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Duplin County Schools

Technology Plan

2012-2014

March 20, 2012

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Table of Contents

Vision 5

Strategic Priorities Overview 6

Priority 1: Shared Services Model 8

Priority 2: Universal Access to Personal Teaching and Learning Devices 12

Priority 3: Access to Digital Teaching and Learning Resources, Including Digital

Textbooks 15

Priority 4: Model of Technology-Enabled Professional Development 18

Priority 5: 21st Century Leadership for Your LEA 24

Appendices 27

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Duplin County Schools

Technology Planning Committee/MTAC

Member

Cary Powers Job Title/Position Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

Kristen W. Hall Director of Technology and Media

Jason Ginn Network Administrator

Pam Wheeler Assistant Director of Technology and NCWISE Administrator

Kara Lee Instructional Technology Facilitator

Sylvia Draughn Instructional Technology Facilitator

Dena Jenkins Media Coordinator

JoAnn Aldridge Media Coordinator

Sarah Swartz Media Coordinator

Nina Gail Lanier Media Coordinator

Hatalee Anderson Media Coordinator

Jeannie Maready Media Coordinator

Shirley Bryant Media Coordinator

Beverly Outwater Media Coordinator

Laura Thornton Media Coordinator

Joreka Allen-Benson Media Coordinator

Sam Davis Media Coordinator

Susan Dempsey Media Coordinator

Julie Davis Media Coordinator

Tonya Patram Media Coordinator

Valerie Merritt Media Coordinator

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Duplin County Schools Technology Plan

2012-2014

Vision Statement

Vision Statement

The vision of Duplin County Schools is to become an exemplary school system which inspires,

challenges and empowers students and staff with technology tools to excel in a globally

competitive society.

The Duplin County Schools technology plan has been designed to reflect North Carolina’s State

Board of Education’s goal of future-ready schools for the 21st Century and aligned with other

Duplin County Schools initiatives such as a District-wide Early College Seamless Education.

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Strategic Priorities

2012 - 2014

Summary of Strategic Priorities and Goals

Strategic Priority 1: A Shared Services Model Maximize the use of eRate funding to ensure equity of access

Install district-wide video distribution system

Install and support distance learning PolyCom system through joint grant with JSCC

Strategic Priority 2: Universal Access to Personal Teaching and Learning Devices

Continue to meet with DCS 1:1 Team to finalize plans for implementing a 1:1 program

Employ additional technology facilitators and technicians

Distribute 1:1 device to targeted groups of students

Migrate from Novell network to Microsoft Active Directory

Strategic Priority 3: Access to Digital Teaching and Learning Resources, Including Digital Textbooks

Install district-wide video distribution system

Purchase digital content

Purchase eBooks for district FollettShelf

Continue to provide professional development for digital resources such as: NCWISE Owl, LearnNC, SASinSchool, Discovery Education and other purchased digital content

Strategic Priority 4: A Model of Technology-Enabled Professional Development

Provide professional development for teachers and administrators in the use of Google Docs, Web 2.0 tools, SMART software and the NCLTI 1:1 teaching model

Provide professional development for technology facilitators and media coordinators on new professional standards and new performance appraisal instrument

Continue to use STNA and LoFTI surveys to aid in professional development planning

Strategic Priority 5: 21st Century Leadership for All Schools and Districts

Provide monthly professional development for principals and assistant principals infused with technology

Principals will continue to hold monthly professional development for teachers infused with technology

Install and support distance learning system through joint grant with JSCC

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Summary:

While Duplin County Schools has made great gains in the use of technology as instructional and

administrative tools, it is very clear that there is much room for improvement. As evidenced in

the Annual Media and Technology Report there is also a huge disparity among individual

schools in the district—particularly between the high schools and elementary schools. It is the

responsibility of Duplin County Schools to implement a strategic planning approach using all

available funding sources to ensure equity is achieved among all schools in the district. The

Constitution of the State of North Carolina, in Article VII, mandates that “. . .equal opportunities

shall be provided for all students.”

Equal access to technology and a 21st Century education are critical to the success of all students.

To this end, Duplin County has adopted a District-wide Seamless education initiative. This

initiative will afford ALL students the opportunity to earn a simultaneous high school diploma

and Associate’s Degree. Dr. Obasohan, Superintendent of Duplin County Schools stated, “. . .

This is something we can do and something we should do for all of our children. It is our duty to

ensure all students are equipped with the necessary academic preparation to be competitive in

today and tomorrow’s global society. . .we must provide all of our students with whatever

resources and support necessary to achieve their dreams. ” Additionally, schools in Duplin

County are working with World View an initiative of the University of North Carolina at Chapel

Hill and elementary and middle schools are partnering with the Global Schools Network to

ensure students will be competitive in a global society. 21st Century technology tools are an

integral part of these initiatives. To prepare students to be globally competitive and career and

college ready, the technology in Duplin County classrooms must reflect what students will

encounter in the real world.

In addition to equipping Duplin County classrooms with 21st Century technology equipment,

abundant professional development must be available. A continued focus on 21st Century

leadership must be realized for all administrators. Duplin County has partnered with the Golden

Leaf Foundation and the William and Ida Friday Institute to implement the North Carolina

Learning Technology Initiative (NCLTI) framework. This will include technology embedded

professional development for all teachers with the Common Core and New Essential Standards

at its core. Over the next few years, Duplin County plans to implement the NCLTI framework

for implementing a 1:1 technology rollout. In addition to this rollout, it is important to increase

access to digital resources.

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Strategic Priority 1: A Statewide Shared Services Model

Essential Questions for Duplin County Schools

How will we leverage collaborative purchasing to pay substantially less for technology

services and platforms?

How can a Statewide Shared Services Model assist in shifting primary support from

infrastructure to instructional needs?

How can a Statewide Shared Services Model enable increased infrastructure and

technology efficiency and sustainability?

How can a Statewide Shared Services Model provide higher service reliability?

How can a Statewide Shared Services Model facilitate more strategic budgeting models for

our LEA/Charter School?

Current Status and Moving Forward

Duplin County Schools (DCS) wired and wireless networking infrastructure is made up of

enterprise class switches for the Local Area Network and all locations are connected via a Wide

Area Network connection provided by an internet service provider. DCS currently utilizes the

state’s very reliable NCREN internet connection at a substantial cost savings. Many of DCS

services, such as firewalls and filters, file and print servers are at the main data center as well as

on local school servers. The main data center is housed in a metal structure that lacks sufficient

space. Most of the local school servers are in areas of high traffic and security exposure is high.

There is not a backup system for power, cooling or storage.

In the Fall of 2011, DCS migrated from a district owned and maintained Novell Groupwise email

system to a Google hosted cloud service at a cost savings. DCS is currently in the second year of

a five year contract with a firewall and filter service provider. DCS hopes to transition to the

NCEducation Cloud’s offering at the expiration of the contract. As other NCEducation Cloud

services such as digital tools and resources, Learner Management System (LMS), Learning

Object Repository (LOR), communication tools and identity management solution, become

available, DCS will utilize these resources as needed.

Recently, DCS has made gains by implementing the use of a strategic budgeting process.

However, there is still much room for improvement. To help reduce operating costs further and

continue to facilitate a more strategic budgeting model, DCS plans to make a concerted effort to

utilize a blended funding model to reduce isolated programmatic spending.

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Alignment to Other Plans and Initiatives:

Strategic Priority 1: A Statewide Shared Services Model

Duplin County Schools will utilize and align with the following key initiatives/plans to reach for the vision and complete the strategic

priorities of our plan...

ACRE

By participating in the shared services model offerings, our LEA/Charter will better prepare for the transition to online assessments,

digital textbooks and universal access to personal teaching devices.

Career and College Ready, Set, Go!

Put more technology into the hands of students and teachers to increase individualized learning options.

Race to the Top Local and State Scopes of Work

(A)(2) 5.2.1 – Duplin County Schools will align its technology plan with the state blueprint. DCS will implement the blueprint

and provide training and support for all required technology systems. DCS will also revert its required amount of $278,971 in

support of the NC Cloud.

Duplin County Schools Strategic Plan

5.2.1.2 Each school will develop a School Technology Plan which aligns to the DCS strategic plan

5.1.1.1 Align all budgets to the strategic plan

1. Statewide Shared Services Model

Suggested Goals/Targets Year 1

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013

Year 2

July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014

Yearly Evaluation

Evaluation

Method(s) DPI Use

Provide equitable and

additional access to mobile

devices

DCS 1:1 Planning Team will

continue to meet to develop plans

for implementation of a 1:1

program

<Director of Technology>

Distribute mobile device to

targeted group of students

<Director of Technology,

Network Administrator,

Technology Facilitators, Media

Coordinators>

Planning Team

agendas

Purchase Orders

Distribution

Plan/Timeline

Provide equitable and

additional access to digital

Purchase and install district-wide

video distribution system

Provide professional development

to administrators and media

Purchase Orders

Professional

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resources <Director of Technology> coordinators and use a “train the

trainer” approach to facilitate use

of video distribution system

<Director of Technology, Media

Coordinators>

Development

Agenda/Timeline

STNA and

LoFTI surveys

Reduce operating costs by

facilitating a more strategic

budgeting model

The Technology Department will

participate in the annual budget

planning process facilitating a

more strategic budgeting model

utilizing blended funding and

reducing isolated programmatic

spending

<Superintendent, Finance

Officer, Director of Technology>

The Technology Department will

participate in the annual budget

planning process facilitating a

more strategic budgeting model

utilizing blended funding and

reducing isolated programmatic

spending

<Superintendent, Finance Officer,

Director of Technology>

Departmental

Budgets

Grant Budgets

Budget Meeting

Agendas

Promote/maintain innovative

funding model by utilizing

NCEdCloud offerings and

alternatives

Investigate the feasibility of state

filter/firewall as a secondary

filter/firewall to the current

filter/firewall under contract

<Network Administrator>

Investigate use of state offered

Learning Management and

Identity Management System


Network Administrator>

With a positive outcome of the

feasibility study, 100% of traffic

will be routed through state

offered filter.


Where feasible, implement use of

state offered Learning

Management and Identity

Management System



Filter Report

Feasibility

Report

Teacher Lesson

Plans

User database

Maximize E-rate in support of

instructional programs

Continue to utilize DPI eRate

consultant to maximize eRate

funding.

Attend state-wide meetings to

understand changes in guidelines

and to utilize eRate discounts for

instruction programs

Continue to utilize DPI eRate

consultant to maximize eRate

funding.

Attend state-wide meetings to

understand changes in guidelines

and to utilize eRate discounts for

instruction programs

Calendars,

Meeting Agendas

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Purchase/install new layer 3

POE+ switches and new VM

ready servers




Purchase/install new layer 3

POE+ switches and new VM

ready servers



Purchase orders

Provide content filtering in

accordance with the Children's

Internet Protection Act (CIPA).

Continue to utilize and maintain

LightSpeed content filtering

software in accordance with

CIPA.


Continue to utilize and maintain

LightSpeed content filtering

software in accordance with

CIPA.


Purchase Orders

Filter Reports

Provide reliable Internet

Access at a low cost

Continue to utilize NCREN

Internet Access


Continue to utilize NCREN

Internet Access


Maximize Network and

Technology Assistance services

to support instructional

programs

Continue to utilize NCDPI

Connectivity Services and

MCNC Client Network Services



Continue to utilize NCDPI

Connectivity Services and MCNC

Client Network Services



Calendar

Meeting minutes

MCNC

Assessments

To reduce costs, provide a

reliable Wide Area Network

(WAN) and applications

Begin migration of network

operating system from Novell to

Microsoft ActiveDirectory


Continue migration of network

operating system from Novell to

Microsoft ActiveDirectory


Purchase Orders

Microsoft EES

Agreement

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Strategic Priority 2: Universal Access to Personal Teaching and Learning

Devices

Essential Questions

What is universal access to personal teaching and learning devices?

Why do our teachers and students need access to personal teaching and learning devices?

How will we provide ample access to individual teaching and learning devices?

What models can be used for implementing universal access to personal teaching and

learning devices in our LEA/Charter.


Universal access to personal teaching and learning devices refers to a computing device assigned

to all members of the school body. A personal device could be a laptop or any mobile device

with internet connectivity.

Currently all school and central office administrators are provided with a personal device. While

our goal is to provide all teachers with a personal device, only 70% have one. According to the

Annual Media and Technology Report (AMTR) the DCS student/computer ratio is 2.3 students

per computer. Clearly, there is much work to be done to reach the goal of one device per

student. There has been much research conducted on the effectiveness of one-to-one programs.

The North Carolina State Technology Plan emphasizes that student scores are increased, students

collaborate more, and there is a dramatic increase in technology use by teachers and students in

schools where all have access to a personal device. It is evident that access to a personal device

for all teachers and students is a necessity to prepare students for learning and working in a 21st

Century society. As North Carolina plans to increase the use of on-line assessments, it is

imperative that every student and teacher have a personal learning device.

This past year Duplin County updated its wireless communication device policy to allow

personal wireless device use for instructional purposes. This will make resources available to

more students. Network security is vital in this situation and therefore, necessary to segment our

current guest wireless network into a separate wireless v-lan. While allowing personal wireless

devices is a step in the right direction, it is still essential that we work to ensure ALL students

have access to a device.

Duplin County Schools has partnered with the Golden Leaf Foundation and the William and Ida

Friday Institute to implement the North Carolina Learning Technology Initiative framework.

This partnership and model provides a coach, training, and support to facilitate a one-to-one

project plan, implementation, and professional development.

Research shows successful one-to-one implementation depends upon having highly qualified

technology facilitators and technicians in the schools. Duplin County currently only employs

one technology facilitator for the entire district. As we move forward with our one-to-one plan,

we must hire additional technology facilitators and technicians.

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Strategic Priority 2: Universal Access to Personal Teaching and Learning Devices



ACRE

Create a comprehensive, customized professional development system to provide teachers and administrators with the skills and

understandings needed to use data to inform instructional practice and make formative assessments a daily practice in the classroom.

Update the analysis of the technology infrastructure needed to support a 21st century curriculum and assessment system and to move

additional testing to appropriate technology formats.


Increase virtual learning opportunities so every child no matter where they live can reach his or her potential.



(A)(2) 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 - Duplin County Schools will align its technology plan with the State Blueprint.

(C)(3) 1.2 – Duplin County Schools will upgrade its “Internet pipeline” to 1GB to increase access for online real-time assessments in

each school.

-Duplin County Schools will upgrade network wiring from CAT5 to CAT6 cabling.

-Duplin County Schools will upgrade network switches to increase Internet speed and access.

(D)(5) 1.1 – Duplin County Schools will create and distribute a calendar that embeds key RttT deadlines and all professional

development opportunities and post the calendar on the district website.

Duplin County Strategic Plan:

4.1.3.3—Secure funding to provide a one-to-one initiative for all students.

5.2.2.1 – Continue to utilize available funding to train all staff

5.2.2.2 – Pursue avenues to provide on-site instructional technology assistants

Priority 2: Universal Access to Personal Teaching and Learning Devices

Goals should be precise and measurable. See notes/guidelines regarding evaluation.


July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013

Year 2

July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014

Yearly Evaluation

Evaluation DPI Use

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Method(s)

Develop a comprehensive

sustainable LEA plan for

universal access. Resources:

NCDPI, NCLTI, Educator

Recruitment & Development,

and District & School

Transformation

DCS 1:1 Planning Team will

continue to meet to develop plans

for implementation of a 1:1

program


Employ 2 additional technology

facilitators and 1 additional

technician

Distribute mobile device to

targeted group of students




Coordinators>



technician

Planning Team

agendas

Purchase Orders

Distribution

Plan/Timeline

Human Resource

Documents

Communicate your plan to all

stakeholders.

Communicate 1:1 plan via Points

of Pride (POP) on district

website, town hall meetings and

to local media


Director of Public Relations>

Communicate 1:1 plan via Points

of Pride (POP) on district

website, town hall meetings and

to local media


Director of Public Relations>

Newspaper

articles,

agenda/minutes

from town hall

meetings, POP

articles

Increase overall access to

personal learning devices.

Promote use of current school –

owned and personal devices in

school


Coordinators, Technology

Facilitators>

Segment current guest wireless

network into a separate v-lan for

secure access to network by

personal devices.


Begin implementation of 1:1 Plan

by distributing personal devices

to phase one group of students




Coordinators>

Professional

development

agendas,

purchase orders,

1:1 Plan

Switch

configuration

Utilize Personal Learning

Devices to promote student

owned learning.

Purchase additional wireless

arrays to ensure 100% coverage


Purchase additional wireless

arrays to ensure 100% coverage


Purchase orders

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Provide substitutes for release

time for targeted professional

development on Web 2.0 tools

and personal devices.


Instructional Technology

Facilitators>

Provide substitutes for release

time for targeted professional

development on Web 2.0 tools

and personal devices.


Instructional Technology

Facilitators>

Professional

development

plan, prior

approval forms,

evaluation forms

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Strategic Priority 3: Statewide Access to Digital Teaching and Learning

Resources, Including Digital Textbooks

Essential Questions

What are digital teaching and learning resources? What are digital textbooks?

Why do teachers and students need access to digital teaching and learning devices?

What are the benefits of digital textbooks?

What are open educational resources and how can they is used?

How can access to these resources be increased in our LEA?


While personal devices for each teacher and student are important, those devices are powerless

without adequate access to digital resources. In the past, digital resources were purchased and

installed on computers. Currently, digital resources such as, NC Wise Owl, SuccessMaker,

ClassScape, and Follett eBooks are available on the Internet and are accessible on portable

handheld devices, laptops, tablets, and smart phones. These resources provide research tools,

databases, periodicals, encyclopedias, electronic books and multimedia curriculum support.

Duplin County Schools’ children were born since the beginning of the “information age.”

Digital music and media delivered through portable devices is the norm for these students. It is

vital that 20th

Century teaching and learning tools are not used to teach these 21st Century

students. Information and technology changes so quickly that it is important that we have

resources that can keep up with those changes.

Digital textbooks allow for continual updates as well as differentiated instruction. Digital texts

can be tailored to the learner. Additionally, digital textbooks are cost effective because they are

not lost, damaged nor become obsolete requiring replacement. One example of a digital text

book is the North Carolina History digital text book offered through LearnNC. While being

utilized by some teachers in Duplin County as a supplemental resource, a traditional text is still

required due to the lack of a digital device by all students.

Duplin County has purchased a district eBook collection for equitable access by all schools. The

eBooks have been well received and plans are to increase the shelf in the future. As Duplin

County moves forward with a one-to-one device plan, classroom use of the eBooks will increase

and additional purchases will be made.

Unfortunately, there is disparity among Duplin County Schools’ access to other digital resources.

Many schools, but not all, purchase digital content from outside vendors such as, Discovery

Education. It is important that ALL teachers and students have access to valuable digital

content. Duplin County plans to purchase and install a district-wide video distribution system

and digital content to afford all schools the opportunity to have access. It is likely that the

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NCEducation Cloud will have digital content available in the future as well. Duplin County will

look to the NC Education Cloud as a cost-saving alternative at that time.

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Strategic Priority 3: Statewide Access to Digital Teaching and Learning Resources, Including Digital Textbooks



ACRE

Update the analysis of the technology infrastructure needed to support a 21st century curriculum and assessment system and to

move additional testing to appropriate technology formats.

Leverage resources and tools to develop globally competitive lifelong learners.

Furnish educators the means to promote and sustain skills and professional standards needed for 21st century delivery of

instruction.

Foster and sustain state, national and international partnerships for innovative change.


Increase virtual learning opportunities so every child no matter where they live can reach his or her potential.



(A)(2) 3.1 – Duplin County Schools will align its technology plan with the State Blueprint.

(B)(3) 1.1 – Duplin County Schools will provide a high school achievement coach and a K-8 achievement coach to provide

professional development to teachers related to the Common Core/New Essential Standards and college and career readiness.

Coaches will be based at a school within the district but will serve all schools.

Duplin County Schools Strategic Plan

4.1.3.3 – Secure funding to provide a one-to-one initiative for all students

3: Statewide Access to Digital Teaching and Learning Resources, Including Digital Textbooks


July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013

Year 2

July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014

Yearly Evaluation

Evaluation

Methods(s) DPI Use

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Shift from traditional print and

paper-based resources to

affordable, current online

resources

Model use of Google Apps for

Education for collaboration and

sharing among all employees

from administrators to teachers

<Superintendent, Assistant

Superintendents, Director of

Technology>

Model use of Google Apps for

Education for collaboration and

sharing among all employees

from administrators to teachers

<Superintendent, Assistant

Superintendents, Director of

Technology>

Copier count

Paper purchases

Meeting agenda

Utilize procured resources such

as NC WiseOwl, and other

open education resources

Continue to provide professional

development using the train-the

trainer approach for NCWISE

Owl, LearnNC, SAS Curriculum

Pathways

<Director of Technology and

Media, Instructional Technology

Facilitators, Media

Coordinators>





Pathways



Facilitators, Media Coordinators>

Professional

development

plan, agendas,

STNA and

LoFTI surveys

Use digital content aligned

specifically to Common Core

and NC Essential Standards

Continue to use and support

Destiny Library Management

System, SuccessMaker On-line

learning system and ClassScape

system for aligned content and

common assessments


Media, Curriculum Directors>

Continue to use and support

Destiny Library Management

System, SuccessMaker On-line

learning system and ClassScape

system for aligned content and

common assessments


Media, Curriculum Directors>

Destiny reports,

SuccessMaker

data reports,

ClassScape data

reports

Ensure equity to digital

teaching and learning

resources from school to school

in your LEA.

Purchase and install district-wide

video distribution system



to administrators and media

coordinators and use a “train the

trainer” approach to facilitate use

of video distribution system


Coordinators>

Purchase Orders

Professional

Development

Agenda/Timeline

STNA and

LoFTI surveys

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Purchase digital video content for

use by all schools


Media>

Purchase additional eBooks for

the district-wide FollettShelf


Media>


using a train-the-trainer approach

to media coordinators in the use

of digital video content


Media, Media Coordinators>

Purchase additional eBooks for

the district-wide FollettShelf


Media>

Professional

Development

Plan

Agenda/Timeline

STNA and

LoFTI surveys

Purchase Orders

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Strategic Priority 4: A Statewide Model of Technology-Enabled Professional

Development

Essential Questions

What skills are needed to transition to digital teaching and learning resources?

How can these skills be delivered and sustained to our LEA teachers and administrators?

How do teachers, administrators, and staff work with colleagues to guide our LEA toward

more effective uses of 21st Century tools for teaching, learning, and managing instruction?

How are teachers, administrators, and staff prepared to understand, implement, and assess

the span of skills and processes that students need to succeed in the 21st Century?

How are teachers, administrators, and staff prepared to apply 21st Century assessment

systems to inform instruction and measure 21st Century knowledge, skills, performance,

and dispositions?


Teachers must be proficient using technology for the transition to digital teaching and learning to

take place. Technology enabled teachers equals technology enabled students. To ensure all

Duplin County Schools teachers have the technology skills necessary and are knowledgeable, a

technology embedded professional development plan must be in place.

Technology professional development no longer means learning technology “skills” in isolation.

A more integrated approach must be used for teachers to better understand the application of

technology skills in the delivery of instruction. Duplin County personnel currently receive

professional development through a variety of resources including state and national

conferences, on-line courses provided locally and by outside agencies, IHE/graduate-level

courses, one-on-one instruction, and system-level face-to-face and on-line training opportunities.

Course evaluations are completed at the end of all locally offered courses. LoFTI (Looking for

Technology Integration) evaluations have been conducted as a means of determining if current

professional development transitions to classroom use. While course evaluations are excellent

and teacher enthusiasm is high, LoFTI survey data indicates that much improvement is needed

when it comes to teachers transitioning the skills learned in technology professional development

to classroom use.

Evaluation of IMPACT Model Schools indicates that teachers in schools with technology

facilitators who model technology use for teachers and provide follow-up support use technology

for instruction more effectively. Currently, Duplin County Schools only funds one technology

facilitator for the entire district. This position is responsible for providing professional

development to all teachers and administrators in Duplin County. There is little time for follow-

up support. Clearly, lessons learned from the IMPACT Model schools are important guidelines

for designing and implementing technology-enabled professional development that prepare

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teachers for utilizing digital tools and resources. It is imperative that moving forward Duplin

County works toward employing one technology facilitator per school.

Currently, Duplin County Schools, as a part of our RttT plan, is conducting technology

embedded professional development to transition to the new Common Core and Essential

Standards. Additionally, North Carolina’s Formative Assessment Learning Community’s On-

line Network (NCFALCON) is being utilized to deliver blended professional development.

NC DPI is currently writing new standards, job descriptions and evaluation tools for media

coordinators and technology facilitators. Once implemented, training will be delivered to central

office administration, school-level administration as well as the media coordinators and

technology facilitators themselves.

At the focus of the new standards is the need for media coordinators and technology facilitators

to be utilized to provide instructional support instead of release time for the teaching staff.

Unfortunately, in Duplin County Schools many media coordinators are not being utilized

effectively. There is much opportunity for growth in this area with more professional

development necessary. Additionally, media coordinators and technology facilitators must

provide the first level of professional development training at the school level in integrating the

new Information and Technology Essential Standards into the Common Core and other Essential

Standard areas.

Finally, as Duplin County Schools embarks on a 1:1 technology initiative, professional

development will be critical to its success. As evidenced in both the IMPACT Model Schools

initiative and the NCLTI Framework, the media coordinators and technology facilitators are the

keys and must be available in all schools.

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Strategic Priority 4: A Statewide Model of Technology-Enabled Professional Development



ACRE


understandings needed to use data to inform instructional practice and make formative assessments a daily practice in the classroom.



(A)(2) Eval 1.1: DCS will put two and a half Leadership/Achievement Coaches in place to provide professional development for

principals, schools, and central office staff on the Common Core/New Essential Standards, analysis of data, and the district early

college initiative.

(B)(3) 1.1: DCS will provide a high school achievement coach and a K-8 achievement coach to provide professional development to

teachers related to the Common Core/New Essential Standards and college and career readiness. Coaches will be based at a school

within the district but will serve all schools.

©(3)1.1: DCS will create a transition plan as part of the overall county professional development plan for schools to begin using the

online IIS for the 2012-2013 school year.

DCS will provide IIS training to new staff members in subsequent years.

(D)(5)1.1: DCS will create and distribute a calendar that embeds key RttT deadlines and all professional development opportunities

and post the calendar on the district website.

DCS will join the Southeast Education Alliance (RESA) and utilize their resources to provide targeted professional development to

teachers and administrators

(D)(5)1.2: DCS will investigate and implement a professional development evaluation system.

DCS Strategic Plan

5.2.2.1: Continue to utilize available funding to train all staff

5.2.2.2: Pursue avenues to provide on-site instructional technology assistance for each school

5.2.2.3: Continue to attend local, state and national technology conferences to stay abreast of new technology trends in education

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4: A Statewide Model of Technology-Enabled Professional Development


July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013

Year 2

July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014

Yearly Evaluation

Evaluation

Method(s) DPI Use

Implement a plan for

embedded technology-enabled

professional development for

teachers and administrators.





Pathways



Facilitators, Media

Coordinators>

DCS will provide PD for Google

Apps for Education, Web 2.0

Tools, and SMART Software


Media>





Pathways




DCS will provide PD for Google

Apps for Education, Web 2.0

Tools, and SMART Software


Media>

Professional

development

plan, agendas,

STNA and

LoFTI surveys

Support models that promote

and further the ideals of

technology-enabled and

integrated professional

development

DCS will provide PD using the

NCLTI model to appropriate

teachers for teaching and learning

in a 1:1 environment



Facilitators, Media

Coordinators>

DCS will provide PD using the

NCLTI model to appropriate

teachers for teaching and learning

in a 1:1 environment




Professional

development

plan, agendas,

STNA and

LoFTI surveys

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Prepare media specialists and

instructional technology

facilitators to support digital

reform.

DCS will provide PD to media

coordinators and technology

facilitators during monthly

meetings


Media>

DCS will provide PD to media


facilitators during monthly

meetings


Media>

Monthly

Agendas

Support technology integration

and professional development



technician

<Superintendent, Director of

Technology and Media>



technician

<Superintendent, Director of


Human Resource

Documents

Provide ongoing support and

professional development

necessary for use of data to

inform instruction.

Continue regular professional

development delivery by RttT

data coaches to administrators

and teachers

<Assistant Superintendent for

Curriculum and Instruction, RttT

Coaches>

Continue regular professional

development delivery by RttT

data coaches to administrators

and teachers


Curriculum and Instruction, RttT

Coaches>

Professional

Development

Plan, PLC

Notebooks, Data

Notebooks,

Agendas

Provide support for teacher

and administrator progress

and evaluation according to

MCREL standards.

Media Coordinators will provide

professional development and

follow-up support on

incorporating the new

Information and Technology

Essential Standards.



Media Coordinators will provide

professional development and

follow-up support on

incorporating the new

Information and Technology

Essential Standards.



Professional

Development

Plan, Agendas

Provide support for media


facilitators progress and

evaluation according to new

standards and performance

appraisal instrument

Provide training on media

coordinator and technology

facilitator standards


Media>

Provide training on media

coordinator and technology

facilitator standards


Media>

Professional

Development

Plan, Agenda,

Media

Coordinator and

Technology

Facilitator

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Evaluations

Ensure professional

development meets the needs of

administrators and teachers

and is being utilized in the

classroom

Administer STNA and LoFTI

assessments



Administer STNA and LoFTI

assessments



STNA, LoFTI

Survey results

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Essential Questions

Are your LEA/Charter leaders prepared to lead and create a vision for 21st century

education?

Are mechanisms in place for school leaders to create 21st century learning cultures?

Are professional growth programs/opportunities available to prepare teachers and

administrators to lead 21st century learning environments?

Current Status/Moving Forward

It is the goal of Duplin County Schools to ensure students receive a 21st Century education. A

21st Century education is one that prepares students to work in a high-tech environment and a

global economy. To achieve this goal, we must have classrooms with 21st Century equipment, as

well as teachers and administrators with 21st Century skills. To create a 21

st Century education

environment, it is necessary to have leadership that encourages growth and provides avenues for

change. Part of this growth includes producing globally aware administrators and globally

competitive students. Over the past year Duplin County has implemented several avenues for

leadership (board members, administrators, principals, and teachers) to explore and embrace

other educational systems.

Duplin County Schools afforded four educators the opportunity to tour India and their education

system. The trip focused on global education, particularly on the development of teacher

leadership. In India, teachers are leaders in the development of the community, industry and

education. This mindset is what Duplin County wants to emphasize for teachers. Additionally,

another group of educational practitioners were given the opportunity to complete an executive

study and visit of the Hidalgo, Texas Independent School District. These and other leadership

opportunities are what have lead to the adoption of the Duplin County District-wide Early

College Seamless Education Initiative.

Duplin County Schools has partnered with a number of outside agencies to increase leadership

capacity at all levels of the organization. Agencies include but are not limited to: The North

Carolina New Schools Project, The North Carolina Jobs Commission, Jobs for the Future, and

The William and Ida Friday Institute. These particular organizations are working with Duplin

County to build leadership capacity within schools to create more opportunities for ALL

students. An integral part of these partnerships is integrating and utilizing 21st Century

technology to its fullest potential. This includes the possibility of distance learning capabilities,

transition to a one-to-one environment, on-line learning and effective use of instructional

technology. While we have made the commitment to improve in these areas, there is still much

work to be done before we are fully operational in all areas.

It is very important to continually update policies and procedures to support the work of 21st

Century teaching and learning environments. Duplin County Schools is currently working with

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the State Board Association to update and revise all polices to ensure that they are current and

consistent with state law and best practices.

It is clear that Duplin County Schools has the vision for a 21st Century educational system. It is

necessary that this momentum continues. Leadership and collaboration will be required among

many constituencies to ensure that this learning environment is cultivated including 21st Century

technology skills and practices.

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Briefly describe/explain how your LEA/Charter plan will utilize and align with the strategies in place in other plans/ initiatives being

implemented in your LEA.





ACRE


understandings needed to use data to inform instructional practice and make formative assessments a daily practice in the classroom


Increase the use of technology for providing professional development opportunities for teachers


(A)(2)EVAL 1.1- 5.1.1 Duplin County Schools will participate in the evaluation of the RttT initiatives as requested and use resulting

data and conclusions to improve effectiveness.

(D)(1) 1.2- 2.1 DCS will partner with Regional Alternative Learning Center (RALC) to provide an alternative route for licensure.

(D)(1)1.1- 2.1 DCS will partner with ECU and UNC-W to provide teaching candidates for high-need schools.

(D)(1) Objective 2.1 – 2:1 DCS will provide incentives such as tuition reimbursement to increase teacher certification in shortage areas

and to support dual certification where appropriate.

DCS Strategic Plan

2.1.1.1 – Retain and hire highly qualified teachers and principals, using district guidelines

2.1.1.2 – Hold all employees to high expectations and support them in meeting those expectations

2.1.1.4 – Collaborate with universities and colleges to recruit highly qualified principals, teachers and personnel into our system who

mirror the demographics of our communities

2.1.1.5—Continue to offer incentives/supplements to recruit and retain highly qualified teachers, principals and personnel

2.1.2.2—Professional Learning Communities will provide opportunities for county-wide collaboration both vertically and horizontally

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5: 21st Century Leadership for All Schools and Districts


July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013

Year 2

July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014

Yearly Evaluation

Evaluation

Method(s) DPI Use

Create 21st century learning

cultures

Teachers will demonstrate 21st

century skills proficiency as

evidenced by MCREL

Evaluations


Human Resources>

Teachers will demonstrate 21st

century skills proficiency as

evidenced by MCREL

Evaluations


Human Resources>

MCREL

Evaluations

Prepare teachers and

administrators to lead 21st

century learning environments

Principals will continue to hold

monthly PD for teachers infused

with technology.

<Principals, Assistant

Superintendent for Curriculum

and Instruction>

Provide monthly PD for

principals and assistant principals

infused with technology


Curriculum and Instruction>

Principals will continue to hold

monthly PD for teachers infused

with technology.

<Principals, Assistant

Superintendent for Curriculum

and Instruction>

Provide monthly PD for

principals and assistant principals

infused with technology


Curriculum and Instruction>

Professional

Development

Plan, Principal

Meeting Agendas

Develop strategic partnerships

with community and business

to promote 21st Century

learning.

Install and support distance

learning system through joint

grant with JSCC.

<JSCC Distance Learning

Coordinator, Director of

Technology and Media, Network

Administrator>

Support distance learning system

through joint grant with JSCC.

<JSCC Distance Learning

Coordinator, Director of


Purchase Orders,

Agendas

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Appendix A: Policies and Procedures


Policy, Procedure, & Guidelines Implementation Chart

Policies, Procedures, & Guidelines

LEA Policy

Code or

Procedure

LEA

Adoption,

Implementati

on or

Revision

Date

Policies Required

A. Materials Selection Policy including internet resources (GS §115c-98(b)) IFAC 7/2006

B. Disposal of Equipment / Replacement of Obsolete Equipment (GS §115c-518) FDBB 2/1993

C. Hardware and Software Procurement (GS § 115c-522, 115c-522.1) IFBK 11/2005

D. Copyright and Plagiarism Policy (PL §94-553, 90 Stat. 2541), ECJ 11/2005

E. Acceptable Use Policy (PL §106-554) IFAE 7/2009

F. Equipment/Materials Donation Policy (GS §115C-518) IFBD 2/1993

G. Data Privacy Policy (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99 (FERPA)) JR 10/2006

H. Inventory Control Policy (GS §115c-539, 115c-102.6A-C(5)) EC 2/1993

I. Access to Services Policy (GS §115c-106.2) JAA 2/1993

J. Online Assessment and Instruction Policy

K. Advertising and Commercialism Policy (GS §115c-98) KJ 2/1993

L. Procurement and Gift Policy DFK 2/1993

L. Internet Safety and Ethical Use including Cyberbullying and Harassment

(Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act, CIPA, FERPA,GS 115C-407) 7/2009

M. Wireless Communication Device Policy 4318 9/2011

Procedures

A. Hardware and Software Deployment IFBK 11/2005

B. Equipment maintenance and repairs ECF 2/1993

C. Outdated Resources and Equipment Replacement IFAB 2/1993

D. Disaster Recovery of Data and Hardware IFBK 11/2005

E. Administration of Online Courses

F. Administration of Online Assessment

Guidelines

A. Policy Translation IAB 2/1993

B. Use of Digital Media and Resources IFAD 11/2005

C. Instructional Use of Videos IFAD 11/2005

D. Development of Online Resources

http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/enactedlegislation/statutes/pdf/bysection/chapter_115c/gs_115c-98.pdf

http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=305000157&depth=2&infobase=duplin.nfo&record=%7b1AAE%7d&softpage=PL_frame


http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=305000157&depth=2&infobase=duplin.nfo&record=%7bA97%7d&softpage=PL_frame


http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/enactedlegislation/statutes/pdf/bysection/chapter_115c/gs_115c-522.1.pdf

http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=305000157&depth=2&infobase=duplin.nfo&record=%7b1C44%7d&softpage=PL_frame

http://www.copyright.gov/title17/circ92.pdf

http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=305000157&advquery=materials%20policy&depth=2&headingswithhits=on&hitsperheading=on&infobase=duplin.nfo&record=%7b952%7d&softpage=PL_frame

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-106publ554/pdf/PLAW-106publ554.pdf

http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=305000157&headingswithhits=on&hitsperheading=on&infobase=duplin.nfo&jump=IFAE&softpage=PL_frame#JUMPDEST_IFAE


http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=305000157&depth=2&infobase=duplin.nfo&record=%7b1BDD%7d&softpage=PL_frame

http://ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/finrule/2004-2/042104a.pdf

http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=305000157&depth=2&infobase=duplin.nfo&record=%7b32DE%7d&softpage=PL_frame

http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_115C/GS_115C-539.pdf

http://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_115c/gs_115c-102.6a.html

http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=305000157&depth=2&infobase=duplin.nfo&record=%7b928%7d&softpage=PL_frame

http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_115C/GS_115C-106.2.html

http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=305000157&depth=2&infobase=duplin.nfo&record=%7b1EBD%7d&softpage=PL_frame


http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=305000157&depth=2&infobase=duplin.nfo&record=%7b35F1%7d&softpage=PL_frame

http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=305000157&depth=2&infobase=duplin.nfo&record=%7b5CC%7d&softpage=PL_frame

http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2011/db0819/FCC-11-125A1.pdf

http://www.usac.org/sl/applicants/step10/cipa.aspx

http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html

http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/Sessions/2009/Bills/Senate/PDF/S526v5.pdf

http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=305000162&depth=2&infobase=new_duplin.nfo&record=%7b337%7d&softpage=PL_frame



http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=305000157&depth=2&infobase=duplin.nfo&record=%7b1A84%7d&softpage=PL_frame



http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=305000157&depth=2&infobase=duplin.nfo&record=%7b1AE1%7d&softpage=PL_frame

http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=305000157&depth=2&infobase=duplin.nfo&record=%7b1AE1%7d&softpage=PL_frame