD

Ongoing Quarterly Ongoing Ongoing


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D. Action Plan


Target Completion


development courses in all Beginning Technology schools. Provide the required* professional development to support the classroom modernization program (SMARTBoards, document cameras, ipads) *All teachers are required to complete one 45-hour course or three 15-hour courses per certification period. Additional training is provided through school-based sustained professional development.

Educational Technology Staff (included in $200,000 listed above)

Ongoing


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Item Projected FY2012 Budget ($)

Notes

Technology integration staff

600,000 Eight integration specialists Salaries and benefits Curriculum development, travel

Clerical support staff

35,000 Staff to support purchasing process and state-mandated paperwork

Yearly travel 14,000 110 miles per month x 8 employees to conduct training at school sites

Parking passes for professional development

10,000 Parking passes for participants who attend focus groups, meetings, courses and workshops at 75 Calhoun Street; 12 months X $1,400

Out-of-county travel for staff development

5,000 Educational technology conference for five staff members

Printing and binding

300 Teacher materials, curriculum integration and skill application aids, and monthly newsletter

All courseware is developed in-house

Supplies 500 Office supplies

Basic and innovative technology professional

200,000 Recertification course Graduate courses Online courses Workshops


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Notes

development for teachers

Sustained professional development at beginning technology schools

Technology professional development for administrators

3,000 Leading and evaluating with technology

Assessing teacher technology proficiency and classroom integration

Instructional materials (non-computer related)

3,000 Instructional Books

Instructional materials (computer related)

1,500,000 2500 iPads Accompanying Carts Synching Stations Student Applications

Evaluation experts to help show the impact of programs and initiatives

TBD Utilize expertise of staff members 1:1 iPad Evaluation

Resources to support technology integration, including assistive technology, across all

Included in Special Education budget



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Notes

curricular areas and programs


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TECHNOLOGY DIMENSION 3 INSTRUCTIONAL CAPACITY

GOAL CCSD will use current and emerging technology to create learner-centered instructional environments that increase academic achievement.

A. SNAPSHOT OF CURRENT TECHNOLOGY USE IN DISTRICT

Incredible progress has been made through the Classroom Modernization Program to ensure that our teachers are provided with current and emerging technology, professional development and supporting resources. Currently every classroom in CCSD is equipped with a SMART Board interactive white board with unified projector, a teacher laptop computer with SMART Notebook software and a SMART Document Camera. The Department of Educational Technology provides professional development that is focused on differentiating instruction and implementing the Mastery Teaching Model through the use of technology including the hardware in classrooms as well as web-based applications and general integration techniques. Research sites, standards-based interactive websites, multimedia sites are regularly utilized in Charleston County schools. Teachers engage and assess students through the implementation of interactive white boards, document cameras, digital cameras, video cameras and student response systems. The goal of the Classroom Modernization Program is to update and standardize the technology equipment available to teachers in every school. Professional development has accompanied the installation of the equipment to ensure teachers effectively utilize the equipment with students including using SMART Notebook software to develop lessons that follow the Literacy Workshop within the framework of Mastery Teaching model. Additionally SMART Notebook lessons aligned to South Carolina curriculum standards have been developed and provided on the CCSD network for teacher use in delivering instruction with the SMART board. Currently CCSD is in the early implementation phase of a 1:1 computing environment. This 1:1 environment allows teachers to tailor learning experiences for individual children and to provide a challenge based learning model that connects students to the world beyond classroom walls.


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GOAL: CCSD will use current and emerging technology to create learner-centered instructional environments that enhance academic achievement..


3.1 CCSD will ensure that curricular design, instructional strategies, and learning environments integrate appropriate technologies (including the range of assistive technology options) to significantly impact teaching and learning.

A. Continue to collaborate with the Curriculum and Instructional Support team to align technology best practices and resources with the CCSD Mastery Teaching Model and Literacy Workshop.

B. Facilitate the use of technologies to support and enhance instructional methods (including the use of hardware, software, and assistive technology) that develop higher-level thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

C. Provide and support a variety of technologies for teaching and learning.

3.2 CCSD will provide teachers and students with the technology resources, including assistive technology, necessary to increase academic achievement by providing students with engaging active learning.

A. Provide teachers and students access to online services, and media-based instructional materials, allowing them to select appropriate tools that will enrich and extend their learning.

B. Create 1:1 learning environment in which each student has a personal computing device at 6 schools in order to evaluate the impact and feasibility of expanding to schools across the county.


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C. ACTION LIST

GOAL: CCSD will use current and emerging technology to create learner-centered instructional environments that increase academic achievement.

3.1.A Continue to collaborate with the CCSD Curriculum Specialists to align technology best practices and resources with the CCSD Mastery Teaching Model and Literacy Workshop.

3.1.B Facilitate the use of technologies to support and enhance instructional methods that develop higher-level thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

3.1.C Provide and support a variety of technologies for teaching and learning.

3.2.A.1 Provide students and teachers with access to technology, online services, and instructional materials, allowing them to select appropriate tools that will enrich and extend their learning.

3.2.A.2 Provide teachers with access to student data and support for using the data effectively and ethically through best practices, peer collaboration, and professional development.

3.2.A.3 Provide students and teachers with access to technology online services, and media-based instructional materials, allowing them to select appropriate tools that will enrich and extend their learning.


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D. Action Plan


Target Completion


CCSD will use current and emerging technology to create learner-centered instructional environments that increase academic achievement.

Continue to collaborate with the Curriculum Specialists to align technology best practices and resources with the CCSD Mastery Teaching Model and Literacy Workshop.

Ed Tech Staff

Ongoing

Facilitate the use of

technologies to support and

enhance instructional methods

that develop higher-level

thinking, decision-making, and

problem-solving skills.

Ed Tech Staff

Ongoing

Provide and support a variety of technologies for teaching and learning though collaboration with IT.

Ed Tech Staff

Ongoing

Provide professional development for new technologies.

Ed Tech Staff

Ongoing


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D. Action Plan


Target Completion


Provide students access to technology resources and instructional materials made available through: Edmodo SMART Lesson Bank DISCUS Knowitall.org BrainPop etvStreamlineSC Virtual Schools Gale Resources SharpSchool

Free TBD SCDOE SCDOE 14000/yr Scdoe TBD TBD TBD

Annually

Provide teachers and media specialists professional development in: Edmodo SMART Lesson Bank Best practices DISCUS Knowitall.org BrainPop etvStreamlineSC Virtual Schools PowerSchool Parent Portal Gale Resources SharpSchool to help ensure that state

Ed Tech Staff

Ongoing


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D. Action Plan


Target Completion


resources are made available to all CCSD students.


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Item Projected FY2009 Budget

Notes

Technology integration staff

(GOF)

6 1.0 FTE Technology integration specialists

Salaries and benefits Curriculum development, travel

Basic and innovative technology professional development for teachers

(GOF) Recertification course Graduate courses Online courses

Technology professional development for administrators

(GOF) Leading and evaluating with technology

Assessing teacher technology proficiency and classroom integration

Innovative delivery strategies

(GOF) Online courses

Resources to support technology integration, including assistive technology, across all curricular areas and programs

Included in Special Education budget



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F. CURRENT BEST PRACTICES IN DISTRICT 1. The District is using technology to measure student academic performance and to help

teachers differentiate instruction based on student data. 2. The District is using Data Central to house academic data based on Measures of

Academic Progress (MAP) as well as data collected through School Quality Reviews to support effective instructional and information technologies to maximize student learning and increase student achievement by identifying areas to target for improvement through appropriate professional development.

3. The District is improving and expanding technology integration professional

development for all subjects that incorporates the Mastery Teaching and Literacy Workshop Models.

4. The District continues to provide professional development by means of trainings, workshops, and courses to meet the varied needs of teachers.

5. The District is noting the use of classroom technology on School Quality Reviews in order to identify schools as beginning, emerging, applying or innovating with classroom technology that has been provided. Data collected during SQR visits is used to provide support where need for additional professional development is high.


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TECHNOLOGY DIMENSION 4

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS GOAL CCSD will elevate achievement overall, close the achievement gap, and raise the graduation rate by using technology to enhance internal and external communications and to better inform, engage and empower students, parents, community leaders, and business and faith-based groups around the key priorities of Charleston Achieving Excellence: Vision 2016.

A. SNAPSHOT OF CURRENT TECHNOLOGY USE

CCSD realizes the importance of using technology to communicate its key priorities and messages and to bridge communications gaps between the district and the various publics that it serves. In addition, the district understands that technology is critical to the enhancement of school-parent-community-business collaborations around shared academic goals. CCSD is currently utilizing technology at the school and district level to inform and empower parents and the broader community, showcase success stories and best practices, relay timely messages and updates, and connect parents and community members with the goals, strategies, and actions of the district’s strategic plan. As a snapshot, CCSD televises Board meetings; streams video announcements by the Superintendent; uses SharpSchool learning management system-powered school Web sites; uses Twitter, Facebook, and an electronic newsletter/listserv; creates and warehouses training and instructional videos for TV and the Web; and posts reports, data, and news on its Web site. Parentlink—a district-wide automated phone messaging system—is used to send brief messages to parents (district-wide via the central office, and in every school via the principals). In general, parents and community members still use traditional means—e.g. placing phone calls to local schools directly, calling district headquarters with questions, writing letters, participating in meetings—to communicate. E-mail is also used. In addition to direct e-mail to principals, teachers, and PTAs or parent councils, at the district level CCSD has implemented a generic “superintendent’s e-mail box” that routes questions, concerns and comments through the Director of Community Outreach. CCSD also has “budget” and strategic planning generic e-mails. This year, CCSD began using social media—Twitter and Facebook—to strengthen connections with the public and send timely messages. And internally, the district began using videoconferencing to communicate between buildings and save time and energy. CCSD has several core technological updates either just around the corner or in place and ready for expansion. Over the short-term, CCSD will be looking to broaden its current portfolio of technology-based communications vehicles, including updating its Web site with more streamed video and interactivity, and creating a YouTube channel. CCSD plans to automate/standardize its internal forms (processes, electronic vs. paper organization/archiving/signing routes); build on videoconferencing capability and video links between/across schools; create a dashboard for tracking and communicating progress toward strategic goals; and create Parent and Teacher Portals with videos, lesson plans, and two-way communications channels.


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GOAL: CCSD will elevate achievement overall, close the achievement gap, and increase the graduation rate by using technology to better inform, engage and empower parent, community, business and faith-based groups.


4.1 Inform, engage and empower parents and community members around goals, strategies and actions of Charleston Achieving Excellence: Vision 2016.

A. Expand Web-based communications vehicles that target parents and community members.

B. Build video capacity and TV programming around parent/community audience informational needs.

C. Create technology-based outreach plan to engage audiences and share timely information with parents and community members.

4.2 Enhance communications between teachers, principals, and district staff; empower CCSD staff, principals and teachers to better communicate, partner with, and involve parents and broader publics served by the district.

A. Create Web-based communications vehicles—including Parent and Teacher Portals—that strengthen the sharing of information between and connect teachers, principals, parents, and district staff.

B. Use the district Web site to recognize and reward the work of teachers, principals and district staff.

C. In partnership with SharpSchool, enhance the usage and utility of school-based Web sites/learning management systems and their parent/community communications tools and resources.

D. Use satellite-based TV and Web-based networks to communicate CCSD’s key priorities and messages to teachers, principals and staff.

E. Utilize ParentLink automated call-out system for timely phone messages and texts from district and schools to parents


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GOAL: CCSD will elevate achievement overall, close the achievement gap, and increase the graduation rate by using technology to better inform, engage and empower parent, community, business and faith-based groups.


4.3 Meaningfully connect the district and local schools with the Charleston county business community; inform, engage and involve the business community around CCSD messages, priorities, and key academic goals of the Charleston Achieving Excellence: Vision 2016.

A. Expand Web-based communications vehicles that build, enhance and highlight business-school-district partnerships and activities.

B. Increase capacity for business partnership-building and targeted, comprehensive volunteerism around literacy and reading goals.

C. Leverage business partnerships and advisory committees to enhance learning at the high school level around key economic goals and career themes.

4.5 Encourage, recognize and motivate students, teachers, partners and staff; enhance and boost the image of the district, including students, faculty and administration.

A. Use the district Web site and other technologies to tell the district’s positive stories and to recognize and reward the accomplishments of students, teachers, principals and district staff.

B. Expand social media tools to deliver timely messages and engage and inform the public and staff


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C. ACTION LIST

GOAL: CCSD will elevate achievement overall, close the achievement gap, and increase the graduation rate by using technology to better inform, engage and involve parent, community, business and faith-based groups.

4.1.A.1. Expand and market social media communications tools—listserv, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube 4.1.A.2. Launch new SharpSchool learning management system to expand communications capacity of school web sites 4.1.A.3. Create new Parent and Teacher Portals to strengthen connections between learning in the classroom and learning at home and in the community

4.1.A.4. Create web-based parent-community and staff newsletters.

4.1.A.5. Connect PTA and parent council groups through enhanced e-mail/web communications systems

4.1.A.6. Expand the production, posting, and marketing of videos that

communicate district priorities/events/initiatives and highlight student, school, and district successes.

4.1.B.1. Create news show(s) that communicate key district goals/priorities for

parents; provide helpful tips, resources, and materials to parents and community members; and offer the latest high-priority news and information highlights that parents need to know.

4.1.B.2. Cross-market video across different media—webcast, TV, PSAs,

announcements, and “feature video” communications around key academic topics

4.2.A.1. Move from hard copy forms creation/distribution to standardized

electronic forms system.

4.3.A.1. Provide ongoing guidance and content for use of ParentLink automated call-out system.

4.4.A.1. Expand usage of PowerSchool parent portal and InfoSnap.

4.4.A.2. Leverage “in house” expertise at the school level, tapping into CTE

programs to enhance usage of technology in communications.


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C. ACTION LIST

GOAL: CCSD will elevate achievement overall, close the achievement gap, and increase the graduation rate by using technology to better inform, engage and involve parent, community, business and faith-based groups.

4.4.A.3. Build usage of videoconferencing for internal and external communications


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D. ACTION PLAN

GOAL ACTION ITEM BUDGET REQUIRED

TARGET COMPLETION

C

STATUS A

M

Inform, engage and empower parents and community members around goals, strategies and actions of Charleston Achieving Excellence: Vision 2016.

Expand and market social media communications tools—listserv, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Create and expand electronic parent, community and staff newsletters. Expand the production, posting, and marketing of videos that communicate district priorities/events/initiatives and highlight student, school, and district successes. Cross-market video across different media platforms—webcast, TV, PSAs, announcements, and “feature video” communications

N/A 1500 annual Video Services staff, Flip cam N/A

Ongoing 1/1/12 Ongoing Ongoing


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around key academic topics Move from hardcopy forms creation/distribution to standardized electronic forms system.

N/A

6/1/12

Enhance communications between teachers, parents, principals, and district staff; empower CCSD staff, principals and teachers to better communicate, partner with, and involve parents and broader publics served by the district.

Expand usage of videoconferencing across district offices and schools. Expand usage of PowerSchool parent portal. Create Parent, Teacher Portals Provide ongoing guidance for Parentlink usage; promote and expand Parentlink. Leverage “in house” expertise at the school level, tapping into CTE programs to enhance usage of technology in communications.

NA NA NA NA NA

Ongoing 6/1/12 Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing


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Launch PowerSchool Parent Portal pilot; expand to all schools. Launch SharpSchool learning management system Expand school- and office-based social media usage.

$260K NA

3/2012 Ongoing

Meaningfully connect the district and local schools with the Charleston county business community; inform, engage and involve the business community around CCSD messages, priorities, and key academic goals of the Charleston Plan for Excellence.

Create and expand web-based parent, community and staff newsletters. Use social media to promote connections between schools and community/business groups. Create volunteer, community pages/online systems that link school needs with business community resources.

1500 annual NA NA

Ongoing Ongoing 8/15/12


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Encourage, recognize and motivate students, teachers, partners and staff; enhance and boost the image of the district, including students, faculty and administration.

Expand usage of e-newsletter across parent, staff, community members and other stakeholders. Produce videos that tell the district’s “story” and highlight school, staff and district accomplishments. Cross-market video across different media—webcast, TV, PSAs, announcements, and “feature videos” around key topics. Use social media tools to communicate student, school, and district successes.

NA Video Services staff NA NA

Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing


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Item Projected FY2013 Budget

Notes

Communications Staff Estimated

$250,000 Utilize expertise of staff members

SharpSchool learning management system

$260,000 School, teacher web pages

ParentLink N/A 3-year contract established by IT

Listserv $1500 Constant Contact annual contract

Video Production Estimated $150,000

Use existing Video Services staff expertise, capacity

Videoconferencing N/A Build infrastructure, use Video Services, IT, comms staff for implementation, technical assistance


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Support Capacity GOAL CCSD will provide information and high performing technology systems and services that empower our customers to focus on student learning/achievement and supporting business functions.


CCSD utilizes 24,000 PCs and hundreds of network printers for classroom, lab and administrative purposes. To enable end-user operations, our networks employ 200+ servers, 2,700 switches, and approximately 90 routers. Our Information Technology department is staffed by 42 full-time employees. More than half (24) are dedicated to direct support of end-of-line school systems utilized daily for teaching and learning. The remainder support back-end systems or IT operations. We typically maintain a 25% vacancy rate which requires ongoing support from an average of 15 contractors. Our IT help desk responds to approximately 48,000 calls each year. If the help desk cannot fix a problem, it is escalated to the specialist for that subject-area such as a Novell CNE or Cisco CCNP. CCSD outsources Web hosting to SharpSchool to support school-based web-publishing, student e-mail provision and learning management. Information Technology and Communications staff maintain our internally-hosted Intranet and District web site. CCSD also internally hosts and maintains our e-mail services using Novell’s GroupWise. Our network backbone services are available 99.8% of the time. CCSD network Internet bandwidth utilization averages 168Mbps (56%) with bursts peaking beyond the maximum 300Mbps at 398Mbps. Wireless overlays in most facilities are taxed and must be updated to support the planned one–to–-one computing pilots. Assessment of Technology State and Needs: The district is in the process of testing a 1:1 strategy that we know will further stress the wireless environment. An RFP is currently open to identify the most appropriate methods and products for expanding wireless support. Recently the district invested in a Mobile Device Management tool to help control accessibility to current and future wireless overlays. Our faculty, staff, and teachers are also becoming better connected in with personally-owned technology which we expect to force better control of the school wireless environment and increasing demands for a viable Bring Your Own Device strategy. Roll-out of Windows 7 over the last year highlighted the need for expansion of servers at central and school sites. Management of Microsoft’s latest OS exposed shortcomings in our authentication methodologies and further taxed servers nearing end-of-life in many sites. We also expect to expand the use of Novell’s network management capabilities via Zenworks which will add to server workload.


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District telephone systems, while in overall good condition will require increasing attention over the next few years due to market and technology shifts. Specific needs and conditions are identified below. A. Client stations throughout the district are much improved due to the classroom modernization program which has been in place for three years. Client computers for teachers, labs/computer classrooms and media centers are in great condition. Technology Counts 2011 revealed only 4% of lab/computer classroom computers are more than four years old. Only 5% of media center computers are more than four years old. Classroom computers in general are in much worse shape (these include relative new teacher computers) with 35% more than four years old. Because of the different treatment for classroom computers as compared to lab and media center computers, we do not track an overall school rating for client stations currently. We are working toward tracking personalized electronics such as tablet and smart phone computers, as well an overall school rating. B. Our servers supporting instruction and administration are aging. Windows 7 client management and PowerSchool Student Information System version 7 are impacting the replacement cycle negatively. Few other applications are restricted due to server issues. Servers are rated on a scale of C1 to C4 where C1 is best meaning the server is within warranty, meets district standards and has a storage capacity rating of 50% or less.

Figure 1: Condition of Servers in Schools C. Figure 2 illustrates our judgment of our network electronics based on service life of switches and routers on a scale of C1 to C4 where C1 is best. Schools rated C1 have most equipment under hardware support that ends in 2015 or beyond. Schools with the majority of equipment hardware support ending in 2011 are rated C4.

C1 %

C2 %

C3 %

C4 %


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Figure 2: Condition of Network Electronics in Schools

In addition to the Network Electronics rating, we also track Electrical and HVAC capacity of wiring closets, and horizontal cabling capacity. These three measures are evaluated holistically to prioritize projects.

Figure 3: LAN Cabling Condition in Schools

30%

13% 11%

46% C1 %

C2 %

C3 %

C4 %

C1 %

C2 %

C3 %

C4 %


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Figure 4: LAN Environmental Capacity in Schools

D. We rate the wireless networks in our schools by the presence and generation of wireless infrastructure on a scale of C1 to C4 where C1 is best. C1 schools have a full wireless N overlay. C2 rated schools have a wireless N overlay but with inadequate coverage to accomplish educational objectives. C3 rated schools have inadequate coverage to meet educational objectives and may use wireless “B” or “B/G" technology. C4 schools (21%) have no wireless capability.

C1 %

C2 %

C3 %

C4 %


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Figure 5: Wireless Capability in Schools

Our goal and objectives are directly correlated to the district values and goals. The Information Technology department has identified strategies to guide our work with internal and external partners to ensure our efforts align with Charleston Achieving Excellence—Vision 2016.

B. Objectives and Strategies

GOAL: CCSD will provide information and high performing technology systems and services that empower our customers to focus on student learning/achievement and supporting business functions


5.1 Plan and implement technology systems appropriate to support Charleston Achieving Excellence and Vision 2016 (the district’s strategic plan).

A. Integrate initial outfitting for technology into the building and renovation cycles for facilities.

B. Employ systemic technology planning to facilitate wise expenditure of scarce resources to support teaching and learning.

C. Maintain a viable classroom modernization program to prevent obsolescence to the detriment of teaching and learning.

D. Implement fixed cost of ownership planning and funding to enable agile support required for unforeseen or short-

4%

22%

53%

21% C1 %

C2 %

C3 %

C4 %


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B. Objectives and Strategies

GOAL: CCSD will provide information and high performing technology systems and services that empower our customers to focus on student learning/achievement and supporting business functions


term capital technology needs.

5.2 Ensure technology systems are highly available at the lowest cost possible.

A. Implement life-cycle planning for technology systems.

B. Ensure governance committees oversee key initiatives.

C. Require return-on-investment analyses and data-driven approval cycles for new and continued initiatives.

D. Develop a culture focused on planned service levels and support structures to assure they are met.

5.3 Deliver clearly communicated and customer-focused technology support via a highly qualified workforce.

A. Develop a culture of high-quality customer service through organization-approved performance measures.

B. Employ standardized methodologies to communicate and improve services available to internal customers and stakeholders.

C. Improve controls, data handling, processes, and automation to enhance user experiences.


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The Action List is a translation of our strategies into discrete actions that will help us meet the previously identified objectives. IT metrics and personnel evaluations will be aligned with action lists items and goals to assure support for Charleston Achieving Excellence—Vision 2016.

C. Action List

GOAL: CCSD will provide information and high performing technology systems and services that empower our customers to focus on student learning/achievement and supporting business functions.

1. Update technology condition assessments annually to facilitate data required to identify priority needs.

2. Analyze telecommunications condition assessments, current services, and technology hype cycles™ annually to ensure that appropriate telephone, cellular, long distance, local, data, and paging services and equipment are employed to support instruction.

2.1. Trend bandwidth utilization and submit requests for additional bandwidth to the State Office of the CIO as needed to maintain adequate support for instruction and support activities.

2.2. Upgrade telephone systems in schools based on instructional needs and hardware life cycles.

3. Analyze network condition assessments, instructional needs, and technology hype cycles™ annually to ensure appropriate network design, cabling, electronics, protections, and maintenance to enable sufficient network capacity and secure operations.

3.1. Upgrades network electronics in schools based on instructional needs and hardware life cycles.

3.2. Upgrade all schools to wireless-N overlay with capacity sufficient to support one-to-one computing initiative.

3.3. Upgrade existing school cabling infrastructure to meet changing technology requirements.

4. Analyze server condition assessments, instructional needs, and technology hype cycles™ annually to ensure appropriate server design, capacity, and maintenance to enable instruction and operations.

4.1. Upgrades servers in schools based on instructional needs and hardware/software life cycles.

5. Analyze client station condition assessments, instructional needs, and technology hype cycles™ annually to ensure appropriate client design, capacity, and maintenance to enable instructional and operations objectives.

5.1. Continue computer replacements based on needs assessments and warranty status.

5.2. Pilot and deploy one – to – one computing for classroom instruction in accordance with best practices and cultural appropriateness.


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C. Action List

GOAL: CCSD will provide information and high performing technology systems and services that empower our customers to focus on student learning/achievement and supporting business functions.

6. Implement Web-hosting, e-mail, and learning management systems to enhance instruction and management via stand-up, blended and online learning.

7. Install or upgrade classroom sound enhancement systems throughout the district.

8. Upgrade district data center to equip with adequate fire safety and suppression systems, environmental controls, electrical power, floor space, and staff facilities.

Previously


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The action plan ties the action items to budget and completion timeframe. Status is simplified to encourage and enable the responsible parties to easily update status. A date and initials will be used in status fields to record progress. External documents containing details may also be referenced in the field.

D. Action Plan


Target Completion


CCSD will provide information and high performing technology systems and services that empower our customers to focus on student learning/achievement and supporting business functions

Update technology condition assessments annually to facilitate data required to identify priority needs.

$5,000 Standing

personnel costs from General

Operating Fund (GOF) or Other

Annually

Analyze telecommunications condition assessments, current services, and technology hype cycles™ annually to ensure that appropriate telephone, cellular, long distance, local, data, and paging services and equipment are employed to support instruction.

$5,000 Standing

personnel costs from GOF or

Other

Annually

Trend bandwidth utilization and submit requests for additional bandwidth to the State Office of the CIO as needed to maintain adequate support for instruction and support activities.

$5,000 Standing


Other

Annually


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D. Action Plan


Target Completion


Upgrade telephone systems in schools based on instructional needs and hardware life cycles.

$500,000 Fixed Costs of

Ownership (FCO) Capital Project

Funds

Annually or target Year/Month

Analyze network condition assessments, instructional needs, and technology hype cycles™ annually to ensure appropriate network design, cabling, electronics, protections, and maintenance to enable sufficient network capacity and secure operations.

$5,000 Standing


Other

Annually

Upgrades network electronics in schools based on instructional needs and hardware life cycles.

$1,000,000 FCO

Annually or target Year/Month

Upgrade all schools to wireless-N overlay with capacity sufficient to support one-to-one computing initiative.

$5,000,000 FCO/School Improvement Grants (SIG)

/Other

6/2014


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D. Action Plan


Target Completion


Upgrade existing school cabling infrastructure to meet changing technology requirements.

$250,000 FCO Annually

Analyze server condition assessments, instructional needs, and technology hype cycles™ annually to ensure appropriate server design, capacity, and maintenance to enable instruction and operations.

$5,000 Standing


Other

Annually

Upgrades servers in schools based on instructional needs and hardware/software life cycles.

$750,000 FCO

Annually or target Year/Month?

Analyze client station condition assessments, instructional needs, and technology hype cycles™ annually to ensure appropriate client design, capacity, and maintenance to enable instructional and operations objectives.

$5,000 Standing


Other

Annually


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D. Action Plan


Target Completion


Continue computer replacements based on needs assessments and warranty status.

$12,000,000 Classroom

Modernization 10/2013

Pilot and deploy one – to – one computing for classroom instruction in accordance with best practices and cultural appropriateness.

$24,000,000 Classroom

Modernization 10/2015

Implement Web-hosting, e-mail, and learning management systems to enhance instruction and management via stand-up, blended and online learning.

$150,000 GOF Annually

Install or upgrade classroom sound enhancement systems throughout the district.

$2,040,000 Capital Projects 10/2014

Upgrade district data center to equip with adequate fire safety and suppression systems, environmental controls, electrical power, floor space, and staff facilities.

$2,000,000 Unknown 6/2016


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Funding considerations is a free-form record of conditions, funding, priorities and other factors of which the reader should be aware.


In order to fund CCSD Support Capacity improvements, General Operating and Capital Program Funds are used via multiple initiatives that are managed at the Central Office. Special Revenue Funds are used at the discretion of schools for basic technical support of instructional software programs, peripheral equipment and professional development. General Operating Funds are used for basic telecommunications, cellular/data services, network maintenance software and services, internet access, student and staff email, and contracted technological support services for both operational and systemic instructional software. The total Information Technology Support Budget for the 2011-2012 school-year is $5.2 million (a reduction of $1.2 million due to the shrinking economic environment). Capital Projects funding through bond sales in support of the Classroom Modernization Program has enabled significant strides in equipping classrooms. Similarly, capital programs fund Fixed Cost of Ownership items that are necessary to maintain adequate infrastructure. The E-Rate program is an important part of CCSD Technology Support Capacity initiatives and helps us leverage our General Operating, Special Revenue and Capital Program dollars. Each year the District assesses and applies for Web hosting, Internal Connections (cabling, network electronics, phone system upgrades), Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections (network electronics and telephone system maintenance), and Telecommunications (local, long distance, cellular/data) services based on program rules and profitability. The Board of Trustees provides a resolution annually to commit District funding for E-Rate supported expenses to demonstrate compliance with E-Rate regulations. CCSD has set its course for technology improvement via the Rethinking Technology in Schools Task Force. Information Technology is generally responsible for building support capacity to enable the district vision. As such, IT has prioritized its work in three of the five foci identified by the Taskforce:

1. Infrastructure Preparation a. Wireless Infrastructure b. Network Convergence

2. 1:1 Computing 3. Online Learning

Wireless infrastructure was identified as the greatest need as it is taxed by current practice and will be prerequisite to a successful 1:1 computing implementation. To that end, by June 2012 the district will complete evaluation of an RFP designed to identify the best wireless implementation to support instruction. The model identified will be replicated throughout the district. The district is also piloting a 1:1 strategy using iPads. The pilot will include evaluation of effectiveness by an independent party. Whether iPads or another tool, the district is convinced 1:1 computing is essential to advancing classroom instruction and for moving to anytime-anywhere learning. CCSD has selected a new Web-hosting provider for school-year 2012-2013. The won approval by demonstrating superior Web 2.0 technology, better integration with our Student Information and Parent Notification systems and capacity to support and Online Learning initiative. IT actively supports online learning and fully supported evaluation of a product that could support it.

Charleston County School District Computer Counts 2011

Source: Technology Counts 2011Provided by John LoweNovember 1, 2011

Master Technology Plan 2012Attachment 1

Part 1 Page 1 of 3

School Location Name

Number computers in Offices Less than 18 months old

Number computers in Offices 19 to 48 months old

Number computers in Offices older than 48 months old

Number computers in Classrooms Less than 18 months old

Number computers in Classrooms 19 to 48 months old

Numbercomputers in Classrooms older than 48 months old

Number computers in Computer Labs Less than 18 months old

Number computers in Computer Labs 19 to 48 months old

Numbercomputers in Computer Labs older than 48 months old

Number computers in Library/Media Centers Less than 18 months old

Number computers in Library/Media Centers 19 to 48 months old

Numbercomputers in Library/Media Centers older than 48 months old Totals

Academic Magnet High 14 1 0 111 0 0 79 0 0 115 30 0 350Angel Oak Elementary 4 0 0 21 0 0 28 0 0 14 0 0 67Ashley River Elementary 0 7 0 2 128 0 31 31 0 0 15 0 214Baptist Hill High 0 0 0 0 0 130 0 19 0 0 10 0 159Belle Hall Elementary 0 7 0 55 109 0 0 31 0 4 11 0 217Blaney Elementary, C. C. 4 1 2 28 1 37 25 0 0 7 0 0 105Buist Academy 3 7 4 29 6 35 1 26 0 2 30 4 147Burke High School 44 0 0 40 0 252 202 0 0 21 0 0 559Burns Elementary, Edmund A. 0 6 0 60 3 1 30 30 0 0 46 0 176Cario Middle, Thomas C. 21 0 0 142 0 0 26 98 0 0 20 0 307Central Offices 257 447 20 23 114 73 4 95 39 2 1 8 1083Charleston School of the Arts 0 26 0 1 290 0 0 282 0 3 12 0 614Charleston Progressive Academy 1 11 0 4 13 57 0 55 1 1 14 0 157Chicora Elementary 5 2 1 37 38 20 0 30 0 0 5 0 138Clark Academy, Septima P. 0 9 6 0 22 9 4 41 8 0 1 1 101Corcoran Elementary, A. C. 0 10 3 0 54 70 0 33 0 0 12 1 183Jenkins Creative Learning Center, Daniel 0 16 0 23 60 0 0 14 1 0 0 0 114Drayton Hall Elementary 6 0 0 0 0 158 30 30 0 0 23 0 247Duston Elementary, Matilda F. 2 2 0 15 17 23 0 29 0 0 5 0 93Edwards Elementary, James B. 0 4 0 0 99 36 0 50 0 0 14 0 203Edwards Elementary, Jane 0 3 1 1 67 25 0 32 9 4 6 0 148Ellington Elementary, E. B. 9 4 0 67 60 0 61 30 0 15 0 0 246Ford Elementary, Mary 1 7 0 0 113 17 24 0 0 0 42 0 204Frierson Elementary, Edith L. 2 0 3 37 2 4 30 0 0 6 0 0 84Fort Johnson Middle 3 7 5 0 37 28 28 50 0 1 11 0 170Garrett Academy Of Technology 30 9 0 295 129 0 31 10 0 18 0 0 522Goodwin Elementary, W. B. 7 0 0 105 15 94 28 0 0 9 0 0 258

Section 3.1 Computer Capacity # age of computers for Computer Labs # age for Library/Media Centers# age of computers for Classrooms# age of computers for Offices




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Harbor View Elementary 1 4 2 1 60 17 0 31 0 1 6 0 123Haut Gap Middle 23 0 0 112 0 0 87 0 0 14 0 0 236Hughes Elementary, Minnie 6 0 0 0 50 0 30 0 0 8 6 0 100Hunley Park Elementary 4 5 1 1 49 53 0 30 0 1 5 0 149Hursey, Malcolm C. Elementary 1 12 1 0 48 4 1 30 0 1 8 0 106James Island Elementary 4 0 2 34 0 161 30 24 2 10 0 1 268James Island Middle 0 3 0 0 33 8 28 41 13 0 10 2 138Ladson Elementary 1 6 3 7 100 63 0 30 0 0 13 0 223Laing Middle 7 6 2 32 14 2 87 61 0 18 5 4 238Lambs Elementary 8 2 1 30 5 45 43 3 0 4 0 0 141Laurel Hill Primary 0 4 2 70 0 223 1 30 0 0 22 0 352Liberty Hill Academy 7 12 0 0 32 0 0 10 0 2 0 0 63Lincoln High 4 12 1 0 33 47 0 45 0 16 20 22 200Memminger Elementary 3 14 5 32 50 24 0 33 3 1 9 1 175Midland Park Primary 5 3 1 4 82 0 0 29 0 0 9 0 133Military Magnet Academy 9 12 2 35 158 16 30 119 0 0 19 0 400Mitchell Elementary, Julian 4 2 0 0 120 0 30 0 0 8 12 0 176Montessori Community School 0 5 0 5 29 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 60Moore Elementary, Jennie 1 7 1 2 74 13 0 32 30 1 5 1 167Morningside Middle 28 1 0 63 25 0 120 16 0 15 0 0 268Moultrie Middle 1 13 0 1 186 0 0 104 0 0 25 0 330Mt. Pleasant Academy 2 6 0 12 68 0 0 62 0 0 22 1 173Mt. Zion Elementary 0 4 0 0 10 25 0 25 0 0 4 0 68Murray LaSaine Elementary 0 8 1 26 3 24 0 25 0 0 36 1 124




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North Charleston Elementary 9 0 0 0 0 140 30 0 0 10 0 0 189North Charleston High 4 54 2 64 233 0 20 169 0 1 26 5 578Northwoods Middle 10 14 0 36 93 17 60 60 0 2 9 0 301Oakland Elementary 10 3 0 76 0 40 60 0 28 12 0 8 237Pepperhill Elementary 7 0 0 0 40 0 0 22 0 0 8 0 77Pinckney Elemenetary, Charles 6 3 0 54 61 49 1 64 0 1 23 0 262Pinehurst Elementary 0 8 0 0 91 0 0 31 0 9 0 0 139Sanders-Clyde Elementary 11 0 0 144 0 0 53 0 0 4 0 0 212Simons Elementary, James 0 5 3 17 1 44 0 30 0 0 38 1 139Springfield Elementary 0 4 1 0 60 85 0 60 1 0 6 0 217St. Andrews Elementary 1 6 0 9 86 29 0 30 0 1 12 5 179St. Andrews Intermediate (Middle) 1 6 0 0 0 110 0 90 0 13 1 0 221St. James-Santee Elementary 6 4 0 30 32 20 0 23 0 0 10 0 125St. John's High 4 10 0 100 130 0 30 30 0 0 10 0 314Stall High, R. B. 35 0 0 173 0 0 339 0 0 40 0 0 587Stiles Point Elementary 15 2 0 119 0 0 61 0 0 17 2 0 216Stono Park Elementary 2 5 0 3 64 3 0 30 0 1 7 1 116Sullivan's Island Elementary 3 4 1 3 29 42 2 30 1 1 9 2 127Wando High School 75 0 0 0 0 800 170 0 0 75 0 0 1120West Ashley High 10 28 4 124 30 174 215 104 48 0 18 1 756West Ashley Middle 19 9 0 30 12 78 30 45 27 12 0 0 262Whitesides Elementary, Mamie P. 12 0 0 76 0 0 86 0 0 16 0 0 190Williams Middle, C. E. 10 4 3 28 37 31 60 30 0 1 16 0 220Zucker Middle, Jerry 0 5 0 0 70 0 0 128 0 0 14 0 217TOTALS 782 901 84 2649 3675 3456 2366 2793 211 538 753 70 18278

Prepared by Connie Britton,edited by John Lowe 3/27/2012


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SCHOOL/LOCATIONLAN

ENVIRONMENTALLAN

CABLINGTELEPHONE

SYSTEMS

PULIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS

NETWORK ELECTRONICS

WIRELESS SYSTEMS SERVERS

VIDEO SYSTEMS

SOUND SYSTEMS

Academic Magnet HS 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1Angel Oak ES 2 4 1 3 4 3 4 1 4Ashley River Creative Arts 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1Baptist Hill HS 2 3 1 1 2 3 4 1 1Belle Hall ES 3 3 1 2 1 1 1 1 4Blaney, C.C., ES 2 2 1 1 4 3 4 1 1Bridge View Campus 1 4 NR NR 4 3 4 1 NRBuist Academy 3 4 1 NR 4 3 4 1 1Burke HS 2 2 1 2 4 3 1 1 1Burns, E. A., ES 2 3 1 1 4 3 3 1 4Calhoun Street 1 2 2 NR 4 3 1 1 NRCario, Thomas C., MS 3 2 1 1 2 4 1 2 4Charleston Prog. Academy 2 2 1 1 4 3 3 1 4Chicora ES 2 4 1 1 4 3 3 1 1Clark, Septima P., Academy 3 1 1 1 2 4 2 1 4Corcoran, A. C., ES 1 1 2 1 2 3 3 1 4Drayton Hall ES 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 4Dunston, Matilda, ES 2 4 3 3 4 3 4 1 4Edwards, James B., ES 3 4 2 1 1 1 3 1 1Edwards, Jane, ES 2 3 1 2 4 3 3 1 4Ellington, E. B., ES 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1Ford, Mary, ES 2 2 2 1 4 3 3 1 4Frierson, Edith, ES 2 4 1 2 4 3 2 1 4Ft. Johnson MS 1 2 1 1 1 2 3 1 1Garrett Academy 2 4 2 1 3 4 4 1 1Goodwin, W. B., ES 2 1 3 1 4 3 4 1 1Harbor View ES 4 4 1 3 4 4 4 1 4Haut Gap MS 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1Hughes, Minnie, ES 2 4 2 1 4 3 4 1 1Hunley Park ES 1 1 1 1 1 4 3 1 1Hursey, Malcolm C., ES 2 1 2 1 4 3 3 1 4James Island ES 2 1 1 1 1 4 3 1 4James Island MS 2 3 2 1 2 4 3 1 4Jenkins, Daniel, Academy 2 1 1 2 4 4 3 2 4Ladson ES 2 3 3 1 4 4 1 1 4Laing MS (see Wando South) 4 4 1 1 4 3 3 1 1Lambs ES 3 4 1 1 2 4 1 1 4Laurel Hill Primary Sch. 1 1 2 1 3 3 1 1 1Liberty Hill Academy 1 1 1 1 2 4 3 1 4Lincoln HS 3 4 NR 2 4 3 1 1 1Memminger ES 2 4 2 2 4 3 3 1 1Midland Park Primary 2 4 1 2 4 3 3 1 4

School-year 2011-2012 Infrastructure Condition Assessement



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SCHOOL/LOCATIONLAN

ENVIRONMENTALLAN

CABLINGTELEPHONE

SYSTEMS

PULIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS

NETWORK ELECTRONICS

WIRELESS SYSTEMS SERVERS

VIDEO SYSTEMS

SOUND SYSTEMS

School-year 2011-2012 Infrastructure Condition Assessement

Military Magnet 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 4Mitchell, Julian, ES 2 4 4 2 4 3 3 1 1Montessori School of Charleston 4 4 3 2 3 4 1 1 4Moore, Jennie, ES 3 4 1 1 4 4 1 1 4Morningside MS 2 2 1 1 3 3 3 1 1Moultrie MS 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1Mt. Pleasant Academy 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1Mt. Zion ES 2 4 1 2 4 3 3 1 4Murray-LaSaine ES 2 4 1 3 4 3 3 1 4North Charleston ES 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 1 4North Charleston HS 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1Northwoods MS 1 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 1Oakland ES 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 1Pepperhill ES 2 3 2 2 1 3 3 1 4Pinckney, Charles, ES 3 2 1 1 1 4 1 1 1Pinehurst ES 1 2 1 1 4 3 2 1 1Sanders-Clyde ES 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1School of the Arts 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1Simons, James, ES 2 4 3 1 4 3 3 1 1Sixth Grade Academy NR NR 1 2 NR NR 3 NR NRSpringfield ES 2 4 1 1 4 3 4 1 4St Johns HS 2 2 1 1 4 3 4 1 1St. Andrews ES 4 3 1 2 4 4 1 1 4St. Andrews MS 1 3 2 1 2 4 3 1 4St. James/Santee ES 2 4 1 1 4 3 3 1 1Stall, R. B., HS 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1Stiles Point ES 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1Stono Park ES 2 2 NR 2 4 3 3 1 4Sullivan's Island ES 1 3 3 NR 3 3 3 1 4Summit Program @ Headquarters Rd. NR NR NR NR 4 4 NR NR NRWando HS 1 1 1 1 3 3 1 1 4West Ashley HS 2 2 1 2 3 2 4 1 4West Ashley MS 2 4 1 1 2 3 3 1 1Whitesides, Mamie P., ES 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1Williams, C. E., MS 2 3 1 1 1 3 3 1 4Zucker, Jerry, MS 1 1 0 1 1 2 1 1 1



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1 = Majority of instructional spaces have 1 voice, 1 wireless, 6 data (classroom) or 32 data (lab) drops2 = Majority of instructional spaces have 1 wireless or voice, 6 data (classroom) or 32 data (lab) drops.3 = Majority of instructional spaces have 6 data (classroom) or 32 data (lab) drops.4 = Majority of instructional spaces have less than 6 data (classroom) or 32 data (lab) drops.

C2= Majority of equipment ends hardware support in 2014 or beyondC3= Majority of equipment ends hardware support prior to 2013C4= Majority of equipment ends hardware support prior to 2012

LAN Cabling Key

C4= No wireless overlay exists

Network Electronics KeyC1= Majority of equipment ends hardware support in 2015 or beyond

C4= The server is out of its supported life cycle, has an issue requiring major repair or has a storage capacity rating of greater the 85% and the storage capacity can not be reduced to less than 85%.

Wireless Systems KeyC1= Full wireless N existsC2= Wireless N overlay exists

Server(s) Key

C1= The server is within warranty, meets district standards and has a storage capacity rating of 50% or less

C2= The server is out of warranty but within its supported life cycle and/or has a storage capacity rating between 51% and 69% **

C3= The server is out of warranty, but within its supported life cycle, does not meet some district standards or has a storage capcity rating between 70% and 84% and the storage capacity can not be reduced to less than 70%

C3= Wireless "B/G" overlay exists



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C1= Operational System Less than 2 Years OldC2= System Between 2 and 4 Years Old with Average Service RateC3= System 4 Years Old or Having High Service RateC4= No System in Place or System is 5 Years Old

C4= No System in Place or System is 5 Years Old

Sound Systems KeyC1= Operational System Less than 2 Years OldC2= System Between 2 and 4 Years Old with Average Service RateC3= System 4 Years Old or Having High Service Rate

C2= Operational system but not district standard located in TRC3= System not district standard and not located in TR C4= Not district standard and/or max capacity

Video Systems Key

C3= Phone system has voice mail but no cabling to support classroom sets C4= No phone system or phone system without voice mail system - system at max capacity

Public Address (PA) Systems KeyC1= Dist standard, network, telephone connectivy located in TR

C4= Dedicated room(s) do not exist

Telephone Systems KeyC1= Phones in all classrooms and has voicemail system and support available beyond 2011C2= Phone system with voice mail and classroom sets no maintenance beyond 2010

LAN Environmental KeyC1= Sufficient space, HVAC & ElectricityC2= Does not meet standards, but is sufficient to provide serviceC3= HVAC and/or space is insufficient

WAN Circuits Status 2011-2012

Source: Judith Wyndham,Provided 3/26/2012Edited by John Lowe


Part 3 Page 1 of 2

Wide-area Network Circuit LocationCircuit Speed

(Mbps)Academic Magnet High 100Angel Oak Elementary 100Ashley River Creative Arts 100Baptist Hill High School 9Belle Hall Elementary 10Blaney Elementary School 9Burke High 100Burns Elementary 10 Cario Middle 100Charleston Progressive Academy 100Charleston Tech Center-HUB 500 BurstChicora Elementary 10Clark Academy 10Corcoran Elementary 100District Office 100District Office Aggregation Point 20District Office-2 10Drayton Hall Elementary 100Dunston Elementary 10Edwards Elementary, Jane 10Edwards ES, James B 100Ellington Elementary School 9Ford Elementary 100Frierson Elementary 10Ft Johnson Middle 10Garrett Academy of Technology 100Goodwin Elementary 100Harbor View Elementary 10Haut Gap Middle 100Hughes Elementary School 9Hunley Park Elementary 10Hursey Elementary 10James Island Elementary 100James Island Middle 100Ladson Elementary 10Laing Middle 100Lambs Elementary 10Laurel Hill Primary 100Liberty Hill Academy 10Lincoln High School 9

WAN Circuits Status 2011-2012

Source: Judith Wyndham,Provided 3/26/2012Edited by John Lowe


Part 3 Page 2 of 2

Wide-area Network Circuit LocationCircuit Speed

(Mbps)Midland Park Primary 100Military Magnet Academy 100Mitchell Elementary 10Montessori Community School 10Moore Elementary 10Morningside Middle 100Moultrie Middle 100Mt Pleasant Academy 10Mt. Zion Elementary 10Murray-Lasaine Elementary 10North Charleston Elementary 10North Charleston High 100Northwoods Middle 100Oalkand Elementary 10Pepperhill Elementary 10Pinckney Elementary 10Pinehurst Elementary School 100Sanders-Clyde Elementary 10Simons Elementary 100Springfield Elementary 10St Andrews School of Math & Science 10St John's High 100St. Andrew's Middle School 10St. James Santee Elementary School 9Stall High 100 BurstStiles Point Elementary 10Stono Park Elementary 10Sullivans Island Elementary 10Wando High 100West Ashley High 100West Ashley Middle 10Whitesides Elementary 10Williams Middle School 10Zucker Middle 100

Attachment 2 Network Diagram

This Page Intentionally Left Blank Due to Security Reasons

Contact Information Technology Department at 843-566-7389 to Request Access

ATTACHMENT 3 CCSD 2012-2015

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Attachment 3 CCSD

Policy GBEBD ACCEPTABLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY Adopted 1/26/1998 Revised 9/27/2010

______________________________________________________________________ Purpose: To establish the board's vision and the basic structure for the acceptable use of technology resources in CCSD.

Acceptable use

It is the policy of CCSD that use of district information technology shall be lawful and ethical, shall be for district educational or business purposes, shall conform to district technology and security standards, and shall comply with all applicable board policies and regulations.

This policy constitutes an Internet safety policy within the meaning of the Children's Internet Protection Act (47 U.S.C. § 254).

Applicability

This policy applies to every person who uses a district information technology or electronic communications system or service in any manner.

Scope

The following district systems and services are within the scope of this policy.

• telephones, cell phones, PCS devices, radios, pagers, facsimile systems

• computer systems, hardware, printers, personal digital devices, wired and wireless networks

• email, web content and systems, intranet and Internet services

• video systems, including distance learning and ETV systems

• software including, but not limited to, the following

- instructional and office software

- district financial systems

- human resource systems

- student information systems

• all other district information technology or electronic communications, whether owned, leased, contracted or otherwise utilized by the district

Standards for acceptable use of information technology

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode47/usc_sec_47_00000254----000-.html�


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Use of district information technology systems and services is subject to the following standards. By accessing or using these systems or services, the user accepts without limitation or qualification the terms and conditions of these standards.

Use shall be lawful and ethical

• Unlawful, threatening, harassing, libelous, defamatory, obscene or offensive use is prohibited.

• Access to visual depictions that may be obscene, pornographic or harmful to minors is prohibited.

• Using false or deceptive identity is prohibited.

• Unauthorized access to or alteration or disruption of a communications or computer system is prohibited.

• Compliance with copyright, trademark, patent and other property rights is required.

- Copyrighted material commonly includes text, software, music, graphics, photos and other creations that are available in print, on the web or in other electronic media.

- Permission of the copyright owner generally is required for copying, downloading or distributing material protected by copyright. For example, this requirement applies to email distribution and web publication and to copying copyrighted software.

- Be aware that the copyright symbol is not required for protection under the copyright act and that availability of an item on the web does not mean it is without copyright protection.

- Permission to use copyrighted software is granted by license. Users shall comply with software licenses including 'shrink wrap' license and records of all licenses must be maintained.

• Use must comply with all applicable CCSD policies, regulations and directives. Use shall be for district educational or business purposes

• Commercial, personal, political and religious uses are not allowed. For example, "My car is for sale" is not permitted on the district web or email systems.

• Personal calls on desktop or 'wireline' phones are limited to incidental local calls.

• Personal long distance calls and personal cell phone calls are reimbursable to the district.

• Personal email is not permitted on district email systems.

Technology products, services and use shall conform to district standards

• Hardware and software to be installed on district systems must be district


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approved.

• Websites and web pages created for the district must be district approved.

• Technology and communications systems must be used in a secure manner.

- Passwords are not to be shared, posted or disclosed.

- Anti-virus scans are to be made on any software, executable code, scripts, email or other data on devices to be connected to district networks.

- Personally identifiable information on students and other persons that is protected by law or considered confidential is not to be disclosed to unauthorized persons.

- Use of information technology shall comply with security standards established by the district through its information technology department.

- Only authorized software is to be loaded on district devices.

- Student guidance shall include instruction in appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites, in chat rooms, and cyber bullying awareness and response.

Conditions of use

Safe and secure use by minors of direct electronic communications (including email, chat rooms and instant messaging) shall be assured. Use of district computers by minors to access the Internet shall be supervised at all times to comply with the standards of this policy.

Employee and student use of district electronic communications and computer systems shall be filtered for appropriate usage and content. Filtering shall be provided for all Internet enabled computers used by students, patrons and staff. Filtering shall be disabled only for bona fide research or other lawful purposes.

Persons using district technology and electronic communications shall have no expectation of privacy in such use. Usage of district technology and electronic communications may be monitored, logged, disclosed, deleted or terminated by the district. Online activities of minors shall be monitored for appropriate use.

Employees have a duty to protect district technology resources entrusted to their use and to ensure that users comply with this policy. Employees shall report violations of this policy to district authorities.

Violations of this policy and its standards may be cause for revocation of use privileges, disciplinary action, including termination, and law enforcement actions.

Disclaimers

No warranties for the accuracy, quality, functionality or availability of technology and communications are expressed or implied by this policy and these standards.

The district assumes no responsibility or liability for accuracy, integrity, quality or


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acceptability of information or content of non-district technology including, but not limited to, non-district websites which may have links with district websites. Users are cautioned to use due care when accessing non-district information technology resources.

Adopted 1/26/98; Revised 2/23/98, 1/9/06, 2/11/08, 9/27/10

Legal references:

S.C. Code of Laws, 1976, as amended:

Section 16-3-850 - Encountering child pornography while processing film or working on a computer.

Sections 16-16-10, et seq. - Computer Crime Act.

Federal law:

47 USC Section 254(h) - Children's Internet Protection Act.

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, Section 512 - Limitations on liability relating to material online.

17 USC Section 101, et seq. - Copyright Act.

18 USC Section 1030 - Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986, as amended.

18 USC Section 2510 - Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986.

http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t16c003.htm�

http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t16c016.htm�

http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/47/254%28h%29.html�

http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/101.html�



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