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DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
THREE YEAR (JULY 2012 – JUNE 2015) TECHNOLOGY PLAN
DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY PLAN
School Districts, Consortia or Charter Schools who apply for technology funding through any Federal grant program, NM Technology Act funds, or E-rate, are required to have developed a comprehensive, three-year plan, which outlines how the District/Charter intends to utilize and integrate educational technology. This plan must be approved by the Public Education Department (PED) of the State of New Mexico.
District Technology Coordinator/Contact
Name: Ragena Blankenship Address: 1001 S. Diamond Ave, Deming NM 88030 Telephone: 575-546-8841 ext. 1026 Email: [email protected]
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The Technology Committee should represent all stakeholders. Development of the technology plan and implementation of the plan should enable parents, educators, students and community members to benefit from the investment in technology and all should have representation on the committee.
Technology Committee:
Member Title Constituency Represented
Ragena Blankenship Director of Technology Administrator
Prestine Parten Instructional Technology Integration Specialist Educator
Dana Irby Associate Superintendent of Instruction Administrator
AnnMarie Mora RtI Specialist Educator/Parent
Anthony Harden District Math Coach Educator
Brian Marshall Dean of Instruction Administrator
Teri Trejo Director of Accountability Administrator
Mike Chavez Director of Bilingual Education Administrator
Vicki Chavez Elementary School Principal Educator
Denise Ruttle Middle School Principal Educator
Beth Boggs Director of Special Student Services Administrator
Nancy Patterson Associate Superintendent of Human Resources Administrator
Shane Coker Instructional Leader Educator/Parent
Toni Hull Instructional Leader Educator
Monika Velez Community Member/Parent Community Member/Parent
Nancy Veloz High School Student Student
Jerrod Parten Middle School Student Student
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The New Mexico Educational Technology Bureau in collaboration with the New Mexico Council on Technology in Education has adopted the
federal guidance for technology planning. To meet requirements for funding, the LEA technology plan must include the following:
Strategies for improving academic achievement and teacher effectiveness – a description of how the applicant will use technology funds to improve the
academic achievement as measured against State Content Standards, Benchmarks, and Performance Standards, including technology literacy, of all students
attending schools served by the LEA, and to improve the capacity of all teachers in schools served by the LEA to integrate technology effectively into curriculum
and instruction.
DPS Strategies The International Society for Technology in Education emphasizes the importance of guiding change in our schools in order to create digital
places of learning. This drives the way a 21st century student learns, and encourages schools to develop ways of collaborating, using critical
thinking skills, and applying the knowledge they gain through the use of higher-order thinking skills and student-centered project-based
learning environments. Deming Public School District strives to provide innovative tools that assist educators in building a learning
environment that allows students to discover, collect, organize and present information in a collaborative and engaging environment.
Instructional technology strategies, such as those listed below, provide teachers the tools to deliver individual learning that addresses the needs
of students in all subgroups.
Strategy: Use appropriate technology to support academic achievement by integrating technology into the district’s student achievement initiatives leading to high achievement in upcoming Next Generation Assessments for literacy and mathematics and in the WIDA English language proficiency assessments
for language acquisition.
Incorporate technology components that directly support the reading and math programs in the District, including SRA Imagine It!, SRA ¡Imaginalo!, Everyday Math (K-6) and intervention programs such as Read 180.
Incorporate online and digital resources, such as Blackboard, IDEALNM and Virtual High School to create blended classroom opportunities that
encourage students to apply logical and independent thinking. Utilize word processing and desktop publishing applications for literacy learning to support student attainment of reading and writing proficiency.
Provide opportunity and expectations for teachers to utilize assessment data to guide classroom instruction.
Strategy: Provide professional development that increases the capacity of instructional, administrative, and support personnel to integrate technology in relationship to the responsibilities of their positions.
Implement a district plan that aligns with K-12 Common Core Curriculum and provides teachers with a framework of resources they can access to
ensure digital literacy skills. Provide guidance for teachers in the application of the Rigor/Relevance Framework and how it applies to linking curriculum to real-world
experience both inside and outside the school.
Establish on-going technology training to provide teachers with the skills needed to encourage collaborative learning. Provide training for teachers in utilizing assessment data to create and design instruction and interventions directly correlated with Common Core
State Standards and individual student academic plans.
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Strategy: Increase student achievement and staff effectiveness by providing appropriate technology and the infrastructure required to empower teaching and learning that prepares students to participate in the 21st century workforce.
Provide a high-speed, robust telecommunications, and network topology that supports the use of various modern end user interfaces.
Maintain up-to-date licensing for Operating Systems and software that is relevant to current trends. Provide a structure of technical support to maintain network infrastructure, equipment and end-user assistance.
Identify real-world online resources that can be utilized to enhance instruction and provide relevant activities to support learning.
Goals - – a description of the LEA’s specific goals, aligned with the goals of the State Technology Plan, for using advanced technology to improve
student academic achievement. Although the State Technology Plan is under revision to meet federal guidelines, the New Mexico Council on
Technology in Education has recommended the following goals for the revised plan:
DPS Goals
Goal #1: Learning is significantly improved, using appropriate technologies, leading to high achievement in State Board of Education adopted
content standards.
Strategy 1.1 - Implement a district supported plan to ensure that all students gain information literacy management skills required for learning
and working in the 21st century.
Develop Common Core Standards-based instructional plans that integrate information literacy, video, digital curriculum, online and
blended learning to support instruction in the classrooms, using Rigor/Relevance Framework to guide students into a higher level of
thinking.
Develop and implement instructional plans to teach technology skills, Internet Safety and software applications to students in Grades K-
8 to meet federal proficiency requirements.
Provide district-wide guidelines for school-site computer labs to ensure lab activities are aligned to classroom curricula.
Strategy 1.2 - Integrate technology to support the reading programs in the District, including SRA Imagine It! and SRA ¡Imaginalo!
Integrate word processing and desktop publishing applications for literacy learning to support student attainment of reading and writing
proficiency.
Utilize digital curriculum from SRA Imagine It! and SRA ¡Imaginalo! and software to support student acquisition of language arts
concepts and processes.
Teachers will use district approved materials and curriculum to ensure students apply their technology skills to demonstrate their
reading and writing abilities.
Strategy 1.3 - Integrate technology to support the mathematics initiatives, including Everyday Math
Integrate technology applications (spreadsheets, calculators, and modeling tools) for mathematics to support teaching and learning.
Utilize digital curriculum from Every Day Math and software to support student acquisition of math concepts and processes.
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Strategy 1.4 - Integrate technology to support language acquisition in the instruction for second language learners.
Integrate word processing and desktop applications for second language acquisition, including sheltered instruction to support student
attainment of second language proficiency.
Utilize digital curriculum and software to support students’ acquisition of the English language.
Goal #2 - Educators have the capacity to establish student-centered, technology-enhanced learning environments that result in increased student
performance and economic viability.
Strategy 2.1 - Establish on-going technology training integrated with standards-based, data driven instruction to increase student achievement.
Provide training and on-going support for teachers to create content that utilizes blended and on-line learning and implements student-
centered, technology-enhanced instruction enabling teachers to develop activities for students to demonstrate knowledge, ideas and
concepts within Rigor/Relevance Framework.
Train teachers to use word processing, desktop publishing, digital curriculum, and other classroom-appropriate software to support
student learning and the acquisition of technology skills.
Strategy 2.2 - Provide professional development for administrators, teachers and other support personnel to use reporting and data collection
software (NWEA®, Data Driven Classroom®, Principal’s Aide®, Microsoft Excel®, Microsoft PowerPoint®) as is appropriate to their job.
Provide training and on-going support to utilize NWEA and Data Driven Classroom to analyze data for instructional planning.
Provide training and on-going support to utilize Principal’s Aide for reporting grades to parents and district data collection purposes.
Provide training and on-going support to utilize Microsoft Excel® and Microsoft PowerPoint® to facilitate the process of data
collection and reporting.
Goal #3 – K-12 students and educators in New Mexico public schools have affordable, universal access to high-speed, robust telecommunications,
and schools modernized for technology.
Strategy 3.1 – Continually seek bandwidth improvements to ensure students and teachers can access robust Internet resources.
Work with local telecommunications vendors to ensure up-to-date services are available community-wide.
Design and implement a district-wide wireless network.
Strategy 3.2 – Implement effective security technology to maintain a safe Internet environment that enhances learning.
Maintain licensing and hardware for web-filtering and network firewall devices and anti-virus/malware protection products.
Strategy 3.3 – Ensure reliable resource accessibility for all students and staff
Complete regular maintenance on networking equipment and district servers to ensure a maximum amount of availability.
Provide comprehensive technical support through a help-desk that is accessible to students and staff during working hours.
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Goal #4 – Funding available to support planning, implementing, and assessing initiatives for integrating technology into New Mexico classrooms
and schools.
Strategy 4.1 - Funding from multiple sources will be secured through a system-wide approach of evaluating technology use and need within
the Deming Public Schools.
Funding will be applied to programs that significantly improve learning using appropriate technologies that lead to high student
achievement.
Funding will be applied to professional development that contributes to providing educators with the capacity to establish student-
centered, technology-enhanced learning environments that result in increased student performance and economic viability.
Funding will be applied to maintaining universal access to high-speed, robust telecommunications and schools modernized for
technology.
Steps to increased accessibility – a description of the steps the LEA will take to ensure that all students and teachers have increased access to
technology. The description must include how the LEA will use Ed. Tech. funds 1) to help students in high-poverty and high-needs schools, or schools
identified for improvement or corrective action under section 1116 of Title I, and 2) to help ensure that teachers are prepared to integrate technology
effectively into curricula and instruction.
DPS Steps to increased accessibility - Due to the high-poverty rate within our community, all schools in Deming Public Schools are identified as
Title I schools. The district also has schools that are identified for improvement or corrective action under section 1116 of Title I and 2. We feel it is
imperative that ALL students and teachers have increased access to technology and with that in mind Deming Public Schools will use Educational
Technology funds, grant funding, and Federal programs funding to:
Devise a centralized process for managing technology acquisitions.
New Mexico is a member of the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). As a member within
this organization, the district will use technology purchasing guidelines established by the consortium to guide our decision making
process where it pertains to purchasing hardware, software, networking, and phone services.
District purchases are required to be approved through the Technology Center before being purchased to ensure compatibility with
current systems, and alignment with required configurations.
All purchases are delivered directly to the Technology Center for more efficient inventory tracking and system setup/configuration.
Where possible, software is purchased at the district level with licensing to cover entire district usage. Vendors are encouraged to
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provide usage rights to teachers for their home computers.
Increase the use of available technologies to provide learning opportunities and increase productivity.
Classrooms will have up to 6 computers available for student access. Monitoring of classroom equipment will be the responsibility
of the individual teacher.
Stationary computer labs, as well as mobile laptop carts, will be available for teachers to schedule class sessions and student usage
before and after school, during lunch and on a case by case basis where teachers allow students to leave the classroom to use
equipment in the school lab. Usage of lab equipment will be monitored at all times.
Libraries will have computer centers that allow student access to Internet and Intranet resources for completing class assignments.
Access to the library will be allowed before and after school, during lunch and on a case by case basis where teachers allow
students to leave the classroom to use equipment in the library. Usage of library equipment will be monitored at all times by the
librarian or his/her assistant.
Establish a user friendly and time effective process to ensure technology systems are kept in good working order.
Ensure that teachers are prepared to integrate technology effectively into curricula and instruction through grade appropriate professional
development.
Provide multiple professional development opportunities throughout the school year for teachers to receive up-to-date information
relative to integrating technology into curricula.
Even distribution of student and teacher tools (computers, tablet devices, printers, projectors, etc.) to allow access to the entire
student population, regardless of location or grade/ability level.
The following infrastructure and systems are currently in place at Deming Public Schools
District Wide
o Direct connection to the Internet via 45MB DS3 leased through Century Link.
o 4 schools connected to the district office via point-to-point DS3(45MB) leased through Century Link.
o 6 schools connected to the district office via 1GB Fiber (owned)
Leased connections are upgraded when service is available in area
o Wireless across the campus at two schools.
Actively seeking the funding to provide wireless access at all campuses.
o Active Directory network for application integration and security.
o Acceptable use policy in place for computer and Internet usage.
o CIPA regulations met including filtering technologies and Internet Safety curriculum.
o Security measures include firewall and antivirus/malware software.
o District and School Websites.
o Student and Staff email accounts.
o IP Telephone System.
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Secondary Schools
o 1GB Ethernet backbone, ten (10) Ethernet connected computer labs (across three campuses).
o Libraries have desktop, laptop and netbook computers, access to Internet, online card catalogs and automated checkout.
o Multiple computers in each classroom.
o Mounted projectors, ceiling installed audio systems and interactive devices in most classrooms.
o Each teacher has PC or laptop to prepare and present lessons, enter grades and attendance and access Internet and district resources.
o Teachers have access to create online – blended learning environments to enhance lessons and provide parents with important class
information.
o Building leadership uses electronic communication to provide information to staff and students.
o Peripherals available for checkout include but are not limited to: netbooks, document cameras, digital cameras, video cameras, mobile
storage devices, projectors, interactive white boards, clicker systems.
Elementary Schools
o 1GB Ethernet backbone, ten (6) Ethernet connected computer labs (1 per campus).
o Libraries have desktop, laptop and netbook computers, access to Internet, online card catalogs and automated checkout.
o Multiple computers in each classroom.
o Mounted projectors, ceiling installed audio systems and interactive devices in most classrooms
o Each teacher has PC or laptop to prepare and present lessons, enter grades and attendance and access Internet and district resources.
o Teachers have access to create online – blended learning environments to enhance lessons and provide parents with important class
information.
o Building leadership uses electronic communication to provide information to staff and students.
o Peripherals available for checkout include but are not limited to: netbooks, document cameras, digital cameras, video cameras, mobile
storage devices, projectors, interactive white boards, clicker systems.
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Inventory below reflects the district in Feb, 2012.
Campus Number
of Students
Number of Computers (laptops/netbooks/desktops)
Student to Computer
Ratio Classroom Library/Lab* Administration
Deming High School 1467 510 839 33 1 : 0.92
Red Mountain Middle School 755 210 215 12 1 : 0.56
Deming InterMediate School 344 110 210 6 1 : 0.96
Bataan Elementary 506 188 89 6 1 : 0.55
Bell Elementary 165 58 58 8 1 : 0.70
Chaparral Elementary 499 93 305 6 1 : 0.80
Columbus Elementary 606 256 102 10 1 : 0.59
Memorial Elementary 357 140 147 6 1 : 0.80 Ruben S Torres Elementary 506 231 111 8 1 : 0.68
My Little School 68 9 0 2 1 : 0.13
District Administration n/a 0 0 170 *Labs include mobile carts with netbooks or laptops that can roam a campus and be used by multiple teachers.
District seeks funding to increase the number of computers by 3% each year.
Promotion of curricula and strategies that promote technology integration – a description of how the LEA will identify and promote curricula and
teaching strategies that integrate technology effectively into curricula and instruction, based on a review of relevant and current research, leading to
improvements in student academic achievement, including a timeline.
DPS Promotion of curricula and strategies that promote technology integration 1. The District is committed to continuously supporting and expanding the use of an electronic instructional planning system, which requires
teachers to use the New Mexico Common Core Curriculum that correlate to their grade level and/or subject areas.
Deming Public Schools Curricula: All DPS subject area curricula aligned to the NM Common Core State Standards are posted on the
Deming Public Schools’ website for ease of access for all teachers, parents, and community members.
Development of instructional technology components as they align with the District’s curriculum and Common Core State Standards.
2. Initial training and follow-up support is being provided for teachers to develop and implement classroom instructional units that integrate
technology with content area instruction.
Expansion of training and access to digital curriculum resources to increase its use in classroom instructional settings.
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Investigation, pilot, and implementation of digital learning systems to provide additional support for instructional initiatives in all
content areas.
Investigate, pilot, and implement instructional strategies that integrate technology effectively into curricula and instruction, based on a
review of relevant and current research, leading to improvements in student academic achievement. The implementation timeline
includes:
o 2012 - 2013 K-6 Common Core
o 2013 - 2014 K-12 Common Core
3. The district recognizes integration of technology into curricula, instruction, and assessment is crucial to help students succeed in school and in
their future workplaces. Deming Public Schools will (on an ongoing basis):
In K-12, emphasis is on technology-rich instruction and learning environments. The district will continue to analyze the
effectiveness and viability of appropriate emerging technologies as classroom learning tools at all grade levels such as digital media,
individual electronic devices such as iPods and iPads. The district will continue to explore opportunities to expand the number of
computers or individual devices per classroom and per student.
The district will continue to fund the position of Instructional Technology Integration Specialist, which will provide services district
wide such as:
o Coach administrators and teachers in order to increase their capacity to integrate technology with content area instruction
(aligned with Common Core State Standards) and increase student capacity to use technology to learn and respond.
o Work with computer lab managers to update computer lab activities to include age appropriate technology skills as required
through Common Core State Standards
o Align computer lab activities to build project-based learning opportunities that compliment SRA Imagine It! and Everyday
Math curricula
Professional development – a description of how the LEA will provide ongoing, sustained professional development for teachers, principals,
administrators, and school library media personnel to promote the effective use of technology in the classroom or library media center.
Deming Public Schools’ Educational Plan for Student Success (EPSS) addresses professional development and the role of technology in our school
system. We are committed to providing ongoing, sustained professional development for teachers, principals, administrators, and school library media
personnel to promote the effective use of technology in the classroom or library media center. Our professional development efforts for high quality
technology training will be based on Common Core State Standards and include the initiation and/or support the following:
1. Maintain continuous support of technology training for technology skills in teachers and instructional assistants and enhance their ability to
integrate technology into the instructional process.
Staff members have available online training in the use of Microsoft Office® Suite in the classroom.
Training is designed to support the application of technology in the classroom to support reading, writing, mathematics, science, and
other content areas.
Instructional Leaders at each school site will model use of technology in the classroom as part of the mentorship program. New
teachers are required to complete three years in the mentorship program.
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Technology training on the different Microsoft Office Suite applications and on Microsoft Windows is offered through the District’s
Technology Center.
Opportunities for training, webinars and using digital curriculum are expanded to all school sites.
Training to utilize Principal’s Aide® Management and Grade Book, Microsoft Excel
®, Live@Edu/Skydrive, SRA and Everyday Math
online components.
Instructional Technology Integration Specialist is available to attend grade level/department planning sessions to assist in determining
best practices for use of InterWrite Pads, document cameras, tablets, handheld devices and other supporting technology devices (such as
digital cameras) for instruction.
Instructional Technology Integration Specialist is available for in room follow-up to ensure newly acquired skills are correctly applied
to instructional practices and teachers understand how to expand and personalize to encourage student participation.
2. Administrators have received and will continue to receive professional development that is targeted to support the implementation of
technology-rich instruction and to assist administrators in the tasks related to supporting school improvement and student achievement. These
include, but are not limited to:
Full implementation of Principal’s Aide® system to track student attendance, issue report cards, and discipline.
Facilitate data collection and analysis using technology, including Microsoft Excel® and Microsoft PowerPoint
®.
Implementation for accountability data from: NM Next Generation, NM Alliance Pivot Tables, WIDA Access, NWEA for short cycle
assessments and other sources.
Use of Data Driven Classroom system to facilitate the use of student achievement data to inform instruction.
Opportunities to learn technology applications relevant to their needs as administrators.
Administrators will be expected to look for technology implementation during evaluations and walkthroughs.
Administrators who evaluate teachers will consider adding technology components to teacher PDPs in order to encourage growth in this
area.
Administrators will seek applicants who possess the skills to effectively establish student-centered, technology-enhanced learning
environments that encourage student growth.
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Technology type and costs – a description of the type and costs of technology to be acquired with Technology funds, including provisions for interoperability of components. Also, LEAs
may wish to consider information technology standards and policies for State agencies. These are found at: http://cio.state.nm.us/.
Standardized Software $180,000.00
Maintain Current Computers $90,000.00
New Computers/Laptops (3% increase) $125,000.00
Small Technology Needs for Schools $30,000.00
Network Support/Tools/Parts/Supplies $10,000.00
Professional Development (teachers) $20,000.00
Training Resources for Tech Support $10,000.00
Subtotal $465,000.00
eRate eligible Costs District Share Total Cost
Voice (phone, cell phone, Long Distance) $10,418.00 $73,824.00
Digital Communication (Internet and LAN) $28,967.00 $232,110.00
LAN Maintenance $3,800.00 $25,335.00
WebHosting $1,277.00 $8,775.00
eRate Subtotal $44,462.00 $340,044.00
Without ERATe*
Total Budget Request 2012-2013 $509,462.00 $805,044.00
Estimated 3% increase each year $15,283.86 $24,151.32
Total Budget Request 2013-2014 $524,745.86 $829,195.32
Estimated 3% increase each year $15,742.38 $24,875.86
Total Budget Request 2014-2015 $540,488.24 $854,071.18
Total Budget over life of plan $1,574,696.10 $2,488,310.50
*Deming Public School District has been successful with eRate applications for over ten years and does not expect to have any issues with applications going forward.
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Coordination with other resources – a description of how the LEA will coordinate projects with technology-related activities supported with funds
from other sources, including funds from the state Educational Technology Fund.
Deming Public School uses funds from several areas to purchase technology and technology-related activities. This is possible because the
technology implementation is always planned and implemented to address the New Mexico Common Core Curriculum. DPS uses funds from
Bonds, eRate and Technology Education to purchase hardware, infrastructure support, technical support, and network structure. However, we
realize that technology alone is not the total answer. Therefore, professional development in the instructional use of technology, just-in-time
support at the campus level and teacher initiatives are funded by Title I, Title IIA, Title IV, Title V, Technology Education, and other grants.
We are able to use these funds because the goal of all professional development in technology is to improve instruction for student success and
to prepare highly qualified teachers to teach in the Deming Public Schools classrooms.
1. Title I: Elementary schools in Deming Public Schools receive school-wide funding, and the secondary schools are funded through targeted
assistance. The following are examples of how Title 1 enhances the quality of the technology services and equipment that we provide for
instruction:
Funds computers and printers for instructional use in the classroom for mathematics and language arts instruction Funds software licenses for instructional software for language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies instruction and reinforcement
Provides monies to augment professional development costs related to training and seminars for district instructional and school personnel
2. Educational Technology Fund: Funds from this source are used for: Training resources for teachers
Computers for classrooms, school labs and administrative offices, and other technology devices (cameras, scanners, printers, InterWrite
Pads, Projectors, etc.)
Network support – parts, tools and supplies to maintain equipment Phones
3. E-Rate Funding: Funds from this source are used for:
LAN upgrades and maintenance contracts Internet Bandwidth
Email services for staff and teachers
All networking electronics Telephone lines (both T1 and POTS)
Long distance and cell phone services
4. Bond Monies: Funds from this source are used for:
Computers for classrooms, school labs and administrative offices, and other technology devices (cameras, scanners, printers, InterWrite Pads, Projectors etc.) for all schools
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Software Licensing Matching Funds for ERate projects (15%)
Non-ERateable networking and telephone equipment purchase and warranty
5. Operational Monies: Funds from this source are used for: Computers for classrooms, school labs and administrative offices, and other technology devices (cameras, scanners, printers, InterWrite
Pads, Projectors etc.)
Student Management System – Principal’s Aide
Instructional software Technology Services Department salaries and benefits
Supplies for Technology Center and school support
6. Carl Perkins Monies: Funds from this source are used for: Computers and peripheral technology devices for Career and Technical Education Programs at Red Mountain Middle School and Deming
High School
Software to support Deming Career and Technical Education Initiatives 7. Title V: Funds for safe schools
Cameras and computers for security at our schools. Cameras are used inside and out to monitor the security of the building
Innovative delivery strategies – a description of how the LEA will encourage the development and use of innovative strategies for the delivery of
specialized or rigorous courses and curricula through the use of technology, including distance-learning opportunities, particularly in areas that
would not otherwise have access to such courses or curricula due to geographical distances or insufficient resources.
At the present time Deming Public Schools is using innovative delivery strategies to incorporate the use of the Internet as a delivery method for
instruction within Deming schools. The class pages for teachers at www.demingps.org will allow teachers to post class assignments and
projects. Teachers are expected to post class pages this year to their school’s web site as part of the lesson planning process. Some teachers are
using email for the submission of student work. School staff will explore creative ways to use the resources at the website, such as surveys and
newsletters.
Students at Deming Intermediate School and Red Mountain Middle School have the opportunity to enroll in an elective class where students
are expected to produce a multimedia project using text, still images, video, sound, and color to display the information that they gather. These
projects are reinforcements of language arts instruction on reading, writing, and speaking. With Carl Perkins funding and a cooperative effort
with Western New Mexico University, students will be able to earn college credit for course work in Media Productions. Funding from Carl
Perkins, a Federal grant, provided the equipment for this project.
Many teachers are using digital projectors, InterWrite Pads, document cameras and other technology tools to provide interactive lessons that
immerse students into the instructional process and to provide information from the Internet to support their instruction. Students are also using
slide shows and the Internet to demonstrate their knowledge of content. The use of projects and slide shows is encouraging the use of team
projects for learning. There are currently six schools in the district that have projectors available in every classroom.
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Students and teachers at Deming High School, Red Mountain Middle School and Columbus Elementary have access to digital databases of
images and video from Discovery Learning and Safari Montage. The database of images and videos are used by teachers to enhance
explanations of new information. Students use the database to acquire resources for projects.
Deming Public School District provides transportation for students who live up to 40 miles from our schools. The buses that transport these
students have been equipped with tvs and educational videos, as well as manipulative that allow students to learn on their way to and from
school.
Parental involvement – a description of how the LEA will use technology effectively to promote parental involvement and increase communication
with parents, including a description of how parents will be informed of the technology used.
Parental involvement is the third District goal and is a key element within the Deming EPSS. Parents have been involved in the implementation
of technology since 1998 when the citizens wrote and then passed a bond to fund the computers, printers, networks, and upgraded electricity.
Community members are on the technology planning committee and are welcome at all meetings.
Each individual school’s website contains information for every day needs, such as emergency notifications, calendar, weather, menu, and
assignments as well as access to student handbooks. District level departments such as Special Student Services, Bilingual Education, Student
Nutrition and Transportation provide information on their services through the district website as well. The District has implemented an
emergency notification system that allows for recorded messages to be sent to families with information on immediate emergencies, as well as
important upcoming events. The District’s website also provides information on employment with an on-line employment application. Internet
access and home computers are limited in Deming, NM. However, Internet access is available at the Deming Public Library and some schools
provide access to their computer labs when school is not in session. There are also schools with Parent Centers on site that provide access to
computers, support for literacy skills, and English Language development. The District continuously updates information and will continue to
maintain and expand the website to ensure its availability to parents and the community at large.
Parents are encouraged to provide an email address so their school can share information such as changes in schedules, newsletters or
announcements electronically. Each classroom also has a phone with a voicemail box for the teacher – while it is policy not to allow teachers
to use the phone during class time - this allows parents to leave teachers messages and teachers can return phone calls at more convenient times
without leaving the classroom.
At many School Board Meetings, students, teachers, and administrators have presentations that often utilize technology to inform the School
Board, parents, community members, and school administration about the schools’ activities and accomplishments.
The DPS Board Policy Manual is online for community use, and all meeting notifications and agendas are posted on the DPS website.
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Collaboration with adult literacy service providers – a description of how the district Technology Plan will be developed in collaboration with
adult literacy service providers, where adult literacy service providers are available.
The community of Deming, New Mexico works together as a coalition between the City of Deming, Luna County, and Deming Public Schools. As part of this collaboration, Deming Public Schools works closely with Western New Mexico University and Doña Ana Community College at the Mimbres Valley
Learning Center. This collaboration’s goal is to expand all educational opportunities for all staff, parents, and community members. For example, Doña Ana
Community College provides classes in Adult Basic Education in Deming and Columbus. Deming Public School student computer labs are available after school hours for use by either organization. The Deming Literacy Volunteers of America staff is invited to any Deming Public Schools’ professional
development opportunity that applies to their areas of need. At each school site, the computer labs are available for community learning in Basic Literacy
Skills.
Accountability measures – a description of the process and accountability measures that the LEA will use to evaluate the extent to which activities
funded through Educational Technology are effective in:
1) integrating technology into curricula and instruction,
2) increasing the ability of teachers to teach, and
3) enabling students to demonstrate proficiency against the Common Core State Standards.
DPS Accountability Measures: The descriptions of the process and accountability measures that the Deming Public Schools District will use to
evaluate the extent to which technology-based activities are effective are summarized below.
Integrating technology into curricula and instruction
The integration of technology into the curricula and classroom instruction will be ensured through:
Performance Checklists
Surveys
Interviews
Instructional Unit Plans
School-wide Pacing Guides/Curriculum Maps – Lesson Plans
Addition of technology component into the teacher’s Professional Development Plan
Increasing the ability of teachers to teach more effectively The purpose of this technology plan is to provide teachers with technology tools and professional development related to how to use these tools for 1)
teaching information literacy and management and 2) using technology to meet goals of the literacy, mathematics, and language acquisition programs.
The goal is to provide for the uniform integration of technology with information literacy instruction and content learning outcomes from classroom to classroom, school to school and across the district based upon the Common Core State Standards. The following will provide evidence of its success:
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Deming’s Self-Assessment of Technology Skills
Professional development hours per participant
Teacher developed instructional plans and student products
Enabling students to demonstrate proficiency against the Common Core State Standards
The process the district has chosen is to create a framework for reform that involves consistency of instruction across grade levels and
between schools; it is built around processes related to literacy, mathematics, and language acquisition. Student proficiency in using
technology for content learning will be demonstrated with:
Consistent instructional plans that include the integration of technology
Performance-based student projects demonstrating information literacy and technology proficiency in academic content areas
Results from the state comprehensive assessment system
The Deming Educational Plan for Student Success outlines the process for monitoring and organizing instruction to facilitate increased student
achievement.
Supporting resources – a description of the supporting resources, such as services, software, other electronically delivered learning materials, on-
line assessments, and print resources that will be acquired to ensure successful and effective uses of technology.
The Board of Education and staff members of Deming Public Schools are committed to increasing student achievement and by providing the
technology, resources and professional development needed by district personnel to deliver successful instruction. The Board also continues to
support an effective and efficient operation of technical support, approving funding for support team employees, the purchase of improved
infrastructure and the continuation of programs and products that have proven to work. The following is a description of the resources that are
dedicated to improving instruction in a technology-rich context
1. Professional Development for Teachers
On-going technology training for teachers to utilize Microsoft Office and other software in their classrooms for instruction.
Digital curriculum training
Instructional planning integrating technology into K-12 grade levels and subject areas
Utilizing digital learning systems to enhance classroom instruction and facilitate student learning
Instructional Leaders – a cadre of “expert” teachers to train and provide follow-up support in instruction, coaching and modeling to
assist teachers to implement best practices for reading and mathematics in a technology-rich classroom.
Development of a process by which adoption of methods and tools are chosen that ensure decisions are research based and compatible
with District environment and aligned with District goals.
2. Support Services
Deming’s Technology Services Department strives to maintain and update the network system as well as providing repair and
maintenance services to each campus and all district offices.
Our Instructional Technology Integration Specialist will continue to provide on-going professional development for all staff in the use
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of technology for productivity and instruction.
Supporting resources at DPS include (but are not limited to):
Software and Operating Systems Hardware Services Microsoft Operating Systems
Windows Server 2003 and 2008
Microsoft Office Professional Suite, 2010
Adobe Professional Suite 9.0
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Design Premium
Adobe Elements
MCLASS Math
NWEA MAP Testing
DIBELS/IDEL Testing
JMAC Student Information System
JMAC Principal's Aide Software
STARS Reporting
Renaissance Learning Systems
General Education Software
Curriculum-based Instructional Software
Scholastic Read 180 & System 44
Follett Destiny Library Software
iStation
Servers
Firewall
Routers
Filtering Systems
Layer 3 Managed Network Switches
Network Printers and Multi-purpose Printers (copier, fax, scanner, and printer)
Telecommunications Systems (phone,
voicemail)
Monitors
Laptops
Desktops (Macs, PCs)
Video and Audio Production Equipment
Security/Surveillance Camera System
Handheld Student Devices (iPads, iPods,
PDAs)
Blackboard Access for teachers/students
InterWrite Boards/Mobi/Clicker sets
Podcasting
Smartboards
Document Cameras/Projectors
Netbooks
Cellular Service for Operations
District Hosted Cloud Storage for
Staff/Students
District Hosted Website and Staff/Student
Email accounts
Telecommunications (T-1 Phone Service and long Distance)
Internet Access for Faculty and Staff
Internet Access for Students
Basic Maintenance on ERATE eligible
technology infrastructure
Professional Development and Education
Support
Regional Educational Technology
Assistance (RETA)
International Society of Technology in
Education (ISTE)
New Mexico Society for Technology in
Education (NMSTE)
Innovative Digital Education and learning
(IDEA-NM)
New Mexico Public Education Department
Common Core State Standards
Virtual High School
Dual Credit Opportunities
Robotics Team
Programming Classes
Access to Real World Websites (stock exchange, etc)
Tech Lab 2000 course at High School and
Middle School
The Department for Curriculum and Instruction investigates and implements technology-based products to enhance or strengthen instruction
that are aligned to our Educational Plan for Student Success and the Common Core State Standards. Examples include, but are not limited to:
Inspiration, Kidspiration, iStation, Graph Club, IXL Math, SRA Imagine It! and Everyday Math Online.
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THREE YEAR (JULY 2012 – JUNE 2015) TECHNOLOGY PLAN
DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING VISION
Technology Vision & Mission Statement
USA National Tech Plan http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010
NM State Tech Plan (URL) not posted
Vision:
Students, staff, community and parents work together to create a technology-rich learning environment where opportunities exist for all
students to gain knowledge and skills as they prepare for their futures. We envision an environment where:
Students’ learning is powered by technology and allows them to learn to take responsibility and attain knowledge in using technology to
complement the curriculum they are taught.
Teachers will use technology to enhance the curriculum in order to make it challenging, inquiry-based and hands-on for all students.
The school will become an environment where all students and staff have ready access to a full range of current technology (such as
software tools, multimedia, and distance learning) as well as external resources to further curriculum goals.
Mission: Together with staff, and community, we will provide a high quality, comprehensive education for all Deming Public Schools students so that
they will have the opportunity to prepare themselves to become productive, responsible, and culturally enriched citizens allowing them to
meet the challenges of an ever-changing, global, technology-driven society.
The standards of our Mission will be met when students can use technology to:
Communicate effectively.
Think critically, solve problems and make decisions.
Demonstrate skill in life and career planning.
Demonstrate technological and scientific literacy.
Respect and appreciate the culture of others.
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT~ TECHNOLOGY GOALS The portion of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act known as 'Enhancing Education Through Technology Act of 2001' (E2T2) has a goal: To assist every student in crossing the digital divide by ensuring that every student is technologically literate by the time the student finishes the eighth grade, regardless of the student's race, ethnicity, gender, family income, geographic location, or disability.
Our district is meeting the NCLB E2T2 Act “every student is technologically literate by the time the student finishes 8th grade” Our district will be NCLB E2T2 compliant by <insert date>
Technology Literacy Standards http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=NETS
Technology Literacy Goal 1:
Learning is significantly improved, using appropriate technologies, leading to high achievement in State Board of Education adopted content standards.
Strategy: 1.1 - Implement a district supported plan to ensure that all students gain information literacy management skills required for learning and working in the 21st century.
Evaluation Procedure: Principal evaluations; student assessments; teacher PDP reflections
Activity/Task Professional Development
Evaluation (Measurable
Change)
People Involved
Starting and Ending
Dates
Supporting Resources:
Description Type
Cost / Funding Source
Demonstrate responsible participation in our global society
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1.1.1 – Develop Common Core Standards-based instructional plans that integrate information literacy, video, digital curriculum, online and blended learning to support instruction in the classrooms, using Rigor/Relevance Framework to guide students into a higher level of thinking.
All educators trained in CCSS implementation per their school site plan.
Principal evaluations observing the utilization of CCSS and integrated technology components
Added component of PDP provides opportunity for teacher to select area of personal growth in the use of technology
CCSS Team
Principals
Instructional Leaders
Teachers
Ongoing
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015
Real-World Internet resources
NM PED Website
Virtual High School
IDEALNM
Blackboard
SharpSchool
Podcasts
Microsoft Office Suite
Cost: no additional technology costs; “Train the Trainer model” provided by district staff
1.1.2 – Develop and implement instructional plans to teach technology skills, Internet Safety and software applications to students in grades K-8 to meet federal proficiency requirements.
All educators trained in CCSS implementation per their school site plan.
Computer Lab manager training.
Webinars
Principal evaluations observing effective utilization of technology
Student assessment
Instructional Technology Integration Specialist
Principals
Instructional Leaders
Professional Learning Community Members (PLC)
Teachers
Computer Lab Managers
Ongoing
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015
Internet resources
PLC Resources
Mobile Devices
Projectors
Interactive white boards
Student response systems (clickers)
Digital/document cameras
Digital curriculum
Microsoft Office Suite
Cost: no additional costs; training provided by district staff
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1.1.3 – Provide district-wide guidelines for school-site computer labs to ensure lab activities are aligned to classroom curriculum.
Computer lab staff trainings for technology integration with classroom teacher curriculum
Teacher/Lab Manager planning sessions
Principal evaluations
Lab managers demonstrate collaboration with teacher units
Instructional Technology Integration Specialist
Principals
Instructional Leaders
Professional Learning Community Members (PLC)
Teachers
Computer Lab Managers
Ongoing
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015
Real-World Internet resources
NM PED Website
PLC Resources
SRA Imagine It!
Everyday Math
Cost: no additional costs; training provided by district staff
Strategy: 1.2 – Integrate technology to support the reading programs in the District, including SRA Imagine It! and SRA ¡Imaginalo!
Evaluation Procedure: Principal evaluations; teacher PDP reflections
Activity/Task Professional Development
Evaluation (Measurable
Change)
People Involved
Starting and Ending
Dates
Supporting Resources:
Description Type
Cost / Funding Source
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1.2.1 – Integrate word processing and desktop publishing applications for literacy learning to support student attainment of reading and writing proficiency.
Trainings offered to educators for beginning or refresher lessons in the use of Microsoft Office Suite programs
Principal observations of lesson plans incorporating word processing and desktop publishing with student reading and writing activities
Added component of PDP provides opportunity for teacher to select area of personal growth in the use of technology
Instructional Technology Integration Specialist
Principals
Instructional Leaders
Teachers
Computer Lab Managers
Ongoing
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015
Microsoft Office Suite
Online tutorials
Projectors
Digital/document cameras
SRA reading program subscription K-6
Cost: $50,000 per year for productivity software licensing and operating system upgrades. (Microsoft School Agreement) Funding source: Operational
no additional costs; training provided by district staff
1.2.2 – Utilize digital curriculum from SRA Imagine It! and SRA ¡Imaginalo! and software to support student acquisition of language arts concepts and processes.
Trainings for teachers and computer lab managers in SRA Imagine It! and ¡Imaginalo! Subscription components, along with Read 180 program components.
Teacher evaluation of student.
Students will demonstrate skills through SRA eInquiry unit projects
Instructional Technology Integration Specialist
Principals
Instructional Leaders
Teachers
Computer Lab Managers
Ongoing
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015
SRA reading program subscription K-6
Internet resources
Projector
Microsoft Office Suite
Cost: $6,000 annually (6 schools)
Funding Source: Title I
1.2.3 – Teachers will use district approved materials and curriculum to ensure students apply their technology skills to demonstrate their reading and writing abilities.
Ongoing training provided to teachers to use district’s reading program eInquiry and Read 180 components.
SRA eInquiry unit projects will be used to demonstrate the student use of technology skills.
Added component of PDP provides opportunity for teacher to select area of personal growth in the use of technology
Instructional Technology Integration Specialist
Principals
Instructional Leaders
Teachers
Computer Lab Managers
Ongoing
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015
SRA reading program subscription K-6
Read 180 Program
Internet resources
Microsoft Office Suite
Cost: no additional costs; training provided by district staff
Strategy: 1.3 – Integrate technology to support the mathematics initiatives, including Every Day Math
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Evaluation Procedure: Principal evaluations; teacher PDP reflections
Activity/Task Professional Development
Evaluation (Measurable
Change)
People Involved
Starting and Ending
Dates
Supporting Resources:
Description Type
Cost / Funding Source
1.3.1 - Integrate technology applications (spreadsheets, calculators, and modeling tools) for mathematics to support teaching and learning.
Training offered to educators for use of technology applications for mathematical lesson support
Educator demonstrates effective teaching strategies that engages all students
Added component of PDP provides opportunity for teacher to select area of personal growth in the use of technology
Instructional Technology Integration Specialist
District Math Coach
Principals
Instructional Leaders
Teachers
Computer Lab Managers
Ongoing
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015
Internet resources
Projectors
IXL
Scientific Calculators
Microsoft Office Suite
Cost: part of Microsoft School Agreement
costs; training provided by district staff
1.3.2 - Utilize digital curriculum from Everyday Math and software to support student acquisition of math concepts and processes
Trainings for teachers and computer lab managers in Everyday Math Subscription components (K-6), along with secondary math components as needed.
Student assessments, Short Cycle Assessments, Next Generation Assessments
Instructional Technology Integration Specialist
District Math Coach
Principals
Instructional Leaders
Teachers
Computer Lab Managers
Ongoing
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015
Everyday Math online subscription
Projectors
IXL
Microsoft Office Suite
Cost: $18,720 annually (6 schools)
Funding Source: Title I
Strategy: 1.4 – Integrate technology to support language acquisition in the instruction for second language learners.
Evaluation Procedure: Principal evaluations; teacher PDP reflections
Activity/Task Professional Development
Evaluation (Measurable
Change)
People Involved
Starting and Ending
Dates
Supporting Resources:
Description Type
Cost / Funding Source
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1.4.1 - Integrate word processing and desktop applications for second language acquisition, including sheltered instruction to support student attainment of second language proficiency.
Trainings offered to educators for beginning or refresher lessons in the use of Microsoft Office Suite programs, to include strategies
with sheltered instruction support and ELD standards
Principal observations of lesson plans incorporating word processing and desktop publishing with student reading and writing activities
Added component of PDP provides opportunity for teacher to select area of personal growth in the use of technology
Instructional Technology Integration Specialist
Bilingual Education Director
Principals
Instructional Leaders
Teachers
Computer Lab Managers
Ongoing
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015
Microsoft Office Suite
Internet resources
Projectors
G.L.A.D. resources
AIM4SSS resources
Cost: no additional costs; training provided by district staff
1.4.2 - Utilize digital curriculum and software to support students’ acquisition of the English language.
Trainings for teachers and computer lab managers in SRA Imagine It! and ¡Imaginalo! Subscription components, along with Read 180 program components.
Student assessments,
Short Cycle Assessments, WIDA
ACCESS
Instructional Technology Integration Specialist
Bilingual Education Director
Principals
Instructional Leaders
Teachers
Computer Lab Managers
Ongoing
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015
Rosetta Stone
G.L.A.D. resources
AIM4SSS resources
SRA ¡Imaginalo! subscription
Microsoft Office Suite
Internet resources
Cost: no additional technology costs;
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Technology Goal:
Educators have the capacity to establish student-centered, technology-enhanced learning environments that result in increased student
performance and economic viability.
Strategy: 2.1 - Establish on-going technology training integrated with standards-based, data driven instruction to increase student achievement.
Evaluation Procedure: Principal evaluations for technology integration; student assessments of technology integration; teacher PDP reflections
Activity/Task Professional Development
Evaluation (Measurable
Change)
People Involved
Starting and Ending Dates
Supporting Resources: Description
Type
Cost / Funding Source
2.1.1 - Provide training and on-going support for teachers to create content that utilizes blended and on-line learning and implements student-centered, technology-enhanced instruction enabling teachers to develop activities for students to demonstrate knowledge, ideas and concepts within Rigor/Relevance Framework.
Comprehensive staff development for designing and presenting traditional and/or online course materials that are based on Common Core State Standards
Trainings offered to educators for beginning or refresher lessons in the use of Microsoft Office Suite programs and other software programs or technology tools.
Principal observations of classroom instruction using technology and blended learning in student-centered environments
Feedback from student surveys (end of course evaluations)
Student grades/assessments
Added component of PDP provides opportunity for teacher to select area of personal growth in the use of technology
Instructional Technology Integration Specialist
Principals
Instructional Leaders
Professional Learning Community Members (PLC)
Teachers
Ongoing
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015
PLC Resources
Digital curriculum (self-paced)
Teacher courses in systems such as Blackboard, VHS and SharpSchool
Microsoft online training in applications.
Cost: Virtual High School (VHS) $115/per student each semester
SharpSchool Webhosting: $11,000 per year
Funding: Operational, Title I
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2.1.2 - Train teachers to use word processing, desktop publishing, digital curriculum, and other classroom-appropriate software to support student learning and the acquisition of technology skills.
Trainings offered to educators for beginning or refresher lessons in the use of Microsoft Office Suite programs and other software programs or technology tools.
Principal observations of lesson plans incorporating word processing and desktop publishing with student reading and writing activities; walkthrough observations showing student engagement in class with word processing, desktop publishing, and other software
Instructional Technology Integration Specialist
Principals
Instructional Leaders
Professional Learning Community Members (PLC)
Teachers
Ongoing
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015
Microsoft online training in applications.
Cost: no additional costs; training provided by district staff
Strategy: 2.2 - Provide professional development for administrators, teachers and other support personnel to use reporting and data collection
software (NWEA®, Data Driven Classroom®, Principal’s Aide®, Microsoft Excel®, Microsoft PowerPoint®) as is appropriate to their job.
Evaluation Procedure: Evidence of attending professional development webinars, meetings, and trainings
Activity/Task Professional Development
Evaluation (Measurable
Change)
People Involved
Starting and Ending Dates
Supporting Resources: Description
Type
Cost / Funding Source
2.2.1 – Provide training and on-going support
to utilize NWEA® and Data Driven
Classroom® to analyze data for instructional planning.
Goal team meetings during early release days are dedicated to training in data analysis and data driven instructional planning
Short cycle assessment
Director of Accountability
Accountability & Student Data Specialist
Building leadership
Teachers
Ongoing
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015
NWEA
Data Driven Classroom
Cost: no additional costs; training provided by district staff
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2.2.2 - Provide training and on-going support to utilize Principal’s Aide for reporting grades to parents and district data collection purposes.
Training during teacher in-service days at the beginning of the year
One-on-One training as needed
Grade and Attendance data is up to date and correct.
Principal Evaluation of daily data
Director of Accountability
Accountability & Student Data Specialist
Principals
Teachers
Ongoing
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015
JMAC Software (Principals’ Aide and Teacher’s Aide)
Cost: no additional costs; training provided by district staff
2.2.3 - Provide training and on-going support to utilize Microsoft Excel® and Microsoft PowerPoint® to facilitate the process of data collection and reporting.
Goal team meetings during early release days are dedicated to training in data analysis and data driven instructional planning
Principal Observation shows evidence of use
Added component of PDP provides opportunity for teacher to select area of personal growth in the use of technology
Director of Accountability
Principals
Instructional leaders
Ongoing
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015
Microsoft Office Suite
Cost: no additional costs; training provided by district staff
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DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT - TECHNOLOGY GOALS
Technology Goal:
K-12 students and educators in New Mexico public schools have affordable, universal access to high-speed, robust telecommunications,
and schools modernized for technology.
Strategy: 3.1 Continually seek bandwidth improvements to ensure students and teachers can access robust Internet resources.
Evaluation Procedure: Evidence of improved bandwidth
Activity/Task Professional Development
Evaluation (Measurable
Change)
People Involved
Starting and Ending Dates
Supporting Resources: Description
Type
Cost / Funding Source
3.1.1 – Work with local telecommunications vendors to ensure up-to-date services are available community-wide.
Review of changed regulations within funding sources to ensure compliance and maintain funds. Communication with Internet provider on current capacity into the community schedule of upgrades
Yearly inventory of available bandwidth and percentage used. High percentages of peak bandwidth uses would indicate need for upgrades.
Director of Technology
Network Administrator
Ongoing
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015
SLD Website, grant publications eRate Manager Software
Internet Connection and WAN: $123,000 per year
eRate, Title I, E2T2, Operational eRate SIG Operational Tech Bond
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3.1.2 – Design and implement a district-wide wireless network
Research and testing of new technologies providing wireless connectivity.
Collection of data showing the number of devices using the wireless network over time vs the use of wired network
Director of Technology
Network Administrator
Ongoing
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015
Network research websites
Other district (in state) practices
$70,000 per year to design and install wireless at at least one school each year.
eRate, Title I, E2T2, Operational eRate SIG Operational Tech Bond
Strategy: 3.2 – Implement effective security technology to maintain a safe Internet environment that enhances learning.
Evaluation Procedure: Evidence of security technology
Activity/Task Professional Development
Evaluation (Measurable
Change)
People Involved
Starting and Ending Dates
Supporting Resources: Description
Type
Cost / Funding Source
3.2.1 – Maintain licensing and hardware for web-filtering and network firewall devices and anti-virus/malware protection products.
Technical reports and reviews to evaluate newest filtering and security technologies to ensure adequate access to online resources coupled with the best safety features for our students
Poll users to ensure they are able to do what is needed to support educational goals and administrative tasks; weekly Internet usage charts Daily virus and malware activity reports
Director of Technology
Network Administrator
Ongoing
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015
Internet provider; Internet connection; computers; telephone; email Firewall and Filtering vendor
$20,000 per year
Operational, Tech Bond
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Strategy: 3.3 – Ensure reliable resource accessibility for all students and staff
Evaluation Procedure: Evidence of functioning network
Activity/Task Professional Development
Evaluation (Measurable
Change)
People Involved
Starting and Ending Dates
Supporting Resources: Description
Type
Cost / Funding Source
3.3.1 – Complete regular maintenance on networking equipment and district servers to ensure a maximum amount of availability.
Best practices procedures reviewed online and shared with technology center support team at regular team meetings.
Comparison of areas that have failed components and how maintenance schedules may differ from those areas that do not have a high failure rate.
Director of Technology
Technology Center Support team
Computer lab managers
Building custodial staff
Ongoing
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015
Vendor websites for support
In-house technicians
Most work completed by in-house technical support team.
Erate eligible item maintenance $17,000 per year
Erate Operational
3.3.2 – Provide comprehensive technical support through a help-desk that is accessible to students and staff during working hours.
Customer service training for technology center employees
Training on use of help-desk software
Customer surveys completed by teachers and staff at the time a work order is closed by a technician.
Director of Technology
Technology Center Support team
Computer lab managers
Building Staff
Teachers
Ongoing
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015
Online self-paced training provided by help-desk vendor
In – house training provided by Director of Technology to ensure procedures for support are followed by technicians at all times.
Help desk tracking software: $5000 per year
Operational
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Technology Goal:
Funding available to support planning, implementing, and assessing initiatives for integrating technology into New Mexico classrooms
and schools.
Strategy: 4.1 – Funding from multiple sources will be secured through a system-wide approach of evaluating technology use and need within the
Deming Public Schools
Evaluation Procedure: Evidence of other funding sources located
Activity/Task Professional Development
Evaluation (Measurable
Change)
People Involved
Starting and Ending Dates
Supporting Resources: Description
Type
Cost / Funding Source
4.1.1 – Funding will be applied to programs that significantly improve learning using appropriate technologies that lead to high student achievement.
Employees responsible for budgeting to purchase systems will be trained to evaluate that system effectiveness
Short Cycle assessments
Standardized state testing scores
System usage reports
Instructional Services Division
Principals
Ongoing
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015
Early release days allow for staff to analyze data and adjust instruction accordingly
NWEA: $18,000 per year
Data Driven Classroom: $56,000 per year
4.1.2 – Funding will be applied to professional development that contributes to providing educators with the capacity to establish student-centered, technology-enhanced learning environments that result in increased student performance and economic viability.
Research to compare professional development options and obtain contracts that provide the district with the highest level of training at a fair value.
Staff/Teacher surveys and feedback on Professional Development effectiveness
Instructional Services Division
Principals
Ongoing
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015
In-house training provided
n/a
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4.1.3 – Funding will be applied to maintaining universal access to high-speed, robust telecommunications and schools modernized for technology.
Research to ensure the district does have the best access available for the amount of budget allocated.
Discussions with teachers and staff on network responsiveness.
Coordination with bandwidth providers on current speeds available for purchases
Director of Technology
Ongoing
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015
Network bandwith and WAN/LAN connection improvements average cost 250,000 per year.
Operational Erate Ed Tech
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN ERATE REQUIREMENTS
HTTP://WWW.UNIVERSALSERVICE.ORG/SL/APPLICANTS/STEP02/TECHNOLOGY-PLANNING/DEFAULT.ASPX
To qualify as an approved technology plan for a discount and to meet the requirements of the FCC's Fifth Report and Order (FCC 04-190, released August 13, 2004), the
plan must contain the following five elements:
The plan must establish clear goals and a realistic strategy for using telecommunications and information technology to improve education or library services;
The plan must have a professional development strategy to ensure that staff know how to use these new technologies to improve education or library services;
The plan must include an assessment of the telecommunication services, hardware, software, and other services that will be needed to improve education or library
services;
The plan must provide a sufficient budget to acquire and support the non-discounted elements of the plan: the hardware, software, professional development and
other services that will be needed to implement the strategy; and
The plan must include an evaluation process that enables the school or library to monitor progress toward the specified goals and make mid-course corrections in
response to new developments and opportunities and they arise.
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DISTRICT-LEVEL NETWORK & TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN – PART 1
Technology Assessment
CIPA Compliance: http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/cipa.html
http://www.universalservice.org/sl/applicants/step10/cipa.aspx
is compliant with the provisions of the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). will be CIPA compliant by <insert date> Keep in mind that your district is not eligible for ERATE funding if they are not CIPA Compliant
District Technology Standards Budget Summary
How your district complies to meet CIPA requirements? Internet filter: iBoss Internet Filter – expires April, 2013 (with optional 2yr contract extension through April 2015) Acceptable Use Policy: The Acceptable Use Policy is an approved Board Policy. Board Policy #476-1 “Use of District Computers” is posted on the district website (www.demingps.org) and each student and staff member is required to sign a form indicating they have read and understand the policy. Internet safety training: The district has purchased the iSafe Curriculum in the past and will be adding a component to each district lab that will include age appropriate internet safety and information literacy as well as anti-bullying information.
Cost for yearly maintenance and software updates for filtering system: $19,000.00
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
DISTRICT-LEVEL NETWORK & TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN
E-rate Priority One Requests
Voice, Data, Video and Other Priority One Capabilities Purchase / Budget /
Potential Funding Source(s)
Does your district plan on applying for priority one ERATE funding?
http://www.universalservice.org/sl/applicants/step06/priority-1-components-timeline-installation.aspx
Yes, we have submitted all applications for funding year 2012-13 and will be submitting for all years going forward.
Estimated costs (per year) Voice (including cell) $72,000 Data (WAN connections and Internet access) $126,000 Webhosting $9,000
Potential funding sources: ERATE and Operational funds
What is the primary measure for determining ERATE discounts? NSLP or Surveys http://www.universalservice.org/sl/applicants/step05/alternative-discount-mechanisms.aspx Deming Public School District uses NSLP for determination of ERATE discounts.
n/a
Districts evaluation process that enables the school or library to monitor progress toward the specified
goals and make mid-course corrections in response to new developments and opportunities as they
arise.
Deming Public School District uses a systems approach that includes PDSA and surveys to ensure continuous improvement at all levels of district operation. Each meeting of the Technology Planning Committee includes an evaluation of our goals to determine if they are being met and to identify areas of improvement. Our standard ERATE preparation process also includes contacting local service providers to ensure we are requesting the best possible services that will be available at time of delivery. Logging network and Internet traffic also provides a running measurement of bandwidth available vs bandwidth usage at all times in order to show the need for upgraded connections.
n/a
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TECHNOLOGY PLAN
DISTRICT-LEVEL NETWORK & TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN
ERATE Priority Two Requests
Hardware/Software/Support Purchase / Budget /
Potential Funding Source(s)
Does your district plan on applying for priority two ERATE funding?
Yes, we will be requesting internal connection upgrades for three schools during the 2012-2015 technology plan cycle. Networking equipment at these sites is 8 years old and in need of refreshing as parts are failing and warranties have ended.
ERATE District Share
2013-14 - $250,000 $25,000
2014-15 - $250,000 $25,000
Funding Sources – ERATE, Operational, Tech Bond, SB9
How are ERATE components tracked for a yearly inventory of equipment? Salvaged equipment?
The Technology Center conducts two yearly inventories of all computer and networking equipment in the district, including those items that have been purchased with eRATE funding. Equipment purchased with ERATE funds MUST be at least six years old AND completely useable by the district before being salvaged. This equipment is wiped of all data, noted in our records, approved by the Board of Education and the Public Education Department before being auctioned.
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How will ERATE equipment be maintained in your district?
Each year the district requests funding through ERATE for Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections. With this funding we provide support, firmware upgrades and configuration updates for ERATE eligible equipment.
ERATE District Share
District Wide(per yr) - $25,000 $4,000
Funding Sources – ERATE, Operational, Tech Bond, SB9
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DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ~TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING PLAN
TECHNOLOGY PLAN
DISTRICT-LEVEL NETWORK & TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN
Maintenance, Upgrade and Support Strategies
Description of Maintenance/Upgrade/Support Strategies
Purchase / Budget / Potential Funding
Source(s) Timeline
How will your district maintain all technology (hardware/software) components?
All technology, hardware and software will be maintained by the employees at the Technology Center. The district utilizes a work order tracking system allowing users to enter work orders for support of hardware and software. When additional assistance is required to maintain the software and hardware, the Director of Technology will seek outside support.
Operational funding for staff to maintain equipment and to purchase warranties
3 yr warranty purchased with any new system. District plan is to increase computer hardware by 3% each year.
How will your district evaluate existing technology and future needs? Data from our work order system, inventory and salvage process, as well feedback from all stakeholders is considered when determining technology needs for the future. Instructional technology resources are evaluated by committees at each school that look at data to determine what is beneficial to learning.
This process is done in-house and does not take monetary resources above what has been budgeted for new purchases
Ongoing
How will district technology Plan be evaluated each year? The technology committee will meet at least four times per year to complete a PDSA Cycle and document progress toward meeting technology goals. Great attention is given to which goals are not being met and what can be done to facilitate better attainment of those goals. If it is determined that activities are goals need to be adjusted to better serve our students the Technology Plan will be amended and put before the school Board for Approval before seeking approval at the state level.
This process is done in-house and does not take monetary resources above what has been budgeted for new purchases
Ongoing