1. Presented by Robert Heck

2. Agenda
 The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal
Service Fund (E-Rate)
 District Technology Plan
 Technology Overview
 Three-Year Goals & Objectives
 Three-Year Implementation
 Funding Plan
 Professional Development
 Evaluation Plan

3. The Schools and Libraries Program of the
Universal Service Fund (E-Rate)
 E-Rate supports connectivity only
 Schools are responsible for equipment, software
, and professional development
 Schools are required to have an approved
technology plan in place before discounted services
begin

4. The Schools and Libraries Program of the
Universal Service Fund (E-Rate)
 Provides discounts to schools and libraries for
affordable telecommunications and Internet access
 Discounts range from 20% to 90%
 Eligibility depends on the poverty level and the
urban/rural status of the population

5. Technology Overview
 Technology Inventory
 Elementary #1
 Elementary #2
 Middle School
 High School
 Cyber Safety
 Needs Assessment

6. Technology Inventory
School Middle High
Elem. #1 Elem. #2
Equipment School School
Smartboard 2 10 20 7
LCD Projector 2 9 34 52
Airliners 0 0 0 42
Desktop Computers 68 74 104 283
Laptop Computers 5 8 161 152
Printers 17 20 31 41
Digital Cameras 3 0 1 21
Video Cameras 0 4 3 10
Scanners 0 0 0 10
Telephones 46 46 16 34
Televisions 38 5 60 84

7. Cyber Safety
 Web Filtering
 Acceptable Use Policy
 Cyber Bulling
 Responsible and ethical use of technology

8. Needs Assessment
 Complete a Needs Assessment
 Evaluate Educators Current Practices
 Evaluate Educators Proficiency
 Determine current educational environment and barriers
 Identify needs of the district
 Prioritize the identified needs

9. Three -Year Goals and Objectives
1. Support and encourage staff development
2. Expand district technology support
3. Expand the use of technology as a tool to achieve
goals

10. Three -Year Goals and Objectives
4. Provide an efficient plan for the purchase and
maintenance of equipment
5. Expand online communications
6. Provide technology supports for student
management and safety

11. Three -Year Implementation
 Implementation strategies and activities
 Strategies to ensure Technology Plan supports 21st
Century learning communities
 Process for meeting the NCLB requirement
 Telecommunications and information technologies

12. Funding Plan
 Federal Funding
 State Funding
 Local Funding
 Misc. – Donations, Grants

13. Estimated Technology Budget
Supplies, $13, Misc., $1,500 Other, $8,500
500
Purchase
Salaries, $171
Services, $119
,365
,875

14. Professional Development
 Professional Development Coordinators
 Professional Development Activities for
Teachers, Administrators , and School Media
Specialists
 Professional Development Plan

15. Professional Development Coordinators
 District Wide – Lyn Langford, Director of Curriculum
 Elem. #1 – Catherine Kelly, Principal
 Elem #2 – Douglas Penkethman, Principal
 Middle School – A. E. Kraybill, Principal
 High School – Richard Falletta, Principal

16. Professional Development Activities
 Administrators will attend one technology related
training per year
 Use the South Jersey Regional Technology center
 Partner with ETTC/Stockton and ERIC
 Staff will be trained using assistive technology
 Professional Development Plan

17. Evaluation Plan
 Integrating Technology
 Enabling students to meet challenging state
academic standards
 Develop life-long learning skills

18. References
Universal Service Administrative Company. (2010). Overview of Schools and Libraries Program. Retrieved on November 22,
2011 from http://www.usac.org/sl/about/overview-program.aspx
Middle Township Public Schools. (2009). Technology Plan: 2010-2013. Retrieved on November 22, 2011 from
http://www.middletwp.k12.nj.us/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=JaznPnm5nqM%3d&tabid=327