Technology Planning Session I October 15, 2009 Facilitator: Patti Furlano October 15, 2009 Facilitator: Patti Furlano

During the next 2 minutes stand and greet another participant. Tell them a topic related question you want answered. Have then share a question with you. Be ready to share your partner’s question. During the next 2 minutes stand and greet another participant. Tell them a topic related question you want answered. Have then share a question with you. Be ready to share your partner’s question. GROUP NORMS

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AM Training/Information PM Work Time OUR SESSIONS

Remaining Sessions November 12—January 14-as needed Submit Plan for LTC Pre-Review January -February Submission to ISBE March 1, 2010 Approval by June 30, 2008 TIMELINE

 Gain an understanding of the tech plan criteria.  Verify that you have developed a basic/draft technology plan to comply with E-Rate requirements. (if applicable)  Gain an understanding of the tech plan criteria.  Verify that you have developed a basic/draft technology plan to comply with E-Rate requirements. (if applicable) TARGETS

 Explore best practices and effective strategies to collect and analyze technology data.  Design a customized plan and timeline for completing your district’s technology plan.  Explore best practices and effective strategies to collect and analyze technology data.  Design a customized plan and timeline for completing your district’s technology plan. TARGETS

Read over the targets and put a star next to one or more targets that reflect what you hope to gain from today’s session. Add any additional targets that are important to you. Share with your tablemates. TARGETS

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11 Circle individually which direction you believe ACCURATELY describes the way you work within a group. Go to YOUR Compass Point COMPASS POINTS

12 COMPASS POINTS What are the strengths of our style? What are the limitations of our style? What style do we find the most difficult to work with ? What do others need to know about us that will make our work together more successful? Chart your responses on the chart paper Be prepared to report back to the full group

“How could you use this activity to find the strengths of your technology planning team?

 Review the Myth and Fact cards with your tablemates.  Sort into Myth and Fact piles. Myth or Fact MYTH FACT

Updates from ISBE UPDATES

UpdatesUpdates ONLINE PLAN Minor changes from last round ONLINE PLAN Minor changes from last round UPDATES

UpdatesUpdates ONLINE PLAN Minor changes from last year PEER REVIEW Training in winter ONLINE PLAN Minor changes from last year PEER REVIEW Training in winter UPDATES

UpdatesUpdates PEER REVIEW Reviews to be held on: March 10 -DuPage ROE (Lombard) March 12 -PDA (Joliet) March West 40 ISC (Bellwood) PEER REVIEW Reviews to be held on: March 10 -DuPage ROE (Lombard) March 12 -PDA (Joliet) March West 40 ISC (Bellwood) UPDATES

UpdatesUpdates Those who file E-rate will need to do a Basic/Draft Plan before submitting Form 470 Those who file E-rate will need to do a Basic/Draft Plan before submitting Form 470 UPDATES

5 Elements Goals/Strategies for using technology- Section II PART A -SMART GOAL Professional Development- ACTION PLAN Section II PART C Needs assessment- Section I DATA ANALYSIS-Tech Deployment & Section II ACTION PLAN Part E. Tech Deployment Evaluation process- Part F. Monitoring Sufficient budget - Part G. Budget 5 Elements Goals/Strategies for using technology- Section II PART A -SMART GOAL Professional Development- ACTION PLAN Section II PART C Needs assessment- Section I DATA ANALYSIS-Tech Deployment & Section II ACTION PLAN Part E. Tech Deployment Evaluation process- Part F. Monitoring Sufficient budget - Part G. Budget Basic/Draft Plan

Print Date File Print Date File Basic/Draft Plan

A Sample Basic/Draft Plan and Forms are available online. Basic/Draft Plan

Technology Plan Template

VISION STATEMENT Clearly Stated Vision (can be a separate technology focused statement or the current District Vision) Bullets addressing:  Telecommunications  Instructional Technology  Information Technology Forward Thinking Clearly Stated Vision (can be a separate technology focused statement or the current District Vision) Bullets addressing:  Telecommunications  Instructional Technology  Information Technology Forward Thinking VISION

Our vision is to provide a happy, caring and stimulating environment where children will achieve their fullest potential, so that they can make their best contribution to society. VISION EXAMPLE

All staff and students will fully use emerging technologies, for improving teaching and learning and for enhancing the operation and supervision of District #XYZ’s schools. VISION EXAMPLE

 Students will efficiently access, process, and communicate information through the use of telecommunication technology to support learning and growth for all.  Staff will commit to integrating appropriate emerging instructional and information technology into all curricular areas to increase student achievement.  Students will efficiently access, process, and communicate information through the use of telecommunication technology to support learning and growth for all.  Staff will commit to integrating appropriate emerging instructional and information technology into all curricular areas to increase student achievement. VISION

 Staff will have equitable opportunities to develop proficiency in the use of instructional technology through ongoing and effective staff development and support.  Students will through the use of instructional technology develop knowledge and relevant skills to support learning, growth and increased achievement.  The district will proactively use forward thinking to address any changes in funding, growth and the need for increased bandwidth or alternate technologies.  Staff will have equitable opportunities to develop proficiency in the use of instructional technology through ongoing and effective staff development and support.  Students will through the use of instructional technology develop knowledge and relevant skills to support learning, growth and increased achievement.  The district will proactively use forward thinking to address any changes in funding, growth and the need for increased bandwidth or alternate technologies.VISION

Let’s Create a VISION Work with your table to create/modify a vision that addresses:  Telecommunications  Instructional Technology  Information Technology  Forward Thinking Work with your table to create/modify a vision that addresses:  Telecommunications  Instructional Technology  Information Technology  Forward Thinking VISION

Let’s Share VISION EXAMPLES

Part A: District Report Card Data Part B: Local Assessment Data Part C: Other Data Item 1: Attributes and Challenges Item 2: Educator Qualifications Professional Growth and Development Data Item 3: Parent Community Involvement Part D: Technology Deployment Part E: Meta-Analysis  S.M.A.R.T. Goal Part A: District Report Card Data Part B: Local Assessment Data Part C: Other Data Item 1: Attributes and Challenges Item 2: Educator Qualifications Professional Growth and Development Data Item 3: Parent Community Involvement Part D: Technology Deployment Part E: Meta-Analysis  S.M.A.R.T. Goal Section I: DATA & ANALYSIS

Part A: Report Card Data Focus: Student Achievement Description Box (why missing?) Summary AND Analysis Key Factors Conclusions Part A: Report Card Data Focus: Student Achievement Description Box (why missing?) Summary AND Analysis Key Factors Conclusions Section I: DATA & ANALYSIS

Description Box (not in Report Card Section) Tool and Date Administered Examples:  Think Link Quarterly Assessments-Sept, Dec, 2008 Feb, April, 2009  Staff Technology Readiness Survey-Spring and Fall 2009  Tech Planning Meeting Minutes –Quarterly 2009 What tools did you use to collect data and when? Description Box (not in Report Card Section) Tool and Date Administered Examples:  Think Link Quarterly Assessments-Sept, Dec, 2008 Feb, April, 2009  Staff Technology Readiness Survey-Spring and Fall 2009  Tech Planning Meeting Minutes –Quarterly 2009 What tools did you use to collect data and when? DATA & ANALYSIS Descript ion Tool Date Descript ion Tool Date

Summary Box Summary AND Analysis of the data. Identification of trends, and gaps. Summary Box Summary AND Analysis of the data. Identification of trends, and gaps. Summary & Analysis Summary & Analysis Section 1:DATA & ANALYSIS

Summary AND Analysis Review the Car Repair example in your binder. Discuss the following question with your table team: What is the difference between the summary and analysis and WHY are both important to include in the Tech Plan? Summary AND Analysis Review the Car Repair example in your binder. Discuss the following question with your table team: What is the difference between the summary and analysis and WHY are both important to include in the Tech Plan? Section I: DATA & ANALYSIS

Summary Box Short synopsis of key trends or important facts What are the key points in the data What does the data tell you? Summary Box Short synopsis of key trends or important facts What are the key points in the data What does the data tell you? Summary & Analysis Summary & Analysis DATA & ANALYSIS

Key Factors Box Probable cause(s) of the summary/analysis data statements. Why are these things occurring? Key Factors Box Probable cause(s) of the summary/analysis data statements. Why are these things occurring? Key Factor s Key Factor s DATA & ANALYSIS

Conclusions Box Short description of identified needs to be addressed.  Based on previous summary and analysis statements  Based on identified key factors  Will lead to strategies and activities What will we do to improve? Conclusions Box Short description of identified needs to be addressed.  Based on previous summary and analysis statements  Based on identified key factors  Will lead to strategies and activities What will we do to improve? Conclusi ons Conclusi ons Section I:DATA & ANALYSIS

Part B Local Assessment Data (NOT optional) List specific assessments used, subjects and/or grade levels tested. How is local data used to assess and improve student achievement? Part B Local Assessment Data (NOT optional) List specific assessments used, subjects and/or grade levels tested. How is local data used to assess and improve student achievement? Section 1:DATA & ANALYSIS

Part C Item 1 Attributes and Challenges Curriculum and Instruction 1. Student Instructional Technology Use How will you measure student use of technology in support of student achievement? (NETS- S) 2. Community demographics and trend data ( Part C Item 1 Attributes and Challenges Curriculum and Instruction 1. Student Instructional Technology Use How will you measure student use of technology in support of student achievement? (NETS- S) 2. Community demographics and trend data ( Section 1:DATA & ANALYSIS

Part C Item 2 Educator Qualifications and Professional Growth and Development Data Focus : Professional development related to use and integration of technology in support of student achievement. Part C Item 2 Educator Qualifications and Professional Growth and Development Data Focus : Professional development related to use and integration of technology in support of student achievement. DATA & ANALYSIS

Part C Item 2 Educator Qualifications and Professional Growth and Development Data  P.D. Plans  Surveys  Logs  Report Card Data Part C Item 2 Educator Qualifications and Professional Growth and Development Data  P.D. Plans  Surveys  Logs  Report Card Data DATA & ANALYSIS

Part C: Item 3 Parent/Community Involvement Focus: Parent/Community communication and involvement  and web communications  Surveys  Meeting minutes  Partnerships-library, college, business  Community classes, resources, etc… Part C: Item 3 Parent/Community Involvement Focus: Parent/Community communication and involvement  and web communications  Surveys  Meeting minutes  Partnerships-library, college, business  Community classes, resources, etc… Section 1:DATA & ANALYSIS

Part D: Technology Deployment  Inventory (complete online at IIRC)  Hardware and Software purchase and deployment  Infrastructure design  E-Rate services  Internet connections and services  AUP/CIPA /other policies Part D: Technology Deployment  Inventory (complete online at IIRC)  Hardware and Software purchase and deployment  Infrastructure design  E-Rate services  Internet connections and services  AUP/CIPA /other policies Section 1:DATA & ANALYSIS

Part E Meta-Analysis Conclusions from previous sections are auto-filled here An analysis of patterns and trends. Part E Meta-Analysis Conclusions from previous sections are auto-filled here An analysis of patterns and trends. META- ANALYSIS

Part E Meta-Analysis S.M.A.R.T that contains a student achievement focus. Pull conclusions together into ONE overarching Goal/Objective that focuses on STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Part E Meta-Analysis S.M.A.R.T that contains a student achievement focus. Pull conclusions together into ONE overarching Goal/Objective that focuses on STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. META- ANALYSIS

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Sample Goal : Students will improve ISAT reading scores from 74% meeting or exceeding to 92.5% meeting or exceeding or Safe Harbor by Sample Goal : Students will improve ISAT reading scores from 74% meeting or exceeding to 92.5% meeting or exceeding or Safe Harbor by S.M.A.R.T. GOAL

Let’s see what this looks like with some REAL Data : Review the Sample Plan. Discuss with your team : Why do you think the district chose this S.M.A.R.T. Goal? Is it S.M.A.R.T.? Does it focus on student achievement? Let’s see what this looks like with some REAL Data : Review the Sample Plan. Discuss with your team : Why do you think the district chose this S.M.A.R.T. Goal? Is it S.M.A.R.T.? Does it focus on student achievement? GROUP WORK

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Data Analysis Tools:  Tools: 

Data Analysis Tools:  Root Cause-Fish Bone Diagram  Multiple Measures Article and Activities  Cause and Effect Activity Tools:  Root Cause-Fish Bone Diagram  Multiple Measures Article and Activities  Cause and Effect Activity

Action Plan Strategies and activities within the 4 key areas:  Curriculum Integration  Professional Development  Parental/Community Involvement  Technology Deployment Action Plan Strategies and activities within the 4 key areas:  Curriculum Integration  Professional Development  Parental/Community Involvement  Technology Deployment Section II: ACTION PLAN

Action Plan Strategies and Activities  Timeline (3 years- through 2012)  Budget Be sure to include E-rate amounts if applicable. Action Plan Strategies and Activities  Timeline (3 years- through 2012)  Budget Be sure to include E-rate amounts if applicable. Section II: ACTION PLAN

Part A STATEMENT Part A STATEMENT ACTION PLAN

Part B Curriculum and Instruction Use conclusions from District Report Card Data, Attributes and Challenges Data, and Local Assessment Data to develop strategies. Part B Curriculum and Instruction Use conclusions from District Report Card Data, Attributes and Challenges Data, and Local Assessment Data to develop strategies. ACTION PLAN

Part B Curriculum and Instruction Focus : How can technology support your goal for increasing student achievement in your identified area(s)? Part B Curriculum and Instruction Focus : How can technology support your goal for increasing student achievement in your identified area(s)? ACTION PLAN

Part C Professional Development Use conclusions from Educator Qualifications and Professional Growth Data. Part C Professional Development Use conclusions from Educator Qualifications and Professional Growth Data. ACTION PLAN

Part C Professional Development Focus : What professional development activities will be needed to support the technology you will use/acquire to increase student achievement? Part C Professional Development Focus : What professional development activities will be needed to support the technology you will use/acquire to increase student achievement? ACTION PLAN

Part D Parental/Community Involvement Use conclusions from Parent Community Involvement Data Part D Parental/Community Involvement Use conclusions from Parent Community Involvement Data ACTION PLAN

Part D Parental/Community Involvement Focus : Increased communication with parents and how parent will be informed of technology used. Part D Parental/Community Involvement Focus : Increased communication with parents and how parent will be informed of technology used. ACTION PLAN

Part E Technology Deployment Part E Technology Deployment ACTION PLAN Focus : Acquisition, utilization and reliable access to appropriate technologies.

Part E Technology Deployment Use conclusions from Budget Analysis, Tech Deployment, and Inventory Data. Include, technical support, redeployment and ALL E-rate supported purchases. Part E Technology Deployment Use conclusions from Budget Analysis, Tech Deployment, and Inventory Data. Include, technical support, redeployment and ALL E-rate supported purchases. ACTION PLAN

Part E Technology Deployment What technology do you need to use/purchase to support your C & I, PD and P/C strategies?  Hardware  Software  Telecommunication equipment and services (E-Rate if applicable) Part E Technology Deployment What technology do you need to use/purchase to support your C & I, PD and P/C strategies?  Hardware  Software  Telecommunication equipment and services (E-Rate if applicable) Section 1:DATA & ANALYSIS

Part F Monitoring Process Focus : How will you know if you have made a difference, how will you collect data, when and how often and who will oversee this?  Monitoring tools  Progress indicators  Frequency  Person responsible. (Position ) Part F Monitoring Process Focus : How will you know if you have made a difference, how will you collect data, when and how often and who will oversee this?  Monitoring tools  Progress indicators  Frequency  Person responsible. (Position ) ACTION PLAN

Part G Budget Focus : Do you have reasonable and adequate budget to support your goals and strategies? Are all 3 years (phases) complete? Part G Budget Focus : Do you have reasonable and adequate budget to support your goals and strategies? Are all 3 years (phases) complete? ACTION PLAN

Section II Part A Stakeholder Involvement Description of parent, business, community in development of plan. (Look at your SIP/DIP) Include Local Business, Library, Community College, etc… Include Adult Literacy Provider Connections Section II Part A Stakeholder Involvement Description of parent, business, community in development of plan. (Look at your SIP/DIP) Include Local Business, Library, Community College, etc… Include Adult Literacy Provider Connections Section III: Stakeholder Involvement

Section II Part A Stakeholder Involvement Focus : How parents, school staff, adult literacy providers, public libraries were consulted in development, revision and implementation of the plan. Section II Part A Stakeholder Involvement Focus : How parents, school staff, adult literacy providers, public libraries were consulted in development, revision and implementation of the plan. Section III: Stakeholder Involvement

Section II Part B District Internet Safety Policy  Board adopted CIPA policy  Policy Number AND Date Approved Section II Part B District Internet Safety Policy  Board adopted CIPA policy  Policy Number AND Date Approved Section III: District Internet Safety Policy

Important Note!  This is not a ONE-MAN Show!  Teamwork is essential  This is not a ONE-MAN Show!  Teamwork is essential

Important Note!  This is not a ONE-MAN Show!  Teamwork is essential  This is not a ONE-MAN Show!  Teamwork is essential

Important Note!  This is not a ONE-MAN Show!  Teamwork is essential  This is not a ONE-MAN Show!  Teamwork is essential

NEXT STEPS  Review the Tech Plan Timeline Document  Develop a timeline for your plan development.  Review the Tech Plan Timeline Document  Develop a timeline for your plan development.

NEXT SESSION  November 12  8:30 AM  November 12  8:30 AM

SEND-OFFSEND-OFF Share one thing you especially enjoyed about today’s session with 3 people. ReflectionsReflections

Pen Drop Think of the most critical word or phrase you have heard today. Pen Drop Think of the most critical word or phrase you have heard today. DIRECTIONS