This is a presentation about a proposal to restructure the Technology Information Services (TIS) department to better address the needs of students and staff in Glastonbury Public Schools.

1. GPS EDTECH SHIFT

2. THE CHALLENGE
▸ Effectively make use of the town’s investment in the 1:1
iPad initiative to help accomplish our Fourth Generation
Strategic Goals:
▸ Promote High Achievement for All Students
▸ Ensure Support, Growth, and Accountability of All Staff
▸ Build a 21st Century Learning Environment

3. THE FOUNDATION
▸ Infrastructure / Network
▸ Hardware
▸ Technical Support
▸ Staff Training / Professional Development

4. THE SHIFT
▸ Continue to maintain and improve the foundation.
▸ Shift focus to technology integration.
▸ Teacher Training / Support
▸ Collaboration with directors and administrators
▸ Digital literacy and digital citizenship program

5. MODEL
▸ Newington Public Schools
▸ Globally recognized as a Google “Reference District”
▸ Director of Educational Technology
▸ Google Innovator
▸ Innovation Academy 2017 London

6. TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION SYSTEMS (TIS)
▸ Mission: The TIS department works collaboratively with numerous constituencies
to assure our students and staff have adequate access to technology. Main focus
and support areas:
▸ Planning and provisioning
▸ Policy, safety and security
▸ Technical support
▸ Technology infrastructure
▸ Research and development
▸ Information systems and services
▸ Multimedia and community use support

7. TIS OPERATIONS MANAGER
▸ Setting objectives and strategies for the TIS department
▸ Selecting and implementing suitable technology to
streamline all internal operations and help optimize their
strategic benefits
▸ Designing and customizing technological systems and
platforms to improve the experience of students and staff
▸ Ensuring the safety and security of all technological
systems.

8. EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION (ETI)
▸ The ETI department would be a part of Curriculum and Instruction
▸ Mission: The ETI department works collaboratively with numerous
constituencies to assure our students and staff are effectively using technology
in support of the Glastonbury Public Schools Mission. Main focus and
support areas:
▸ Curriculum development and integration
▸ Professional development
▸ Technical support
▸ Digital Literacy
▸ Digital Citizenship

9. ETI ORGANIZATION
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
SPECIALIST
(ELEMENTARY)
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
SPECIALIST
(GW/SMS)
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
SPECIALIST
(GHS)
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
SPECIALIST
(FLEX)
SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTIVE
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SPECIALIST
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
COACHES
(GHS DEPARTMENTS)
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION COORDINATOR

10. ETI COORDINATOR
▸ Support the goals and objectives of the department of Curriculum and
Instruction through the effective integration of technology.
▸ Coordinating the efforts of various technology support staff in collaborating
with the department of Curriculum and Instruction on the following:
▸ Curriculum development and technology integration.
▸ Planning and facilitating professional development for staff
▸ Supporting teachers as they integrate technology
▸ Developing, integrating, and implementing a comprehensive digital
literacy and citizenship curriculum