Action Plan

Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

Directs and leads the C&I process for the district, including

development of instructional technology programs.

Executive Director of Curriculum and Staff Development

Directs a cadre of Instructional Facilitators who provide training

at campus level for engaging students at high levels.

Director of Instructional Technology

Provides support for all users of instructional technology and aids in design and implementation of

K-12 technology program.

Campus Principal

Directs and manages the instructional program at campus

level. Provides instructional leadership and directs

implementation of instructional programs.

Instructional Technology Coach

Provides support in curriculum delivery, staff development, selection, and strategies at

campus level.

Teachers

Implement technology instruction in the classroom.

Professional Development Plan

Needs:

After hours, hands-on, classroom simulated professional development that assists teachers in integrating technology in the classroom.

Technology cadre consisting of IT Coach, Principal, and one teacher from

each grade level, to facilitate integration of technology and instruction.

Goal: To provide professional development to campus staff for the successful integration of technology in the classroom.

Session One

Objective: Teachers will be provided hands-on training for the purpose of grade levels to design and implement one research/technology project per semester.

Persons responsible for activity: Technology cadre members

Supporting data: STaR Chart, Campus Improvement Plan, district LRPT, scope and sequence

Session Two

Objective: Teachers will be provided hands-on training on the design and set up of a blog to enhance learning and communication between teachers and students.

Persons responsible for activity: Technology cadre members

Supporting data: STaR Chart, district LRPT, student interview responses

Session Three

Objective: Teachers will be provided hands-on training on the design and set up of a Wiki for the purpose of collaboration and reaching consensus.

Persons responsible for activity: Technology cadre members

Supporting data: district LRPT

Session Four

Objective: Teachers will be provided hands-on training on how to make and use a podcast to enhance student learning in the classroom.

Persons responsible for activity: Technology cadre members

Supporting data: district LRPT, student interview responses

Evaluation and Monitoring

What: Participants’ reactionsWho: Technology Cadre How: Formative evaluationWhen: Upon completion of first PD session

What: New learning gained from participantsWho: Technology CadreHow: QuestionnaireWhen: Upon completion of second PD session

What: Assess quality of technology integration in the classroomWho: Technology CadreHow: Formal WalkthroughsWhen: Upon completion of six week classroom unit

What: Assess learning goals of students and how well they utilized technology to demonstrate understandingWho: Classroom teacherHow: RubricWhen: End of six week period