Releasing the Power in M.E.!

PLANNING STAGES - TIME LINE FOR INFUSING TECHNOLOGY INTO THE CURRICULUM

21st Century Support System: 2010 – 2011

STAGE 1 – FALL 2010

ACTION

APPROXIMATE BUDGET

Status

Analyze Data student from multiple sources – Student achievement data, SIP data, TWCS data, attendance and discipline data

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Complete

Complete Readiness Assessment – Mapping Document

 

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Complete

Develop clear concise vision and rationale in order to solicit buy-in from all stakeholders

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Complete

Determine specific computer device based on vision and rationale (Appendix A)

 

Complete

Determine peripheral devices (Interactive Board, flip camera, response system, etc.)

 

Complete

Assess the infrastructure of the building (access points and network capabilities)

$15,000

Complete

Select and organize the technology implementation team

--

Complete

Research literacy infused with technology resources

--

In progress

Intel Master Teacher Training for 12 selected teachers – Training free with targeted purchase of tools for each participant who completes the program and trains additional staff during Summer 2011

$12,000

Complete

Affiliate with Friday Institute for Coaching, Professional Development and Leadership Institutes

$15,000

TBD

Align professional development plan with Mission Possible Initiative

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TBD

Obtain a GCS technology services liaison

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Complete

 

STAGE 2 – SPRING 2011

ACTION

APPROXIMATE BUDGET

Status

21ST Century Training through grade level and staff meeting

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In progress

Order laptop devices – Approximate 480 student iPad2s imaged

$318,000

June 2011

Order peripheral devices – Interactive boards, projectors, CPS systems

45,000

June 2011

Utilize STNA survey and analyze data to determine teachers need for professional development to help them increase their personal, professional, and instructional proficiency with technology in order to be more effective in the learning environment.

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TBD

Redefine personnel roles of Magnet Coordinator to that of ITF and Media Specialist using the IMPACT model

TBD for salary of ITF

TBD

Establish position of technician to be hired for the fall of 2011

TBD for salary of Technician

In progress

Establish 21st Century model classroom on site

$20,000

TBD

Develop the master plan for 1:1 mobile computing – policies, procedures and contracts

--

TBD

Community outreach presentations to educate the parent and communicate on the initiative

$500

In progress

Distribute iPad2s and MacBooks to staff

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June 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

STAGE 3 – SUMMER 2011

ACTION

APPROXIMATE BUDGET

Status

Empower M.E.Summer Professional Development Institute – 4 days

Intel training and aligned curricular unit development

Participants will be paid a daily stipend and will receive a flip-camera for completion of training and finalized units.

$20,000

August 2011

Develop 2011 – 2012 Professional Development Plan

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June 2011

Continue work on Master Plan for deployment of 1:1 computers

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June/July 2011

Collaborate with GCS District relations for local media coverage for publicity on school transformation

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July 2011

Coordinate equipment installation with GCS tech services

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July 2011

Curriculum alignment to include grade level competencies, formative assessments and service learning plan development

  --

June 2011

 

STAGE 4 – FALL 2011

ACTION

APPROXIMATE BUDGET

Status

Hire technician

Budgeted above

TBD

Train staff on teacher evaluation crosswalk using technology (LoFTi)

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Sept 2011

Parent training and constant on-going communication

 

--

Sept 2011

Presentations in the community

 

--

Sept 2011

Local media coverage

--

Sept 2011

Provide training for students on laptop care, internet safety, etc.

 

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Aug 2011

Deployment

§  Pre-K – 2nd Grade Classrooms equipped with Interactive Boards

§  Pre-K-3rd grade equipped with iPad2 devices for school use only

§  4th – 5th Grade Students equipped with iPads for school and home use

§  Pre-K – 5th Grade Classrooms equipped with MacBook access

 

Budgeted above

Aug 2011

Full 21st Century Program Implementation to include grade level competencies, thematic units and service learning projects.

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Aug 2011

IMPACT training for Media Specialist – Provided by DPI

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Aug 2011

Total

$520,500

 

 

 

 

 

STAGE 5 Assessment and Adjustment