Westfield Public Schools Technology Committee Meeting February 16, 2017

Today’s Goals & Purpose Introduction & Expertise of Members Establish Norms Review Data on Current Status Create a Draft Vision Establish Working Groups & Timelines Prepare for Next Steps Set Next Meeting Date

Welcome & Introductions POSITION NAME LOCATION Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski Westwoods Dir. of Technology & Business Ronald Rix City Hall School Committee Member Kevin Sullivan School Committee Director Technology Center Lenore Bernashe Technology Center Elem - Lead Technology Teacher Kristen Koziol Highland School Secondary-Lead Tech Teacher Karen Whitaker Westfield High School Middle School Science Teacher Joseph Mullett South Middle School Elem Classroom Teacher Heather Daponde Paper Mill School Secondary Principal Justin Baker Director of Curriculum & Instruction Susan Dargie Elementary Principal Kathleen O’Donnell Southampton Road Admin of Special Services Adam Garand Administrator of Interventions Christopher Rogers Dir. Of Assessment & Accountability Denise Ruszala

District Inventory Equipment # of Devices Equipment # of Devices Desktops 1811 Laptops 853 iPads* 501 ChromeBooks Being Ordered 215 350 Smartboards 49 Interactive Projectors 6 Projectors* 242 Equipment # of Devices Aerohives 242 Switches 151 Document Cameras* Printers 147 Copiers 66 Duplicators 16 * Most likely addition devices purchased directly by the school/department.

Superintendent’s Entry Survey Available Technology Group Question Agree Neutral Disagree Unit A I have adequate technology to integrate digital learning into my lessons and unit plans. 20.2% 16.75% 63.05% Unit D My site has adequate technology to integrate digital learning into my lessons and unit plans. 41.18% 29.41% Nurses I have adequate technology and or equipment to do my job effectively. 69.23% 23.08% 0% Secretaries 88.4% 7.69% 3.85% Custodians 50% Unit B Our sites have adequate technology to integrate digital learning into lessons and unit plans. 6.25% 8.25% 87.5% Principals 20% 60%

Superintendent’s Entry Survey Technology Use Group Question Agree Neutral Disagree Unit A I know how to use the Technology that is available in my room/building. 81.9% 12.38% 6.44% Unit D 75% 15.28% 9.72% Nurses 92.3% 7.7% 0% Secretaries 84.62% 11.5% 3.89% Custodians I know how to use the Technology/Equipment that is available in my room/building. 71.43% 28.57% Unit B Our staff is adequately trained to use the technology that is in the classroom/building. 25% 31.25% 43.75% Principals 30% 10% 60%

Technology Goals Clearly identify learning outcomes through digital learning to ensure the appropriate technology is secured and utilized. Provide staff with high quality professional development on digital learning and the effective use of digital tools. Integrate digital learning into daily instruction to increase student engagement and personalize learning. Establish pilot digital learning classroom(s) at each school. Successfully implement the online MCAS 2.0 this spring in grades 4 & 8.

Technology Priorities Redeploy existing technology to maximize usage. Replace aging devices with mobile tools. Re-establish the Technology Committee. Transition to Google mail and pilot Google classrooms. Update policies. Move from Acceptable Use to Responsible Use & BYOD at the secondary level. Expand digital communication with families. Target 24/7 access to digital learning for students and staff. Enhance each schools communication and security by up- grading the telecommunication systems and expanding the use of security cameras.

Current Vision Statement The vision for the Westfield Public Schools Technology Plan is to create a technology­ rich teaching and learning environment that encourages collaboration, communication, innovation, and achieves academic and professional proficiency for all students and teachers respectively. We believe students and teachers should be able to use technology to: Enhance teaching and learning to meet the learning needs and styles of all students Engage in learning anytime, anyplace, by connecting the classrooms with world-wide resources Procure, research, organize, and share information Think critically and solve problems Innovate and create new ideas Expression that is effective and creative Collaborate with other students and teachers anywhere in the world

What is your Vision of the use of Technology in the WPS?

Monad- Dyad – Small Group Draft Vision Monad- Dyad – Small Group

Draft Vision

Focus Area Objectives Members Next Meeting Assessment and Data To streamline and maximize the collection, analysis, and use of data. Curriculum Integration and Prof Dev To embed digital and personalized learning into all content areas. To support and prepare students and staff for the next generation of assessments (MCAS 2.0). Equip all staff with the professional development necessary to integrate digital learning into their daily lessons. Family & Community Communication To communicate and interact promptly and efficiently with our students, their families, and the community.

Focus Area Objectives Members Next Meeting Infrastructure: Policy and Sustainability Strengthen our technology infrastructure to support 1:1, BYOD, and mobile learning experiences. Transition from an acceptable use policy to a responsible use policy. Identify strategies to sustain ongoing support and financing of technology upgrades. Programs-Subscriptions & Interventions To support the effective implementation of academic intervention for students. Expand learning opportunities for students and staff outside of the classroom and school day. Other:

Next Meeting? February http://www.schoolsofwestfield.org/departments/technology/technology_committee/

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