Technology Plan Hanley International Academy
The Romine Group, Management Company July, 2012-‐June, 2015
Committee Members
Phil Maury, TRG Technology Director
Carolyn Boyer, Principal
Steve Paddock, Assistant Principal
Instructional Staff: Ms. Jaskolski, Ms. Natzke, Ms. VandenBosch,
Angela Dickey, Assessment Coordinator
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Octi Mezin, Technology Coordinator
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Technology Plan Summary Sheet .......................................................................................................................... 4
Technology Mission Statement ............................................................................................................................. 5
School Profile ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Demographics ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Vision ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Goals and Objectives ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Goal #1 .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
ObjectiveS ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Action Items ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Goal #2 .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Objectives ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Action Items ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Goal #3: ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Objectives ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Action Items ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Goal #4 .............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Objectives ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Actions Items ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Goal #5 ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
Objectives .................................................................................................................................................... 10
Actions Items ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Professional Development ................................................................................................................................... 10
Objective ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
Action Items ................................................................................................................................................. 11
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Supporting Resources .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Funding and Budget ............................................................................................................................................. 12
Infrastructure, Hardware, Technical Support, and Software ............................................................................... 12
Element III. I. ................................................................................................................................................... 15
Funding sources ................................................................................................................................................... 16
Monitoring and Evaluation .................................................................................................................................. 19
Objectives .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Action Items ................................................................................................................................................. 19
Appendix A: HANLEY INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY – POLICIES AND PROCEDURES .............................................. 20
#17 Content Filtering Policy ........................................................................................................................... 20
Appendix B: HANLEY INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY – POLICIES AND PROCEDURES .............................................. 21
Student Internet/On-‐Line Services User Rules & Agreement ....................................................................... 22
Internet/On-‐Line Services User Agreement and Parent Permission Form ................................................... 22
Appendix C: Website Links ................................................................................................................................... 23
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN SUMMARY SHEET
Hanley International Academy
2400 Denton Street
Hamtramck, MI 48212
313.875.8888 phone
313.875.8889 fax
School Code 82986
ISD: Wayne RESA
Website: http://www.hanleyacademy.com/newsletter/technologyplan.pdf
Contact:
Phil Maurey: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Dates covered by the amended plan:
June 2012 – August 2015
Creation Date: March, 2012
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TECHNOLOGY MISSION STATEMENT
Hanley International Academy will provide students with the technology necessary to acquire the knowledge, develop the attitudes, and master the skills needed to meet and exceed the Michigan Department of Education’s (MDE) Educational Technology Standards & Expectations1. An on-‐going, sequential, well-‐planned and consistently funded technology plan will empower students, parents, teachers, and staff to integrate technology into all areas of the curriculum.
SCHOOL PROFILE
Hanley International Academy offers instruction for grades Pre-‐ Kindergarten to Eighth grade. The school has 36 certified teachers and additional support staff all located in one, two-‐level structure, newly constructed in 2012. The school has been consistently growing students and in 2012, reached 642 students.
DEMOGRAPHICS
The student population of Hanley International Academy represents a wide geographic area encompassing the Detroit Metropolitan area and Wayne County in southeastern Michigan. Our student population is ethnically and culturally diverse, and draws from socio-‐economic extremes with the bulk of the students from lower income/at-‐risk families. This diversity creates a unique composition of students and their families.
Hanley International Academy has a maximum class size of 24 students. The eventual projected enrollment will be 72 students or 3 classes per grade.
VISION
Technology is and will be used in a growing capacity at Hanley International Academy. Currently, all students have computer class for approximately one hour per week during which time they learn specific computer skills and perform many cross-‐curricular activities designed to increase their knowledge and technology and in their core academic classes. A great deal of time is spent on word processing and integrating grade appropriate writing skills as defined by the MDE's English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum. A variety of
1 The Educational Technology Standards & Expectations are standards and expectations s aligned with the International Society for Technology in Education’s (ISTE) National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS-‐S). They are meant to provide teachers with an outline of learning expectations and will be used to drive educational technology literacy assessments for the next several years.
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programs will be used to enhance other curriculum areas, e.g. internet research with real-‐life applications, exploring educational “skill and drill”2 websites, and power point presentations.
Upper grade students will also focus on the core programs associated with Microsoft office – Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Hanley International Academy has acquired an extensive standard driven, data supported software program, Study Island, where the students will spend a prescribed amount of time.
Lastly, the use of technology will be applied directly to the administrative and instructional staff of Hanley International Academy, which will provide the staff and parents with a constantly growing and dynamic framework for communication and learning. Through staff development and training, technology will be used and implemented by every staff member from voicemail, classroom computer use, as well as teacher classroom webpages linked from the brand-‐new school website.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
There are five major goals that are essential to the successful development and accomplishment of Hanley International Academy’s technology mission. Each goal will be appropriately applied to each grade level according to the benchmarks of that grade level as outlined in the MDE’s Educational Technology Standards & Expectations. These goals are:
GOAL #1
Meet or exceed the Educational Technology Standards & Expectations for student use of technology by integrating technology into both teaching and learning at the various grade levels.
OBJECTIVES
1. To ensure an experienced, certified teacher is on staff to teach computer class for an appropriate amount of time for each grade level as outlined in the Educational Technology Standards & Expectations.
2. To appropriately implement teaching technology standards and expectations.
3. To continuously provide a sufficient number of up-‐to-‐date computers with internet capabilities and standard Microsoft programs as well as learning devices and technology based instructional tools and materials.
ACTION ITEMS
2 When students take automated quizzes and review activities, which could include multiple-‐choice, fill in the blank, short answer, and true-‐false tests, it is often referred to as “skill and drill” tests.
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• Acquire a minimum of thirty (30) Hewlett Packard laptops with Microsoft Office Suite of applications to be primarily used for middle school students in grades 6 to 8. 3.
• Acquire enough computers to allow 2-‐3 computers per classroom, per campus, for use by the students.
• Fund and purchase appropriate peripheral equipment4 on an on-‐going basis to support technology integration
• Fund on-‐going education and training for appropriate teacher(s) as criteria is developed for certification requirements.
• Fund the development of a written curriculum based on State standards and expectations.
• Implement goal specific fundraising programs to acquire the necessary technology needed. • Apply for e-‐Rate funding5.
Updated June 2012 Amendment: This goal is on-‐going with the following action items needing to be completed – 30 additional HP laptops and an additional 20 Dell desktop workstations for the computer lab.
GOAL #2
Continually increase student learning and performance through the on-‐going use of technology.
OBJECTIVES
1. To ensure the school’s overall curriculum is integrated into technology/computer class.
2. To ensure technology is integrated into the curriculum.
3 A local area network (LAN) server is a program (and by implication usually the computer it runs in) that "serves" the resources (files, storage, application programs, printers, and other devices) for a number of attached workstations. 4 Peripheral equipment is a piece of computer hardware such as a printer or a disk drive that is external to but controlled by a computer's central processing unit 5 E-‐Rate is a program that supports connectivity -‐ the conduit or pipeline for communications using telecommunications services and/or the Internet. Funding is requested under four categories of service: telecommunications services, Internet access, internal connections, and basic maintenance of internal connections. Discounts for support depend on the level of poverty and the urban/rural status of the population served and range from 20% to 90% of the costs of eligible services. Eligible schools, school districts and libraries may apply individually or as part of a consortium.
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a. Students will learn how to type proficiently and successfully manage operation windows.
b. Students will learn to create and use word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, databases and the internet.
c. Students will independently select and use software and hardware to complete self-‐guided activities.
d. Students will create clear presentations that require, internet research, formatting, and skill delivery.
3. Continue to provide a networked software program such as Study Island that supports curriculum standards.
4. Collaborate with Trillium Academy and English Language Learner department in development of plan. School does not have a High School and ends at 8th grade so Adult Ed and GED programs are not in demand with our student population at this time.
ACTION ITEMS
• Use technology time and skills to accomplish curriculum objectives such as paragraph writing and editing.
• Complete Smartboard installation and training for those teachers that did not receive a smartboard during the first round of installations.
• Ensure instructional staff in incorporating technology skills into their weekly lessons and are aligned with Michigan’s standards and expectations.
• Use technology to enhance curriculum objectives such as researching a topic of study, creating power point presentations etc. as appropriate with classroom curricula.
• Establish a student/parent homework resource page on the schools website utilizing the PowerSchool web based management system.
Updated June 2012 amendment: The intention of this goal is on-‐going and will be continued. New action items include the completion of classroom teacher web pages so students can have access to web-‐based learning materials and homework assignments. Additionally, Smartboard technology has been purchased and installed in 12 classrooms in 2012. During the next 24 to 36 months, the remaining classrooms will also incorporate this technology.
GOAL #3:
Increase staff technological knowledge and use so that teachers can more aptly make use of “distant resources” available to enhance instruction and increase student achievement.
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OBJECTIVES
1. Create technology electives that are more demanding and challenging that encompass a high level of creativity and critical thinking.
2. Implement a program that would connect our students with students from other schools in other regions via the internet. This forum could be used to work collaboratively on projects, share experiences and culture, and to demonstrate practical ways to utilize technology.
3. Continue researching additional programs that would enhance online interactive education.
ACTION ITEMS
• Add a certified technology teacher
• Create individual secured email accounts (monitored by the school) and teach the students to properly utilize them
• Establish electronic portfolio
Updated June 2012 amendment: Action items have been completed with the addition of a certified technology teacher as well as the implementation of the Michigan Educational Technology Standards for students.
GOAL #4
Increase productivity, efficiency, and communication through the use of technology to promote parental involvement and increase communication with parents and community; training teachers, other staff members, and parents as well as our students.
OBJECTIVES
1. Provide upgrades in hardware/software within budget guidelines that address the school’s needs.
2. In conjunction with Goal #3, train and educate staff AND parents to use technology available.
3. Submit an annual budget outlining technology needs.
ACTIONS ITEMS
• Consult regularly with technology support personnel to plan upgrades and future purchases including Windows 7 software.
• Train and educate staff AND parents to be comfortable with technology. Involve parent in planning and implementation of technology plan as well as the assessment of the effectiveness of the plan.
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• Encourage communication with parents through email (every teacher has their own email address), and develop teacher web pages, which can be used for weekly parental communication.
• Budget enough annually to ensure the school’s technology remains state of the art.
Updated June 2012 Amendment: This is an on-‐going goal that is reviewed annually by the technology department, consultants, teachers and administration.
GOAL #5
Continuously evaluate the goals, objectives, strategies, and funding in the Technology Plan and its’ relationship to the vision and mission of Hanley International Academy.
OBJECTIVES
1. Design assessment tools to evaluate future technology needs of the school
2. Evaluate integration of technology with respect to increasing student performance.
3. Ensure technical considerations are made as a part of all future construction and expansion plans.
ACTIONS ITEMS
• In partnership with parents, students, staff, and technology support personnel a yearly review will be made of technology with recommendations being made that fit within budget guidelines.
• Complete a needs assessment study to recommend a solution for students to enroll in online virtual classes to support core academic areas.
• Student assessment tools will include a portfolio of work completed using technology, grades in computer classes and overall attitudes towards technology.
• Review technology curriculum and lesson plans.
Updated June 2012 Amendment: This is an on-‐going goal that is reviewed annually by the technology teacher and administration. In addition, a needs assessment study will be completed to recommend a solution for students to enroll in online classes to support core academic areas.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Increase the staff’s technological knowledge and use so that teachers can more aptly make use of “distant resources” available to enhance instruction and increase student achievement through technology integration.
OBJECTIVE
1. To regularly provide opportunities for growth and development through the use of technology programs, application training, and integration.
2. To provide staff with the necessary training to ensure that they have the ability to teach students to not only use programs, but to integrate the learning process through the use of the programs. Train the staff to teach the students through the integration of word processing and spreadsheets.
3. To align the technology curriculum to standards set forth in the Michigan Curriculum Frameworks.
ACTION ITEMS
1. In-‐service time (a minimum of two times per year) for all currently available technology and all newly acquired technology detailing how to integrate into current educational practice – August/December, 2012
2. Participate in Instructional Technology (all instructional staff) – August, 2012
3. In-‐Service annually with contracted technology support personnel – August, 2012
4. Monitor state and national standards addressing technology competencies for all staff members, take appropriate and timely action to ensure compliance – November, 2012
5. Provide media training in technology for the school’s technology coordinator who will provide students, parents, and staff with training to utilize technology in research – March, 2012
6. Continually communicate with contracted support personnel via email, telecommunications, meetings, etc. to ensure that the technology needs of the teachers and students are being adequately met – Ongoing through 2012-‐2015
Updated June 2012 Amendment: All classroom teachers have been utilizing state-‐of-‐the-‐art video taping equipment from Teachscape. This new technology offers teachers 360 degree views of their classroom and students during a lesson. Feedback on lessons was given from professional evaluators to teachers in order to improve instructional outcomes. The Charlotte Danielson ‘A Framework For Teaching’ program was incorporated as part of this program.
SUPPORTING RESOURCES
1. Technology Coordinator will serve in capacity of a resource person in support of the entire technology program, will possess familiarity with Hanley International Academy’s policies, as well as all manuals, and printed materials necessary for existing technology.
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2. Money will be budgeted and spent at the director’s discretion to accrue an adequate “library” of resources for staff use. 3. Director will be familiar with Wayne RESA6 and Regional Educational Media Center Association of Michigan (REMCAM)7 resources and assist staff in taking advantage of those programs.
4. Hanley’s website will be kept current and parents and staff will be encouraged to use as a communication tool.
5. Other resources as presented will be evaluated for their benefit to our staff and may be utilized such as a subscription to Links to Learning or other support programs which will assist in ensuring successful and effective uses of technology.
FUNDING AND BUDGET
The following chart covers the acquisition, implementation, interoperability provisions, maintenance, and professional development related to the use of technology to improve student academic achievement.
Grants will be earnestly sought for the school by our management company to further enhance and supplement the current budget projections.
As previously mentioned, e-‐Rate funding will also be pursued by the school’s administration to assist with the financial support for current, ongoing, and future technological needs.
INFRASTRUCTURE, HARDWARE, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, AND SOFTWARE 1. Currently, every teacher and administrator has a computer with internet access either hard wired or through the school wide wireless network system. There is one stationary computer lab computer lab with 36 desktop workstations, with Microsoft Office software, also online and a mobile computer lab of 30 Intel Core i3 based wireless notebooks for student use. In additon, each classroom has an N-Computing thin client station with four terminals that provides access to computer for up to four students simultaniously. All N
6 Wayne RESA is a regional educational service agency that provides a broad spectrum of services and support to Wayne County's 34 school districts aimed at improving student achievement and maximizing economies of scale in staff development, purchasing, and administrative services.
7 The Regional Educational Media Center Association of Michigan (REMCAM) is an organization committed to providing media and technology resources to Michigan’s students and teachers. Through leadership, collaboration, future thinking, and the visionary use of technology, Michigan's REMCs promote equity and quality teaching and learning.
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Computing stations are connected to the school's LAN infrastructure and have Internet access. The following gives a general break down of the hardware, software and infrastructure for these computers.
a. Teacher computers – Dell OptiPlex 755, 2.8 GHz Intel Core Processor, 250GB internal hard drive, 1GB memory, 17” flat panel monitor and Windows XP operating system.
b. Teacher Laptops - Dell Vostro 3500, 2.4Ghz Intel Core i3 processor, 2GB memory, 15.4in LCD screen, 250GB hard drive, Intel 802.11b/g wireless card.
c. Student computers – Dell Optiplex 755, 2.8 GHz Pentium Core Processor, 250GB internal hard drive, 1GB memory, 17” flat panel monitor and Windows XP operating system
d. Teacher software – Microsoft Office 2007
e. Student software –Microsoft Office 2007, Kid Pix Typing
f. Network – All computers are connected to a 10/100/1000Mbps LAN infrastructure. All core network switches are Cisco Catalyst 10/100/1000Mbps layer 3 managed switches. There are currently two Dell PowerEdge Windows 2003 Server based domain controller servers providing network basic network services and application hosting. Currently the school is utilising Cisco ASA5520 firewall security appliance to secure the Internet access and also to provide remote VPN services for users. .
g. Internet – All staff and students have access to the Internet via business class Internet cable services provided by Comcast Cable. Currently the connection speed is rated at 16Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
h. Website – Master design maintained by The Romine Group. Content maintained by the school.
i. Phone System - The school currently utilizes a Voice Over IP PBX system. Each classroom and office is equipped with Cisco SPA 504G phone set with paging and intercom capabilities. PBX system is server based and utilizes Asterisk open source telephony software. 2. The following is a description of purchases that will be made in the 2012 – 2013 school year:
a. Student computers – The school will purchase 25 desktops to replace the current N-‐ Computing desktops. These computers will have appropriate specifications to support a N-‐ Computing environment and will be deployed into the student classrooms. 5 complete N-‐ Computing desktops will be purchased and distributed into student classrooms.
b. Teacher computers – The school will purchase 35 teacher laptops for current desktop replacement. These computers will have appropriate teacher laptop specifications.
c. Student software:
i. Study Island – A standards driven curriculum based, which provides skill and drill practice for students along with significant feedback for the teachers.
ii. Achievement Series – Tracks student learning levels on skills basis while also monitoring their progress.
d. Administrative Software:
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i. 50 Microsoft Office 2011 licenses will be purchased to upgrade the current teacher and administrative staff.
e. Peripheral – 14 Smartboards will be purchased and installed in the remaining classrooms that do not currently have a board. This will include a projector and speaker system to enhance the audio output into the room.
f. Network – The school will look at the following items as additional purchases that will improve the current technology package:
i. Servers – Additional PowerEdge R710 Server will be purchased as the primary server in the domain. This will offload the domain controller responsiblities from the existing servers and will allow those servers to be utilized for various file server roles.
ii. Surveillance Cameras – 4 Axis surveillance cameras will be purchased to cover the entry/exit doors of the facility. 3 PTZ Axis surveillance cameras will be purchased to cover the parking lot area.
3. Basic strategies for ensuring interoperability include the following:
a. Software – The school technology director, media specialist, and the computer technician, scrutinize all software prior to purchasing to ensure that compatibility with all current software and hardware will not be compromised.
b. Controls are in place which prevents the loading of any software to an individual computer without the password consent of the technology coordinator.
c. Peripheral hardware may also not be added to any computer without the password consent of the technology coordinator.
d. To the extent possible, makes and models of new hardware will be identical. This will ensure compatibility with the existing system.
e. The school technology director and the computer technician will be the only individuals allowed to access the server or computers for the purpose of doing repairs.
4. Layout for additional purchases and upgrades:
a. Once the new computers are purchased the need to upgrade will not be necessary for up to three years.
b. The school expects to setup a 3-‐5 year upgrade on all new computers. After a period of three years systems will be put on an evaluation list, which will be checked yearly to ensure system usability. Computers will be replaced or upgraded prior to five years if necessary.
c. The team is currently reviewing the possible need to add a second server in 1 year.
5. In addition to the purchasing of hardware and software, the school purchased an extended warranty on all Dell products. This warranty is for three years on-‐site repairs.
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6. The technology coordinator has the ability to troubleshoot most hardware and software issues that arise. For larger problems, the school has contracted with a local computer technician for repairs or service problems.
ELEMENT III. I.
Many different measures will be taken to ensure all students and teachers will have increased access to technology including:
• After-‐school Technology Program with course content created by the certified Technology instructor
• Open Lab nights
• One-‐on-‐one support available for teachers
• Assisting all families in getting a working computer in their home through donations and purchase of gently used computers and equipment. We will be selling the old computer lab systems as well.
• The school acknowledges that there may be students that may not have the resources necessary to have access to current technology. The staff will work to ensure that those families have the same access as the other families in the school. The goal is that those with high needs or high poverty never be denied the opportunity to share the experiences that the latest technology can offer. We will increase the availability of the computer lab so students can utilize it before school and after-‐ school.
Hanley International Academy will take several steps towards improving the integration of technology into the curriculum to improve student achievement through purchasing of technology and innovative, interactive programming. This process will be done utilizing a strategic timeline.
Within the next 1-‐2 years Hanley hopes to:
• Have Smartboards for all general education classrooms. This will enable teachers to improve whole class, direct instruction and interactivity as well as offering an improved image of display.
• Increase the wireless capabilities to include all the classrooms allowing for immediate feedback of teacher instruction by administrators;
• Procure and implement a comprehensive new interactive supplemental math program, Envision, in grades Kindergarten through 6th grades. This program will complement our current curriculum. Envision requires the use of laptops and LCD projectors to deliver rich math content and interactive math programming through the use of technology that better engages student learning and achievement;
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• Utilization of computer-‐based Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment tool Kindergarten through 8th grades. MAP allows for a norm-‐based referenced assessment three times a year that gives next day feedback on student progress in Math and English Language Arts.
Within the next 2-‐3 years Hanley hopes to:
• Purchase a laptop cart for middle school students. This will compliment our stationary computer lab in giving students access to Microsoft office programs and internet capability in a portable environment. This will also compliment our literacy centers and math centers allowing for increased differentiation in small group instruction;
• Implement the use of hand held “clickers” or “classroom response systems” allowing for instant interaction and feedback for student learning.
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FUNDING SOURCES
School Years and Technology Funding Sources
School General Fund
Local Business State Funds
Federal Grants
2012/2013
Computers and Instructional Hardware
$10,000
410000
$90,000
Instructional Software $15,000
Staff Software $6,250
Network Infrastructure $5,000
Staff Development $2,000
Technology Coordinator $42,000
Maintenance and Tech Support $2,000 $20,000
Telecommunications $2,000 $12,000
Parental and Community Training $1,000
Video and Media
2013/2014
Computers and Instructional Hardware
$15,000 $85,000
Instructional Software $10,000
Staff Development $10,000
Network Infrastructure $1,500 $15,000
Staff Development $2,000 $8,000
Technology Coordinator $42,000
Maintenance and Tech Support $2,000 $20,000
Telecommunications $2,000 $12,000
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Parental and Community Training $4,000 $10003000
Video and Media $2,000
20014/2015
Computers and Instructional Hardware
$5,000 $45,000
Instructional Software $15,000
Staff Software $4,000
Network Infrastructure $1,500 $6,000
Staff Development $4,000
Technology Coordinator $44,000
Maintenance and Tech Support $2,000 $20,000
Telecommunications $2,000 $12,000 Parental and Community Training $4,000 $10003000 Video and Media $10,000
Telecommunications $6,000 $3000 Parental and Community Training $6,000 $1000
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MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Hanley International Academy will periodically evaluate the extent to which activities are effective in integrating technology into curricula and instruction (and curricula into technology), increasing the ability of teachers to teach, and enabling students to reach challenging state and national academic standards. These evaluations will be conducted by the management company, the administration, and the technology director, through written surveys and assessments, participation in programs such as Taking a Good Look at Instructional Technology (TAGLIT)8, and evaluations after in-‐service training experiences.
OBJECTIVES
1. To design assessment tools to evaluate future technology needs of the school.
2. To evaluate integration of technology with respect to increasing student performance.
3. To ensure technical considerations are made as a part of all future construction and expansion plans.
4. To provide strategies for how unmet goals will be met.
ACTION ITEMS
1. In partnership with one (1) parent, one (1) instructional staff member, the technology coordinator, a technology support consultant, and the school administrator, a yearly review will be made of technology with recommendations being made that fit within budget guidelines. This team will evaluate if the goals are being met and determine a corrective action plan to ensure compliance.
2. Student assessment tools will include a portfolio of work completed using technology, grades in computer classes and overall attitudes towards technology.
3. Weekly technology skills will be incorporated into teacher lesson plans.
TIMELINE
1. 2012-‐ identify and utilize assessment tools to utilize to monitor and evaluate integration into curricula
2. 2012 – expect technology use reported in weekly teacher lesson plans 3. 2013-‐ implement 2nd year of assessment tools and compare data to first year
4. 2013 – analyze 1 years worth of data and make recommendations for changes and report effectiveness of integration 5. 20115 – technology work across all grade levels K-‐8th grade
8 Taking A Good Look at Instructional Technology (TAGLIT) is a suite of online assessment tools designed to provide educational institutions effective data to evaluate technology use and integration in the teaching and learning environment.
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APPENDIX A: HANLEY INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY – POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
#17 CONTENT FILTERING POLICY
Undesirable Materials: Hanley International Academy will take all possible precautions to restrict access to undesirable materials. Comcast Cable is the schools Internet provider which uses content filtering software on its equipment to screen all Internet web sites by URL and/or by keyword search. However, students and teachers must also accept responsibility for restricting access to these materials. Students who gain access to undesirable Internet materials must report this material to their teacher. Teachers who gain knowledge of undesirable Internet materials must report this material to an administrator.
Security: Students and teachers must not allow others to use their network accounts (both Internet and School accounts). Network storage areas may be treated like school lockers. Designated school personnel may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and insure that users are using the system responsibly. Users should not expect that files stored on school file servers would always be private.
Parental Permission: Student and parent signatures on the Acceptable Use Internet policy will allow independent student use of the Internet. Instructions on Internet use will be given to students by their teachers.
E-‐Mail: E-‐mail accounts may be assigned to students at the school’s discretion. E-‐mail accounts will be assigned to teachers on a continuing basis. Hate mail, harassment, discriminatory remarks and other inappropriate behaviors are prohibited on the network. Receipt of inappropriate mail should immediately be reported to a teacher and to an administrator. The use of encryption will be permitted. No right of privacy exists in favor of any employee of the firm in respect to this information.
Chat and User Groups: Independent student use of chat and user groups is not allowed.
Copyright and Citations: Any copyrighted materials are subject to the Fair Use provision of copyrighted materials as it relates to education. Internet materials used in reports or other documents must be cited. If there is no direct citation, the Uniform Resource Location (URL) must be cited.
Downloading: Downloading from the Internet without approval from a teacher or building principal is not allowed.
Private Internet Providers: Students may not use school computers to access private Internet providers.
Date Adopted: _____________________________________________________________________________
Board President’s Signature: __________________________________________________________________
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APPENDIX B: HANLEY INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY – POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
STUDENT INTERNET/ON-‐LINE SERVICES USER RULES & AGREEMENT
Hanley International Academy has the capability of offering Internet access to its students. Access to the Internet enables students to exchange electronic mail messages with other users and explore thousands of libraries, databases and bulletin boards throughout the world. Use of the Internet and other on-‐line information services is a privilege extended to students, faculty and staff to enhance learning opportunities.
Although the Internet offers valuable resources and opportunities for learning, some material accessible on-‐ line may be illegal, defamatory, inaccurate or potentially offensive to some people. Use of the Internet and other on-‐line services in Hanley International Academy is restricted to activities which support the educational goals and objectives.
Hanley International Academy respects each family’s right to decide whether or not to allow their child to apply for access to the Internet and other on-‐line services. Parental permission is required for students under the age of 18 to use on-‐line resources at Hanley International Academy. The following guidelines have been established regarding the Internet and other on-‐line services:
1. Students are responsible for good behavior on school computer networks, just as they are in classrooms and school hallways.
2. The administration, faculty and staff of Hanley International Academy may deny, revoke or suspend student access accounts for inappropriate use of the Internet and other on-‐line information services.
3. Hanley International Academy reserves the right to review any material stored in files and may edit or remove any material which the staff, in its sole discretion, believes may be unlawful, obscene, abusive or otherwise objectionable.
4. Transmission of any material in violation of U.S. or state regulations, including copyrighted, threatening or obscene materials, is prohibited.
5. Use for commercial activities by for-‐profit organizations, product promotion, political lobbying or illegal activities is prohibited.
6. The following uses of the internet and other on-‐line information services are not permitted;
a. Sending, receiving or displaying offensive messages or pictures
b. Using obscene language
c. Harassing, insulting or attacking others
d. Damaging computers, computer systems or computer networks
e. Violating copyright laws
f. Using another person’s account and/or password
g. Giving your account and/or password to another person
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h. Trespassing in another person’s folders, work or files
i. Intentionally wasting limited resources
j. Employing the network for commercial purposes
k. Divulging personal information about yourself or others to strangers (includes addresses, telephone numbers, credit card numbers, passwords or other confidential information).
7. Hanley International Academy will adhere to the federal requirement for privacy and internet safety that are outlined in The Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
Violations will result in a loss of access as well as other disciplinary or legal action. School disciplinary action will be determined by the school administration in accordance with the Student Code handbook and Board Policies and may result in suspension or expulsion.
The signatures of both the student and the parent/guardian (for students under the age of 18) are mandatory before access to the Internet and other on-‐line services may be granted.
INTERNET/ON-‐LINE SERVICES USER AGREEMENT AND PARENT PERMISSION FORM
I have read and hereby agree to comply with the terms and conditions outlined above.
Student Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Student Name (please print): _________________________________________________________________
Grade: _____________ Date of Birth: ________________________________________________________
As parent/legal guardian of the student signing above, I grant permission for my child to access network services such as electronic mail and the Internet. I have read and agree to Hanley International Academy’s Internet/On-‐Line Services Use Procedure, and understand that I may be held responsible for violations by my child. I understand that my child’s access account can be used to access the Internet from computers outside the school community. I understand that some materials on the Internet may be objectionable; therefore, I agree to accept responsibility for guiding my child, and conveying to him/her appropriate standards for selecting, sharing and/or exploring information and media.
Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Parent/Guardian Name (please print): __________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
Home Telephone: _________________________ Daytime Telephone: _________________________
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APPENDIX C: WEBSITE LINKS
Hanley International Academy:
http://hanleyacademy.com/
Michigan Department of Education – Technology:
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-‐140-‐28753_33232_37328-‐-‐-‐,00.html
Michigan Department of Education – Universal Service Fund (e-‐Rate):
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-‐140-‐28753_33232_37328-‐-‐-‐,00.html
Universal Service Administrative Company (e-‐Rate):
http://www.usac.org/default.aspx
Wayne RESA:
http://www.resa.net/
Regional Educational Media Center Association of Michigan (REMCAM):
http://www.remc.org/
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE):
http://www.iste.org/
National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS-‐S):
http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=NETS
ED.gov: Part D – Enhancing Education Through Technology ACT of 2001:
http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg34.html#sec2402
State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA)
http://setda.org/web/guest/home