The document outlines a technology use plan for Grangeville High School. It establishes the need for a well-thought out technology integration plan that is coordinated with the school's overall improvement plan. A cross-section team will develop the plan through a multi-step process that includes assessing needs, creating a vision and goals, and implementing, supporting, and continuously evaluating the plan. The goals are to build teacher capacity to integrate technology across the curriculum, provide infrastructure and support, and facilitate achieving standards.

1. Technology Use Plan Grangeville High School

2. Why do we need a plan? In order to reach any goal, you must have a plan. Technology is no different. We must have an integrated plan that is well thought out and includes all of the necessary components so that we can spend our time and money efficiently. Our plan must function within our overall school improvement plan. We must be able to coordinate our efforts in a productive way. We must know where we are going or we will never get there.

3. The team A cross section of our teachers, which encompasses a range of technology levels. Administrators District business manager District technology coordinator Building technology coordinator Community members Experts in regards to technology Potential business partners Parents Students

4. The process Step 1-Put together the team. Step 2-build a knowledge base How do students learn most effectively? How best can students get the skills which they will need in order to succeed in the future? What is our current technology level/condition? What technology and training is available that might help us meet our needs? What resources are available, including grants? How can we integrate this technology into our curriculum most effectively? What support equipment will we need, beyond the obvious? Has anyone attempted a similar plan? What did they learn? Step 3-Develop a vision Step 4-Develop goals and objectives Step 5-Develop a plan for how the goals and objectives will be measured Step 6-Perform a needs assessment Step 7-Formulate the plan Step 8-Develop a budget Equipment Support equipment-wiring, furniture, etc. Support and training Maintenance Step 9-Develop a timeline Step 10-Present the plan to the school board Step 11-Implement the plan Step 12-Evaluate the plan-ongoing. Step 13-Make changes-ongoing

5. Vision Statement We view the teachers as curriculum experts and wish to use their unique skills and knowledge to help implement a technology system that will best aid each of them in engaging our students in a meaningful educational experience that not only helps meet state and national standards, but helps our students succeed in their future. We also realize that student evaluation must go beyond simple pen and paper tests. We wish to provide teachers with technology that will help gather and organize information so that they can more deeply evaluate their students’ progress. In achieving these goals, we realize the importance of supplying teachers with the infrastructure, support, equipment and training necessary to meet the needs of today’s students.

6. Goals/Objectives Build a team that allows community members, parents, students and school employees to share in the development and implementation of the plan. The team will build and implement a system that takes into account the unique skills and requirements of each classroom teacher. The plan will provide both school level and classroom level support in the way of a full time technology coordinator. The team will secure ongoing support from our business partners to help with both start up and maintenance / replacement costs. The administration will provide time and personnel for on site training on how to best use the system. Teachers with the assistance of an on site technology coordinator and peer collaboration will fully integrate technology across the curriculum. The administration will provide time for collaboration where ideas can be shared and questions addressed among staff members. Technology will be implemented in a way that facilitates the achievement of both state and national standards in technology and in specific subject areas. The team will establish a plan that gains support and participation from parents and the community. The team will develop a plan that helps both Administrators and teachers understand their roles and tasks. The team will develop an evaluation process that accurately measures the success of the plan at every level.

7. Needs Assessment Current infrastructure Hardware Software Wiring Furniture Electronic assessment tools Portfolios Testing Data tracking Student Pen drives Access to the system outside of school hours Administrative Hardware Software Teacher On site training On site support Time for collaboration

8. Staff Development Training At the building level Specific to each classroom Support Full time technology coordinator-on site District technology coordinator Collaboration time Share successes Share failures Ask questions Brainstorm new ideas Research additional technology and training Personal growth plan for technology implementation

9. Evaluation/Research Evaluation should be ongoing and continuous as the plan is implemented. Benchmarks must be developed against which progress will be measured. These benchmarks should address our goals and objectives. Observations will be made to see what level the technology and training have been implemented in the classrooms. Surveys-addressing each of the objectives and rating how well these objectives have been met. Interviews with instructors and students to see what they have learned from the technology use. Student portfolios showing work done using the technology to meet state and federal standards. Data collection and tracking to evaluate student progress. Review the timeline to see if it has been followed.

10. The timeline October 2008 Initial meeting to determine the makeup of the team. November -December 2008 Build a knowledge base. January -February 2009 Develop a vision statement Develop goals and objectives Develop a plan for how to measure the goals and objectives March 2009 Perform a needs assessment April 2009-May 2009 Formalize the plan Build a budget Make a timeline June 2009 Present the plan to the school board June 2009-September 2009 Implement the plan Order the equipment and install it over the summer Train the technology coordinator Plan the training sessions September 2009 First trainings Make sure technology coordinator is on staff October 2009-December 2009 Continue training and support. Initial evaluations Make changes January 2010-continuing on Continue training and support. Continue evaluations Make changes