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Spotsylvania County

Public Schools

Instructional

Technology Plan

2016-2020

Cover Page

Division: Spotsylvania County Public Schools Address: 8020 River Stone Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22407 Phone: 540.834.2500 Contact: Mr. Pete Zicari, Assistant Director of Instructional Technology Effective Dates of Plan: 2016-2020 Tech Plan available at:

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Table of Contents

Technology Planning Committee .................................................................................... 1 Executive Summary ........................................................................................................ 3 Process ........................................................................................................................... 4 Actions ............................................................................................................................ 8 References .................................................................................................................... 24 Appendix 1: Timeline and Budget Appendix 2: Acceptable Use Policy Appendix 3: Internet Safety Program

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Name Tile Role

Carol Flenard Assistant Superintendent of Instruction

ITAC, IT Plan Team

Michelle Colbert Executive Director, HR ITAC, IT Plan Team

Rene Daniels Director, Public Relations, Community Engagement

ITAC, IT Plan Team

LaShahn Gaines CFO, Finance ITAC, IT Plan Team

Don Upperco Executive Director, Admin. Services

ITAC, IT Plan Team

Dennis Martin Clerk of the Board ITAC, IT Plan Team

Keith Wolfe Executive Director, Secondary Education and Leadership

ITAC, IT Plan Team

Michael Mudd Director, Elementary Education ITAC, IT Plan Team, Review

Pete Zicari Asst. Director, ITS ITAC, IT Plan Facilitator, Editor

Jan Streich Director, Growth & Innovation ITAC, IT Plan Facilitator, Editor

Troy Wright Principal, High School ITAC, IT Plan Team

Alan Jacobs Principal, Middle School ITAC, IT Plan Team

Shawn Hudson Principal, Elementary School ITAC, IT Plan Team, Review

Chris Pendergraft Educator, High School ITAC, IT Plan Team

Melissa Allison Educator, Middle School ITAC, IT Plan Team

Jeanine Zicari ITRT/Coach IT Plan Team

Angel Bonham ITRT/Coach IT Plan Team

Brenda Conway ITRT/Coach IT Plan Team

Mark Darden ITS Engineer IT Review

Kevin Cooley ITS Engineer IT Review and Comment

Mohamed Amin ITS Engineer IT Review and Comment

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Name Title Role

John Dolan ITS Engineer IT Review and Comment

SCPS Field Tech Team SCPS Tech Support Solutions Review and Comment

SCPS ITRT Team SCPS Instructional Coaches Review and Comment

SCPS ITA Team SCPS Tech Support team Review and Comment

SCPS Instructional Leadership Team

Instructional Leadership Team

Review and Comment

Bill Warrick Parent, Community Stakeholder

Review and Comment

Carrie Rehberg Parent, Community, Stakeholder

Review and Comment

Meg Foley Parent, Community Stakeholder

Review and Comment

Adam Nash SCPS IS Data Analyst Review, Comment, Editor

Kristal Coleman Lead, Help Desk Review and Comment

Kristen Amos SCPS ITRT Review, Comment, Editor

Rhonda Kohnen SCPS ITA Review. Comment, Editor

Martha Edmundson SCPS ITA Review and Comment

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Executive Summary

The Spotsylvania County Public Schools Technology Plan is designed to provide a technology-infused “roadmap” for teaching, learning, communicating, and productivity that supports the mission and vision of the Spotsyvania County Public Schools (SCPS) Strategic Plan. A school board adopted technology plan which is aligned with the state and national technology plans is required by the Virginia Department of Education to receive E-rate discount funding.

While guidance from the state emphasizes alignment with Virginia’s plan and national goals, our new school division technology plan is the result of the Instructional Technology Advisory Committee (ITAC) prioritizing that the goals and objectives of this plan, not only reflect our school division strategic plan, but also the SCPS Teaching and Learning Framework.

The focus of ITAC’s work during the 2015-2016 school year was to develop

ITAC utilized multiple data sources to develop the needs assessment that served to inform the goals, objectives, and strategies of the plan. These data sources included:

a new instructional technology (IT) plan. ITAC worked collaboratively throughout the year both face to face and in GAPPS (SCPS Google Drive) to author the goals, objectives, and strategies of the plan. The committee organized members into 5 subcommittees which developed objectives and strategies for each focus area identified in the VA state plan. These subcommittees met independently during the year to finalize strategies. Next, facilitators formatted the plan and worked to align the plan with the SCPS Teaching and Learning Framework. Then, for three weeks several drafts of the plan were shared with over 100 stakeholders who reviewed, commented, and edited each one. The Instructional Technology Services teams, including engineers, Information Services, ITRTs, Field Techs, and ITAs, met face to face to review and comment on the plan .

● ITAC SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis ● Advanced Ed accreditation climate survey results ● Strategic plan needs assessment ● Focus group interviews with teacher and school leaders

The plan’s strategies will be measured by way of an annual scorecard following the timeline and budget template listed in Appendix I.

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Mission Statement – Together, we prepare our students for their future.

Strategic Plan Mission and Vision Statements

Vision Statement: Spotsylvania County Schools is a leading school division that inspires and empowers all students to become creative thinkers, problem solvers, and effective communicators by:

● Ensuring an engaging and supportive learning environment ● Providing a broad spectrum of innovative opportunities ● Building lasting partnerships with the community to educate our students

The Spotsylvania County Schools Strategic Plan emphasizes continuous growth and improvement towards providing successful teaching and learning opportunities for all students. Increased focus is on college and career readiness, developing essential skills for the workplace, and developing programs that meet the needs of all

The SCPS strategic plan is comprised of three broad overarching goals to be achieved by the end of FY 2020:

students.

GOAL 1.0 Teaching and Learning

● All students will graduate college- and career-ready. GOAL 2.0 Community Engagement & Partnerships

● Family, students, staff and the entire community actively engage to seek resources and to develop opportunities that meet future educational challenges and workforce needs.

GOAL 3.0 Organizational Climate & School Safety

● The learning and working environment is safe, caring, healthy and values diversity.

Instructional Technology in Spotsylvania County Public Schools

In support of the focus on teaching and learning processes, the Instructional Technology (IT) Plan emphasizes the importance of providing our students, teachers, administrators, and staff with the technical infrastructure, the human infrastructure, and the learning opportunities necessary to help our students:

● master essential skills ● become highly skilled users of digital tools ● become proficient consumers of information and resources ● graduate prepared for their future

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Over the last five years, considerable restructuring of Instructional Technology Services (ITS) work processes has been executed to align digital resources, emphasize digital literacy, and infuse digital teaching and learning into SCPS’s instructional practices. As a result, The ITS leadership team participates in instructional leadership meetings weekly, plans collaboratively, and ensures that instructional staff are part of ITS decisions and projects. Therefore, the goals, objectives, and strategies of this plan emphasize collectively-owned instructional and professional learning goals for our teachers and students.

While ITS supports the daily work of everyone in the organization, the primary focus of the new IT plan is to change the way that all SCPS educators teach and all SCPS students learn.

Alignment of the Instructional Technology Processes

During the 2015-2016 school year, the SCPS Teaching and Learning Framework was introduced throughout the school division. In addition, a capital improvement bond was passed by the Spotsylvania community to provide technological improvements to all schools and campuses. The bond is intended to scale up infrastructure and resources to support safe, secure, robust digital learning opportunities for our students and educators that were achieved by way of the 2006 technology bond. The goals, objectives, and strategies of this new plan reflect our community’s desire to expand these digital teaching and learning opportunities for our school division.

The commonalities between the SCPS Teaching and Learning Framework and the 2015-2017 Instructional Technology Plan for Virginia are evident. For this reason, our new Instructional Technology plan reflects the same five goals identified in the state plan to support effective technology use.

● Appropriately and adequately design learning environments ● Meaningful student engagement ● Purposeful application of tools for learning ● Use of authentic technology tools to extend learning capabilities ● Authentic and intelligent assessments

The instructional technology objectives and strategies directly support the components of the Teaching and Learning Framework (TLF). Those components are illustrated in the TLF graphic:

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To illustrate this alignment with our teaching and learning processes, this plan is organized thematically into five components which reflect components of both the Teaching and Learning Framework and the Virginia Technology Plan. This alignment is presented in the following table:

SCPS IT Plan goals (VA. Tech Plan focus areas)

SCPS T & L Framework Components

Appropriately and adequately design learning environment

● Learning Environment ● Culture of continuous learning & growth ● Student-centric teaching & learning

Meaningful Engagement ● Pedagogy ● Culture of Continuous Learning &

Growth

Purposeful application of tools for learning ● Instructional Planning ● Pedagogy ● Culture of Continuous Learning &

Growth

Use of authentic technology tools to extend learning capabilities

● Instructional Planning ● Pedagogy ● Learning Environment ● Culture of Continuous Learning &

Growth

Authentic and intelligent assessments ● Assessment ● Culture of Continuous Learning &

Growth

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To further emphasize our IT plan alignment with our new TLF, excerpts from our TLF appear in italics preceding each IT goal along with a corresponding explanation of how instructional technologies will support the TLF.

A need for increased professional learning at all levels of our organization is obvious in many of the strategies outlined in this plan. In order to provide our students with opportunities to learn across all content areas, all stakeholders must continually increase their knowledge and understanding about using technology effectively as part of their instructional practice. Teachers must adopt pedagogical processes that support digital curricula and continue to work towards improving performance for all students in all subject areas.

Promoting digital literacy for all students requires a technology infrastructure that is both service-oriented and efficient in delivering productivity, application, communication, and organizational tools. These tools assist teachers and students in understanding how to leverage technology to support knowledge of content, to align pedagogical practices, and to increase individual productivity and growth to improve teaching and learning.

In order to accomplish this for our students, all stakeholders must work together not only to implement efficient and productive technology services locally, but also to think globally if we are to meet the needs of today’s students as well as future students. Our administrators must provide leadership which transforms schools into high-performing, collaborative, professional learning networks. The strategies of this plan emphasize action steps to support that transformation.

Excerpt from the SCPS Teaching & Learning Framework:

The Spotsylvania County Public Schools Digital Learning Environment

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An effective and appropriate teaching and learning environment includes technology tools and opportunities to maximize student learning, ensure digital literacy development, and emphasize continuous improvement and student achievement.

Student-centered learning environments are active environments where teachers guide the learning. Although the presence of digital tools and resources does not automatically create a student-centered space, the appropriate integration of digital resources supports self-directed learning and increased student-to-student learning experiences that are associated with student-centered learning environments. In addition, instructional technology equips students to independently organize their learning process (Moeller, Reitezs, 2011). Instead of being passive recipients of information, students using digital tools and resources have the potential to become active learners under the guidance of a teacher who designs student-centered learning experiences. If integrated appropriately, digital tools and resources have the potential to transfer some responsibility for learning to students. Learners also benefit from reading and using authentic materials acquired from up-to-date online resources rather than textbooks (Moeller, Reitezs, 2011). For this reason, instructional technology is often present and actively being used by the students in a student-centered learning environment.

Goal 1.0: Support student-centered, safe, adaptable, flexible, and highly effective learning environments.

IT Plan Goal

Objective 1.1: Transform K-12 learning environments into student-centered learning spaces that include digital tools and resources that support self-directed, highly effective teaching and learning practices.

Strategies Measures/ Evaluation Strategies

Responsibility Timeline

By 2020, increase the number of portable, mobile devices available for all students to learn and collaborate with peers and teachers in and out of class

Establish baseline inventory of devices per building, grade level, and content area Track number of portable, mobile devices inventory year-to-year Establish expectations for student to device ratios that accomplish instructional goals

Growth & Innovation ITS Instructional Services

Ongoing - 2020

By 2020, update SCPS The number of Growth & Fall 2016 - 2020

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AUP, digital literacy (DL) curriculum and increase infusion of DL curriculum into K-12 teaching and learning processes

professional learning offerings delivered Pre and post survey, assessment on student and teacher digital literacy learning

Innovation Professional Learning ITS

By 2020, all SCPS facilities will have infrastructure and tech support conducive to supporting student-centered learning spaces for teachers and students

The number of digitally upgraded campuses from 2016-2020. The number of closed help desk tickets year-to-year Increased ITA support to schools

Growth & Innovation ITS (Tech Support Team)

Ongoing -2020

By 2016, explore applying for a trusted learning environment (TLE) COSN Seal

Proposal to earn the COSN TLE seal

Growth & Innovation ITS

Fall 2016 - 2017

By 2017, ITS will explore the viability of single sign on services for K-2 students

Documentation of proposal, meetings with potential vendors

Growth & Innovation ITS (Engineering )

Fall 2016 - 2020

Investigate cost and viability of IT risk assessment

Delivery of Proposal Growth & Innovation ITS

2017- 2018

Through an effective customer service and support model, ITS will support all aspects of the school system operations

Support for HR & Finance System Migration from ISERIES Transportation Maintenance

ITS (Tech and Information Services Support)

Ongoing - 2020

Objective 1.2: Increase delivery options of curricula through blended and online learning options, inside and outside of brick and mortar learning environments.



By 2018, increase blended and online learning

Meeting minutes of ITAC and number of blended and online

Growth & Innovation

2016 - 2020

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opportunities for ES and MS students

pilots/initiatives in ES and in MS environments

Instructional Services

By 2020, increase the number of blended and online learning opportunities for HS students

Improved completion rates of students learning online in both SCPS Elab, virtual summer school and Virtual VA coursework

Growth & Innovation Instructional Services

Ongoing - 2020

By 2020, expand teacher action research, division pilots in the area of blended and online learning in SCPS

Collect mixed methods data gathered from teachers involved in blended learning pilots and initiatives

Growth & Innovation Professional Learning Teacher Leadership Network Instructional Services

Ongoing - 2020

By 2017, investigate expansion of Virtual K-2 program in SCPS

Develop proposal and implementation plan for expansion of program to other grades


2017 - 2020

By 2020, increase 24/7 learning access to students learning away from campuses

Design pilot and explore using filtered hotspots in remote and/or underserved areas, populations of the county. Deliver value of investment (VOI) analysis


2017 - 2020

Objective 1.3 Build educator understanding and efficacy through professional learning opportunities about student-centered learning spaces with a focus on innovation, digital resources, and the TLF Action Plan (TBD).



By 2017, build educator, staff, and stakeholder understanding and consensus at all levels about shared expectations of student-centered learning spaces

The number of formal learning events on student-centered learning Attendance at leadership, teacher leadership, faculty, and school level meetings held on student-centered learning spaces


2017-2019

Provide high-quality, timely, embedded

The number of professional learning

Growth & Innovation

Ongoing - 2020

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professional learning to all adults (Instructional Technology Specialists and all educators) on how to create, facilitate, and sustain student-centered learning environments.

offerings related to Teaching & Learning Framework or courses on student-centered learning


Excerpt from the SCPS Teaching & Learning Framework:

Student Engagement in Spotsylvania County Public Schools

Selection of pedagogies must be intentional in that they correlate to student needs, learning objectives, and goals. When instructional strategies promote independence and interdependence, students acquire the intended skills, knowledge, and understandings we desire. This leads to increased motivation and engagement in student learning.

The TLF specifically promotes providing students with opportunities to collaborate, communicate, and problem solve. In addition, the use of high-yield strategies, student talk, and metacognition are identified as methods to increase student engagement and achievement.

In a student-centered learning experience, students are directly engaged with the digital resources and tools in ways that foster creative thinking, help construct their own knowledge, and support individual skill development. Quality strategies must be strategically addressed in the design of the lesson activity to ensure learning and engagement of all students. In addition, tools and/or resources for student use should

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be identified to ensure that each and every student has an opportunity to maximize his/her learning of the concept or skill.

Various blended, center-based (rotation model) teaching and learning environments have been established in classrooms within our school division which provide examples of the transformational changes emerging in SCPS. The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards are aimed at providing research based guidelines for students, educators, and leaders by identifying the skills, knowledge, and approaches they need to succeed in the digital age (2016).

IT Plan Goal

Goal 2.0: Engage all students in multiple and meaningful ways that reflect students’ learning styles, cultural backgrounds, and personal interests through digital resources and technologies.

Objective 2.1: Increase awareness and pedagogical practice among all SCPS educators about the ability of technology to increase student engagement, to personalize learning, and to close equity gaps.



By 2020, all SCPS leaders will design and implement professional learning opportunities and set expectations for all educators and staff about personalized and individualized learning for all

Number of educators completing professional learning opportunities that reflect the ISTE standards for teachers and administrators

students

Instructional Services Growth & Innovation

Ongoing - 2020

By 2020, all SCPS educators and staff will advocate, model, and teach the safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources

Number of educators completing professional learning opportunities aligned with ISTE teacher standards for teachers and administrators.

Growth & Innovation (Professional Learning) Instructional Services

Ongoing - 2020

By 2020, all educators model collaborative knowledge construction

Collect mixed methods data gathered from educators and students

Growth & Innovation (Professional Learning)

Spring 2017- 2020

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by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments

collaborating in both face- to face and virtual environments.

Instructional & peer coaching Online learning analytics

Objective 2.2: By 2020, all SCPS students will be independent, proficient technology users (appropriate for their age/grade level) who are digitally literate and responsible in online, collaborative settings.



By the end of second grade, all students will independently be able to log on to a computer using their own unique log-on and access appropriate digital resources.

Number of students logging on to SCPS devices using their unique log on

Growth & Innovation (Professional Learning) ITS Instructional Services

Fall 2016 - 2020

By the beginning of 8th grade all students will be proficient in collaborating on multiple platforms (e.g. Google Drive, Google Classroom, Blackboard)

Number of MS students logging on to Bb and GApps


Fall 2016 - 2020

By the end of first semester, all high school students will create a digital product with a college or career purpose.

Number of HS students publishing a digital product, portfolio reflecting their learning in content(s) areas.


Fall 2016 - 2020

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Objective 2.3: Provide equitable opportunities for ALL learners (staff and students) to improve their use of digital resources to individualize and personalize learning.



By 2020, all educators and staff will promote student-reflection and self- reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes

# of professional learning opportunities delivered and applied related to adult and student reflective practices in the Plan, Do, Study, Act process (PLCs and student reflection activities)

Growth & Innovation Professional Learning Instructional Services

Ongoing - 2020

By 2020, teachers will address the diverse needs of all learners by using student-centered Universal Design strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources

2016 Pre survey to SCPS students (families) re: access to 24/7 access to digital tools and resources 2016 post survey to SCPS students (families) re: access to 24/7 access to digital tools and resources

Growth & Innovation Instructional Technology Services Public Information/Community Engagement Instructional Services

2017 - 2020

By 2017, develop and implement succession plan and professional learning plan for assistive technology services in all schools

Documentation of written plan and record of professional learning related to implementation of the plan

Growth & Innovation Instructional Services Student Services

Ongoing - 2017

Objective 2.4: Align high-yield strategies identified in the SCPS Teaching & Learning Framework action plan with specific digital tools and resources and publish digital infused curriculum guides to guide learners (staff and students) in selecting the appropriate tool for the learning task.



By Fall 2016, ITS leadership will participate in the development of Teaching & Learning Action Plan (TBD)

TLF action plan Growth & Innovation ITS Instructional Services

May 2016 - 2020

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By 2020, align Instructional Technologies and approaches identified in this plan strategies with Teacher and Learning Action Plan (TBD)

Alignment documents Growth & Innovation Instructional Services

2017 - 2020

By 2020, update and improve communication about tools and technologies available for student and educator use to achieve teaching and learning goals

Website, public relations and communications with students and parent community

Growth & Innovation ITS Public Information/Community Engagement

2017 - 2020

Instructional Design in Spotsylvania County Public Schools

Excerpt from Teaching and Learning Framework: While technology fundamentally improves nearly every aspect of our lives, it plays a major role in the teaching and learning process. Teachers must strategically plan, align, and select the appropriate digital tools that will maximize student learning experiences. Selecting trendy digital tools and resources does not come first as teachers plan their instructional units and lesson activities. A student-centered teacher is an instructional designer who utilizes data, frameworks, and curriculum and pacing guides to identify what he/she will teach, determines the strategies that will best meet his/her students’ needs, and finally selects and aligns the appropriate digital tools and resources to support the content and the strategies of that lesson and/or unit.

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The SCPS T&L Framework emphasizes the following components of instructional design:

● Define what is to be taught and implement aligned learning plans ● Set learning goals and objectives ● Balance surface level and deeper learning experiences ● Connect curriculum to relevant contexts and rigorous learning goals ● Select appropriate instructional materials ● Align and select digital learning tools

Goal 3.0: Provide students with opportunities to use digital tools and technologies effectively to gain knowledge, develop college and career readiness skills, create and develop artifacts that reflect their deep understanding of instructional content.

IT PLAN GOAL

Objective 3.1 Promote an environment of professional learning and innovation that empowers educators to enhance student learning through the infusion of contemporary technologies and digital resources.



Allocate time, resources, and access to ensure ongoing professional learning in technology fluency and integration.

# of professional learning opportunities aligned with ISTE teacher and administer standards

Growth & Innovation Professional Learning School Level Leadership

Fall 2016 - 2018

By 2020, all leaders will facilitate learning communities and participate in professional networks (face-to-face and online) that stimulate, nurture, and support administrators, faculty, and staff in the study and use of technology.

Agendas of principal professional learning communities # of administrators and school level leadership participating in professional learning on digital tools, education technologies

Growth & Innovation Professional Learning School-level Leadership

2018 - 2020

By 2020, SCPS leadership will increase understanding of educational research and

# of educators and ITS leaders, including engineers, field techs, IS staff participating in

Growth & Innovation Professional Learning School Leadership

2017 - 2020

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emerging trends regarding effective use of technology and encourage evaluation of new technologies for their potential to improve student learning.

educational technology professional learning through VSTE, COSN, and ISTE and other education technology professional learning

ITS

By 2020, all educators will promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes.

Growth Mindset Community of Practice Analytics on blogs, Web 2.0 solutions like GApps

Growth & Innovation (Professional Learning) Instructional Coaching logs Online learning analytics

2017 - 2020

By 2020, educators will engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.

STEM/STEAM initiatives Project-based learning initiatives

Growth & Innovation Instructional Technology Analytics (tool use) Instructional Coaching logs Instructional Services

Ongoing - 2020

By 2020, all educators will develop a cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures

# of professional learning opportunities (designs and embedded learning opportunities) documented by Growth & Innovation, attendance sheets


Ongoing - 2020

Objective 3.2: Students will demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes (critical thinking skills) to plan and conduct research, manage products, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.



By 2020, all students will apply existing knowledge to

Assess impact of professional learning via classroom follow-

Growth & Innovation (Professional

Ongoing - 2020

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generate new ideas, products, or processes.

up observations, notes, teacher reflections, student feedback, climate survey feedback

Learning) Instructional Services

By 2020, all students will identify and define authentic problems and questions for investigation

Assess impact of professional learning via classroom follow- up observations, notes, teacher reflections, student feedback, climate survey feedback

Growth & Innovation Instructional Technology Analytics (tool use) Instructional Coaches logs Instructional Services

Ongoing - 2020

By 2020, all students will collect and analyze data to identify solutions, make informed decisions, identify trends, forecast possibilities, and explore alternative solutions



Ongoing - 2020

Objective 3.3: Students will use digital media and digital environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including distance learning, to support individual learning and to contribute to the learning of others.



By 2020, all students will interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.



Ongoing - 2020

By 2020, all students will communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.


Growth & Innovation Instructional Services Instructional Technology Analytics (tool use) Instructional Coaches logs

Ongoing - 2020

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By 2020, all students will develop a cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures



Ongoing - 2020

By 2020, all students will contribute to project teams to produce original works and/or solve problems.

# of classroom teachers who have implemented PBL strategies, involved in STEM and STEAM design projects, Career & Tech infusion into content areas, collaborative docs in Google docs over the next four years.

Instructional Services Ongoing - 2020

Goal 4.0: Provide all educators and students with access to digital tools to gain knowledge, develop college and career readiness skills, extend flexibility, provide opportunities to innovate, create, design, and share products to demonstrate their understandings.

IT PLAN GOAL

Objective 4.1: All SCPS educators continuously improve their professional practices, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their schools and professional communities by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.



By 2020, all educators will collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation.

Increase in learning management web 2.0 tool use

Growth & Innovation Instructional Services Public Information & Community Engagement Instructional Technology Analytics (tool use) Instructional Coaches logs

Ongoing - 2020

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By 2020, all educators will exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others.

Documentation and focus group feedback on TGEM growth goals Teacher Leadership survey results

Growth & Innovation Instructional Services Instructional Coaches logs

Ongoing - 2020

Objective 4.2: By 2020, provide students with access to authentic and appropriate tools to gain knowledge, develop skills, extend capabilities, and create and disseminate artifacts that demonstrate their understandings.



By 2017, expand BYOD to all high schools

# of high schools activating BYOD


Winter 2016 - 2020

By 2017,update,and maintain wireless infrastructure on all K-12 campuses

# of access points added to wireless infrastructure on all campuses User feedback


Ongoing - 2020

By 2017,utilize fiber network to increase bandwidth throughout school division to support more portable, mobile student devices

Documentation of increased bandwidth by year.


Fall 2016 - 2020

Objective 4.3: Promote digital leadership among all educators and students to increase access and transformative practices on all SCPS campuses.



By 2020, support Instructional Technology teacher leaders with opportunities to lead initiatives in their schools

Device pilot/Teacher Leadership (TL) Network plans, documents on TL work year to year

Growth & Innovation (Professional Learning) School Leadership

Ongoing - 2020

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and throughout the school division

By 2018, explore the establishment of student technology support teams in all schools

Develop and share a plan/proposal


Spring 2017 - 2018

By 2019, expand instructional technology internships with SCPS and area community college students.

Document number of Interns from local colleges interning with ITS staff


Spring 2017 - 2019

By Fall 2017, expand membership of ITAC to include students and more teacher leaders as the new tech plan is implemented

Documentation of ITAC membership


Ongoing - 2017

Assessment in Spotsylvania County Public Schools

Excerpt from the SCPS T&L Framework: Digital resources play a significant role in providing students, parents, and teachers with timely feedback about their learning. Ensuring students are part of the formative assessment and feedback conversation promotes self-directed learning and a growth mindset. As SCPS deploys more digital resources and/or devices to students to gauge, measure, provide practice, and allow for reflection and accountability, a transformational shift towards a mindset striving for continuous improvement takes place.

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Ultimately, through student-centered assessment, student conversations demonstrating their knowledge in various ways and students becoming a part of their own growth plan to develop new ways of utilizing digital resources and tools will promote assessment as a form of feedback for growth as opposed to the traditional routine of summative testing. The SCPS T&L Framework emphasizes the following components of instructional design:

● Utilize a balanced assessment system ● Integrate frequent formative and periodic summative assessments ● Provide ample opportunities for authentic assessment ● Utilize digital resources to provide timely, accurate data points and individual

feedback supporting the cycle of continuous improvement

IT PLAN GOAL:

Goal 5.0: Utilize digital resources to provide timely, accurate data points and individual feedback supporting the culture of continuous improvement to improve teaching and learning. Objective 5.1: All educators and students will use data to inform, problem-solve, and adjust teaching and learning practices as part of the Plan, Do, Study, Act cycle of continuous improvement.



By 2020, improve end user access to accurate and timely data

# of teachers who are able to access the data warehouse # of teachers who access Longitudinal Data System (LDS) through Interactive Achievement

Growth & Innovation Instructional Technology services Information Services Team

Ongoing- 2020

By 2020, improve end user access to multiple data points

# of end users who are able to access the data warehouse

Growth & Innovation Instructional Technology Services

Ongoing - 2020

By 2020, improve visualization of data by delivering end user dashboards with updated

# of end users who have access to the data warehouse

Growth & Innovation Professional Learning

Ongoing - 2020

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Data Warehouse School Leadership

By 2018, migrate historical student data to new Data Warehouse

Retirement of Iseries use for student data

Growth & Innovation ITS IS team

Ongoing - 2018

Objective 5.2: Provide professional learning to all educators to interpret both qualitative and quantitative data to study, plan, and implement instructional strategies to improve student learning



By 2020, increase understanding of data- driven instructional decision making among all educators and staff.

# of professional learning initiatives re: data- driven instruction, Big data, report analytics, IA analytics


Ongoing- 2020

By 2020 develop teacher leadership communities of practice around the design and implementation of authentic assessments.

Minutes of Data teachers Community of Practice


Ongoing - 2020

By 2020, develop data literacy among all leaders at all levels of the school division

# of professional learning initiatives re: data- driven instruction, Big data, report analytics, Synergy report analytics, Quarry Usage data


Fall 2016 - 2020

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Appendix 1

Timeline & Budget

2016-2020 Instructional Technology Timeline & Budget

Learning Environment 1.0: Support student-centered, safe, adaptable, flexible, and highly effective learning environments.

IT Plan Goal

Timeline Objective Strategies Budget

Ongoing - 2020

Transform K-12 learning environments into student-centered learning spaces that include digital tools and resources that support self-directed, highly effective teaching and learning practices.

By 2020, increase the number of portable, mobile devices available for all students to learn and collaborate, with peers and teachers in and out of class Explore applying for a trusted learning environment (TLE) COSN Seal Through an effective customer service and support model, ITS will support all aspects of the school system operations

CIP Local (ITS) N/A

Fall 2016 - 2020 Fall 2016 - 2017 Fall 2016 - 2017

Same as above By 2020, update SCPS AUP and digital literacy (DL) curriculum and increase infusion of DL curriculum into K-12 teaching and learning processes By 2017, ITS will explore the viability of single sign on services for K-2 students Investigate cost and viability of IT risk assessment

Local (Professional Learning) Local (ITS) Local (ITS)

2017 - 2020 Same as above By 2020, all SCPS facilities will have infrastructure and tech support conducive to supporting student-centered, learning spaces for teachers and students

Local (ITS) 2018 Budget


Ongoing - 2018 Ongoing - 2020


By 2017, investigate expansion of Virtual K-2 program in SCPS By 2018,increase blended and online learning opportunities for ES and MS students By 2020, increase 24/7 learning access to students learning away from campuses By 2020, increase the number of blended and online learning opportunities for HS students By 2020, expand teacher action research, division pilots in the area of blended and online learning in SCPS

Local ITS Local ITS Local for pilot (explore CIP) Local ITS CIP/Local (Professional Learning Budget)

Ongoing - 2020 Fall 2016 - 2017

Objective 1.3 Build educator understanding and efficacy through professional learning opportunities about student-centered learning spaces with a focus on innovation, digital resources, and the TLF Action Plan (TBD)

Provide high-quality, timely, embedded professional learning to all adults (Instructional technology specialists and all educators) on how to create, facilitate, and sustain student-centered learning environments. By 2017, build educator, staff, and stakeholder understanding and consensus at all levels about shared expectations of student-centered learning spaces

Local (Professional Learning) Local (Professional Learning)

IT Plan Goal

Goal 2.0: Engage all students in multiple and meaningful ways that reflect students’ learning styles, cultural backgrounds, and personal interests through digital resources and technologies

Timeline Objectives Strategies Budget

Ongoing - 2020 Ongoing - 2020 2017 - 2020

Objective 2.1: Increase awareness and pedagogical practice among all SCPS educators about the ability of technology to increase student engagement, personalize learning, and close equity gaps.


students

By 2020, all SCPS educators and staff will advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources By 2020, all educators model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments

Local (Professional Learning) Local (Professional Learning) Local (Professional Learning)

Fall 2016 - 2020

Objective 2.2: By 2020, all SCPS students will be independent, proficient technology users (appropriate for their age/grade level) who are digitally literate and responsible in online, collaborative settings


Local (Professional Learning)

Timeline Objective Strategy Budget

Ongoing- 2017 Ongoing - 2017

2.2 Same as Above By the end of second grade, all students will independently be able to log on to a computer using their own unique login and access appropriate digital resources By the beginning of 8th grade all students will be proficient in collaborating on multiple platforms (e.g. Google Drive, Google Classroom, Blackboard)


Ongoing- 2017 2017 - 2020 2017- 2020

Objective 2.3: Provide equitable opportunities for ALL learners (staff and students) to improve their use of digital resources to individualize and personalize learning

By 2017, develop and implement succession plan and professional learning plan for assistive technology services in all schools By 2020, teachers will address the diverse needs of all learners by using student-centered , Universal Design strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources By 2020, all educators and staff will promote student- and self- reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes

None Local (Professional Learning ) Local (Professional Learning )


May 2016 - 2020 2017 - 2020 2017 - 2020

Objective 2.4: Align high-yield strategies identified in the SCPS Teaching & Learning Framework action plan with specific digital tools and resources, and publish digital infused curriculum guides to guide learners (staff and students) in selecting the appropriate tool for the learning task.

By Fall 2016, ITS leadership will participate in the development of Teaching & Learning Action Plan (TBD) By 2020, align Instructional Technologies and approaches identified in this plan strategies with Teacher and Learning Action Plan (TBD) By 2020, update and improve communication about tools and technologies available for student and educator use to achieve teaching and learning goals

Local (Instructional Services None None

Goal 3.0: Provide students with opportunities to use digital tools and technologies effectively to gain knowledge, develop college and career readiness skills, create, and develop artifacts that reflect their deep understanding of instructional content.

IT PLAN GOAL


Fall 2016-2018 2018-2020

Objective 3.1 Promote an environment of professional learning and innovation that empowers educators to enhance student learning through the infusion of contemporary technologies and digital resources

Allocate time, resources, and access to ensure ongoing professional learning in technology fluency and integration By 2020, all leaders will facilitate learning communities and participate in professional networks (face-to-face and online) that stimulate, nurture and support administrators, faculty, and staff in the study and use of technology.

Local SCPS Budget None


2017 - 2020 2017 - 2020 Ongoing - 2020 . Ongoing - 2020

Objective 3.1 Same as above

By 2020, SCPS leadership will increase understanding of educational research and emerging trends regarding effective use of technology and encourage evaluation of new technologies for their potential to improve student learning. By 2020, all educators will promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes By 2020, all educators will engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources. By 2020, all educators will develop a cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures

Local ( Professional Learning ) Local ( Professional Learning ) Local ( Professional Learning ) Local ( Professional Learning )


Ongoing - 2020 Ongoing - 2020 Ongoing - 2020


By 2020, all students will apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. By 2020, all students will identify and define authentic problems and questions for investigation By 2020, all students will collect and analyze data to identify solutions, make informed decisions, identify trends, forecast possibilities, and explore alternative solutions

None or Local (Professional Learning) None or Local (Professional Learning) None or Local (Professional Learning)

Ongoing - 2020 Ongoing - 2020 Ongoing - 2020 Ongoing - 2020

Objective 3.3: Students will use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.

By 2020, all students will interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. By 2020, all students will communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. By 2020, all students will develop a cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures By 2020, all students will contribute to project teams to produce original works and/or solve problems.

None (or Local Professional Learning) None (or Local Professional Learning) None (or Local Professional Learning) None (or Local Professional Learning)

Goal 4.0: Provide all educators and students with access to digital tools to gain knowledge, develop college and career readiness skills, extend flexibility, opportunities to innovate, create, design, and share products and evidence to demonstrate their understandings.

IT PLAN GOAL



Objective 4.1: All SCPS educators continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources

By 2020, all educators will collaborate with students, peers, parents and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation. By 2020, all educators will exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building and developing the leadership and technology skills of others

Local (Professional Learning & Public Information/Community Engagement Local (Professional Learning & Public Information/Community Engagement

Summer 2016- 2020 Ongoing - 2017 Ongoing - 2017


By 2017,utilize fiber network to increase bandwidth throughout school division to support more portable, mobile student devices By 2017, expand BYOD to all high schools By 2017,update,and maintain wireless infrastructure on all K-12 campuses

CIP (ITS) CIP (ITS) CIP (ITS)

.


Ongoing - 2020 Fall 2016 - 2018 Spring 2017 - 2019 Ongoing - 2017

Objective 4.3: Promote digital leadership among all educators and students to increase access and transformative practice on all SCPS campuses.

By 2020, support Instructional technology teacher leaders with opportunities to lead initiatives in their schools and throughout the school division By 2018, explore the establishment of student technology support teams in all schools By 2019, expand instructional technology internships with SCPS and area community college students. By Fall 2017, expand membership of ITAC to include students and more teacher leaders as the new tech plan is implemented

Local (ITS and professional learning) CIP None Local Professional Learning (ITS) None

IT PLAN GOAL

Goal 5.0 Utilize digital resources to provide timely, accurate data points and individual feedback supporting the culture of continuous improvement to improve teaching and learning.

Timeline Objectives Strategy Budget

Ongoing - 2018 Ongoing - 2020 Ongoing - 2020 Ongoing- 2020

Objective 5.1: All educators and students will use data to inform, problem-solve, and adjust teaching and learning practices as part of the Plan, Do, Study, Act cycle of continuous improvement.

By 2018, migrate historical student data to upgraded data warehouse By 2020, improve visualization of data by delivering end user dashboards with updated Data Warehouse By 2020, improve end user access to multiple data points By 2020, improve end user access to accurate and timely data

None None None (or possibly local) Local ( ITS)


Fall 2016 - 2020 Ongoing - 2020 Ongoing- 2020


By 2020, develop data literacy among all leaders at all levels of the school division By 2020, increase understanding of data driven instructional decision making among all educators and staff. By 2020 develop teacher leadership communities of practice around the design and implementation of authentic assessments.

Local (Professional Learning) Local (Professional Learning ) Local (Professional Learning)

Appendix I

2016-2020 Instructional Technology Timeline & Budget

Learning Environment 1.0: Support student-centered, safe, adaptable, flexible, and highly effective learning environments.

IT Plan Goal


Ongoing - 2020

Transform K-12 learning environments into student-centered learning spaces that include digital tools and resources that support self-directed, highly effective teaching and learning practices.

By 2020, increase the number of portable, mobile devices available for all students to learn and collaborate, with peers and teachers in and out of class Explore applying for a trusted learning environment (TLE) COSN Seal Through an effective customer service and support model, ITS will support all aspects of the school system operations

CIP Local (ITS) N/A

Fall 2016 - 2020 Fall 2016 - 2017 Fall 2016 - 2017

Same as above By 2020, update SCPS AUP and digital literacy (DL) curriculum and increase infusion of DL curriculum into K-12 teaching and learning processes By 2017, ITS will explore the viability of single sign on services for K-2 students Investigate cost and viability of IT risk assessment

Local (Professional Learning) Local (ITS) Local (ITS)

2017 - 2020 Same as above By 2020, all SCPS facilities will have infrastructure and tech support conducive to supporting student-centered, learning spaces for teachers and students

Local (ITS) 2018 Budget




By 2017, investigate expansion of Virtual K-2 program in SCPS By 2018,increase blended and online learning opportunities for ES and MS students By 2020, increase 24/7 learning access to students learning away from campuses By 2020, increase the number of blended and online learning opportunities for HS students By 2020, expand teacher action research, division pilots in the area of blended and online learning in SCPS

Local ITS Local ITS Local for pilot (explore CIP) Local ITS CIP/Local (Professional Learning Budget)

Ongoing - 2020 Fall 2016 - 2017

Objective 1.3 Build educator understanding and efficacy through professional learning opportunities about student-centered learning spaces with a focus on innovation, digital resources, and the TLF Action Plan (TBD)

Provide high-quality, timely, embedded professional learning to all adults (Instructional technology specialists and all educators) on how to create, facilitate, and sustain student-centered learning environments. By 2017, build educator, staff, and stakeholder understanding and consensus at all levels about shared expectations of student-centered learning spaces


IT Plan Goal

Goal 2.0: Engage all students in multiple and meaningful ways that reflect students’ learning styles, cultural backgrounds, and personal interests through digital resources and technologies


Ongoing - 2020 Ongoing - 2020 2017 - 2020

Objective 2.1: Increase awareness and pedagogical practice among all SCPS educators about the ability of technology to increase student engagement, personalize learning, and close equity gaps.


students

By 2020, all SCPS educators and staff will advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources By 2020, all educators model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments

Local (Professional Learning) Local (Professional Learning) Local (Professional Learning)

Fall 2016 - 2020

Objective 2.2: By 2020, all SCPS students will be independent, proficient technology users (appropriate for their age/grade level) who are digitally literate and responsible in online, collaborative settings


Local (Professional Learning)


Ongoing- 2017 Ongoing - 2017

2.2 Same as Above By the end of second grade, all students will independently be able to log on to a computer using their own unique login and access appropriate digital resources By the beginning of 8th grade all students will be proficient in collaborating on multiple platforms (e.g. Google Drive, Google Classroom, Blackboard)


Ongoing- 2017 2017 - 2020 2017- 2020

Objective 2.3: Provide equitable opportunities for ALL learners (staff and students) to improve their use of digital resources to individualize and personalize learning

By 2017, develop and implement succession plan and professional learning plan for assistive technology services in all schools By 2020, teachers will address the diverse needs of all learners by using student-centered , Universal Design strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources By 2020, all educators and staff will promote student- and self- reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes

None Local (Professional Learning ) Local (Professional Learning )


May 2016 - 2020 2017 - 2020 2017 - 2020

Objective 2.4: Align high-yield strategies identified in the SCPS Teaching & Learning Framework action plan with specific digital tools and resources, and publish digital infused curriculum guides to guide learners (staff and students) in selecting the appropriate tool for the learning task.

By Fall 2016, ITS leadership will participate in the development of Teaching & Learning Action Plan (TBD) By 2020, align Instructional Technologies and approaches identified in this plan strategies with Teacher and Learning Action Plan (TBD) By 2020, update and improve communication about tools and technologies available for student and educator use to achieve teaching and learning goals

Local (Instructional Services None None

Goal 3.0: Provide students with opportunities to use digital tools and technologies effectively to gain knowledge, develop college and career readiness skills, create, and develop artifacts that reflect their deep understanding of instructional content.

IT PLAN GOAL


Fall 2016-2018 2018-2020

Objective 3.1 Promote an environment of professional learning and innovation that empowers educators to enhance student learning through the infusion of contemporary technologies and digital resources

Allocate time, resources, and access to ensure ongoing professional learning in technology fluency and integration By 2020, all leaders will facilitate learning communities and participate in professional networks (face-to-face and online) that stimulate, nurture and support administrators, faculty, and staff in the study and use of technology.

Local SCPS Budget None


2017 - 2020 2017 - 2020 Ongoing - 2020 . Ongoing - 2020

Objective 3.1 Same as above

By 2020, SCPS leadership will increase understanding of educational research and emerging trends regarding effective use of technology and encourage evaluation of new technologies for their potential to improve student learning. By 2020, all educators will promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes By 2020, all educators will engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources. By 2020, all educators will develop a cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures

Local ( Professional Learning ) Local ( Professional Learning ) Local ( Professional Learning ) Local ( Professional Learning )


Ongoing - 2020 Ongoing - 2020 Ongoing - 2020


By 2020, all students will apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. By 2020, all students will identify and define authentic problems and questions for investigation By 2020, all students will collect and analyze data to identify solutions, make informed decisions, identify trends, forecast possibilities, and explore alternative solutions

None or Local (Professional Learning) None or Local (Professional Learning) None or Local (Professional Learning)

Ongoing - 2020 Ongoing - 2020 Ongoing - 2020 Ongoing - 2020

Objective 3.3: Students will use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.

By 2020, all students will interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. By 2020, all students will communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. By 2020, all students will develop a cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures By 2020, all students will contribute to project teams to produce original works and/or solve problems.

None (or Local Professional Learning) None (or Local Professional Learning) None (or Local Professional Learning) None (or Local Professional Learning)

Goal 4.0: Provide all educators and students with access to digital tools to gain knowledge, develop college and career readiness skills, extend flexibility, opportunities to innovate, create, design, and share products and evidence to demonstrate their understandings.

IT PLAN GOAL



Objective 4.1: All SCPS educators continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources

By 2020, all educators will collaborate with students, peers, parents and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation. By 2020, all educators will exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building and developing the leadership and technology skills of others

Local (Professional Learning & Public Information/Community Engagement Local (Professional Learning & Public Information/Community Engagement

Summer 2016- 2020 Ongoing - 2017 Ongoing - 2017


By 2017,utilize fiber network to increase bandwidth throughout school division to support more portable, mobile student devices By 2017, expand BYOD to all high schools By 2017,update,and maintain wireless infrastructure on all K-12 campuses

CIP (ITS) CIP (ITS) CIP (ITS)

.


Ongoing - 2020 Fall 2016 - 2018 Spring 2017 - 2019 Ongoing - 2017

Objective 4.3: Promote digital leadership among all educators and students to increase access and transformative practice on all SCPS campuses.

By 2020, support Instructional technology teacher leaders with opportunities to lead initiatives in their schools and throughout the school division By 2018, explore the establishment of student technology support teams in all schools By 2019, expand instructional technology internships with SCPS and area community college students. By Fall 2017, expand membership of ITAC to include students and more teacher leaders as the new tech plan is implemented

Local (ITS and professional learning) CIP None Local Professional Learning (ITS) None

IT PLAN GOAL

Goal 5.0 Utilize digital resources to provide timely, accurate data points and individual feedback supporting the culture of continuous improvement to improve teaching and learning.

Timeline Objectives Strategy Budget

Ongoing - 2018 Ongoing - 2020 Ongoing - 2020 Ongoing- 2020

Objective 5.1: All educators and students will use data to inform, problem-solve, and adjust teaching and learning practices as part of the Plan, Do, Study, Act cycle of continuous improvement.

By 2018, migrate historical student data to upgraded data warehouse By 2020, improve visualization of data by delivering end user dashboards with updated Data Warehouse By 2020, improve end user access to multiple data points By 2020, improve end user access to accurate and timely data

None None None (or possibly local) Local ( ITS)


Fall 2016 - 2020 Ongoing - 2020 Ongoing- 2020


By 2020, develop data literacy among all leaders at all levels of the school division By 2020, increase understanding of data driven instructional decision making among all educators and staff. By 2020 develop teacher leadership communities of practice around the design and implementation of authentic assessments.

Local (Professional Learning) Local (Professional Learning ) Local (Professional Learning)

Status Indicators

SCORECARD

= Met Target; = Improved Over Baseline, But Did Not Meet Target

= Did Not Meet Target $$= On Hold Due To Budget Issues

Goal 1.0: Support student-centered, safe, adaptable, flexible, and highly effective learning environments.

IT Plan Goal

Objective 1.1: Transform K-12 learning environments into student-centered learning spaces that include digital tools and resources that support self-directed, highly effective teaching and learning practices.


Responsibility Timeline Status

By 2020, increase the number of portable, mobile devices available for all students to learn and collaborate with peers and teachers in and out of class

Establish baseline inventory of devices per building, grade level, and content area Track number of portable, mobile devices inventory year-to-year Establish expectations for student to device ratios that accomplish instructional goals


Ongoing - 2020

By 2020, update SCPS AUP, digital literacy (DL) curriculum and increase infusion of DL curriculum into K-12 teaching and learning processes

The number of professional learning offerings delivered Pre and post survey, assessment on student and teacher digital literacy learning

Growth & Innovation Professional Learning ITS

Fall 2016 - 2020

By 2020, all SCPS facilities will have infrastructure and tech support conducive to supporting student-centered learning spaces for teachers and students

The number of digitally upgraded campuses from 2016-2020. The number of closed help desk tickets year-to-year Increased ITA support to schools

Growth & Innovation ITS (Tech Support Team)

Ongoing -2020

By 2016, explore applying for a trusted learning environment (TLE) COSN Seal

Proposal to earn the COSN TLE seal


Fall 2016 - 2017

By 2017, ITS will explore the viability of single sign on services for K-2 students

Documentation of proposal, meetings with potential vendors

Growth & Innovation ITS (Engineering )

Fall 2016 - 2020

Investigate cost and viability of IT risk assessment

Delivery of Proposal Growth & Innovation ITS

2017- 2018

Through an effective customer service and support model, ITS will support all aspects of the school system operations

Support for HR & Finance System Migration from ISERIES Transportation Maintenance

ITS (Tech and Information Services Support)

Ongoing - 2020




By 2018, increase blended and online learning opportunities for ES and MS students

Meeting minutes of ITAC and number of blended and online pilots/initiatives in ES and in MS environments


2016 - 2020

By 2020, increase the number of blended and online learning opportunities for HS students

Improved completion rates of students learning online in both SCPS Elab, virtual summer school and Virtual VA


Ongoing - 2020

coursework

By 2020, expand teacher action research, division pilots in the area of blended and online learning in SCPS

Collect mixed methods data gathered from teachers involved in blended learning pilots and initiatives

Growth & Innovation Professional Learning Teacher Leadership Network Instructional Services

Ongoing - 2020

By 2017, investigate expansion of Virtual K-2 program in SCPS

Develop proposal and implementation plan for expansion of program to other grades


2017 - 2020

By 2020, increase 24/7 learning access to students learning away from campuses

Design pilot and explore using filtered hotspots in remote and/or underserved areas, populations of the county. Deliver value of investment (VOI) analysis


2017 - 2020

Objective 1.3 Build educator understanding and efficacy through professional learning opportunities about student-centered learning spaces with a focus on innovation, digital resources, and the TLF Action Plan (TBD).



By 2017, build educator, staff, and stakeholder understanding and consensus at all levels about shared expectations of student-centered learning spaces

The number of formal learning events on student-centered learning Attendance at leadership, teacher leadership, faculty, and school level meetings held on student-centered learning spaces


2017-2019

Provide high-quality, timely, embedded professional learning to all adults (Instructional Technology Specialists and all educators) on how to create, facilitate, and sustain student-centered learning environments.

The number of professional learning offerings related to Teaching & Learning Framework or courses on student-centered learning


Ongoing - 2020

Goal 2.0: Engage all students in multiple and meaningful ways that reflect students’ learning styles, cultural backgrounds, and personal interests through digital resources and technologies.

Objective 2.1: Increase awareness and pedagogical practice among all SCPS educators about the ability of technology to increase student engagement, to personalize learning, and to close equity gaps.




Number of educators completing professional learning opportunities that reflect the ISTE standards for teachers and administrators

students

Instructional Services Growth & Innovation

Ongoing - 2020

By 2020, all SCPS educators and staff will advocate, model, and teach the safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources

Number of educators completing professional learning opportunities aligned with ISTE teacher standards for teachers and administrators.


Ongoing - 2020

By 2020, all educators model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments

Collect mixed methods data gathered from educators and students collaborating in both face- to face and virtual environments.

Growth & Innovation (Professional Learning) Instructional & peer coaching Online learning analytics

Spring 2017- 2020

Objective 2.2: By 2020, all SCPS students will be independent, proficient technology users (appropriate for their age/grade level) who are digitally literate and responsible in online, collaborative settings.



By the end of second grade, all students will independently be able to log on to a computer using their own unique log-on and access appropriate digital resources.

Number of students logging on to SCPS devices using their unique log on

Growth & Innovation (Professional Learning) ITS Instructional Services

Fall 2016 - 2020

By the beginning of 8th grade all students will be proficient in collaborating on multiple platforms (e.g. Google Drive, Google Classroom, Blackboard)

Number of MS students logging on to Bb and GApps


Fall 2016 - 2020


Number of HS students publishing a digital product, portfolio reflecting their learning in content(s) areas.


Fall 2016 - 2020

Objective 2.3: Provide equitable opportunities for ALL learners (staff and students) to improve their use of digital resources to individualize and personalize learning.



By 2020, all educators and staff will promote student-reflection and self- reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes

# of professional learning opportunities delivered and applied related to adult and student reflective practices in the Plan, Do, Study, Act process (PLCs and student reflection activities)

Growth & Innovation Professional Learning Instructional Services

Ongoing - 2020

By 2020, teachers will address the diverse needs of all learners by using student-centered Universal Design strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources

2016 Pre survey to SCPS students (families) re: access to 24/7 access to digital tools and resources 2016 post survey to SCPS students (families) re: access to 24/7 access to digital tools and resources

Growth & Innovation Instructional Technology Services Public Information/Community Engagement Instructional Services

2017 - 2020

By 2017, develop and implement succession plan and professional learning plan for assistive technology services in all schools

Documentation of written plan and record of professional learning related to implementation of the plan

Growth & Innovation Instructional Services Student Services

Ongoing - 2017

Objective 2.4: Align high-yield strategies identified in the SCPS Teaching & Learning Framework action plan with specific digital tools and resources and publish digital infused curriculum guides to guide learners (staff and students) in selecting the appropriate tool for the learning task.



By Fall 2016, ITS leadership will participate in the development of Teaching & Learning Action Plan (TBD)

TLF action plan Growth & Innovation ITS Instructional Services

May 2016 - 2020

By 2020, align Instructional Technologies and approaches identified in this plan strategies with Teacher and Learning Action Plan (TBD)

Alignment documents Growth & Innovation Instructional Services

2017 - 2020

By 2020, update and improve communication about tools and technologies available for student and educator use to achieve teaching and learning goals

Website, public relations and communications with students and parent community

Growth & Innovation ITS Public Information/Community Engagement

2017 - 2020

Goal 3.0: Provide students with opportunities to use digital tools and technologies effectively to gain knowledge, develop college and career readiness skills, create and develop artifacts that reflect their deep understanding of instructional content.

Objective 3.1 Promote an environment of professional learning and innovation that empowers educators to enhance student learning through the infusion of contemporary technologies and digital resources.



Allocate time, resources, and access to ensure ongoing professional learning in technology fluency and integration.

# of professional learning opportunities aligned with ISTE teacher and administer standards

Growth & Innovation Professional Learning School Level Leadership

Fall 2016 - 2018

By 2020, all leaders will facilitate learning communities and participate in professional networks (face-to-face and online) that stimulate, nurture, and support administrators, faculty, and staff in the study

Agendas of principal professional learning communities # of administrators and school level leadership participating in professional learning

Growth & Innovation Professional Learning School-level Leadership

2018 - 2020

and use of technology. on digital tools, education technologies

By 2020, SCPS leadership will increase understanding of educational research and emerging trends regarding effective use of technology and encourage evaluation of new technologies for their potential to improve student learning.

# of educators and ITS leaders, including engineers, field techs, IS staff participating in educational technology professional learning through VSTE, COSN, and ISTE and other education technology professional learning

Growth & Innovation Professional Learning School Leadership ITS

2017 - 2020

By 2020, all educators will promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes.

Growth Mindset Community of Practice Analytics on blogs, Web 2.0 solutions like GApps


2017 - 2020

By 2020, educators will engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.

STEM/STEAM initiatives Project-based learning initiatives

Growth & Innovation Instructional Technology Analytics (tool use) Instructional Coaching logs Instructional Services

Ongoing - 2020

By 2020, all educators will develop a cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures

# of professional learning opportunities (designs and embedded learning opportunities) documented by Growth & Innovation, attendance sheets


Ongoing - 2020




By 2020, all students will apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.



Ongoing - 2020

By 2020, all students will identify and define authentic problems and questions for investigation


Growth & Innovation Instructional Technology Analytics (tool use) Instructional Coaches logs Instructional Services

Ongoing - 2020

By 2020, all students will collect and analyze data to identify solutions, make informed decisions, identify trends, forecast possibilities, and explore alternative solutions



Ongoing - 2020

Objective 3.3: Students will use digital media and digital environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including distance learning, to support individual learning and to contribute to the learning of others.



By 2020, all students will interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts,

Assess impact of professional learning via classroom follow- up observations, notes,

Growth & Innovation (Professional Learning)

Ongoing - 2020

or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.

teacher reflections, student feedback, climate survey feedback


By 2020, all students will communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.


Growth & Innovation Instructional Services Instructional Technology Analytics (tool use) Instructional Coaches logs

Ongoing - 2020

By 2020, all students will develop a cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures



Ongoing - 2020

By 2020, all students will contribute to project teams to produce original works and/or solve problems.

# of classroom teachers who have implemented PBL strategies, involved in STEM and STEAM design projects, Career & Tech infusion into content areas, collaborative docs in Google docs over the next four years.

Instructional Services Ongoing - 2020

Goal 4.0: Provide all educators and students with access to digital tools to gain knowledge, develop college and career readiness skills, extend flexibility, provide opportunities to innovate, create, design, and share products to demonstrate their understandings.

Objective 4.1: All SCPS educators continuously improve their professional practices, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their schools and professional communities by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.



By 2020, all educators will Increase in learning Growth & Innovation Ongoing -

collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation.

management web 2.0 tool use Instructional Services Public Information & Community Engagement Instructional Technology Analytics (tool use) Instructional Coaches logs

2020

By 2020, all educators will exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others.

Documentation and focus group feedback on TGEM growth goals Teacher Leadership survey results

Growth & Innovation Instructional Services Instructional Coaches logs

Ongoing - 2020




By 2017, expand BYOD to all high schools

# of high schools activating BYOD


Winter 2016 - 2020

By 2017,update,and maintain wireless infrastructure on all K-12 campuses

# of access points added to wireless infrastructure on all campuses User feedback


Ongoing - 2020

By 2017,utilize fiber network to increase bandwidth throughout school division to support more portable, mobile student devices

Documentation of increased bandwidth by year.


Fall 2016 - 2020

Objective 4.3: Promote digital leadership among all educators and students to increase access and transformative practices on all SCPS campuses.



By 2020, support Instructional Technology teacher leaders with opportunities to lead initiatives in their schools and throughout the school division

Device pilot/Teacher Leadership (TL) Network plans, documents on TL work year to year


Ongoing - 2020

By 2018, explore the establishment of student technology support teams in all schools

Develop and share a plan/proposal


Spring 2017 - 2018

By 2019, expand instructional technology internships with SCPS and area community college students.

Document number of Interns from local colleges interning with ITS staff


Spring 2017 - 2019

By Fall 2017, expand membership of ITAC to include students and more teacher leaders as the new tech plan is implemented

Documentation of ITAC membership


Ongoing - 2017

Goal 5.0: Utilize digital resources to provide timely, accurate data points and individual feedback supporting the culture of continuous improvement to improve teaching and learning. Objective 5.1: All educators and students will use data to inform, problem-solve, and adjust teaching and learning practices as part of the Plan, Do, Study, Act cycle of continuous improvement.



By 2020, improve end user access to accurate and timely data

# of teachers who are able to access the data warehouse # of teachers who access Longitudinal Data System (LDS) through Interactive Achievement


Ongoing- 2020

By 2020, improve end user access to multiple data points

# of end users who are able to access the data warehouse


Ongoing - 2020

By 2020, improve visualization of data by delivering end user dashboards with updated Data Warehouse

# of end users who have access to the data warehouse


Ongoing - 2020

By 2018, migrate historical student data to new Data Warehouse

Retirement of Iseries use for student data

Growth & Innovation ITS IS team

Ongoing - 2018




By 2020, increase understanding of data- driven instructional decision making among all educators and staff.

# of professional learning initiatives re: data- driven instruction, Big data, report analytics, IA analytics


Ongoing- 2020

By 2020 develop teacher leadership communities of practice around the design and implementation of authentic assessments.

Minutes of Data teachers Community of Practice


Ongoing - 2020

By 2020, develop data literacy among all leaders at all levels of the school division

# of professional learning initiatives re: data- driven instruction, Big data, report analytics, Synergy report analytics, Quarry Usage data


Fall 2016 - 2020

Appendix 2

Acceptable Use Policy

IIBEA

ACCEPTABLE COMPUTER SYSTEM USE

The School Board provides a computer system, including the internet, to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation and communication. The term computer system includes hardware, software, data, communication lines and devices, terminals, printers, CD-ROM devices, tape drives, servers, mainframe and personal computers, the Internet and other internal or external networks. All use of the Division’s computer system must be: (1) in support of education and/or research, or (2) for legitimate school business. Use of the computer system is a privilege, not a right. Any communication or material generated using the computer system, including electronic mail, instant or text messages, tweets, or other files deleted from a user’s account, may be monitored, read, and/or archived by school officials. The Division Superintendent shall establish administrative procedures, for the School Board’s approval, containing the appropriate uses, ethics and protocol for the computer system. The procedures shall include:

(1) a prohibition against use by division employees and students of the division’s computer

equipment and communications services for sending, receiving, viewing or downloading illegal material via the Internet;

(2) provisions, including the selection and operation of a technology protection measure for the division’s computers having Internet access to filter or block Internet access through such computers, that seek to prevent access to (a) child pornography as set out in Virginia Code Section 18.2-374.1:1 or as defined

in 18 U.S.C. Section 2256; (b) obscenity as defined by Virginia Code Section 18.2-372 or 18 U.S.C. Section

1460; and (c) material that the school division deems to be harmful to juveniles as defined in

Virginia Code Section 18.2-390, material that is harmful to minors as defined in 47 U.S.C. Section 254(h)(7)(G), and material that is otherwise inappropriate for minors;

(3) provisions establishing that the technology protection measure is enforced during any use of the Division’s computers by minors;

(4) provisions establishing that all usage of the computer system may be monitored; (5) provisions designed to educate students and employees about appropriate online

behavior, including interacting with students and other individuals on social networking websites, blogs, in chat rooms, and cyberbullying awareness and response;

(6) provisions designed to prevent unauthorized online access by minors, including “hacking” and other unlawful activities.

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(7) provisions prohibiting the unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of photographs and/or personal information of or regarding minors; and

(8) a component on Internet safety for students that is integrated in the division’s instructional program.

Use of the School Division’s computer system shall be consistent with the educational or instructional mission or administrative function of the Division as well as the varied instructional needs, learning styles, abilities and developmental levels of students. The Division’s computer system is not a public forum. Each employee, student and parent/guardian of each student shall sign the Acceptable Computer System Use Agreement, GAB-E1/IIBEA-E2, before using the Division’s computer system. The failure of any student, teacher or administrator to follow the terms of the Agreement, this policy or accompanying regulation may result in loss of computer system privileges, disciplinary action, and/or appropriate legal action. The School Board is not responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged or unavailable when using the computer system or for any information retrieved via the Internet. Furthermore, the School Board will not be responsible for any unauthorized charges or fees resulting from access to the computer system. The School Board will review, amend if necessary, and approve this policy every two years.

ADOPTED: June 24, 2002, effective July 1, 2002 REVISED: July 12, 2004 REVISED: June 25, 2007, effective July 1, 2007 REVISED: June 28, 2010 REVISED: January 27, 2014 LEGAL REF: 18 U.S.C. Sections 1460, 2256;

47 U.S.C. Section 254; Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, Sections 18.2-372, 18.2-374.1:1, 18.2-390,

22.1-70.2, and 22.1-78 CROSS REF: GCPD: Employment, Suspension and Dismissal of Professional Staff Members GDPD: Support Staff Member Contract Status and Discipline JFC: Code of Student Conduct

JFC-R: Standards of Student Conduct

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ACCEPTABLE USE OF ELECTRONIC NETWORK RESOURCES

AND INTERNET SAFETY POLICY AND GUIDELINES Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to set forth guidelines for access to the school division computer and network system and acceptable and safe use of the Internet, Intranet, and including all electronic communication. General Statement of Policy: Spotsylvania County Public Schools (SCPS) provides students, faculty, and staff with access to the school division’s computers, network systems, which includes Internet and Intranet access. SCPS supports the use and integration of technology to reach educational goals, including those defined by the Virginia Standards of Learning for Computer/Technology, the SCPS curricula, and the Virginia Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel (TSIPs). In support of these goals, the SCPS School Board provides access for students, faculty and staff to a variety of technology-supported networked resources including the Internet and Intranet. “Networked resources” includes, but is not limited to, the SCPS network, remote access, computer equipment, peripherals, databases and applications. Students, faculty, and staff may use the technology resources of Spotsylvania County Public Schools for the mutual benefit of conducting SCPS administration and supporting the K-12 educational programming for all students. Smooth operation of these resources relies upon proper conduct of all users and adherence to regulations. In general, this requires efficient, ethical, and legal utilization of the technological resources. Spotsylvania County Public Schools does not guarantee daily availability of access to the Internet and is not responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged, or unavailable due to technical or other difficulties. Acceptable Use All users accessing school system electronic networked resources, including the Internet, are expected to use these resources only for instructional purposes, research, or to conduct the business of the school division. All SCPS students and staff members are prohibited from using the division’s computer equipment and communication services for sending, viewing or downloading illegal or inappropriate material via the Internet. Students are prohibited from accessing materials that SCPS deems to be harmful as defined in Code of Virginia Section 18.2-372 dealing with obscenity. All use shall be conducted in a thoughtful, considerate, responsible and legal manner. Spotsylvania County Public Schools maintains a filtering system for its computers that access the Internet for purposes of filtering or blocking child pornography as set out in the Code of Virginia 18.2-374.1:1 and obscenity as defined in Code 18.2-372.

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Additionally, SCPS has implemented an Internet safety program (effective 01/08) to meet the mandates of the Code of Virginia Section 22.1-70.2 Chapter 52, and all students and staff will receive instruction in Internet Safety. To meet the mandates of this legislation, all users are required to abide by the SCPS Acceptable Use of Electronic Networked Resources & Internet Safety Policy and SCPS Code of Ethics for electronic network resources, equipment and Internet use. Questions about the legitimacy of the activities should be directed to an administrator, system administration, or the Office of Technology Services. This policy and implementing procedures will be reviewed every two years and revisions made as needed. The SCPS superintendent will file with the Superintendent of Public Instruction the revised Internet safety Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), approved by the SCPS School Board. Privilege The use of Spotsylvania County Public Schools’ electronic network resources and the use of the Internet while at school/work is a privilege, not a right. In addition, SCPS considers the safe and appropriate use of the Internet and networked resources to be essential to the safety and welfare of the school division.

Consequences for Inappropriate or Illegal Use of Electronic Networked Resources

Anyone found to have engaged in illegal, unauthorized, inappropriate, or unethical practices related to Acceptable Use of Electronic Networked Resources & Internet Safety policy and/or Code of Ethics will be subject to disciplinary action that could result in denial of system access, payments for damages and/or repairs, suspension, expulsion, termination of employment, and/or civil or criminal prosecution under other applicable laws.

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SCPS CODE OF ETHICS Acceptable Use of Electronic Network Resources and Internet Safety

1. Use school facilities and electronic resources only for school-related instructional and

SCPS administrative activities. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of the Internet, Intranet, e-mail, instant messaging, chat rooms, attachments, Blogs, discussion boards, Wikis, web pages, local school and county networks, and other electronic and online resources. Use of technology resources to facilitate illegal or unauthorized activity, political lobbying, product advertisement, commercial, and for-profit purposes is strictly prohibited.

2. Copying, downloading, or tampering with software files including freeware or adware is

strictly prohibited. 3. Recognize and respect the intellectual property of others. Adhere to all Federal

copyright laws and vendor licensing agreements, and do not use the Internet to send or download copyrighted materials without permission of the author. All users shall provide proper attribution to sources of work obtained, in whole or in part, from the Internet and, where appropriate, obtain permission to use the work of others.

4. Install only software licensed to Spotsylvania County Public Schools for use on its

computer systems.

5. Respect the integrity of the network system. Enter only authorized systems and do not attempt to circumvent or subvert system security measures including circumventing the SCPS firewall. Do not tamper or alter the system in such a way that would disrupt the network.

6. Use of SCPS technology resources to “hack” or gain unauthorized access to other

accounts, computers, networks, or information systems is prohibited. 7. All users are responsible for logging off the network or applications when not actively

using technology resources. 8. Report all suspected computer viruses and other problems immediately so that action

can be taken and damage minimized. Creating or intentionally uploading a worm, virus, or other harmful or destructive form of programming or software is strictly prohibited.

9. Use equipment responsibly. Do not vandalize, damage hardware, electronic systems, or

networks. 10. Conserve resources including but not limited to file/e-mail storage, personal property

network storage space (e.g. digital photos, music libraries, digital video), bandwidth, online time, toner and paper. Storage of unauthorized material is strictly prohibited.

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11. Connecting any non-school-division-owned device to any part of the SCPS network without authorization is prohibited. Storage devices (e.g. memory sticks) used for instructional purposes are an exception.

12. Understand that any messages or files sent, accessed or received on SCPS equipment

are subject to inspection. Student email accounts which are part of collaborative instructional projects and/or online learning system will be monitored by the respective instructor for that course/class.

13. Viewing, selling, or purchasing merchandise to operate a business utilizing SCPS

electronic resources is prohibited. 14. Linking any Web page to the division website without the permission of the Office of

Public Information is strictly prohibited. Linking any Web page to school websites without the permission of the school principal is strictly prohibited.

Internet and Intranet Safety

1. Protect personal privacy and safety by not disclosing personal information as telephone numbers, addresses, or passwords. Students should be careful not to disclose information that could lead to the inadvertent discovery of their identity, such as their full name, school name or location.

2. Use only assigned usernames and/or passwords. The use of others’ usernames and/or

passwords is forbidden. Students, faculty, and staff may not access technology resources under false or fictitious identities, and may not portray him or herself as someone else.

3. Disabling filtering software or other technologies is strictly prohibited.

4. Be courteous and use appropriate language and etiquette as outline in the SCPS

Internet Safety Curriculum. Do not harass or attack others, or use expressions of or engage in discrimination, retaliation, bigotry, racism and/or hate.

5. Viewing, sending, displaying, or using profanity, obscenities, sexually explicit, or

offensive materials is strictly prohibited.

6. Students are advised to never meet anyone who they have met only via the Internet. 7. Report any pornographic or offensive materials on or accessible from school owned

equipment. 8. Immediately report any incidents of cyber bullying such as personal attacks and threats

to you, others or to school property. Retain copies of any threatening content or messages to provide to school authorities and/or law enforcement, if appropriate.

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9. Sending, receiving, viewing or downloading illegal, inappropriate (e.g. chain letter) or

obscene material using SCPS electronic networked resources is strictly prohibited. 10. Student or employee produced web pages designed to support the SCPS K-12 Curricula

should reflect this AUP, Code of Ethics, and the mission of Spotsylvania County Public Schools.

Filtering Process Spotsylvania County Public Schools recognizes that users may encounter materials that could be viewed as inappropriate and non-educational. Therefore, provisions have been made to direct and monitor student use through the use of filtering software. • Requests to block or un-block additional categories or specific sites are made by the

requesting staff member through the Instructional Technology Resource Teacher, the School-based librarian or building administrator to the Instructional Technology Services Team. All requests to un-block a site must include both an explanation of the instructional need of the material within the site and the grade level access that is requested. Appeals of denied requests are made to the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction.

However, it continues to be the responsibility of the individual user not to initiate access to inappropriate material. If such material is encountered, the user is expected to exit immediately and notify the teacher, building level principal or the Assistant Director of Technology Services of the inappropriate material and how it was accessed.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY 1. The Instructional Technology Services Team is responsible for the system-wide

implementation, review, and evaluation of these procedures. Principals and program managers are responsible for their implementation at the school or program level.

2. Administrators are responsible for informing staff members of the Acceptable Use of

Electronic Networked Resources & Internet Safety policy and Code of Ethics and providing each staff member with a copy.

3. The Office of Communication and Community Engagement is responsible for the

system-wide compliance, review, and evaluation of SCPS web pages. Principals and program managers are responsible for web page compliance, review, and evaluation at the school or program level.

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4. School staffs are responsible for informing students and their parents of the Electronic Networked Resources & Internet Safety Acceptable Use policy, Code of Ethics and the consequences resulting from not adhering to the policy.

5. All technology users are responsible for reviewing and abiding by the Acceptable Use of

Electronic Networked Resources & Internet Safety Policy and Code of Ethics. 6. Teachers, Administrators, library/media service specialists, and instructional technology

resource teachers are responsible for providing Internet safety instruction, guidance, monitoring student use of SCPS electronic resources, and reporting all violations to school administration.

7. Instructional staff members are responsible for identifying, reviewing and evaluating the

most appropriate resources that comply with School Board policy and Internet safety as it applies to the content area.

8. Students are responsible for contacting a teacher, school administrator or parent if they

encounter situations that are offensive or threatening while using electronic resources. 9. Instructional staffs are responsible for posting the rules for safe Internet use (i.e., Code

of Ethics) and reminding students that the rules were created for their protection. 10. SCPS is responsible for providing teachers with opportunities to learn about Internet-

related personal safety, cyber security, cyber bullying, malicious codes and viruses, and copyright ethics.

11. Authorized Spotsylvania County Public School personnel may review files and

communication to maintain system integrity. All users should assume that electronic communications and storage are not private, permanent, nor necessarily secure.

12. Members of the SCPS Technology Advisory Committee, including community

stakeholders are responsible for reviewing and recommending ongoing revisions to the SCPS Internet Safety Program.

13. SCPS is not responsible for student or staff use of electronic technology resources

outside of school. However, staff or students may be disciplined for any technology use that negatively affects the SCPS network or that negatively affects the safety or reputation of any staff or student in the school division.

14. The use of computer equipment and communication services, technology and the

Internet/Intranet by school personnel shall represent the school/program favorably in the school and in the community and must model appropriate usage for the student population.

15. All stakeholders are responsible for monitoring and/or evaluating emerging technologies

and recommending revisions to the Internet safety program.

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ISSUED: June 24, 2002, effective July 1, 2002

REISSUED: June 25, 2007, effective July 1, 2007

REISSUED: July 20, 2009 REISSUED: January 27, 2014 LEGAL REF: 18 U.S.C. Sections 1460, 2256;

47 U.S.C. Section 254; Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, Sections 18.2-372, 18.2-374.1:1, 18.2-390, 22.1-70.2 and 22.1-78 Guidelines and Resources for Internet Safety in Schools, Virginia Department of Education (Second Edition October 2007)

CROSS REF: GCPD: Employment, Suspension and Dismissal of Professional Staff Members GDPD: Support Staff Member Contract Status and Discipline JFC: Code of Student Conduct

JFC-R: Standards of Student Conduct

IIBEA-E

SAMPLE LETTER TO PARENTS: ACCEPTABLE COMPUTER SYSTEM USE

Dear Parent/Guardian: The Spotsylvania County School Board offers your student the use of electronic communications through the school division’s computer system. Your student will be able to communicate with other schools, colleges, organizations and individuals around the world through the internet and other electronic information systems/networks. Part of the School Division’s responsibility in preparing students for the 21st century is to provide them access to the tools they will be using as adults. The internet will be one of these tools. Through the Division’s computer system, your student will have access to databases, libraries, and computer services from all over the world. We accept the responsibility of teaching your student about his/her role as a “network” citizen and the code of ethics involved with this new community. With this educational opportunity also comes responsibility on the part of your student. It is important that you and your student read the enclosed division policy, administrative regulation, and agreement form and discuss these requirements. The Division takes precautions to prevent access to inappropriate material. However, it is impossible to control access to all material and a user may access inappropriate material. In order for your student to take advantage of this educational opportunity, your authorization is needed. Attached to this letter are the Acceptable Computer System Use Policy IIBEA and Regulation IIBEA-R and the Acceptable Computer System Use Agreement GAB-E/IIBEA-E2 which both you and your student must sign before your child may use the computer system. Please review these materials carefully with your student before signing the required agreement. Sincerely,

IIBEA-E2/GAB-E1

ACCEPTABLE COMPUTER SYSTEM USE AGREEMENT

Each employee must sign this Agreement as a condition for using the School Division’s computer system. Each student and his/her parent/guardian must sign this Agreement before being permitted to use the School Division’s computer system. Read this Agreement carefully before signing. Prior to signing this Agreement, read Policy and Regulation GAB/IIBEA: Acceptable Computer System Use and Regulation GAB-R/IIBEA-R: Acceptable Computer System Use. If you have any questions about this policy or regulation, contact your supervisor or principal. I understand and agree to abide by the School Division’s Acceptable Computer System Use Policy and Regulation. I understand that the School Division may access and monitor my use of the computer system, including my use of the Internet, e-mail, and downloaded material, without prior notice to me. I further understand that should I violate the Acceptable Use Policy or Regulation, my computer system privileges may be revoked and disciplinary action and/or legal action may be taken against me. Student/Employee Signature ___________________________ Date ___________________ I have read this Agreement and Policy GAB/IIBEA and Regulation GAB-R/IIBEA-R. I understand that access to the computer system is intended for educational purposes and the Spotsylvania County School Division has taken precautions to eliminate inappropriate material. I also recognize, however, that it is impossible for the School Division to restrict access to all inappropriate material and I will not hold the School Division responsible for information acquired on the computer system. I have discussed the terms of this agreement, policy, and regulation with my student. I grant permission for my student to use the computer system in accordance with BLANK school division’s policies and regulations and for the School Division to issue an account for my student. Parent/Guardian Signature Parent/Guardian Name

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Appendix 3

Internet Safety

History of Program Development

Development of the Spotsylvania County Public Schools (SCPS) Internet Literacy Program began with the formation of a committee representing instruction and technology in 2007. The Internet Literacy Committee consists of representatives from both instruction and technology services. By way of collaboration and communication with stakeholders within the school division community, The Internet Literacy committee recommended that every employee and student in the school division increase awareness, knowledge, and responsibility regarding safe Internet use and appropriate Internet and network use while at work and school. The committee embraced ‘Internet literacy’ to represent an embedded approach to teaching internet safety standards since the term ‘literacy’ includes other important school division-wide goals such as digital literacy, 21st century skills, and appropriate and safe use of the Internet, hardware, and networks. The committee also recommended an embedded approach since it is the most effective way to learn safe and appropriate practices on the Internet that occurs naturally and throughout the instructional day. The committee continues to guide activity development, collaboration in and outside the school division on topics related to Internet Literacy, and is responsible for the review and updates to the Internet Literacy Program Plan.

Internet Literacy Program Goal

The SCPS Internet Literacy program (ILP) is designed to develop the insight, knowledge, and skills that all students need to become more proficient, efficient, knowledgeable, and safe about using the Internet. Emphasis is on safety, digital literacy, and appropriate use of the Internet for learning, academic growth, and personal development.

Spotsylvania County Public Schools Internet Literacy Program (ILP) Objectives

To improve student awareness, learning, and understanding in the following areas:

• The Internet is a powerful tool that should be used wisely.

• Not all Internet information is valid or appropriate.

• How to maximize the Internet’s potential while protecting oneself from potential abuse.

• Internet messages and the people who send them are not always what or who they seem.

• Predators and cyberbullies anonymously use the Internet to manipulate students. Students must learn how to avoid dangerous situations and get adult help.

• Internet activities, such as playing games and downloading music or video files, can be enjoyable. Students need to know which activities are safe and legal.

The ILP themes are as follows:

• Personal Safety • Cyber Community Issues (There are rules of the road for students on the information superhighway) • Cyber Predator Identification • Cyber Security • Intellectual Property

Spotsylvania County Public Schools Internet Literacy Program Delivery Models

The SCPS Internet Literacy program will be integrated in K-12 instructional program. Students will learn about Internet Literacy from kindergarten through high school, acquiring new skills each year by way of:

• All instructors and faculty will teach Internet Literacy and deliver Internet Literacy instruction, emphasizing appropriate use and potential dangers on the Internet.

• All instructors will model safe and appropriate Internet Use.

• All ITRTs and librarians will function as a resource and instructional support for teachers and

staff as they integrate Internet Literacy standards and activities in their instructional program. The DARE Officer and School Counselor(s) in each school will be additional resources to support Internet Literacy program delivery.

The SCPS Internet Literacy program has been designed to be integrated (embedded) in the SCPS K-12 instructional program by all teachers, faculty, and support staff. Instructional Technology Resource Teachers (ITRTs) and librarians function as a staff development resource and instructional support for teachers and staff as they integrate ILP activities into their grade level instructional program.

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