Region 8 Kern Santa Barbara San Luis Ventura

Introduction

It is a good idea to begin your district technology plan with a narrative describing your district demographics.  Include information such as the size of your district including number of teachers and students.  This will help the reader better understand your district and understand your goals.  This section does not have to be long, it is just meant to give additional information to the reader.  

Examples (please remember these examples are meant to help clarify the requirements, your districts should vary)
One district's narrative

Sample school narrative

_________ School District is comprised of a single school campus located in the town of ________, California. The school serves students in Kindergarten through grade 8 in a classroom-based educational program and an enriched home school/independent study program. ____________campus also hosts a Head Start program. The October 2009 California Basic Educational Data Systems (CBEDS) data collection reported ___ students enrolled and we currently have ________ teachers.  The school also serves as a center for the community, with classrooms and grounds serving the local 4-H, Scouts, and various sports groups.  The diverse student population reflects the community, with ranches, farms and small family businesses contributing to a vital small town in the midst of the Southern California suburbs. (change to suit your district)

 

The ability to use technology is an essential skill for citizens of the 21st Century. ________ students and staff must be trained and prepared to meet the challenge of utilizing technology tools to teach and to learn as well as to manage information. The Enter district name Education Technology Plan provides a roadmap to success for students, staff and parents in the proper use of technology.  The plan includes goals, objectives, budgets and timelines, for implementing technology during the next three years. Because education technology changes swiftly, the plan is intended to be a flexible document that will be reviewed annually and modified as appropriate.

 

Educational Goals

The vision, goals and expected outcomes for the____________ Education Technology Plan are based on the following fundamental beliefs.

 

We believe: (Enter your goals/beliefs here)

  • All students should view technology as a powerful tool to enable and enrich learning.

  • All students should have equal access to a technology-enhanced, standards-based, instructional program.

  • Students’ learning should be meaning centered.

  • The use of technology in instruction should stem from teachers’ instructional goals and students’ needs.

  • The learning environment should be safe, flexible and extend beyond the classroom

The community of lifelong learners – composed of students, teachers, administrators, parents, and business and academic partners – should work cooperatively to plan, support, and enrich the learning process. (change to suit your district)


Overview:
••••••• Public School is an urban charter school located in ••••••••, California.  ••••••• school serves the needs of students in grades K-8 in the •••••• Community, an under-served area of the City of •••••••••.  Our students are diverse in culture, language, ethnicity, and socio-economic background.  The demographics of the community suggest most students come from minority and disadvantaged families with many economic and social needs. Many of our parents participate in parent education classes (provided through the ••••••••••••) which guide them in educating and raising their child(ren).  Our demographics also include students with a wide range of talents and abilities, including those with special education needs and those who are English Language Learners. All students who enroll in •••••••• possess a strong desire to attend a school that emphasizes high achievement and promotes community involvement through service-learning projects that focus on improvement of the surrounding neighborhood. We currently have a 749 API for 2007.

•••••••• Elementary School’s goals and objectives are:

1) To create learning opportunities for students through an innovative curriculum, a strategic partnership with ••••••••••, and strong parent and community involvement
2) Graduate students who are self-motivated, industrious, critical thinkers.
3) Be a learning environment where students, faculty and parents embrace a standard of excellence in academic achievement, ethics, and citizenship.

In an effort to attain these high standards of excellence, ••••••• will strategically incorporate vast areas of technology into its school system. Technology will be highly influential in not only the achievement of our students, but also in developing the computer literacy of parents, curriculum development of teachers, and school management of administrators. The technology will also be incorporated into the administrative office to ensure smooth integration and communication throughout all supported schools.

 
Demographic Data:   
CBEDS 2007-2008
School Population:    Asian:    Black:    Filipino:    Hisp/Latino:    Am. Ind. /Alaskan:    Pacific Islander:    White:     Multi/no response:
347    2.3%    83.9%    0%    6.3%    0.6%    0%    2.6%    4.3%
       
Data Information for 2007-2008 School Year    Population:
Students eligible for national school lunch program:    66.3%
English Learners:    2.0%
Fluent-English-Proficient:    0%
Redesignated FEP:    0%
Pupil/Teacher ratio:      18:1
Class size average:    19
Non-certificated employees:    0


1. School Vision for Technology Use:

This school plan is envisioned to guide the school for the next four years, July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2012.

As a result, we anticipate that by June 30, 2012:
•    Students meet the ••••••• Standards for the appropriate grade level.
•    Every student will have increased access to a computer with online capability at school.
•    Students use technology tools to master California Content Standards in the core curriculum.
•    Teachers use technology to assist students in the mastery of California Content Standards in the core curriculum.
•    School-based computers, software, and networking function reliably with timely assistance from trained computer and network personnel as needed.
•    Students use online resources wisely and ethically.
•    Students are capable of selecting and utilizing task appropriate software and hardware;
•    Students are capable of accessing online instructional opportunities.
•    The School communicates with parents and students through a school website, the use of PowerSchool and Alertnow.
•    The School communicates with staff through a school intranet, email server and VOIP phone services.
•    Teachers are capable of interfacing with the student information system via the internet.


EETT Competitive Grant Round 9 Information

The 2010 EETT Competitive Grant application was released on December 16, 2011.  The EETT Competitive Grant is only available to districts who meet the eligibility guidelines stated in the grant and serve students in grades 4-8.  The California Department of Education listed  eligible schools with the release of the grant guidelines.   CTAP Region 8 will be happy to meet with districts and offers informational meetings for those interested in writing the grant, as well as assistance with professional development and evaluation requirements of the grant. Please use this page of additional resources.

Writing Materials (Shared from Region 10 for Round 8, but could be modified):

Resources:

PowerPoint
EETT-C 2010
View more presentations from ststansberry.

Research:
California Learning Resources Network (CLRN) A guide to standards-aligned electronic learning resources and assessments for teachers, administrators and parents.


Online Baseline Assessments:

Ed Tech Profile Self assessment tool for educators to determine their technology proficiency.  (Student assessment also available)

Elementary Student Survey in Scantron format aligned with ETP survey questions (Shared from CTAP Region 4)

Simple Assessment -Free online skills assessment tool (*initial set up required)

 

CTAP Contacts:
Kelly Bergen, Kern County area
Debbie Guardado, San Luis Obispo County area 
Mary Standlee, Santa Barbara County area 
Dana Greenspan, Ventura County area 


EETT Competitive-ARRA Grant  Information

The 2010 EETT Competitive Grant-ARRA application was released on October 25, 2010.  The EETT Competitive Grant is only available to districts who meet the eligibility guidelines stated in the grant and serve students in grades 7-12.  The California Department of Education listed  eligible schools with the release of the grant guidelines.   CTAP Region 8 will be happy to meet with districts and offers informational meetings for those interested in writing the grant, as well as assistance with professional development and evaluation requirements of the grant. Please use this page of additional resources.



 
  • Application  - Delivered to the California Department of Education:  November 12, 2010, by 5 p.m.
  • Template

Click here to View the PowerPoint/video: (Select the appropriate format for your system requirements)




Research:
California Learning Resources Network (CLRN) A guide to standards-aligned electronic learning resources and assessments for teachers, administrators and parents.


Online Baseline Assessments:

Ed Tech Profile Self assessment tool for educators to determine their technology proficiency.  (Student assessment also available)

Elementary Student Survey in Scantron format aligned with ETP survey questions (Shared from CTAP Region 4)

Simple Assessment -Free online skills assessment tool (*initial set up required)

 

CTAP Contacts:
Stacey Stansberry, Kern County area
Debbie Guardado, San Luis Obispo County area 
Mary Standlee, Santa Barbara County area 
Dana Greenspan, Ventura County area