ACCESS Distance Learning providing Classroom Courses and Teachers via Technology For All Alabama Public High Schools Expansion III “The Next 100”

What does this grant include? $85,000 for Purchase of 21 st Century Classroom Equipment Training Support

Equipment *Tablet Computers Laptop Cart (30) Wireless Router/Printer/Scanner/Copier/Fax/Phone *Interactive Whiteboard/Multimedia Projector (for Whiteboard) DVD/VCR Headphones w/Microphone (1 per computer) USB Storage Device – 256 mg. Min. (1 per computer) *IVC station Document Camera * must meet minimum specifications ** must meet minimum specifications and include two cameras (front and back of room) and two displays (front and back of room)

Equipment Issues Web-Based Instruction (Firewalls, Resources) Interactive Videoconferencing Instruction

Vendor Issues Adherence to Timeline Release of Purchase Orders

School Readiness Room Preparation Registration of Students Selection of IVC Teachers and Classes Purchase of Textbooks and Other Resources Training of Teachers, Facilitators, and Counselors

Budget Issues Approval of Draft Budgets Submission of Signed Budget Forms

Regional Meetings October 22 – 31 – Regional Meetings for Counselors, School Administrator, School Contact, and School Technical Contact October 25 – Troy University Support Center October 30 – University of Alabama Support Center October 31 – Madison City Schools Support Center

Timeline August 30 – Press Announcement September 14 – Draft Budget to SDE October 1 – Final Budget to SDE (Originals with Signatures) October 15 – Deadline to Issue Purchase Orders October 22 – 31 – Regional Meetings for Counselors, School Administrator, School Contact, and School Technical Contact (9:00-4:00) ─ October 25—Troy University Support Center ─ October 30—University of Alabama Support Center ─ October 31—Madison City Schools Support Center

Timeline Training for Potential Teachers and Facilitators ─ Troy: Facilitators—October 29, November 14; Teachers—October 29-31, November ─ University of Alabama: Facilitators—November 9, November 30; Teachers—November 6-8, November ─ Madison City Schools: Facilitators—December 3, December 13; Teachers—November 27-29, December November – December ─ Install Equipment ─ Request Courses for Students

Timeline December 17 – 21: Testing of Equipment January 7: Classes start ─ Sending and Receiving IVC Classes ─ Students Enrolled in Web-Based Courses

Registration of Students November – December: Request Courses for Students (Assistance Provided by Regional Support Centers and SDE Staff)

Challenges to Effective and Timely Implementation ???

Questions and additional information: Alabama Department of Education Technology Initiatives (Fax) Contact Information