Presented By:Ramia Cook

Jacqueline Gregoire – Reid

Devona Hill

E7801 – Dr. E. Welch

IntroductionTechnology CommitteeStudent NeedsMission and VisionGoals and ObjectivesCurrent RealityGAP AnalysisAction PlanReferencesAcknowledgements

In order to live productively in the 21st century, our students needs skills in critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, communication, and collaboration.

This technology plan provides a guide for helping the students of Bright Minds Academy to develop skills, knowledge, and insights necessary to meet rigorous content standards and make successful transition to the world beyond school.

Dr. Jacquline Gregoire-Reid

Mrs. Devona HillMrs. Ramia CookMr. Samuel BurnsMr. Marvin SpeakmanMs. Fredricka MillerMs. Karen RiversMr. Montgomery Calhoun

PrincipalAsst. PrincipalComputer Lab ManagerMedia SpecialistLeadership Team ChairPrimary RepresentativeIntermediate Rep.IT Representative

According to the CRCT data given, 3rd and 5th graders have incrementally improved in the area of reading achievement since 2005.

Assessment results also indicate that the number of students not meeting expectations has decreased both in the general population and in the special needs population as well.

Writing assessment results indicate that progress is stagnant at best. These scores indicate that further development is needed in this area.

“Haves”6 student computers

per classroom25 station computer

labLaptop cart (20

computers)6 white boards

“Have Nots”6 white boardsInstructional supportTechnology

integrationMore software

Mission – To provide an environment which encourages the development of moral, social and global consciousness; to prepare individuals for their futures by enhancing the desire to learn; to problem solve critically; to deal with change successfully, and to serve all the people of the district to the best of our ability.

Vision - To prepare students to become productive , responsible members of a changing world by providing a nurturing environment that stimulates a voluntary desire to learn, providing educational experiences that promote the realization of individual potential, and creating opportunities for students to achieve and demonstrate excellence in multiple domains.

Reading comprehension will improve on all grade levels

Writing style, organization, and structure will improve on all grade levels

Integrate technology into the curriculum in all subject areas across all grade levels

Use word processing, desk top publishing software and web resources to facilitate the writing process and improve reading comprehension skills

Mission - To infuse technology into the classroom which will help create students who are academically competitive, technology literate, and engaged in the learning process

Vision – All student and staff will have continuous access to the tools of technology and the skills to effectively use them for the process of education

The mission of Bright Minds Academy is to infuse technology into classroom instruction which will help to create students who are academically competitive, technology literate, and engaged in the learning process. 

Our vision is that students and staff will have continuous access to the tools of technology and the skills to effectively use them for the process of education.

All core teachers have a networked computer in the classroom

One computer lab with 25 computers and a projectorActively seeking a student to computer ratio of 5:1Before and after school access for teachers and

studentsTeacher have access to personal files through the

networkStaff has access to digital projectors, scanners,

digital cameras, color printers, and networked software

Students learn: use of hardware, word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, Internet browser, and presentation software

Teachers use software to track student performance and prepare and grade tests

Students research, design and publish documents

Students prepare presentations that demonstrate clear questioning and creative research strategies

To achieve the technology vision in consistently operating modern computers that has the availability of the highest level network.

Riverclub Elementary Number of Classrooms

Number of Portables Percent Internet Connectivity 2008

Percent Connectivity 2010

Special Education 14 10 70% 90%

Lang Arts 8 4 80% 100%

Mathematics 10 2 90% 100%

Social Studies 6 3 60% 75%

Science 7 2 80% 90%

Connections 5 1 50% 60%

As teachers and administrators strive to support students in achieving the Quality Core Curriculum (QCC) and the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS), they will have a variety of technology that enhances proven educational practices.

• By making the most available technology tools, teachers and administrator will improve their skill sets and stay on top of current best practices and instructional methods to support student learning.

• Administrators and teachers will be provided with world-class technology tools that will readily accept the evolving resources available in electronic formats.

 

Software Application

Network grading tools

EmailBroadband Internet

accessStudent Information

systemWeb-based media

catalog

Targeted LevelK-5K-5K-5

1-5

K-5

Software Application

Scholastic ReaderStudent Assessment

Reporting Tool (My Students

Read out loudInspiration

Targeted LevelK-5K-5

Special EducationK-5

• Based on the vision, data collection, and the gap analysis, clear and concrete goals are established

• Based upon successful progress of goal completion, an evaluation plan is implemented to determine technology program success that affect; (1) student achievement, (2) student technology, and (3) the quality of students learning experiences

Goal 1: Ensure a world-class education for all.

Goal 2: Ensure a safe, secure and orderly environment.

Goal 3: Optimize student achievement.

Goal 4: Recruit, employ develop, and retain workforce

Goal 5: Meet the continual changing demands.

Goal 6: Provide and manage the system’s facilities.

Goal 7: Apply continuous quality improvement strategies and principles.

Benchmark 1: Utilize timely data

Benchmark 2: All school information will be added to the Pictometry Software by the end of the school year.

Benchmark 3: Accurate reporting of data.

Benchmark 4: On-line registration.

Benchmark 5: Bulletin board messages and videos.

Benchmark 6: Basic -Equipment is being installed into the building.

Bench mark 7: Budget request will reflect mark the need of the school.

The technology plan will be made available to the entire school system via a Web site.

The site provides a public information distribution point with official school information, proposals, planning, budget summaries, meeting agendas and many other resources.

• Accelerated reader• Instructional

calendars• Brainpop• ClassXP• Common Assessment• Digital camera• Excel tip• IEP Online• IGPro and Grading

• Discovery education United streaming video

• Forms and template• Media services• Get moving• Harcourt math

websites• HyperSnap• Lotus notes• Just for fun• Laptop Usage

Professional developmental strategies:The Local School Plan for Improvement

(LSPI) will support instructional technology use in the classroom.

Teachers’ professional development will be resources for integrating technology and instruction.

Implementation of a strategic yet fundamental quality of technology based on a friendly resource data for teachers, students and parents.

Core-technology skillsHighly qualified teachers will frequently use

technology resources in the classroom as an instructional tool.

Funding Goal: Bright Minds Academy (BMA) will monitor funding opportunities and create teams to apply for funding as it becomes available.

Objective : By September 2010, BMA will apply for at least one grant each year

Complete grant applications annually Technology Services Director - will facilitate a team of

district staff to collaborate on the EETT and other grant opportunities

District Superintendent - will provide advice and forward funding and grant notices to the Technology Services Director.

Technology and Media Services Supervisor - is actively involved with all grant writing efforts as editor and as a grant management team member

General and Categorical funds – from the districtTitle I funds – a part of No Child Left Behind Act;

federal fundingSchool Improvement Program – state funding

under AB 65Underperforming Schools Program – state

funding to low academic schools to be used for technology

Bonds Funds – passed by the voters of the city for technology

Grant Funds and Donations- state, federal, foundations, and organizations

Standard is three years but county is moving toward five years

Acquisition and replacement of technology has been based on buying equipment as funding is available

Grants and funds are concentrated on providing initial equipment

Donated equipment can be beneficial, but often: old, requires repair, and adds to the maintenance burden

The district has established minimum standards for donated equipment that can be accepted by schools

Barrow County School District. (2002). Barrow County School District Three-Year Technology Integration Plan.

Belmont Public Schools. (2010). Retrieved on March 31, 2010 from: http://www.belmont.k12.ma.us/technology

/about/index.asp?PageID=19Corning Elementary School District. (2005). Retrieved

om March 29, 2010 from: http:// www.cuesd.tehama. k12.ca.us/techserv/techplan.pdfGwinnett County Schools. (2010). Retrieved on March

29, 2010 from: http://gwinnett.k12.ga.us/gcps-imdweb01.nsf

/pages/TechnologyPlan

We would like to acknowledge Dr. Welch and Argosy University for providing us will this excellent opportunity to analyze the process involved in creating a technology plan.

We would also like to thank the Argosy County School District’s central office personnel, the Superintendent, Principal Gregoire-Reid, Bright Minds Academy faculty, parents, community, and most of all the students.

The Bright Minds Academy Technology Committee extends gratitude to each other for a wonderful cooperative learning experience.