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The Rock Island/Milan School District #41 TECHNOLOGY PLAN |
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Table of ContentsAcknowledgements and Stakeholder Involvement Connecting to the Illinois Learning Standards and School Improvement Initiatives Closing the Gap: Getting From Here to There Gap Analysis: Community Involvement Gap Analysis: Engaged Learning Gap Analysis: Professional Development Gap Analysis: Technology Deployment and Sustainability District Policies and Procedures Appendices - not available online. |
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2. Acknowledgments and Stakeholder Involvement
The use of technology in our schools will have a profound effect upon the way we educate students in the Rock Island/Milan School District. As we move forward in our efforts to provide the best education possible for our children, the district has formed strong partnerships with the government agencies and businesses in the communities of Rock Island and Milan. Many of the individuals that later became stakeholders in our district technology plan were identified by volunteering their expertise to the district as an investment in the future. Their first input was as concerned parents, neighbors, and community leaders interested in assisting the schools. In order to ensure that all groups are represented as we develop our plan to use technology, we requested input from segments of our community that were under represented.
We are fortunate to have many active parent organizations in our schools. These groups have taken an active role in the planning and implementing of technology in our classrooms. Several parents have careers in technology fields and have brought to our committees their expertise in areas such as networking and web page design.
Each of our stakeholders in the technology plan, as well as the citizens of Rock Island and Milan, is given opportunities to offer input into our planning and implementation. School officials, technology administrators and parents have conducted meetings to support the use of technology. The district has set up a listserv discussion group on the Internet (rockytec) to encourage interested parties with e-mail access to interact and discuss the integration of technology in our schools. Visitors to our web page are offered an opportunity to e-mail suggestions and comments to district officials.
The stateholder contributions to the advancement of technology have been diverse. Organizations and businesses including Modern Woodman of America, TCI Cable, Inc., Nomoura Enterprise, Inc., the Rock Island Arsenal, John Deere, and the Social Security Office have donated computers, printers, other peripherals, and most of all their advice to enhance our networks. Parent organizations have conducted fund-raisers to supplement district money and improve computer labs in the elementary schools.
Technology committees meet regularly at each of the schools. These committees are represented at a district technology committee whose responsibilities include tracking technology performance throughout our schools. The goals of the district place an emphasis on the use of technology to improve the curriculum; therefore the technology committee works closely with a district curriculum committee to ensure a continued common focus. The vision statement (section 5) was prepared by the Steering Committee.
Steering Committee
Dr. Dave Markward Assistant Superintendent/Curriculum
Ms. Anne Smith Administrative Assistant/Curriculum
Ms. Barbara Wood RISD Administration - Computer Operations Coordinator
Mr. Nelson Pyle Consultant - ACRUX
Mr. Darryl Taylor Principal -Grant Intensive Basic School
Ms. Sheila Wildermuth Principal - Earl Hanson Elementary
Ms. Terri Sheddan Teacher - Earl Hanson Elementary
Mr. Jay Wilhelm Teacher - Denkmann Elementary
Mr. Dan England Teacher -Frances Willard Elementary
Ms. Irene Hendrickx Teacher - Audubon Elementary
Ms. Angela Loebach Teacher - Rock Island High School
Ms. Shari Monson Teacher - Edison Jr. High School
Mr. Marty Crapnell Teacher - Washington Jr. High School
Ms. Mary Kay Tuckey Teacher - Washington Jr. High School
Ms. Tracy Hovey-Greer Consultant - RISD Library Services
Ms. Linda Milton Librarian - Rock Island High School
Mr. Michael Manternach Technology Coordinator - Rock Island ROE
Mr. C. Carmack RISD Parent
Mr. S. Carlson RISD Parent
MIS Team - Business Collaborative
Mr. Michael Oberhaus RISD Administration - Comptroller
Ms. Janet Russell RISD Administration - Network Administrator
Ms. Barbara Wood RISD Administration - Computer Operations Coordinator
Mr. Wm. Wheatley Deere & Co.
Mr. T. Koepel Modern Woodman
Mr. R. Archer Modern Woodman
Mr. M. Farrier Ameritech
Mr. Robert McNamera Eagle Food Stores (Corporate Office)
District Curriculum/Technology Committee
K-6 Technology Curriculum Committee
Ms. Terri Sheddan (Chair) Teacher - Earl Hanson Elementary
Mr. Daniel England Teacher - Francis Willard Elementary
Ms. Kathy Mathely Teacher - Francis Willard Elementary
Ms. Ann Cottay Teacher - Horace Mann Elementary
Ms. Paula Gilliam Teacher - Lincoln Elementary
Ms. Kathleen Coopmans Teacher - Ridgewood Elementary
Ms. Linda Tobin Teacher - Jefferson Elementary
Middle School Technology Curriculum Committee
Ms. Julie Zarlatanes Teacher - Edison Jr. High School
Ms. Shari Monson Teacher - Edison Jr. High School
Ms. Patricia West Teacher - Washington Jr. High School
Ms. Mary Kay Tuckey Teacher - Washington Jr. High School
Ms. Marie Lindmark Teacher - Washington Jr. High School
Mr. Robert Ryden Teacher - Washington Jr. High School
Rock Island High School Technology Curriculum Committee
Ms. Janel Bihn Teacher - Business Education
Ms. Amy Sandgren Teacher - Science
Ms. Angie Loebach Teacher - Business Education
Ms. Lanty McGuire Special Education
Mr. Rick Miers Teacher - Social Studies
Ms. Linda Milton Librarian
Ms. Shirley Perkins Teacher - English
Mr. Richard Sellers Teacher - Vocational Tech
Mr. Robert Smith Teacher - Social Studies
Ms. Sandy Stoit Counselor
Mr. Gary Wolber Teacher - Science
Mr. David Wood Teacher - Mathematics
Building (Individual) Technology Committee(s)
Facilitators:
Ms. Barbara Wood RISD Administration - Computer Operations Coordinator
Anne Smith Administrative Assistant/Curriculum
Audubon Elementary
Mr. Tom McKinney, Principal
Mr. D. Sims, Teacher
Ms. D. Youngblood, Teacher
Ms. Kathy O’Dean, Parent
Mr. Cary Young, Parent
Ms. C. Van De Walle, Teacher
Ms. L. Lawrence, Teacher
Ms. C. Chiavario, Teacher
Ms. T. Miller, Teacher
Horace Mann Elementary
Mr. Rick Loy, Principal
Mrs. B. Carmack, Teacher
Ms. Mary Jo Novak, Teacher
Ms. Pat Haney, Parent
Mr. C. Carmack, Parent
Denkmann Elementary
Mr. Scott McKissick, Principal
Mr. Jay Wilhelm, Teacher
Ms. J. McLaughlin, Teacher Ms. Colleen Simpson, Parent
Mr. M. Tyrrell, Parent Ms. Kathy Miller, Teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Mr. D. Bloom, Principal
Ms. Mary Jo Novak, Teacher
Earl Hanson Elementary Longfellow Elementary
Ms. Sheila Wildermuth, Principal Mr. T. Berg, Principal
Ms. Terri Sheddan, Teacher Ms. Meg Hott, Teacher
Mr. Daniel Miller, Teacher Mr. Mark Gerlach, Teacher
Ms. Kathy Seiver, Parent Mr. James Hayes, Parent
Ms. Fen Richard, Parent
Eugene Field Elementary Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Ms. Nancy Galbraith, Principal Ms. Louise Davis, Principal
Mr. Paul Jacobson, Teacher Mr. Roger Akers, Teacher
Mr. Reid Johnson, Teacher Ms. Teri Stickler, Teacher
Ms. Patricia Maynard, Teacher Ms. Jody Kerres, Parent
Ms. Gloria Wisley, Teacher Ms. LeAnn Garrison, Parent
Ms. Joyce Findlay, Teacher Mr. Eric Fretz, Community Member
Mr. Randy Slusser, Parent Ms. Loretta Miers, Parent
Ms. Collette Westensee, Parent Ms. Leigh Bowman, Parent
Frances Willard Elementary Ridgewood Elementary
Ms. P. Powell, Principal (Retiring)
Ms. Amy Hunter, Principal
Mr. M. Russell, Principal (Incoming) Mr. Larry Findley, Teacher
Ms. Char Vershoore, Teacher Ms. Kathleen Coopmans, Teacher
Ms. Jan Carpenter, Teacher Mr. Marc Nesseler, Parent
Mr. Shane Davis, Parent Ms. Jean Beuseling, Parent
Mr. Terry Rosenbaum, Parent
Ms. Cindy Rosenbaum, Parent
Hawthorne-Irving Elementary Grant Intensive Basic School
Ms. Mindy Radosevich, Teacher
Mr. Darryl Taylor, Principal
Ms. Georgia Steeber, Teacher Ms. S. Swaggard, Teacher
Ms. Dorinda Levan, Parent Ms. R. Chaney, Support Staff
Ms. M. Gay, Support Staff
Edison Jr. High School Washington Jr. High School
Mr. Ken Jaeke, Principal Mr. Peter Nyman, Principal
Ms. S. Monson, Teacher Mr. Wm. Marsoun, Teacher
Ms. J. Colgon, Parent Ms. P. West, Teacher
Ms. N. Deutsch, Parent Ms. R. Nowinski, Parent
Ms. C. Pressly, Parent
The city of Rock Island, with a population of 40,461, is located on the Mississippi River in northwest Illinois. The Rock Island/Milan School District was formed in 1857 as a charter district and has a long and distinguished history of academic excellence. The schools are organized as a unit district operating grades Pre-K through 12 with a current student enrollment of about 6,800 students. The district operates one high school, two junior high schools, twelve elementary schools, one alternative high school, and one early childhood center for handicapped students. In addition, approximately 500 students participate in the district operated Head Start or At-Risk Pre-School Program.
Rock Island has one of the largest minority populations in Illinois. Currently 35% of our students are non-white. 46% of our students are low income, 67% of the families in Rock Island are single parent families, and over 30% of the district’s students moved during the school year. Approximately 40% of the district’s total enrollment are minority students.
The school district employs approximately 450 certified staff members; as well as a nearly equal number of non-certified employees. In addition, a well-qualified administrative team serves the district. Many of the faculty members have achieved state and national recognition in their field and are affiliated with professional, civic and service organizations.
The Quad City area, and Rock Island in particular, has been devastated during the last fifteen years by the disintegration of the farm machinery industry. Once the world capital of farm machinery production and the home of several powerful companies (e.g., John Deere, International Harvester, J.I. Case), the Quad Cities are a mere shell of their previous existence. The collapse of the local industrial base has been particularly hard on Rock Island. Since 1975, the Rock Island public schools have lost over 5,000 students (a decrease of 44%). The families who have left are those of the upper middle class (white-collar workers who ran the local industries) leaving Rock Island with some of the poorest families in the State of Illinois. Nearly 11% of the civilian labor force in Rock Island is unemployed while many of those with jobs are clearly under-employed. The economic devastation of Rock Island during the past decade was capped by horrific flooding on the Mississippi River in 1993.
Despite some depressing economic challenges, the citizens and businesses of Rock Island have a long-standing tradition of supporting its schools, having passed referendums in 1976, 1980, 1987, 1992 and most recently a major referendum in 1997. A four to one majority voted in favor of the passage of the referendum of November 1997. This success record is unmatched in Illinois school finance and forms the basis for a major partnership between the Rock Island and Milan citizens and their schools.
In today’s information age, knowing how to use technology has become a basic skill. Preparing students to work and live in the 21st century must include frequent access for all students to the wide range of technological equipment found today in business, industry and daily living.
This plan presents the recommendations and cost for implementing technology at the three instructional levels - Elementary, Jr. High, and High School. The enclosed projections include state-of-the-art instructional equipment that will create a world-class learning environment where students may explore, investigate, analyze, evaluate, design, create and solve. School libraries and information services will be more accessible. Research materials will be available to more students throughout classrooms and media centers. Students will be prepared to live in the 21st century.
Training is an integral part of the technology plan. Training is needed for all personnel to assure proper usage of equipment. More importantly, teachers will learn to use technology in the development of a more effective learning environment. Through their involvement students will experience more opportunities to develop high order thinking skills and become more actively involved in the learning process.
The district will be able to provide adult literacy services by opening the schools to the community, in cooperation with business and community leaders as well as the Rock Island Library and the River Bend Library System. Training programs will be developed and offered to parents and community members. The community will provide input to the technology department on where needs and interests lie. The district will attempt to serve all needs as possible. The community will be actively involved in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the programs offered.
Federal and state monies will be used in conjunction with any district, state, or federal technology funds.
The vision statement was prepared by the Steering Committee consisting of representatives from the RISD administration and staff and members of the local community.
The Rock Island/Milan School District will develop citizens who can use current technologies to access and interpret information from multiple sources, to work independently and collaboratively to solve problems, and to share solutions with their communities.
6. Connecting to the Illinois Learning Standards and School Improvement Initiatives
The technology plan for the Rock Island/Milan School District is closely linked to other school improvement initiatives. Each of the individual school improvement committees at the building level has an active technology component. These groups are investigating ways to use technology as a tool to improve student learning. In particular, the school district has linked our technology plan to the following programs:
7. Closing the Gap: Getting From Here to There
The determination of the gap between the current reality in the Rock Island School district and our vision for the future was determined using the following instruments (see appendix A):
A common theme seen throughout the results of each survey was the desire to use more technology. The lack of available technology in classrooms did not deter staff from perceiving a need to use technology for grades, schedules, attendance, e-mail, etc. Most of the staff development has been done independent of an organized plan to increase the technology literacy among staff. Some of the buildings have administrators that feel it is important to quickly move forward and therefore have support staff members as they explore technology uses on their own. Other building administrators are satisfied with the status quo and have not supported technology integration and in some case may have actually slowed the pace of implementation.
A District-wide technology plan will offer teachers and administrators the support they need to move forward and utilize the tools of technology. The plans of the individual buildings are able to direct the wide scale district plans to meet the needs of the building. As a result of these surveys, we are able to identify the following gaps:
Community Involvement
Engaged Learning
Professional Development
Technology Deployment
Goal
The Rock Island/Milan area community will be aware of the necessity of technology in all of the schools. The community and the schools will support each other in the acquisition of new technology. The schools will be open to the public for adult education. The community will be involved in the planning for technology and in seeking out funds for technology.
Gap
The community is not sufficiently involved in the planning for technology within the district. While supportive, the community needs to become more involved.
In addition, the community is not fully aware of both the necessity for further technology in the schools and what is happening in the schools in relation to technology.
Strategies for Closing the Gap:
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1. Technology committees, both at the school level and district level, will include members of the community will meet | Breidenstein | District Funds | $100 |
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2. Local technology providers (TCI, Ameritech, TriCity Electric, etc.) and technology users will be asked to provide input on technology implementation in our schools. | Breidenstein | District Funds | $100 |
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3. An interactive web site (www.rockis.k12.il.us) will be developed with information about technology use in the schools. This site will allow visitors to observe the use of technology in our schools and offer a means to submit suggestions and questions to the administration. |
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4. Technology information will be included in the existing Open House programs held at the school buildings. | Breidenstein
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5. Technology information will be included in school and district newsletters. | Building Representatives | District Funds | $400 |
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6. Teachers involved in using technology will be recognized by the school district through press releases and nominations for local and national honors for their accomplishments. | Administration | District Funds | No cost |
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7. Representatives from the school district (Superintendent, Technology Department, Assistant Superintendents, Principals) will use technology (PowerPoint™) to present programs to civic groups, board meetings, and other public forums. | Administration | District Funds | No Cost |
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8. The School District will work together with the Black Hawk College Outreach Program to provide access to technology for community members. | Breidenstein
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9. Individual schools will provide facilities to encourage community use of technology. These programs will include computer basics as well as specific uses such as internet searching and using productivity software. These uses will be designed to meet the needs of the diverse community population found in Rock Island, including courses designed for parents, children and senior citizens. | Breidenstein
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District Funds | $2,000 |
Expected Results/Success Indicators
The gap will be minimized when the community reaches an understanding of the necessity for increased technology in the schools and they are encouraged to become part of the district’s technology. The success of our strategies will be measured by comparing data collected through the following activities at the beginning end of each school year.
8b. Gap-Analysis - Engaged Learning
Goal
The Rock Island/Milan School District shall provide all students with a learning environment with ubiquitous access to a variety of information sources. Instructional methods will promote engaged learning and direct involvement in the learning process for every student. Technology must be regarded as essential to the existence and maintenance of a quality education for all students. (see appendix B and appendix C)
Gap
Students currently have limited access to technology and information sources. Students are rarely active participants in the learning process. Students are not given opportunities to search for information beyond the traditional library and textbooks. When students are given opportunities to use action research, the process is not based on electronic media and modern technology. Reporting of student work does not utilize technology tools.
Strategies for Closing the Gap
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| Completed | 1. A Home/School Connection Parent Survey will be used to identify student’s access capability to computers outside the classroom. (Appendix A) | Breidenstein
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2. Students in each building will be instructed on the use of the Winebago Union Catalog library search software. | Hoovey-Geer | Reading Improvement | $2,000 |
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3. Students will be taught proper methods for conducting a search on the Internet | Breidenstein
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4. Students will be taught how to use a multimedia computer to compile audio, video, and text data into a single product such as PowerPoint, HyperStudio or a web page. | Breidenstein
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Expected Results/Success Indicators
The gap will be minimized when all students have optimal access to technology in each building. Every teacher will understand and implement a variety of opportunities to engage students. The success of these strategies will be determined by documenting:
8c. Gap-Analysis - Professional Development
Goal
A technology staff development program will be in place in which every staff member will be competent to deliver a district driven curriculum plan for the integration of technology in his or her individual school.
Gap
Effective and continuous professional development is essential to the achievement of optimum learning opportunities for district staff and students. There has been limited opportunity for staff development in technology and its benefits in the classroom. Time and access to appropriate technology have been a detriment to the training of teachers. Teachers have not received enough training and equipment to be able to assist students in becoming engaged learners in technology. The significance technology must command on the learning process has not been clearly articulated to all teachers.
Strategies for Closing the Gap
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1. Teachers, administrators and library/media personnel will be surveyed using a self-evaluation of skills in computer basics, word processing, presentation software and Internet usage. (see appendix D) | Technology Department | District Funds |
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2. An Administrative Use Analysis survey will be used to identify administrative uses and the perceived needs of technology. (appendix A) | Breidenstein
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3. A Staff Development Program Analysis will be used to identify programs currently in place, support and incentives presently used, and determine effective staff development models. (appendix A) | Breidenstein
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4. Current curriculum and technology magazines will be available through a lending library | Breidenstein
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5. Training will be closely aligned with the arrival of equipment. Teachers will be trained to use the equipment as it is available and given additional one-on-one support as needed. | Breidenstein
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6. The curriculum review cycle (see appendix E) will include a review of technology methods and materials that may be used to improve learning. | Breidenstein
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7. Teachers, administrators and library/media personnel will be instructed on the process of action research as a means to increase success in the classroom. This process will be integrated into the current library/reading program and will serve as a model for both teacher and student problem solving. | Breidenstein
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Expected Results/Success Indicators
The strategies planned are expected to cause an increase in the levels of proficiency on the part of the staff and an increase in the active integration of technology in the classroom. The success of these strategies will be measured by:
8d. Gap-Analysis - Technology Deployment
Goal
In a world where technology is the norm, the district shall provide ubiquitous access to the district’s teaching/learning community technological resources as a community investment and will encourage an active partnership between schools, business, homes, and the community.
Gap
The district’s teaching/learning community either does not have access to technological equipment or has limited access to technologically obsolete equipment that prevents the promotion of engaged learning. Equipment considered useless by some staff members may serve a practical use to meet the needs of students or staff in another location within the District. An accurate, easily accessed and up-to-date inventory is needed.
Strategies for Closing the Gap
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1. Each classroom will be provided with a television, computer, and videocassette recorder. The video signal from the computer will also be sent to the television to provide the teacher with multimedia teaching station. | Breidenstein
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2. All Buildings will be connected to the Internet through a T1 connection | Breidenstein
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3. All classrooms will have four data connections to the network, a video connection, and a phone connection. | Breidenstein
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4. A district-wide inventory system of technology equipment will be revised to include maintenance history. | Breidenstein
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In an effort to maintain a high level of technology use in our classrooms, the Rock Island/Milan School District has addressed the following areas:
At the present time, the Rock Island/Milan School District is undergoing many physical changes in the school buildings. All the buildings are being updated to include improved climate control facilities for heating and cooling. Electrical supplies are being examined and improvements are being done where needed. (see Appendix K) Extensive plans are also being made for the infrastructure of each building. The specifications for Audubon Elementary School were professionally designed and are serving as a model for all other schools.
Expected Results/Success Indicators
The strategies planned are expected to result in a communications network (Intranet and Internet) capable of providing access throughout the District’s teaching/learning community. The success of these strategies will be indicated by:
The District Technology Committee will be responsible for progress evaluation of the Technology Plan. The committee will indicate quarterly whether each activity is complete, uncompleted, pending, or not started. Within the RISD Technology Plan, the status and date of each activity will be updated continuously as reported from the various committees.
Individual building plans, which are similar to the district plan, will be evaluated by the building committee(s). The results will be forwarded to the District Committee for evaluation and reported in the district plan. The district’s evaluation to the community will reflect the status of district-wide and (individual) school progress.
Each component of the technology plan has clearly identified criteria to measure the success of the strategies:
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10. District Policies and Procedures
District policies pertaining directly to technology have been developed by the District Technology Committee and approved by the Rock Island/Milan School District Board of Education. (see appendix L) The procedure for developing the policies includes the following steps:
These policies were incorporated into the District Policy Manual. Policies created were: Internet Acceptable Use, Computer and Software Use, Technology Code of Conduct, and a Computer Abuse. In addition to those policies a ‘Network and Internet Access Agreement for Staff Members’ and a ‘Network and Internet Access Agreement for Students’ were also approved (see appendix M). These policies are reviewed annually by the District Technology Committee.
The Rock Island/Milan School District #41 (RISD) is comprised of 12 elementary schools, 2 junior high schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative high school. As a result, different levels of technology use exist within each building. Under the direction of the RISD Superintendent, a Technology Committee consisting of the principal, teachers, and parents along with the District Instructional Technology Specialist were formed at each building. These individual committees have met and developed a Vision Statement for each respective building. Regular meetings are scheduled to further develop the technology plan of each building in accordance with the RISD Technology Plan.
The district Superintendent is ultimately responsible for the successful implementation of the plan. Each activity in the plan has a Target Date and designated person(s) who will be responsible for completing and reporting the results of each activity. Thus responsibility and accountability is clearly indicated throughout the plan.
11. Communications/Marketing Plan
The Rock Island/Milan School District will use a variety of marketing strategies to ensure widespread community accesses to information relating to the school district technology development. Efforts will be focused toward fostering continuous community communication. Working together with the City of Rock Island, the school district is releasing updates to the media on a regular basis. A Marketing Coordinator is providing the marketing leadership and serves as a vehicle for the flow of information out to the community. The Technology Department is providing the guidance and assistance for each school to establish and post a web page to inform and celebrate successes in the technology development. This news is also being included in school newsletters and open house programs. The Marketing Coordinator is working with the local media to get coverage of special programs and activities related to technology development. Members of the Technology Department are available to speak to community service clubs, PTA groups, and social and professional organizations.
The Technology Committee will make periodic activity reports to the Superintendent and Board of Education and submit a written annual report for community distribution and public review. All reports will also be posted to the District web site (http://www.rockis.k12.il.us)
These reports will be the mechanism used to indicate the status of each activities.
12. Timeline Summary Introduction
The Timeline Summary on the following pages outline a three-year projected implementation phase for this technology plan with associated costs shown in the Budget/Financial Plan.
The years identified in the timeline summary indicate the year in which implementation should occur. The phases coincide with the three-year projection. These are further broken down in the Budget/Financial Plan.
The Theme portion is used in conjunction with the Gap Analysis. The themes revolve around the four basic concepts, which are vital to the technology plan. These concepts are: Community Involvement; Engaged Learning; Professional Development; and Technology Deployment.
Timeline Summary
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A Home/School Connection Parent Survey will be used to identify student’s access capability to computers outside the classroom. (appendix A) | Breidenstein
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An Administrative Use Analysis survey will be used to identify administrative uses and the perceived needs of technology.(appendix A) | Breidenstein
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A Staff Development Program Analysis will be used to identify programs currently in place, support and incentives presently used, and determine effective staff development models. (see appendix A) | Breidenstein
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All Buildings will be connected to the Internet through a T1 connection | Breidenstein
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Modernize infrastructure and equipment, complete LAN. | Inst. Tech Spec. |
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Install District WAN | Inst. Tech Spec. |
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Purchase a computer training lab at Admin Bldg. | Tech Dept. |
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Technology committees, both at the school level and district level, will include members of the community will meet | |
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Teachers involved in using technology will be recognized by the school district through press releases and nominations for local and national honors for their accomplishments. | Administration |
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Teachers, administrators and library/media personnel will be surveyed using a self-evaluation of skills in computer basics, word processing, presentation software and Internet usage. (appendix D) | Technology Department |
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Local technology providers (TCI, Ameritech, TriCity Electric, etc.) and technology users will be asked to provide input on technology implementation in our schools. | Technology Department |
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9/98 Inter-active 3/99 |
An interactive web site (www.rockis.k12.il.us) will be developed with information about technology use in the schools. This site will allow visitors to observe the use of technology in our schools and offer a means to submit suggestions and questions to the administration. |
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Representatives from the school district (Superintendent, Technology Department, Assistant Superintendents, Principals) will use technology (PowerPoint™) to present programs to civic groups, board meetings, and other public forums. | Administration |
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The School District will work together with the Black Hawk College Outreach Program to provide access to technology for community members. | Breidenstein
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Current curriculum and technology magazines will be available through a lending library | Breidenstein
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Training will be closely aligned with the arrival of equipment. Teachers will be trained to use the equipment as it is available and given additional one-on-one support as needed. | Breidenstein
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The curriculum review cycle will include a review of technology methods and materials that may be used to improve learning. | Breidenstein
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Teachers, administrators and library/media personnel will be instructed on the process of action research as a means to increase success in the classroom. This process will be integrated into the current library/reading program and will serve as a model for both teacher and student problem solving. | Breidenstein
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Each classroom will be provided with a television, computer, and videocassette recorder. The video signal from the computer will also be sent to the television to provide the teacher with multimedia teaching station. | Breidenstein
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T. Jefferson 2/99 H. Mann, E. Field, Denkmann 4/99 WJH, EJH 7/99 RIHS 9/99 Other elementary schools 9/00 |
All classrooms will have four data connections to the network, a video connection, and a phone connection. | Breidenstein
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A district-wide inventory system of technology equipment will be revised to include maintenance history. | Breidenstein
Hall |
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Students in each building will be instructed on the use of the Winebago Union Catalog library search software. | Hoovey-Geer |
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Technology information will be included in school and district newsletters. | Building Representatives |
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Students will be taught proper methods for conducting a search on the Internet | Breidenstein
Hall Classroom Teachers |
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Technology information will be included in the existing Open House programs held at the school buildings. | Breidenstein
Building Representatives |
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Individual schools will provide facilities to encourage community use of technology. These programs will include computer basics as well as specific uses such as internet searching and using productivity software. These uses will be designed to meet the needs of the diverse community population found in Rock Island, including courses designed for parents, children and senior citizens. | Breidenstein
Building Principals |
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Students will be taught how to use a multimedia computer to compile audio, video, and text data into a single product such as PowerPoint, HyperStudio or a web page. | Breidenstein
Classroom Teachers |