1. Progress and support for Dimmitt Middle School 1:1 Computer Pilot Program
Spring 2017

2. Goal of Dimmitt Middle School 1:1 -- to amplify empowerment of learners by increasing resources and enhancing the instructional practice to strengthen a student’s personal learning experience; to extend the West Hill Now! focus through the middle school; and to better prepare Dimmitt students for the IB program at Renton High.

3. At Dimmitt, we empower each other to be compassionate citizens and daring thinkers.
Vision of digital learning
Using technology intentionally and innovatively leads to greater equity and achievement for all students by:
increasing rigorous learning opportunities
enhancing authentic learning environments
providing differentiated and personalized learning
supporting collaboration, productivity, and creativity
providing opportunities to develop and demonstrate critical thinking skills
This ensures high quality instruction and learning for every child, every day in every environment and will advance Renton School District’s goals of achievement, college and career readiness, and equity and access.

4. Project Planning: Category
Action items (representative, but not exhaustive)
Instructional
Planning, Professional Development with staff, support growth mindset, site visits, determine expectations, measure progress, increase capacity in content areas + all classrooms
Communication/engagement
Plan family nights, involve students, share progress with District (school board, on website) and the community, connections with CBOs
Technical (central office)
Assess infrastructure (wifi), plan for logistics (charging, extra supplies, cases, insurance, assignment, replacement, etc.), develop support model, increase on-the-ground support
Technical (Dimmitt)
Create technical team (with Technology Resource Specialist and other teacher leaders), plan for logistics (where devices go during the day, where/how students keep devices), work w/ ASB to engage student body

5. Planning Date Step/Action 3.01.2017
Digital Learning Professional Development with whole staff
Digital Learning Professional Development (differentiated, lead by teachers)
June 2017
Planning for
Summer 2017
Lots of planning! (Teams: instructional and technical)
Aug. 2017
Collaborative sessions with whole staff

6. Planning Additionally:
Administrative leadership team meeting regularly
Bi-monthly meetings with Principal, Assistant Principals, and district Digital Learnng staff available for planning, co-teaching, in-class modeling, TIS support
Planning for technical needs (with Tech Services)
Creating communications for students, families, community, district

7. Investment in students, connection to West Hill Now
Investment in students, connection to West Hill Now!, access and equity
Focus on small group instruction and differentiation
Opportunities for student collaboration and creativity
Increase in student engagement and agency
Ability to increase personalization for students
Dedicated, committed staff and leadership with experience
Technical components:
Support for staff learning
Planning for logistics