Literacy21 Education in a Changing World Watertown Public Schools Yr 2 Update Ann Koufman-Frederick, Superintendent Toni Carlson, Educational Technology Leader George Skuse, Information Technology Manager School Committee, Budget/Finance & Curriculum, Feb. 23, 2011
Budget Goals I. Develop a budget that continues to provide quality education, at all levels, at a time when the Town and the School District face unprecedented financial restrictions, both in the current fiscal year and next year. II.Preserve and sustain our educational programming: maintain class size maintain adequate classroom supplies and overall classroom support ensure professional learning and growth provide adequate support staff for instruction and administration continue technology implementation strengthen in-district special education programming
Budget Scenarios % TBD Preserve & Sustain % TBD Level Services 2.5%Manager’s Preliminary Budget 0% Level Dollar
Literacy21 Plan District Vision and Strategic Goals Teaching & Learning Goals Digital Tools and Curricular Resources Professional Development Technology Spending Evaluation and Recommendations Funding Options
Key Drivers of Literacy21 The Internet is the invention. Students are creators and contributors. Teachers and students have a globalized curriculum where students talk with each other world-wide, and teachers share and learn from colleagues anywhere. Educators need professional community to think together and change and improve practice.
Teaching & Learning Hierarchy StudentsFaculty/StaffCommunity Assessment Leadership & Administrative Support Network Infrastructure & Hardware Technical Services & Data Management Communication & Collaboration Curriculum Application Learning Results
4Cs of 21 st C Learning C ritical thinking C reativity and Innovation C ollaboration, teamwork, and leadership C ommunications, information, and media literacy
How to build a student for the 21 st Century Support High Academic Achievement Foster Self-Actualization Promote Global and Local Citizenship
1x1 Access Innovation The connected universe Anytime, anywhere creativity Global thinking Access to expertise Collaborate worldwide Network with kindred spirits Test-drive your ideas
21st C Learning Initiatives 1 x 1 Access Communication & Collaboration Student Assessment Content Creation & Publishing 21st Century Learning Environments Professional Learning
Communication & Collaboration First Class Web 2.0 Tools Google Docs Classroom Sites Content Management System
Student Assessment MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) MEPA Online MCAS Virtual Science Assessments
Content Creation & Publishing New labs and carts Applications Peripherals WHS Journalism & Community Media WMS Watertown Splash Cunniff Kids News WHS Media classes
21st C Learning Environments FASTT Math, GIZMOS, iRead WHS Language Lab Virtual High School Learning Commons Dedicated Media Studios Ubiquitous connectivity
Professional Learning Strategies Task Forces and Leadership Councils Electronic Collaboration Technology-In-Practice (T-I-P) Teaching Profiles Teaching & Learning Showcases Leadership Practices
Technology Spending FY07 - FY11
Types of Need Students Teachers Administrative Staff
Types of Need Students Teachers Administrative Staff Network & Infrastructure Technical Services & Support StudentsFaculty/StaffCommunity Assessment Leadership & Administrative Support Network Infrastructure & Hardware Technical Services & Data Management Communication & Collaboration Curriculum Application Learning Results
Hardware Expenditures By Year
FY08 & FY09 Key Accomplishments Staff Laptops Laptop Carts MS & HS labs LCD projectors Network Improvements
FY10 Key Accomplishments Learning Commons (labs, libraries) Laptop & netbook carts High School Web Design Lab upgrade New Middle School Lab Administrative support workstations Wireless access points
FY11 Key Accomplishments Laptop carts Handheld carts (iPods) Network & server upgrades VMware server (vSphere pilot) 30 addition wireless access points Laptop battery replacements (phase 1)
Technology Future Needs On the horizon and beyond… FY12-FY15
Hardware Expenditures Movement Towards Stable Funding
FY12 Staff computer updates WHS language lab Handheld devices (iPods, iPads,etc) Projection devices Networked laser printers Course Management System First Class server upgrade
FY12 (continued) Food Services workstations Improved virtualization infrastructure ActiveDirectory implementation Virtual Lockers Client Management Network improvements
FY13 Laptop carts Staff laptops Maintenance Department workstations Nurse workstations iSCSI storage upgrade
FY14 & FY15 Refresh teacher laptops Refresh student laptop carts Refresh HS and MS labs Network & server upgrades
Hardware Expenditures Movement Towards Stable Funding
District and Town Collaboration Phone System Data Center Internet bandwidth