1. Enhancing Education Through Technology NCLB Title II Part D http://www.nheon.org/oet/nclb Cathy HigginsOffice of Educational Technology chiggins@ed.state.nh.usDivision of Program Support May 10, 2005NH Department of Education

2. >>>> enhancing education through technology Program Goals

3. >>>> enhancing education through technology 1.Improve student academic achievement through the use of technology in schools 2.Assist every student to become technologically literate by the end of 8 th grade 3.Encourage effective technology integration with curriculum development and high quality professional development

4. >>>> enhancing education through technology Allowable Activities

5. >>>> enhancing education through technology Access Increase access to technology, especially with high need schools Enhance existing technology and acquire new technology to support student achievement Enhance connectivity to support student achievement

6. >>>> enhancing education through technology Tech Literacy for Students Adapt and expand technology applications, including distance learning, to increase student achievement Implement proven and effective technology integrated courses and curricula to help students reach challenging academic standards Develop, enhance, or implement IT courses

7. >>>> enhancing education through technology Professional Development Support ongoing, sustained, high quality PD and focus on integrating advanced technologies to create new learning environments Prepare one or more teachers as tech leaders to assist other teachers

8. >>>> enhancing education through technology Community Involvement Use technology to promote parental involvement and foster home-school communication about assignments, curriculum, and assessments.

9. >>>> enhancing education through technology Program Evaluation Use technology to collect, manage, and analyze data to inform and enhance teaching and school improvement Implement enhanced performance measurement systems to determine effectiveness of your Ed Tech program

10. >>>> enhancing education through technology

11. Statewide Support from Centers

12. >>>> enhancing education through technology Centers Title IID competitive funds support a network of PD centers serving each region of the state Visit NH Educators Online (NHEON) for information about the NH Local Educational Support Center Network (LESCN) See Appendix C in application packet www.nheon.org/centers

13. >>>> enhancing education through technology Funding Requirements

14. >>>> enhancing education through technology Funding Requirements 25% for professional development Three year district technology plans Annual school technology survey Annual staff assessment survey CIPA compliance Non-public school notification

15. >>>> enhancing education through technology Applications

16. >>>> enhancing education through technology Formula Application Visit www.nheon.org/oet for grant application information Send Word document as email attachment Snail mail signature pages

17. >>>> enhancing education through technology Transferability & Flexibility

18. >>>> enhancing education through technology Transferability Districts can: –Transfer up to 50% between Title II-A, Title II-D, Title IV, and Title V-A –Transfer funds into but not out of Title I Schools identified for improvement may only transfer up to 30% of their funds. Schools in corrective action cannot use transferability provisions.

19. >>>> enhancing education through technology Questions??

20. >>>> enhancing education through technology Visit www.nheon.org/oet