Technology Plan 2001

       Woodbridge Township School District

                   Technology Plan 2004-2007

“A school district and government partnership

                       for student achievement.”

Visit us at www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Thomas “Skip” Garley, President

Pat Hardiman, Vice President

Diane C. Acquisto

Jacquelyn Bianchi

Joyce Grehl

Lewis Huber

Judy Leidner

Lawrence Miloscia

John C. Regep

CENTRAL OFFICE PERSONNEL

Vincent S. Smith

Superintendent of Schools

Lois Rotella

Assistant Superintendent

Angela Korodan

Director of Personnel Services

Rita Miller

Staff Director of Special Services

Dennis DeMarino

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

21^st Century Technology

Planning Committee

Chairpersons

Pam Chesky, Supervisor of Media Centers, Art, Testing & Staff Development

Michael D. Esolda, Chief Information Officer, Woodbridge Township Information Systems

Administration

Lois Rotella, Assistant Superintendent

Pat Reid, Principal, Mawbey Street School #1

Sharon Strack, Principal, Ross Street School #11

Gary Kuzniak, Principal, Avenel Middle School

Robert McLaughlin, Principal, Colonia High School

Specialists/Supervisors

Joseph Ferrara, Systems Administrator, Woodbridge Municipal Government

Walter Ziolkowski, Systems Administrator, Woodbridge Municipal Government

Gladys Jackson, Supervisor of Business, Family & Consumer Sciences, and Guidance

Anthony D’Orsi, Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds

Joseph Masperi, Community Relations Specialist

Peter Rajcevic, Computer Liaison

Marcos Virdó, Information Systems Specialist

Faculty

Elaine Meyer
LaDawna Harrington
Christine Lopez

24 School Computer Liaisons

Supervisors
Elaine Sienkiewicz – 504 District Coordinator, Athletics/Physical Education, Nursing John Springsteen – Academic Support Instruction, Compensatory Education, ESL/Bilingual, Testing

Christina Vreeland – English, Writing, World Language

Frank Darytichen – Industrial Arts, Science

Nancy Paugh – Math, Music

Geraldine Rinaldo – Reading, Language Arts, Character Education

Vincent Soccodato – Social Studies, World Language

Lillian Ciuffreda – Gifted and Talented Education,

Julie Bair – Special Education Programs

Diane Schrieks – Child Study Team

WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

VISION STATEMENT

The Woodbridge Township School District is committed to preparing life-long learners who are able to live and thrive with diversity, rapid change and interdependence.

WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mission Statement

The Woodbridge Township School District is committed to engaging all members of the community in the process of providing a learning environment that fosters interdependence, embraces change, and values diversity.

Our mission is to develop, through a technology-infused curriculum, life-long learners who are responsible citizens prepared to enter the global society.

WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

Belief Statements

The Woodbridge Township School District Administration and the Board of Education strongly support the follow beliefs:

• All children can learn.

• A safe, clean and healthy environment is the right of all students.

• High expectations are a standard for students, teachers, and administrators.

• On-going curriculum development is our responsibility.

• Technology and information are commodities that are intrinsic and essential to our way of life.

Executive Summary

The Woodbridge Township School District Technology Plan is designed to give direction for the infusion of technology and information literacy into the curriculum content areas of the district’s long-range educational plan. This school district is committed to engaging all members of the community in the process of providing a learning environment that fosters interdependence, embraces change, and values diversity. Our mission is to develop, through a technology infused curriculum, life long learners who are prepared to enter the global society.

We believe that the mastery of technology and information literacy skills, completion of the core curriculum standards, and knowledge of the technological tools necessary to survive in the 21st century, will prepare our graduates for global citizenry. The goals set forth in our plan are:

Goal 1: The Woodbridge Township School District will provide students with equal opportunity to access, evaluate, synthesize and communicate information in all formats; thus ensuring that students will attain the educational technology and information literacy skills necessary to achieve the Core Curriculum Content Standards and to succeed in the workplace of the 21^st century.

Goal 2: The Woodbridge Township School District will provide every opportunity for students to practice responsible use of information, software and technology systems; while ensuring that students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

Goal 3: The Woodbridge Township School District will integrate and monitor technological resources into the curriculum wherever it is appropriate to ensure student and staff proficiency in the use of technology.

Goal 4: The Woodbridge Township School District and the Woodbridge Municipal Government, will provide students, teachers and administrators with equal opportunity to use technology resources to enhance learning and creativity, decision making, and problem solving, by making technology accessible in all learning environments, including classrooms, media centers, and other educational settings such as public libraries and community centers.

Goal 5. The Woodbridge Township School District will continue to offer ongoing technology staff development and training opportunities for faculty and staff to enhance student achievement in the Core Curriculum Content Standards.

Goal 6. The Woodbridge Township School District and the Woodbridge Municipal Government will maintain and enhance the established technology infrastructure necessary for students and educators to access electronic information and to communicate freely via technology in order to ensure that the technology plan goals can be met.

Entering into partnerships with the municipal government and our education, business and corporate neighbors to fund our technology plan has provided an efficient and cost effective means to reach these goals. In the New Jersey Department of the Treasury Local Government Budget Review conducted in the Woodbridge Township School District in the fall of 2001, the Woodbridge Township School District was commended for the implementation of Tech 2000 (now being called 21^st Century Technology). An excerpt from that review states:

Township and school district officials are commended for the Tech 2000 implementation to date. Our interviews indicate that the project has very competent and enthusiastic management. To date, the technology infrastructure has been thoughtfully planned and implemented with quality standards. Since the Tech 2000 goal of wiring all classrooms and installing about 1, 000 computers has yet to be achieved, the ultimate success of this shared services project is dependent upon adequate funding by the respective parties. While the review team was impressed with the infrastructure installation and the accomplishments to date, the fact remains that the Tech 2000 network generally has not yet reached the classroom level. (Page 25 of audit).

Since the fall of 2001, when the Local Government Budget Review was conducted, the total number of computers installed through our 21^st Century Technology initiative is 2201 desktops and 183 laptops. Of that number, 2064 desktops and 145 laptops have been installed in classrooms. Network access has been expanded from the original points of the Library Media Centers and high school business labs to include 4 additional wireless elementary schools, 1 totally wireless middle school, and 5 secondary schools with various wireless access points as directed by central office and building administrators.

In summary, the partnerships with the municipal government and our education, business and corporate neighbors has allowed 21^st Century Technology to far exceed the goals set forth in previous district technology plans.

Technology Vision Statement

It is the vision of the Woodbridge Township School District that all students have access to the learning benefits that can accrue from the application of technology and distance learning in the educational process. We believe that for students to become productive members of society, a quality education must include mastery of technology and information literacy skills, completion of the core curriculum standards, and knowledge of the tools necessary to survive in the 21st Century.

The Woodbridge Township School District's vision is to have available to our students, information and data from all over the world through the infusion of cutting edge technology and the use of distance learning in our curriculum. Our teachers will be trained to integrate these materials and methods into their lesson plans resulting in excited and engaged learners.

Technology Mission Statement

The Woodbridge Township School District Administration and Board of Education believes that technology and information are commodities that are intrinsic and essential to our way of life. Our mission is to develop an efficient, cost-effective plan for the infusion of information literacy skills and the continued use of the latest technology in all learning environments of the district’s educational program so that we may:

ü Provide equity in access to technology and information for all members of the learning community;

ü Develop efficient, self-directed technology learners able to communicate using a variety of media and formats;

ü Restructure the learning environment to infuse student-centered instruction emphasizing inquiry – based exploratory learning;

ü Prepare students with the skills to master the latest technology;

ü Develop information-literate students who access, evaluate and use information efficiently, accurately, critically, and creatively;

ü Develop independent life - long learners who strive for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation;

ü Develop students who will contribute positively to the learning community through ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology;

ü Utilize technology to address the individual needs of all students;

ü Provide electronic access to local and global information sources including but not limited to the Internet, subscription databases, satellite transmissions (distance learning) and interactive television;

ü Maintain a viable secure, reliable and renewable network that connects all members of the school community to one another and to sources inside and outside the school;

ü Provide ongoing staff development in technology;

ü Implement productive ways to perform management of student data;

ü Provide for the efficient and effective management of and access to administrative data;

ü Explore, develop, and implement current and future technologies.

Technology Inventory

2003 NJDOE School Technology Survey (See Appendix A).

Technology Inventory

Network Capacity

Woodbridge Township School District continues to move forward vigorously to infuse educational technology in the instructional process with emphasis on student achievement of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. Our continuing mission is the delivery of voice, video, and data so that all 28 school buildings have the opportunity to share curricular offerings, ongoing projects and programs, and professional development opportunities. The building of this network is to expand the scope, quality, richness and diversity of curricula in all our schools and contribute to the redefining of teaching and learning in our district.

Woodbridge partners with Verizon in a grant program called Access New Jersey. This $150 million program has enabled us to link all 28 school buildings to deliver an advanced telecommunications network. The program offers the following:

Ø 28 ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) – which creates a fixed channel and route between our 28 school locations. The capacity is 1.5 mbps (millions of bytes per second) per school.

Ø OC3 (speed of our fiber optic line – Optical Carrier – 155.52 mbps). Digital Transmission Service. Leased data circuit for our connection to the Internet for 28 school buildings

Ø Free customer premise equipment that allows us to subscribe to Access New Jersey so we can connect to the high-speed network

Ø Eligibility for federal Universal Service Fund subsidies in addition to the special Access New Jersey pricing

The high-speed network has enabled us to infuse current information technologies into our learning environments. This includes Internet, Intranet, shared files, shared databases, e-mail, web hosting and specialized applications shared throughout the district. It has improved the education process for our students, teachers, staff and parents.

Technical Support

The Woodbridge Township School District Technology Team is composed of:

Assistant Superintendent

Information Systems Specialist/Help Desk

CIO/Woodbridge Township

Database Administrator/Woodbridge Township

Network/Systems Administration/Woodbridge Township

Computer Liaison

Community Relations Specialist/Website Coordinator

(2) Field Service Technicians

The Woodbridge Board of Education has created a Technology Committee to work with the District Tech Team and Central Administration in setting goals and direction. The Tech Team has maintained a 98% + uptime of all services and connections.

We maintain a Help Desk that is manned Monday to Friday during school hours. The web-based Help Desk software allows end users to submit queries via email directly to the help desk operator 24/7.

There is a central receiving, workbench facility located at the Evergreen Center, formerly School #17. At this facility, we are able to stage, test, image and deploy, technology that is infused throughout the district. Our

Woodbridge Township inter-local shared technology partners engage in desktop integration, engineering tasks, and management of projects, network and server administration to offer additional technical support to our district students and personnel.

Technology Maintenance
Policy and Plans

Currently the Woodbridge Township School District’s Tech Team maintains the district technology inventory. (See Table on p. 11) Line item accounts have been set into the school district budget to maintain and support Internet Access, SIS/budget programs, transportation routing software, specialized software, Library Automation system, subscription databases for both administration and classroom use, telecommunications, network maintenance, supplies and repairs. Our inter-local shared service partners are responsible for systems administration, database administration, web-server administration (email, Internet, Intranet, and filtering) and project management.

Over the 2004 - 2007 period, the Woodbridge Township School District plans to increase our wireless presence at all schools and to add technology infused language labs to the High Schools. The network infrastructure bandwidth will need to be increased at our secondary schools due to the growth of technology in each of these buildings.

It is anticipated that the school district and our inter-local technology partner will maintain separate budget accounts as put forth in the Funding Plan for 2004 – 2007 (see page 87.) All core applications, including productivity, connectivity, services and Operating Systems, are installed pursuant to licensing requirements.

Telecommunications Services

The following telecommunications services incorporated in this technology plan link between the e-rate services requested. Our Form 470 reflects these services:

Ø 50 pagers

Ø 3 Verizon Centrex main lines

Ø 600 POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) lines

Ø 50 cellular phones

Ø 1 million minutes per year in long distance

Ø 50 Verizon voice mailboxes

Ø 28 ATM lines – Wide Area Network connectivity

Ø 3 T1 lines – Wide Area Network connectivity

Ø OC3 leased data circuit for Wide Area Network connectivity and Internet connectivity

Facilities Infrastructure

The facilities infrastructure includes:

Ø All 28 school buildings contain a dedicated network room that houses a network cabinet containing: UPS, Server and various network communication equipment

Ø All hardwiring and wireless connectivity come back to this main location for network access

Ø All areas are air-conditioned and securely located in administrative areas

Ø Cisco routers are located at all 28 locations. These routers forward data to our main data center at Woodbridge Town Hall. The family of Cisco routers range from 10/BaseT, 10/100BaseT Ethernet ports with performance up to 20 Kpps.

Ø Cisco layer 2 & 3 switches. Ethernet-based switches that provide basic connectivity for network access and backbone applications.

Ø Switches in: High Schools – 22, Middle Schools – 19, Elementary Schools – 39

Ø Elementary Schools – The majority of the Elementary Schools are running at less than 5% of the total bandwidth available (T1 1.54 mb)

Ø Middle Schools – are running less than 10% of the total bandwidth available (T1 1.54 mb)

Ø High Schools – have 2 T1’s that are used for load balancing. Utilization average is about 20% of the bandwidth 1.54 x 2 = 3.08

PLAN FOR REPLACING OBSOLETE COMPUTERS

The Tech Team strives to maintain and refresh the technology inventory. To this end, we have in place a refreshment program to upgrade and/or replace aging workstations, and to deploy new workstations to increase the infusion of technology into the educational areas. By the end of the year 2007, we expect approximately 500 obsolete workstations will be replaced with newer units, and we will add approximately 300 new workstations.

Our refreshment guidelines are:

Ø A computer will be considered obsolete when the highest revision of an Operating System it can run is no longer supported by the manufacturer or;

Ø A computer will be considered obsolete when it can no longer run the required applications with reasonable performance or;

Ø A computer will be considered obsolete when the cost of repairs exceeds 1/3 of its replacement cost.

Technology and the Curriculum

Our schools must meet the requirements of living, learning and working in a changing world. Successful participation in the Information Age requires substantially higher levels of information and technology literacy. Traditional methods of education are no longer sufficient in preparing graduates for economic survival and success in the workplace. Through the use of technology, we can effectively enhance the learning of curriculum content and involve students as real researchers, solving real problems. We must teach students methods for doing real research and strategies for solving real problems while using tools that will enhance collaboration, communication, and student achievement. Electronic technologies have and will continue to have a significant role and impact on learning in our schools. The following examples indicate how technology can enhance learning and contribute to the achievement of Core Curriculum standards:

In all content areas students are able to:

ü Utilize the school media center to learn information literacy skills.

ü Conduct electronic research.

ü Use a variety of technological and information resources to gather and synthesize information, and create and communicate knowledge.

ü Master navigational strategies by performing Web searches.

ü Use digital cameras and scanners.

ü Create and present multimedia presentations.

ü Videotape projects for the district television channel.

ü Post projects on district, school, or class web sites.

ü Design electronic portfolios.

ü Design district, school, or class web sites.

In Science and Math students are able to:

ü Conduct calculator-based laboratories to gather, analyze, and present data.

ü Use calculators from Kindergarten through calculus in problem solving situations.

ü Record, analyze and report data using computer technology.

ü Solve algebraic problems by working with graphing calculators or computers.

ü Make hypotheses about mathematic and scientific relationships by using computer software to generate and analyze data.

ü Use interactive computer software to extend classroom teaching whenever possible.

ü Interact in national databases to share, analyze and present data with/to other secondary schools.

In Language Arts students are able to:

ü Use electronic-publishing software to write and illustrate original stories, essays, poems, notes, and letters (both individual and collaborative.)

ü Use concept-mapping software to create webs.

ü Construct web outlines.

ü Create and present PowerPoint presentations using large screen projectors.

ü Videotape projects for district television channel.

ü Plan electronic meetings with authors.

ü Use bulletin boards for book reviews literary characters, poems, figurative language, etc.

ü Post projects on district, school, or class web sites.

ü Use electronic software to create concept maps (i.e. Inspiration/Kidspiration.)

ü Establish an interactive discussion forum for students and teachers discuss literature, share writing, and take part in joint projects with other district schools.

In the Arts students are able to:

ü Use synthesizers to create, compose, transpose and play.

ü Study art history on virtual field trips by accessing thousands of art works stored electronic media.

ü Create and record original compositions via computer.

ü Create images using computer software.

ü Post work on district, school, or class Web sites.

ü Use digital cameras to explore photography as an art.

In Social Studies students are able to:

ü Access local, county, state and national government websites to find the names, pictures and initiatives of local, county state, and national elected officials.

ü Access New Jersey history websites for information and grade appropriate student activities.

ü Visit museum websites across the nation and globe to locate artifacts, paintings, and sculptures to enrich the study of historic events and cultures.

ü Visit national websites to compare social, economic, political institutions to New Jersey and the United States.

ü Visit a variety of media websites to compare and contrast how they report the same news item.

ü Apply economic concepts as they participate and compete in the Stock Market Game.

ü Utilize websites to conduct service-learning projects.

ü Send electronic informational postcards to schools around the globe to share and compare lifestyles, history, climate, and environments.

ü Utilize primary sources, available on electronic websites, while conducting research.

In World Language students (including ESL) are able to:

ü Use multimedia to learn about other cultures.

ü Access the daily news and primary source documents in the languages they are
studying.

ü Utilize electronic music and art libraries to study culture.

ü Utilize TV and recording devices to increase oral proficiency.

ü Develop cultural understanding from videotapes.

ü Use interactive software to study languages.

ü Communicate in native languages with students around the world.

In Health and Physical Education students are able to:

ü Conduct research projects based on the students’ natural interest in collegiate sports.

ü Access health information.

ü Learn the rules and strategies of international sports.

ü Access a college and high school athletic matching system.

ü Create a personal fitness plan (diet/exercise.)

ü Record Polar Heart Monitor Data and create graphs.

ü Track their fitness development.

ü In Technology Information Literacy students are able to:

ü Understand how technological systems function.

ü Demonstrate skills needed to effectively access and use technology-based materials.

ü Access, evaluate and use technology-based communication and information systems efficiently, accurately, critically, and creatively.

ü Access, evaluate and use information on specific topics using both technological and print resources in library media centers in an ethical and socially responsible manner.

ü Discuss problems relating to the increasing use of technology.

Software used for
curricular support /filtering

Software /Database Titles For Elementary Schools
LABS	CCS	CLASSROOMS	CCS	MEDIA CENTER	CCS	ADMINISTRATION	CCS
	IND./ NETS		IND./		IND. /		IND. / NETS
			NETS		NETS
MS Office 2000	8.1	MS Office 2000	8.1	MS Office 2000	8.1	`	8.1
MS Publisher 2000	8.1	MS Publisher 2000	8.1	MS Publisher 2000	8.1	MS Publisher 2000	8.1
Bernie Typing	8.1	Bernie Typing	8.1	Lotus Notes	8.1	Lotus Notes	8.1
Skills Tutor	LA/MATH	Kidsparation	ALL	Mandarin	ALL	Asbury Park SIS/Budget	ADMIN
Geometry Sketcher	MATH			Internet/Intranet delivered software:	ALL	Contour Special Ed	ADMIN
Internet – MS Explorer	ALL	Skills Tutor	LA/MATH	SIRS/Discoverer	ALL	Edulog Transportation	ADMIN
Websense Content Filtering	ALL	Geometry Sketcher	MATH	SIRS/Researcher	ALL	VHD On-line Help Desk	ADMIN
		Internet – MS Explorer	ALL	SIRS/Government Reporter	ALL	Internet – MS Explorer	ALL
		Encarta	ALL	SIRS/Renaissance	ALL	Websense Content Filtering	ALL
		CCC – Computer Curriculum Corporation	ALL	Grolier/Deluxe	ALL
		Websense Content Filtering	ALL	America the Beautiful	ALL
				Lands & People	SOC.ST
				Popular Science	SCI/
				Popular Science	MATH
				Kids InfoBits	ALL
				Websense Content Filtering	ALL

Software /Database Titles For Middle Schools
Software /Database Titles For Middle Schools
LABS	CCS	CLASSROOMS	CCS	MEDIA CENTER	CCS	ADMINISTRATION	CCS
	IND./ NETS		IND./		IND. /		IND. / NETS
			NETS		NETS
MS Office 2000	8.1	MS Office 2000	8.1	MS Office 2000	8.1	MS Office 2000	8.1
MS Publisher 2000	8.1	MS Publisher 2000	8.1	MS Publisher 2000	8.1	MS Publisher 2000	8.1
Internet – MS Explorer	ALL	Holt – World Geography Today / 2000	6.5	Lotus Notes	8.1	Lotus Notes	8.1
Rosetta Stone	7.1	Websense Content Filtering	ALL	Mandarin	ALL	Asbury Park SIS/Budget	ADMIN
Applied Microtype	8.1			Internet/Intranet delivered software:	ALL	Contour Special Ed	ADMIN
Skills Tutor	LA/MATH			SIRS/Discoverer	ALL	Edulog Tran.	ADMIN
Internet – MS Explorer	ALL			SIRS/Researcher		VHD On-line Help Desk	ADMIN
Websense Content Filtering	ALL			SIRS/Government Reporter	ALL	Internet – MS Explorer	ADMIN
				SIRS/Renaissance	ALL	Websense Filtering	ALL
				Grolier/Deluxe	ALL
				Grolier/Core
				America the Beautiful	ALL
				Lands & People	SOC. ST
				Popular Science	SCI
				Gale Student Resource Center-Junior Ed.	ALL
				Opposing Viewpoints	ALL
				Internet – MS Explorer	ALL
				Websense Content Filtering	ALL

Software /Database Titles For High Schools

LABS	CCS/IND. NETS	CLASSROOM	CCS/IND. NETS	MEDIA CENTER	CCS/IND. NETS	ADMINISTRATION	CCS/IND. NETS
MS Office 2000	8.1	MS Office 2000	8.1	MS Office 2000	8.1	MS Office 2000	8.1
	WRS 1,2		WRS 1,2		WRS 1,2		WRS 1,2
MS Publisher 2000	8.1	MS Publisher 2000	8.1	MS Publisher 2000	8.1	MS Publisher 2000	8.1
	WRS 1,2		WRS 1,2		WRS 1,2		WRS 1,2
Internet – MS Explorer	ALL	Internet – MS Explorer	ALL	Lotus Notes	ALL	Lotus Notes	ALL
Dreamweaver MX	8.1	Dreamweaver MX	8.1	Mandarin	ALL	Asbury Park SIS/Budget	ADMIN
	WRS 4		WRS 4
Adobe Photoshop	8.1	Adobe Photoshop	8.1	Internet/Intranet delivered software:	ALL	Contour Special Ed	ADMIN
	WRS 2, 4		WRS 2, 4
Adobe Illustrator	8.1	Adobe Illustrator	8.1	SIRS/Researcher	ALL	Edulog Transportation	ADMIN
	WRS 2, 4		WRS 2, 4
Jostens Yearbook software	ALL	Jostens Yearbook software	ALL	SIRS/Government Reporter	ALL	VHD On-line Help Desk	ADMIN
QuickBooks Pro	81	QuickBooks Pro	8.1	SIRS/Renaissance	ALL	Internet – MS Explorer
	WRS 2,3		WRS 2,3
Skills Assessment Manager	81	Skills Assessment Manager	81	Grolier/Deluxe	ALL	Websense Content Filtering	ALL
	WRS 1,3		WRS 1,3
Microsoft Office Specialist	81	Computer Core Certifications IC3	81	Gale Literature Resource Ctr.	ALL
	WRS 1,3		WRS 1,3	Twayne Author Series Scribner Writers Series
Computer Core Certifications IC3	81	Accounting Software	81	Gale Student Resource Center-Junior Edition	ALL
	WRS 1,3		WRS 2
Accounting Software	81	Microtype Typing	81	Opposing Viewpoints	ALL
	WRS 2		WRS 2
Microtype Typing	81	Ven Comingo	7.1	Gale Student Resource Center College Edition	ALL
	WRS 1,2
Ven Comingo	7.1	Allez Bien	7.1	Internet – MS Explorer	ALL
Allez Bien	7.1	Websense Content Filtering	ALL	Websense Content Filtering	ALL
Websense Content Filtering	ALL

GOAL 1.1 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade level	CCCS	Timeline
1.1		Students will be able to use technology resources to communicate and illustrate thoughts, ideas and stories.	K - 2		9/04 - 6/07
1.1.a	Use graphic organizers to assist in planning their written work, composing and revising drafts, and using computer - writing applications during most of the writing process.	Mouse and Keyboarding skills	Grade 2	LA 3.2 TL 8.1	9/05 - 6/07
1.1.b	Use and explain procedures for performing addition and subtraction calculations with a calculator	Use calculator as a problem solving tool	Grades 1 & 2	M 4.5	9/04 - 6/07

District Goal and Objective number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
1.1
1.1.a	Supervisor of Language Arts Supervisor of Writing	2nd Grade Teachers	Students will produce a simple document using word processing software.
1.1.b	Supervisor of Mathematics	1st and 2nd Grade Teachers	Students will perform simple addition and subtraction using a calculator.

GOAL 1.2 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade level	CCCS	Timeline
1.2		Students will learn to use the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) in the Media Center to access and locate resources.	K - 2		9/04 - 6/07
1.2.a	Locate and know the purposes for various literacy areas of the classroom and the library media center.	Information Literacy Skill of accessing and locating information.	Grade 1 - 2	LA 3.1 & 3.5 TL 8.1	9/04 - 6/05
1.2.b	Hear, read, write and talk about scientists and inventors in historical context.	Mouse, keyboarding and the Information Literacy skill of accessing and locating information.	Grade 2	SCI 5.2 TL 8.1	9/04 - 6/05
1.2.c	Using stories, myths and legends, students will recognize the names of some major figures in American History….	Information Literacy Skill of accessing and locating information.	Grade 2	SS 6.3 TL 8.1	9/04 - 6/05

District Goal and Objective number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
1.2
1.2.a	Supervisor of Media Centers	Library Media Specialists	Students from grades K - 2 will successfully select resources from the various collections in the library media centers.
1.2.b	Supervisor of Science Supervisor of Media Centers	1st and 2nd Grade Teachers Library Media Specialists	Students will share information gathered with their classmates.
1.2.c	Supervisor of Social Studies Supervisor of Media Centers	1st and 2nd Grade Teachers Library Media Specialists	Students will share information gathered with their classmates.

GOAL 1.3 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade level	CCCS	Timeline
1.3		Students will use telecommunications and online resources to participate in collaborative problem-solving activities for the purpose of developing solutions or products.	Grades 3 - 4		9/04 - 6/07
1.3.a	Select appropriate electronic media for research and evaluate the quality of the information received.	Basics of online search strategies used for electronic databases and Internet; Information Literacy skill of evaluation of information.	Grades 3 - 4	LA 3.1 & 3.5 TL 8.1	9/04 - 6/05
1.3.b	Develop strategies and skills for information-gathering and problem-solving, using appropriate tools and technologies.	Information Literacy Skill of accessing, locating and evaluating information.	Grades 3 - 4	SCI 5.1 TL 8.1 PE/H 2.1	9/04 - 6/06
1.3.c	Communicate ideas to a selected audience outside the classroom	Send and reply to an email with teacher guidance. Practice appropriate Internet etiquette.	Grade 4	LA 3.1 & 3.5 TL 8.1	9/06 - 6/07

District Goal and Objective number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
1.3
1.3.a	Supervisor of Language Arts Supervisor of Media Centers	3rd and 4th Grade Teachers Library Media Specialists	Students will share information gathered with their classmates.
1.3.b	Supervisor of Science Supervisor of PE/Health Supervisor of Media Centers	4th Grade Teachers Library Media Specialists	Students will share information gathered with their classmates.
1.3.c	Supervisor of Language Arts	4th Grade Teachers	Students will share information gathered with the selected audience.

GOAL 1.4 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade level	CCCS	Timeline
1.4		Students will determine when technology is useful and select the appropriate tools and technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems.	Grade 4		9/05 - 6/07
1.4.a	Keep records that describe observations and are understandable weeks and months later.	Use spreadsheets to record data and prepare simple graphs or charts.	Grade 4	SCI 5.1 TL 8.1	9/05 - 6/07
1.4.b	Use computer spreadsheets, software, and graphing utilities to organize and display quantitative information.	Use spreadsheets to record data, do simple calculations, and prepare simple graphs or charts.	Grade 4	M 4.5	9/05 - 6/07
1.4.c	Describe the influence of technology in daily life	Use and understand basic technology vocabulary	Grade 3	SS 6.5 TL 8.1	9/04 - 6/07

District Goal and Objective number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
1.4
1.4.a	Supervisor of Science	4th Grade Teachers	Students will produce and explain simple graphs.
1.4.b	Supervisor of Mathematics	4th Grade Teachers	Students will produce and explain simple graphs or charts.
1.4.c	Supervisor of Social Studies	3rd Grade Teachers	Students’ reports

GOAL 1.5 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade level	CCCS	Timeline
1.5		Students will use content-specific tools, software, and simulations to support learning and research.	Grades 6 - 8		9/04 - 6/07
1.5.a	Investigate the relationship between tobacco use, abuse of alcohol and/or illegal substances with respiratory diseases, cancer, heart disease, stroke and injuries	Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, and appropriateness of print and non-print electronic information sources.	Grade 7- 8	PE/H 2.2 TL 8.1	9/04 - 6/07
1.5.b	Collect, organize and interpret the data that result from experiments.	Construct a database, define fields, input data, and produce a report using sort and query.	Grade 8	SCI 5.1 TL 8.1	9/06 - 6/07

District Goal and Objective number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
1.5
1.5.a	Supervisor of PE /Health Supervisor of Media Centers	Health Teachers Library Media Specialists	Students will produce a multimedia product based on their research.
1.5.b	Supervisor of Science	Grade 8 Science Teachers	Students will produce and explain graphs or charts by entering and editing data, and sharing information with classmates.

GOAL 1.6 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade level	CCCS	Timeline
1.6	Students will research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness and bias of electronic information sources concerning real world problems.	Choose appropriate tools and information resources to support research and solve real world problems.	Grades 6 - 8		9/04 - 6/07
1.6.a	Analyze data in order to see persons and events in historical context.	Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, and appropriateness of print and non-print electronic information sources.	Grades 7 - 8	SS 6.2 TL 8.1	9/04 - 6/07



District Goal and Objective number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
1.6
1.6.a	Supervisor of Social Studies Supervisor of Media Centers	Gr. 8 Social Studies Teachers Library Media Specialists	Based on their research, students will produce a document in using word-processing or multimedia software.

GOAL 1.7 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade level	CCCS	Timeline
1.7		Students will routinely and efficiently use online information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publication, communication and productivity.	Grades 9 - 12		9/04 - 6/07
1.7.a	Evaluate environmental consequences of technological change in human history	Create and manipulate information independently and/or collaboratively to solve problems, to design, and to develop products.	Grades 9 - 12	SS 6.2, 6.3, 6.5 TL 8.1
1.7.b	Research employment opportunities.	Select and use appropriate search tools. Exhibit Information Literacy Skills.	Grade 11	WL 7.1 CE 9.1	9/04 - 6/07


District Goal and Objective number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
1.7
1.7.a	Supervisors of Social Studies Supervisor of Media Centers	High School Social Studies Teachers, Library Media Specialists	Students’ Products
1.7.b	Supervisors of World Languages Supervisor of Consumer, Family life Skills Supervisor of Media Centers	High School World Language Teachers, High School Consumer Family Life Teachers, Library Media Specialists	Students’ Products

GOAL 1.8 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade level	CCCS	Timeline
1.8		Students will select and apply technology tools for research, information analysis, problem solving and decision making in the content learning.	Grades 9 - 12		9/04 - 6/07
1.8.a	Plan, develop, and implement a proposal to solve an authentic technological problem.	Select and use specialized databases for advanced research and solve real world problems.	Grades 9 - 12	SCI 5.4	9/04 - 6/07
1.8.b	Use technology to enhance language acquisition and to acquire current cultural information in order to develop more accurate impressions of the culture studied.	Use URLs, Bookmarks, subscription databases and teacher-selected tools to search for information.	Grades 9 - 12	WL 7.2 TL 8.1	9/04 - 6/07
1.8.c	Use appropriate research methodology to investigate health problem or issue.	Identify a problem in a content area and formulate a strategy to solve the problem using brainstorming, flowcharting and appropriate resources.	Grade 11	PE/H 2.2 TL 8.1	9/05 6/07


District Goal and Objective number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
1.8
1.8.a	Supervisor of Science Supervisor of Media Centers	High School Science Teachers High School Media Specialists	Students’ ability to navigate among databases.
1.8.b	Supervisor of World Languages	HS World Language Teachers	Students’ projects.
1.8.c	Supervisor of PE /Health Supervisor of Media Centers	Health Teachers Library Media Specialists	Based on their research, students will produce a document in using word-processing or multimedia software.

GOAL 1.9 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade level	CCCS	Timeline
1.9		Students will collaborate with peers, experts, and others to contribute to a content-related knowledge base by using technology to compile, synthesize, produce and disseminate information models and other creative works.			9/04 - 6/07
1.9.a	Use computer applications to manipulate and communicate	Navigate file system, basic troubleshooting, create presentations.	Grades 10 - 12	TL 8.1	9/04 - 6/07
1.9.b	Use critical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving skills	Use graphic organizers and telecommunications software/programs.	Grades 10 -12	CCWR 3	9/05 6/07


District Goal and Objective number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
1.9
1.9.a	Supervisor of Business Education	HS Business Education Teachers	Students’ ability to navigate among databases.
1.9.b	All Supervisors	All Content Area Teachers and Special Area Teachers	Students’ projects.

GOAL 2.1 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective Number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade Level	CCCS	Timeline
2.1		Students will recognize and practice responsible social and ethical behaviors when using technology and information	Grades K - 2		9/04 - 6/07
2.1.a	Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members and others when using technology in the classroom.	Using a computer writing application program, students will learn keyboarding and mouse skills and proper computer etiquette.	Grade 2	LA 3.2	9/05 - 6/07
2.1b	Identify the modes of communication used to transmit ideas.	Comprehension of email, internet and databases.	Grade 2	SS 6.5	9/04 - 6/07


District Goal and Objective Number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
2.1
2.1a	Supervisor of Language Arts Supervisor of Writing	Classroom Teachers	Students’ ability to produce writing samples using computer writing application programs.
2.1b	Supervisor of Social Studies	Classroom Teachers	Students’ ability to produce writing samples using computer writing application programs.

GOAL 2.2 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective Number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade Level	CCCS	Timeline
2.2		Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology.	Grades K - 2		9/04 - 6/07
2.2a	Identify examples of the rights and responsibilities of citizens	Understand that there are rights and responsibilities of technology use; understand the reasoning behind computer etiquette.	Grades K - 2	SS 6.1	9/04 - 6/07
2.2b	Listen and respond appropriately to directions.	Understand that there are rights and responsibilities of technology use; respond to the directions given for technology use.	Grades K - 2	LA 3.4	9/04 - 6/07



District Goal and Objective Number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
2.2
2.2a	Supervisor of Social Studies	Classroom Teachers	Observation of students’ practicing appropriate computer etiquette
2.2b	Supervisor of Language Arts Supervisor of Writing	Classroom Teachers	Students’ ability to follow directions when using technology.

GOAL 2.3 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective Number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade Level	CCCS	Timeline
2.3		Discuss common uses of technology in daily life and the advantages and disadvantages those uses provide.	Grades 3 - 4		9/04 - 6/07
2.3a	Recognize technological change and continuity in their lives and the lives of family members.	Use databases and CD programs to gather information.	Grades 3 - 4	SS 6.3	9/04 - 6/07
2.3b	Describe and demonstrate a variety of ways to access and convey health information and ideas.	Use databases and CD programs to gather information.	Grades 3 - 4	HPE 2.2	9/04 - 6/07



District Goal and Objective Number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
2.3
2.3a	Supervisor of Social Studies	Classroom Teachers Library Media Specialists	Evidence that students gathered information by use of databases and CD programs.
2.3b	Supervisor of Health, Physical Education	Classroom Teachers Library Media Specialists	Evidence that students gathered information by use of databases and CD programs.

GOAL 2.4 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective Number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade Level	CCCS	Timeline
2.4		Students and teachers will discuss basic issues related to responsible use of technology and information and describe personal consequences of inappropriate use.
2.4a	Students will develop listening strategies, develop appropriate questions, and contribute information, ideas and experiences to this discussion.		Grades 3 - 4	LA 3.3 LA 3.4	04 - 07
2.4b	Students will demonstrate an understanding of character traits that are important, responsibility to obey laws and rules, the need for ethical behavior in all walks of life.		Grades 3 - 4	CE/C/F/LS 9.2


District Goal and Objective Number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
2.4a	Supervisor of Reading Supervisor of Writing	Classroom Teachers	Observation of students’ responsible behavior.
2.4b	Supervisor of Career Education, Consumer, Family & Life Skills	Classroom Teachers	Observation of students’ responsible behavior.

GOAL 2.5 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective Number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade Level	CCCS	Timeline
2.5		Practice appropriate behavior when accessing electronic information (i.e. Internet and Subscription Databases.)
2.5a	Understand and appreciate equality of opportunity, fairness to all and equal justice.	Enter URL, search strategies on subscription databases	Gardes 2 - 4	SS 6.1	04 - 07
2.5b	Use computer spreadsheets, software and graphing utilities to organize and display quantitative information.	Use of spreadsheet to do simple calculations; Edit techniques; ability to launch a program.	Grades 3 -4	Math 4.5	04 - 07



District Goal and Objective Number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
2.5a	Supervisor of Social Studies	Classroom Teachers	Observation of student behavior while using computers.
2.5b	Supervisor of Mathematics	Classroom Teachers	Observation of student behavior while using computers. Ability to use spreadsheets.

GOAL 2.6 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective Number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade Level	CCCS	Timeline
2.6		Demonstrate knowledge of current changes in information technologies and the effect those changes have on the workplace and society.	Grades 5 - 8		9/04 - 6/07
2.6a	Students will contrast traditional art forms to images obtained through use of technology.	Search techniques. Page format, layout, cut, paste. Capture pictures, use digital camera, graphics.	Grades 6 - 8	V/PA 1.2	9/04 - 6/07
2.6b	Discuss how family, peers; culture, media, technology and the environment affect wellness.	Search strategies; create bookmarks use as navigation tool.	Grades 6 - 8	H/PE 2.1	9/04 - 6/07



District Goal and Objective Number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
2.6a	Supervisor of Art	Art Teachers	Students’ ability to identify and replicate computer imaging
2.6b	Supervisor of Health/Physical Education	Health/Physical Education Teachers	Students’ understanding of the concept.

GOAL 2.7 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective Number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade Level	CCCS	Timeline
2.7		Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology and discuss consequences of misuse.	Grades 5 - 8		9/04 - 6/07
2.7a	Describe and demonstrate appropriate work habits and interpersonal skills needed to obtain and retain employment.	Understanding the ethics and legalities of technology use and how it relates to the workplace.	Grades 7 - 8	CE/C/F/LS 9.1	9/04 - 6/07
2.7b	Write reports and subject-appropriate nonfiction pieces based on research and including citations, quotations, and a bibliography or works cited page.	Understanding that mere cutting and pasting is plagiarism.	Grades 7 - 8	LA 3.2	9/04 - 6/07



District Goal and Objective Number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
2.7a	Supervisor of Business	Computer Teachers	Demonstration of students’ understanding of concept
2.7b	Supervisor of Writing	Classroom Teachers	Demonstration of students’ understanding of concept; finished products

GOAL 4.1 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective Number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade Level	CCCS	Timeline
4.13		Collaborate with peers, experts and others to contribute to a content-related knowledge base by using technology to compile, synthesize, produce, and disseminate information, models and other creative works.	Grade 9 - 12		9/04 - 6/07
4.13a	Students will publish essays, poems, short stories and artwork in the district student-works publication Rainbow Express and/or on the district web site.	Multimedia authoring, electronic presentation software and hardware, Web tools, subscription databases, digital cameras, scanners, etc.	Grade 9 - 12	LA 3.2, 3.3, 3.5 VA 1.1	9/04 - 6/07
4.13b	Demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills that include student participation in real world applications of career and technical education skills.	Multimedia authoring, electronic presentation software and hardware, Web tools, subscription databases, digital cameras, scanners, etc.	Grade 9 - 12	CE/C/F/LS 9.1	9/04 - 6/07

District Goal and Objective Number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
4.13
4.13a	Supervisor of Writing	English Teachers	Students’ ability to use technology tools; presentation of students’ works.
4.13b	All Content Area Supervisors	All Teachers Library Media Specialists	Students’ ability to use technology tools; presentation of students’ projects.

GOAL 4.2 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective Number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade Level	CCCS	Timeline
4.2		Students will use technology resources (e.g. puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools, etc.) for problem solving, communication and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories.	Grades 1 - 2		9/04 - 6/07
4.2a	Speculate about visual representations; recognize the different purposes of media messages.	Keyboarding, use of CDs, discs, recorders, digital cameras and other media.	Grades 1 - 2	LA 3.5	9/04 - 6/07
4.2b	Select and use simple technology tools and materials to complete a project.	Keyboarding, use of CDs, discs, recorders, digital cameras and other media.	Grade 2	SCI 5.4	9/04 - 6/07
4.2c	Use technology to improvise short tonal and rhythmic patterns.	Keyboarding, use of CDs, discs and other media.	Grade 2	VA 1.2	9/06 - 6/07


District Goal and Objective Number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
4.2
4.2a	Supervisor of Language Arts Supervisor of Writing Supervisor of Media Centers	Classroom Teachers Library Media Specialists	Students’ understanding of concept and ability to technology resources.
4.2b	Supervisor of Science Supervisor of Media Centers	Classroom Teachers Library Media Specialists	Students’ understanding of concept and ability to technology resources.
4.2c	Supervisor of Music	Classroom Teachers Music Teachers	Students’ understanding of concept and ability to technology resources.

GOAL 4.3 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective Number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade Level	CCCS	Timeline
4.3		Use general-purpose productivity tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, remediation, and facilitate learning through the curriculum.	Grades 3 - 4		9/04 - 6/07
4.3a	Students will use skills based programs like CCC or Skills Tutors for remediation when math/language arts skills are below par.	Input and access text and data using proper keyboarding techniques.	Grades 3 - 4	LA and MATH	9/04 - 6/07
4.3b	Use computer word-processing applications during parts of the writing process.	Input and access text and data using proper keyboarding techniques.	Grades 3 - 4	LA 3.2	9/04 - 6/07
4.3c	Utilize arts media and technology in the creation and/or performance of dance, music, theater or art pieces.	Input / access text & data using proper keyboarding techniques; use presentation software & peripherals e.g LCD projectors, CDs or digital cameras.	Grades 3 - 4	VA 1.2	9/04 - 6/07

District Goal & Objective #	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
4.3a	All Content Area Supervisors	Classroom Teachers	Increase in technology skills and rise in students’ test scores.
4.3b	Supervisor of Language Arts Supervisor of Writing	Classroom Teachers	Increase in technology skills; students' writing samples.
4.3c	Supervisor of Music Supervisor of Art	Classroom Teachers Music Teachers Art Teachers	Increase in technology skills; students’ works in the arts.

GOAL 4.4 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective Number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade Level	CCCS	Timeline
4.4		Use technology tools for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.	Grades 3 - 4		9/04 - 6/07
4.4a	Students will publish essays, poems, short stories and artwork in the district student-works publication Rainbow Express and/or on the district web site.	Multimedia authoring, electronic presentation software and hardware, Web tools, subscription databases, digital cameras, scanners, etc.	Grades 3 - 4	LA 3.2, 3.3, 3.5 VA 1.1	9/04 - 6/07



District Goal and Objective Number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
4.4
4.4a	Supervisor of Language Arts Supervisor of Writing Supervisor of Art	Classroom Teachers Art Teachers	Students’ ability to use technology tools; presentation of students’ works.

GOAL 4.5 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective Number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade Level	CCCS	Timeline
4.5		Determine when technology is useful and select the appropriate tool's) and technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems.	Grades 3 - 4		9/04 - 6/07
4.5a	Students will use technology to solve problems and communicate mathematical ideas.	Use of calculators and understanding when they are appropriate.	Grades 3 - 4	MATH 4.5	9/04 - 6/07
4.5b	Develop strategy and skills for information-gathering and problem-solving, using appropriate tools and technologies.	Understanding when electronic information is more appropriate than print resources; ability to use electronic resources.	Grades 3 - 4	SCI 5.1	9/04 - 6/07


District Goal and Objective Number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
4.5
4.5a	Supervisor of Mathematics	Classroom Teachers	Students’ ability to use calculators, and understanding of when to use the calculator.
4.5b	Supervisor of Science Supervisor of Media Centers	Classroom Teachers Library Media Specialists	Students’ ability to use electronic resources, and understanding of when to choose electronic resources over print resources.

GOAL 4.6 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective Number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade Level	CCCS	Timeline
4.6		Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information.	Grades 3 -4		9/04 - 6/07
4.6a	Understand that creators of both print and electronic media have a purpose and target audience for their work; explore and interpret messages found in advertisements.	Examine information found on the Internet and in subscription databases; evaluate the information for bias and accuracy.	Grades 3 -4	LA 3.5	9/04 - 6/07
4.6b	Using examples of reporting of sports events in various geographical regions, explore how web sites and databases might reflect the bias of the author.	Ability to locate, and analyze, information on teacher/media specialist selected sites.	Grades 3 -4	SS 6.3	9/04 - 6/07



District Goal and Objective Number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
4.6
4.6a	Supervisor of Language Arts Supervisor of Writing Supervisor of Media Centers	Classroom Teachers Library Media Specialists	Students’ ability to locate and evaluate information; student end products.
4.6b	Supervisor of Social Studies Supervisor of Media Centers	Classroom Teachers Library Media Specialists	Students’ ability to locate and evaluate information; student end products.

GOAL 4.7 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective Number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade Level	CCCS	Timeline
4.7		Apply multimedia tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, group collaboration and learning throughout the curriculum.	Grades 5 - 8		9/04 - 6/07
4.7a	Understand the uses of technology (e.g.Internet and subscription databases) for research.	Enter URLs to reach a site; Create bookmarks and use them as navigation tools.	Grades 5 - 8	LA 3.5	9/04 - 6/07
4.7b	Create a multimedia presentation demonstrating how technology designed to investigate features of the Earth's surface impacts how scientists study the Earth.	Use of Internet, databases, PowerPoint, digital cameras and LCD projectors.	Grades 5 - 8	SCI 5.8	9/05 - 6/07
4.7c	Create a virtual field trip to another country using technology presentation tools.	Use of Internet, databases, PowerPoint, digital cameras and LCD projectors.	Grades 7 - 8	WL 7.2	9/05 - 6/07

District Goal and Objective Number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
4.7a	Supervisor of Language Arts Supervisor of Writing Supervisor of Media Centers	Classroom Teachers Library Media Specialists	Students’ technology skills; Students’ projects.
4.7b	Supervisor of Science Supervisor of Media Centers	Science Teachers Library Media Specialists	Students’ technology skills; Students’ projects.
4.7c	Supervisor of World Languages Supervisor of Media Centers	World Language Teachers Library Media Specialists	Students’ technology skills; Students’ projects.

GOAL 4.8 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective Number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade Level	CCCS	Timeline
4.8		Use content-specific tools, software, and simulations to support learning and research.	Grades 5 - 6		9/04 - 6/07
4.8a	Students’ use of Rosetta Stone software program in the computer lab to study World Language.	Create bookmarks; navigate file system; basic troubleshooting; use of peripherals i.e. speakers and headphones.	Grades 6 -7	WL 7.1	9/04 - 6/07
4.8b	Utilize data from geographical information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS) to create representations and describe processes of change on the Earth's features.	Create bookmarks; navigate file system; basic troubleshooting; use of peripherals i.e. speakers and headphones.	Grades 7 - 8	SCI 5.8	9/05 - 6/07



District Goal and Objective Number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
4.8
4.8a	Supervisor of World Languages	Computer Teachers	Students’ technology skills; Students’ progress in World Language.
4.8b	Supervisor of Science Supervisor of Media Centers	Science Teachers Library Media Specialists	Students’ technology skills; students’ science projects.

GOAL 4.9 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective Number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade Level	CCCS	Timeline
4.9		Select and use appropriate tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems.	Grades 5 - 8		9/04 - 6/07
4.9a	Make a simple journal and enter words, phrases, and simple guided texts in the language being studied.	Use of word-processing, graphics and editing tools.	Grades 5 - 7	WL 7.1	9/04 - 6/07
4.9b	Apply research skills to career exploration; create a journal showing at least 3 possible career choices.	Use of word-processing, graphics and editing tools.	Grade 8	CE/C/F/LS 9.1 LA 3.5	9/04 - 6/07



District Goal and Objective Number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
4.9a	Supervisor of World Language Supervisor of Media Centers	World Language Teachers Library Media Specialists	Students’ technology skills; students’ finished projects.
4.9b	Supervisor of Writing Supervisor of Media Centers	English Teachers Library Media Specialists	Students’ technology skills; students’ finished projects.

GOAL 4.10 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective Number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade Level	CCCS	Timeline
4.10		Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness and bias of electronic information sources concerning real-world problems.	Grades 5 - 8		9/04 - 6/07
4.10a	Analyze information from web sites, databases, and online newspapers for emotional effect on audience.	Information literacy skills of evaluation, analysis and synthesis of information; technology skills of accessing electronic information.	Grades 5 - 8	LA 3.5	9/04 - 6/07
4.10b	Find different interpretations of the same event based on geographic location, cultural differences, and political differences.	Information literacy skills of evaluation, analysis and synthesis of information; technology skills of accessing electronic information.	Grades 5 - 8	SS 6.3	9/04 - 6/07



District Goal and Objective Number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
4.10
4.10a	Supervisor of Reading Supervisor of Writing Supervisor of Media Centers	English Teachers Library Media Specialists	Students’ ability to locate and evaluate information; students’ end products.
4.10b	Supervisor of Social Studies Supervisor of Media Centers	Social Studies Teachers Library Media Specialists	Students’ ability to locate and evaluate information; students’ end products.

GOAL 4.11 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective Number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade Level	CCCS	Timeline
4.11		Use technology tools and resources for managing and communicating personal/professional information.	Grades 9 - 12		9/04 - 6/07
4.11a	Simulate activities characteristic of the transition between high school and the workplace/university in the target culture.	Use of databases, online newspapers, websites, etc.	Grades 11 - 12	WL 7.2	9/04 - 6/07
4.11b	Demonstrate skills in basic financial tasks such as paying bills, balancing a checkbook, keeping financial records, and checking a credit card statement for accuracy.	Understanding of spreadsheets, personal finance application programs, and on-line banking.	Grades 11 - 12	SS 6.4	9/04 - 6/.07



District Goal and Objective Number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
4.11
4.11a	Supervisor of World Language Supervisor of Media Centers	World Language teachers Library Media Specialists	Students’ ability to locate and use information; student end products.
4.11b	Supervisor of Social Studies Supervisor of Media Centers	World Social Studies Library Media Specialists	Students’ ability to locate and use information; student end products.

GOAL 4.12 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective Number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade Level	CCCS	Timeline
4.12		Investigate and apply expert systems, intelligent agents and simulations in real-world situations.	Grades 9 - 12		9/04 - 6/07
4.12a	Students will simulate office experiences using electronic communication, word-processing application software, presentation application software, and spreadsheets.	Students will use computer applications to manipulate and communicate information.	Grades 11 -12	TL 8.1	9/04 - 6/06



District Goal and Objective Number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
4.12
4.12a	Supervisor of Business Education	Business Education Teachers	Students’ ability to use technology. Students’ scores on MOUS certification tests.

GOAL 4.13 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective Number	Activity	Technology Skill	Grade Level	CCCS	Timeline
4.13		Collaborate with peers, experts and others to contribute to a content-related knowledge base by using technology to compile, synthesize, produce, and disseminate information, models and other creative works.	Grade 9 - 12		9/04 - 6/07
4.13a	Students will publish essays, poems, short stories and artwork in the district student-works publication Rainbow Express and/or on the district web site.	Multimedia authoring, electronic presentation software and hardware, Web tools, subscription databases, digital cameras, scanners, etc.	Grade 9 - 12	LA 3.2, 3.3, 3.5 VA 1.1	9/04 - 6/07
4.13b	Demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills that include student participation in real world applications of career and technical education skills.	Multimedia authoring, electronic presentation software and hardware, Web tools, subscription databases, digital cameras, scanners, etc.	Grade 9 - 12	CE/C/F/LS 9.1	9/04 - 6/07



District Goal and Objective Number	Person Responsible	Facilitator of Activity	Evaluation
4.13
4.13a	Supervisor of Writing	English Teachers	Students’ ability to use technology tools; presentation of students’ works.
4.13b	All Content Area Supervisors	All Teachers Library Media Specialists	Students’ ability to use technology tools; presentation of students’ projects.

Goal 5. The Woodbridge Township School District will continue to offer ongoing technology staff development and training opportunities for faculty and staff to enhance student achievement in the Core Curriculum Content Standards.

The International Society for Technology Education (ISTE) has set national standards for students, teachers, and administrators. These standards define the fundamental concepts, knowledge, and skills for applying technology in educational settings. Based on those standards, the Woodbridge Township School District has set the following standards for its teachers and administrators:

Teachers and administrators will be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts.

Teachers and administrators will be able to plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology.

Teachers and administrators will be able to implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning.

Teachers and administrators will be able to use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice.

Teachers and administrators will understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in K-12 schools and apply those principles in practice.

The Woodbridge Township School District believes it is the responsibility of Central Office administration to offer professional development to all staff in order to ensure these standards are met. Based on research set forth by ISTE and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Technology in Education Consortium (MAR-TEC), and observations from faculty, staff and administrators, we offer the following professional development courses and/or workshops on an annual basis:

Ø Fall Professional Development Academy: which includes a variety of 2 – 10 hour technology “how – to” courses.

Ø Spring Professional Development Academy: which includes a variety of 2 – 10 hour “how – to” technology courses.

Ø Tech Time: which offers an extensive 10 – 12 hour academy of technology application and integration courses whenever the demand arises from a particular group of teachers, grade level, subject area or building.

Ø Summer Tech Academy: A weeklong academy of intense 5 hour courses covering both technology application and integration in each course; courses are offered at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.

Ø ETTC: classes offered on an “as-needed” basis. This is for courses we may not be able to offer through our personnel.

Ø NJELITE: Central Office and building administrators have been encouraged to take this 3-day course offered by NJPSA each summer. At the conclusion of this summer’s program approximately 90% of our administrators will have completed this training.

Ø New Horizon: classes offered on an “as-needed” basis; generally specific staff members are targeted for these courses (front office, field techs, computer liaisons, etc.)

Ø Berkeley College: classes offered on an “as-needed” basis; again, this is for courses we may not be able to offer through our personnel.

Ø Turnkey workshops in every building: to meet the needs of the faculty and staff as they arise.

In completing the previous District Technology Plan, the NJ Department of Education put out an ETTC “Can-do Techlist” that was used to determine teacher technology proficiency. We found the list to be an easy to use assessment to plan our professional development. Based on those categories, we estimate approximately 1/5 of our staff has reached Master/Advanced level, 3/5 are at the Intermediate level and 1/5 at the Beginner level. One obvious observation made during these last 7 years, is that faculty who use technology on a daily basis have reached the Advanced/Mastery level first. That is why our trainers come primarily from the ranks of our Business Education Teachers and our Library Media Specialists.

ETTC "Can-do Techlist"

New Jersey Department of Education
www.state.nj.us/njded/techno/localtech

In order to describe teacher proficiency in the use of technology we will continued to use the following ETTC Proficiency Levels:

Section I: Can the teachers in your school or district do ALL of the following?

Turn computer on, use a mouse, and launch a program.
Create, edit, format, save, and print text in a word processing program.
Use draw tools to create original graphics.
Manage classroom computers and peripherals including accessing control panels, selecting printers, installing and uninstalling software, and performing basic troubleshooting.
Create a word document using proper page setup, tabs, tables, clip art, borders, and symbols.
Model and teach ethical and legal practices regarding the use of technology and information. (ISTE VI-6)
Navigate the Internet using browsers, email, search engines, bookmarking, and Internet citations for bibliographies.
Design a spreadsheet using proper format, data entry, simple formulas, and graphs.
Create, define, and sort a database file.
Create a multimedia presentation, which includes text, clipart, and special effects.
Understand learning styles, multiple intelligences, and authentic assessment and how these contribute to the design of technology-supported, problem-based learning activities in today's classroom.

Teachers who cannot do ALL of the above would be considered to be at the ETTC Beginner Level.

Section II: Can the teachers who can do all of the above also do ALL of the following?

Incorporate bullets, numbering, headers, footers, shortcuts, and mail merge into a word processing document.
Manipulate images captured by a scanner and digital camera.
Incorporate sound, video, graphics, animations, and hyperlinks into a multimedia presentation.
Make use of assistive technologies (hardware and software) and obtain resources from the Web.
Use draw and paint tools for grouping, ungrouping, and layering, and to modify text and clip art.
Create a spreadsheet that employs formulas, complex layouts, and graphs.
Create a database that includes complex queries, forms, and reports.
Use the Internet to find, design, and post-online projects.
Create, edit, and post a Web page with attention to copyright issues.

Teachers who cannot do ALL of Section II would be considered to be at the ETTC Intermediate Level.

Section III: Can the teachers who can do all of the above also do ALL of the following?

Interpret error messages, employ various operating systems, and use anti-virus software and utilities.
Use problem-solving tools and software such as calendars and graphic organizers for brainstorming, conceptual mapping, and flowcharting.
Send, open, and save email attachments.
Design and use spreadsheets that incorporate complex formulas and functions, absolute cells, and chart functions.
Design and use relational databases.
Operate a video camera, create storyboards and scripts, understand basic production techniques, and conduct simple editing.
Use desktop conferencing, ITV, and satellite programming to enhance the curriculum.
Create and design a Web site that incorporates links, tables, and graphics.
Design lessons that include student-created projects and rubrics for assessment.
Function as a peer coach and district leader to assist others in the infusion of all available technologies outlined in the district technology plan.

Teachers who cannot do ALL of Section III would be considered to be at the ETTC Advanced Level.

Teachers who can do all of the above would be considered to be at the ETTC Mastery (or ISTE “Instructional”) Level.

GOAL 5.1 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective Number	Activity	Technology Skill	Timeline
5.1		Demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts.	9/04 - 6/07
5.1a	Demonstrate introductory knowledge, skills and understand of concepts related to technology.	ETTC Can-do Techlist Section 1	9/04 - 6/05
5.1b	Demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies	ETTC Can-do Techlist Section 1 & 2	9/05 - 6/06
5.1c	Demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies	ETTC Can-do Techlist Section 1, 2, 3	9/06 - 6/07


District Goal and Objective Number	Person Responsible	Evaluation
5.1
5.1a	Assistant Superintendent Principals Supervisor of Professional Development	ETTC Can-do Techlist
5.1b	Assistant Superintendent Principals Supervisor of Professional Development	ETTC Can-do Techlist
5.1c	Assistant Superintendent Principals Supervisor of Professional Development	ETTC Can-do Techlist

GOAL 5.2 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective Number	Activity	Technology Skill	Timeline
5.2		Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology.	9/04 - 6/07
5.2a	Apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environment and experiences.	ETTC Can-do Techlist Section 1	9/04 - 6/05
5.2b	Identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability.	ETTC Can-do Techlist Section 1 & 2	9/05 - 6/06
5.2c	Plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment	ETTC Can-do Techlist Section 1, 2, 3	9/06 - 6/07


District Goal and Objective Number	Person Responsible	Evaluation
5.2
5.2a	Assistant Superintendent Principals Supervisor of Professional Development	ETTC Can-do Techlist
5.2b	Assistant Superintendent Principals Supervisor of Professional Development	ETTC Can-do Techlist
5.2c	Assistant Superintendent Principals Supervisor of Professional Development	ETTC Can-do Techlist

GOAL 5.3 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective Number	Activity	Technology Skill	Timeline
5.3		Teachers will implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning.	9/04 - 6/07
5.3a	Facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards.	ETTC Can-do Techlist Section 1	9/04 - 6/05
5.3b	Use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students and develop students' higher order skills and creativity.	ETTC Can-do Techlist Section 1 & 2	9/05 - 6/06
5.3c	Manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment	ETTC Can-do Techlist Section 1, 2, 3	9/06 - 6/07


District Goal and Objective Number	Person Responsible	Evaluation
5.3
5.3a	Assistant Superintendent Principals Supervisor of Professional Development	ETTC Can-do Techlist
5.3b	Assistant Superintendent Principals Supervisor of Professional Development	ETTC Can-do Techlist
5.3c	Assistant Superintendent Principals Supervisor of Professional Development	ETTC Can-do Techlist

GOAL 5.4 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective Number	Activity	Technology Skill	Timeline
5.4		Teachers will use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice.	9/04 - 6/07
5.4a	Use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development.	ETTC Can-do Techlist Section 1	9/04 - 6/05
5.4b	Apply multiple methods of evaluation to determine students' appropriate use of technology resources for learning, communication and productivity.	ETTC Can-do Techlist Section 1 & 2	9/05 - 6/06
5.4c	Use technology resources to collect and analyze date, interpret results and communicate findings to administrators, parents and students thus improving instructional practice and student achievement.	ETTC Can-do Techlist Section 1, 2, 3	9/06 - 6/07


District Goal and Objective Number	Person Responsible	Evaluation
5.4
5.4a	Assistant Superintendent Principals Supervisor of Professional Development	ETTC Can-do Techlist
5.4b	Assistant Superintendent Principals Supervisor of Professional Development	ETTC Can-do Techlist
5.4c	Assistant Superintendent Principals Supervisor of Professional Development	ETTC Can-do Techlist

GOAL 5.5 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

District Goal and Objective Number	Activity	Technology Skill	Timeline
5.5		Teachers will understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in K - 12 schools and apply those principles in practice.	9/04 - 6/07
5.5a	Teachers will model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use.	ETTC Can-do Techlist Section 1	9/04 - 6/07
5.5b	Apply technology resources to enable and empower learners with divers backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities	ETTC Can-do Techlist Section 1 & 2	9/04 - 6/07
5.5c	Promote safe and healthy use of technology resources	ETTC Can-do Techlist Section 1, 2, 3	9/04 - 6/07
5.5d	Facilitate equitable access to technology resources for all students.	ETTC Can-do Techlist Section 1, 2, 3	9/04 - 6/07

District Goal and Objective Number	Person Responsible	Evaluation
5.5
5.5a	Assistant Superintendent Principals Supervisor of Professional Development	ETTC Can-do Techlist
5.5b	Assistant Superintendent Principals Supervisor of Professional Development	ETTC Can-do Techlist
5.5c	Assistant Superintendent Principals Supervisor of Professional Development	ETTC Can-do Techlist
5.5d	Assistant Superintendent Principals Supervisor of Professional Development	ETTC Can-do Techlist

Technology Plan Evaluation Table 2004 - 2007
Area to describe process and accountability measures to evaluate goals, objectives and activities	Description of how these measures will improve education	Timeline
Hardware	Desktops, laptops, calculators, LCD projectors, PDAs… These resources will promote and facilitate the activities that will support the integration of technology into NJ CCCS.	September 1, 2004 – June 30, 2007
Software	These resources are used for instructional planning and implementation; they are used to improve all segments of instruction by enhancing the seamless integration of technology. (See software title table for list)	September 1, 2004 – June 30, 2007
Telecommunications Services	These resources are used for communication within and outside the district. It is this service that provides access to our TV channels, the Internet, Intranet, and all web-based programs and databases to which the district subscribes.	September 1, 2004 – June 30, 2007
Other Services	This plan encompasses all resources that deliver, integrate and enhance technology within our school district thus enhancing student achievement.	September 1, 2004 – June 30, 2007

Woodbridge Township School District

                   Technology Plan 2004-2007

“A school district and government partnership

                       for student achievement.”

Visit us at www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us

Woodbridge Township School District

Technology Plan 2004-2007

Visit us at www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us

Chairpersons

Administration

Lois Rotella, Assistant Superintendent

Specialists/Supervisors

Faculty

By the end of Grade 4 students will…

By the end of Grade 12 students will…

By the end of Grade 2 students will…

By the end of grade 8 students will…

By the end of Grade 12 students will…

Person Responsible

Woodbridge Township School District Technology Plan 2004-2007 “A school district and government partnership for student achievement.” Visit us at www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us

Woodbridge Township School District

Technology Plan 2004-2007

Visit us at www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us

Chairpersons

Administration

Lois Rotella, Assistant Superintendent

Specialists/Supervisors

Faculty

By the end of Grade 4 students will…

By the end of Grade 12 students will…

By the end of Grade 2 students will…

By the end of grade 8 students will…

By the end of Grade 12 students will…

Person Responsible

Woodbridge Township School District

Technology Plan 2004-2007

“A school district and government partnership

for student achievement.”

Visit us at www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us