THE TECHNOLOGY REVOLUTION IN NRMPS Jane Finch Chief Technology Officer

STRATEGIC FOCUS AREA Objective 4: Innovative and Cutting-Edge Technology We will use cutting-edge technology to enhance instruction and promote innovation.

NRMPS 1:1 Initiative MacAir Laptops Each student in Grades 7 – 12 will have a MacAir by August Each teacher in grades 7 – 12 will receive a MacAir January 2013 – we will pilot 3 schools –SNHS –NCHS –Parker iPads Each student at Grades will have an iPad by August November 2012 – 8 pilot schools will receive iPads

1:1 iPad Rollout Grades Schools  Bailey  Baskerville  Cedar Grove  Coopers  Hubbard  Nashville  Spring Hope  Williford D. S. Johnson  1:1 – Grades 3 – 5 (Grant) ** 3 rd Grade will continue to have a cart per school preparing them for a 4 th grade 1:1

IPAD CARTS ALREADY AT SCHOOLS The carts that are presently at the pilot schools of Grades 4 – 5 will be redistributed to the 4 th and 5 th grades as a 1:1 at the pilot schools.

Dell Teacher Laptops Teacher Laptops will be pulled out after the implementation, and redistributed as a 1:1 to the Early College and to Tar River Academy Fall Apple TV’s will begin replacing the current ActivBoard solution.

PLANNING FOR THE 1:1

PROJECT TEAM Jane Finch Matthew Mayo JR Connie Luper Eddie Hicks Robin May Dr. Eric Cunningham Cathy Wittman Chris Sivills Deandrea Williams Carina Bryant Ashley Simmons Jeff Stith Teacher Parent Student

Tech Training (Reston, VA) Apple Briefing Center Briefing from systems engineer Discussion with Briefing Specialist and Consulting Engineer Infrastructure OS X and iOS in Enterprise OS X Deployment Strategies Deployment Planning Wireless Infrastructure and design Apple Care, Certification and Training Questions and Answers

Next Steps Deployment Plan –Briefing for Curriculum Support (Apple Consultants coming here) –Infrastructure –Professional Development –Vanguard Team –Administrator Training –Teacher Leaders –Parent Orientation –Student Orientation –Policies *****Updates will be given at leadership meetings

TECH DEPT. CTONetwork Manager Elementary Techs (5) 3 Schools Each Middle Techs (2) 2.5 Schools Each High School Techs (2) 2 Schools Each Administrative Support Help Desk Apple Care Support Student Support Desk ECHS Keeping our Network and Devices working

TECH DEPT. ORGANIZATION CTO Educational Specialist Instructional Tech Instructional Technology Coaches ELEMENTARY (3) Elementary Media Specialists 16 Instructional Technology Coaches MIDDLE (2) Middle School Media Specialists 6 Instructional Technology Coaches HIGH (2) High School Media Specialists % of time in classrooms Professional Development In-Classroom Support Model Lessons Resources 80-90% of time in classrooms Professional Development In-Classroom Support Model Lessons Resources Supporting the use of these tools in classrooms

Cutting-Edge 21 st Century Instructional Tools High Quality Curriculum and Excellent Classroom Instruction High Quality Curriculum and Excellent Classroom Instruction On-Going Skills Embedded Professional Development High Student Achievement The “WINNING” Formula

PREPARING STAFF FOR THE “ NEW NORMAL ”

Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System Café is open for all staff. Classes are open to first come; first serve. Must register through Schoollink (reset password with PD rep at school)

Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System Appetizers: New users & refreshers Entrees: Content & Midusers Desserts: Extras & Next Steps.

Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System CEUs Must attend at least 5 (2 hour sessions) to get 1 CEU (10 contact hrs.)

Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System DELIBERATE EXCELLENCE Begins With… Accepting that our students, our schools and the teaching and learning process has CHANGED.

Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System  Technology will be used to support the acceleration of academic achievement for ALL students in ALL subject areas.  Instruction will include the uses of multiple technological resources  High quality instruction with embedded expectations for high levels of technology integration.  An district culture that embraces that we are preparing students for THEIR FUTURES, Not OUR past. The 21 st Century is NOW! WHAT WILL SUCCESS LOOK LIKE ?