Educational Technology Plan

! E ALDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 13190 Park Street Alden, New York 14004 • (716) 937-9116 http://aldenschools.org!

July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2017

!District Contact Person: Frank G. Rizzo Director of Instructional and Information Technology / CIO (716) 937-9116 ext. 4240 (716) 937-7132 Fax email: [email protected]

An electronic version of this document will be available at: http://aldenschools.org/techplan ______TABLE OF CONTENTS! Mission ...... 2 Introduction ...... 3 Executive Summary ...... 5 Acknowledgments ...... 6 Vision ...... 7 Goals ...... 8 I. CURRICULUM ...... 9

II. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ...... 13 III. INFRASTRUCTURE, HARDWARE, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, AND SOFTWARE ...... 16 IV. FUNDING & BUDGET ...... 25 V. MONITORING, EVALUATION & ACTION PLAN ...... 26 VI. Appendix ...... 32 • Acceptable Use Policy • National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for students • National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for teachers • National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for administrators • INTERNET SAFETY/INTERNET CONTENT FILTERING SAFETY POLICY

______Educational Technology Plan - Alden Central School District Page 1 of 39 ______MISSION! At the Alden Central School District, all students, staﬀ, administrators, Board of Education, parents, teachers and community members work together as partners to promote educational excellence necessary for successful living in a diverse world.

We will: 1. Continue to articulate and refne a visionary technology plan that is highly engaging, intensely personal and technologically connected to 21st century skills. Technology will support an expansion of opportunities for learning.

2. Support a community coalition that builds upon collaboration with local government, businesses, and organizations to increase services and opportunities for our Alden community. 3. Utilize data-driven evaluation processes and provide feedback that is clear, succinct, and dedicated to continuous improvement. 4. Design a well-articulated curriculum and instructional program based upon New York State standards, research-based practices, 21st Century skills and professional experiences of educators to meet the individual instructional needs of each student to prepare them for future education and opportunities. 5. Develop budgets that exhibit long-range fscal responsibility to our community and ensure the integrity of our program and physical space.

The mission of the Alden Central School District is to encourage the development of lifelong learners who will become responsible adults. By emphasizing the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes in a safe, nurturing environment, our graduates will be prepared to lead rewarding and successful lives.

______Educational Technology Plan - Alden Central School District Page 2 of 39 ______INTRODUCTION The Alden Central School District is located on the Eastern edge of Erie County in New York State. The District consists of the three schools:

Alden Primary at Townline (K-3) Alden Middle School (4-8) Adlen High School (9-12)

The following information was taken from the District Accountability and Overview Report for 2009. The Alden CSD report card can be found at:

https://www.nystart.gov/publicweb/District.do?year=2009&county=ERIE&district=140101060000 Enrollment Grade 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

Pre-K 54 54 54

Kindergarten 116 125 104

Grade 1 113 122 126

Grade 2 121 116 115

Grade 3 124 120 121

Grade 4 146 125 124

Grade 5 125 141 126

Grade 6 127 127 146

Ungraded Elementary 6 12 8

Grade 7 145 127 130

Grade 8 150 144 130

Grade 9 133 159 144

Grade 10 151 138 163

Grade 11 176 153 135

Grade 12 170 177 146

Ungraded Secondary 8 7 11

Total K-12 1,811 1,793 1,729

______Educational Technology Plan - Alden Central School District Page 3 of 39 ______Demographic Factors 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

Eligible for Free Lunch 299 (17%) 323 (18%) 539 (31%)

Reduced-Price Lunch 196 (11%) 204 (11%) 244 (14%)

Limited English Proﬁcient 6 (0%) 7 (0%) 7 (0%)

Racial/Ethnic Origin 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

American Indian or Alaska Native 5 (0%) 6 (0%) 6 (0%)

Black or African American 18 (1%) 17 (1%) 15 (1%)

Hispanic or Latino 6 (0%) 9 (1%) 14 (0%)

Asian or Native Hawaiian/Paciﬁc Islander 13 (1%) 14 (1%) 10 (1%)

White 1765 (97%) 1743 (97%) 1680 (97%)

Multiracial 4 (0%) 4 (0%) 4 (0%) Attendance and Suspensions 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

Annual Attendance Rate 96% 96% 96%

Student Suspensions 38 (2%) 38 (2%) 47 (3%) Staff Counts 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

Total Teachers 151 144 137

Total Other Professional Staff 9 7 7

Total Paraprofessionals 31 29 29

Assistant Principals 1 1 2

Principals 4 4 3

______Educational Technology Plan - Alden Central School District Page 4 of 39 ______Executive Summary This document presents a plan for expanding the uses of technology to enhance our children’s educational experiences. It addresses our present and future needs while recognizing that the world and technology are rapidly changing. It is based on information provided by instructional staff members through surveys and direct involvement in the planning process.

In the Fall of 2014, all staff members will be given the opportunity to participate in an instructional technology survey. The results will be compiled and reported to the Technology Committee so that they may be used in the planning process.

The technology will continue to be incorporated, in an appropriate manner, into every classroom and curricula in the district as a tool to enhance learning for all children. Students will utilize these powerful tools to express their ideas more clearly and to access information beyond anything available in traditional classrooms. Technology will also assist students in visualizing abstract concepts, participating in rigorous simulations, gathering data via scientific probes, analyzing and manipulating data, composing music, creating art, and creating digital portfolios of their work. The plan addresses key issues in the successful implementation of technology: • Equity of access to technology resources throughout the district. • Staff development, including the involvement of Technology Teacher Leaders to assist in the integration of technology into the curriculum. • Timely resolution of technical problems by the reallocation of existing resources • The development of sound maintenance and replacement policies • Continue to plan, implement and evaluate the use of technology via a long-term technology plan. • Continue to assess, maintain and upgrade the technical infrastructure so that it will support the increasing needs of the students and staff while providing a communication link to our Alden parents and community. The theme of this technology plan is to maximize the use of our technology resources in the educational process. We have a solid network infrastructure, updated teacher computers and labs and a group of hardworking individuals who are willing to think creatively regarding technology. With these thoughts in mind, the following topics will be covered in the plan: • Tech Support • Staff Development • Curriculum • Communication • Policy and Planning • Management Resources • Hardware Accessibility The on-going or operational costs of the plan have been funded primarily with local funds. BOCES Aid, State Aid, grants and E-Rate reimbursements are maximized to offset the local costs. These operational costs, which include staffing and professional development, are estimated at approximately five hundred thousand dollars a year. As you review the following plan, please keep before you our goal of enhancing education by providing a learning environment that encourages students to achieve at the level necessary to meet increasingly higher standards.

______Educational Technology Plan - Alden Central School District Page 5 of 39 ______Acknowledgements Effective integration of technology in the educational curriculum requires a well-developed technology plan that addresses resources, curriculum and staff development. Stakeholders represent the interests of a broad range of groups. Community support, Board of Education involvement, administrative leadership and staff input are crucial to the planning and implementation process. 2013-14 District Technology Plan Committee (Stakeholders)

Frank G. Rizzo Director of Instructional & Information Technology / CIO Scott Payne Director of Student & Staff Learning Michael Bennett Board of Education Kristine Cole Central Registrar Greg Goehle BOCES Microcomputer Technical Support Specialist Michael Karpie Board of Education Tara Laraba Teacher - Chairperson Middle School Technology Committee Bill Neidel Jr. Teacher Donn Riggi Library Media Specialist Jodi Rospierski Teacher Aide Michelle Rutan Parent Member Kevin Ryan High School Principal Allen Turton Educator, Dean of Students & Internship Coordinator Ryan Willard BOCES Microcomputer Technical Support Specialist Sue Wilson Teacher Mary Beth Zacher-Bucko Teacher A special thanks goes out to Adam Stoltman, Interim Superintendent of Schools for his leadership, vision and continued support for technology integration.

______Educational Technology Plan - Alden Central School District Page 6 of 39 ______VISION Our vision includes the seamless progression and integration of technology for the enhancement of educating K-12 students and access of such by community members via web, presentations and Community Education classes. All members of our learning community will have the resources and skills to effectively use technology to: • aid assessment processes • facilitate learning • enhance achievement • expedite communication • retrieve and manage information efficiently • encourage critical thinking and creative problem solving • foster collaboration and life-long learning Our vision will enable members of our school and community to reach their highest potential through the integration of technology into all learning opportunities. The vision for Alden classrooms include: • an enterprise wide wireless solution • technology rich environments with projection equipment, student portable workstations and access to electronic resources • utilization of portable workstation and iPad carts with a desire to move towards a 1:1 computing environment • using technology activities and instruction that have real life connections • meaningful integration utilizing technology to differentiate instruction • providing students a way to publish their work over the internet giving them a wider audience and increasing engagement in their own learning

______Educational Technology Plan - Alden Central School District Page 7 of 39 ______GOALS 1. Tech Support: Maintain and build upon the existing comprehensive system to effectively support the infrastructure and instruction. 2. Staff Development: Provide staff development to ensure the effective integration of technology for all personnel. 3. Curriculum: Implement the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for Students, Teachers and Administrators. 4. Communication: Build on existing framework to enhance the dissemination of information. 5. Policy and Planning: Establish policies related to technology and plan for their periodic reassessment. 6. Management Resources: Determine effective procedures and resources for data management. 7. Hardware Accessibility: Establish an effective plan to determine the optimal allocation use of hardware resources.

______Educational Technology Plan - Alden Central School District Page 8 of 39 ______I. CURRICULUM Curriculum Integration Goals and strategies aligned with challenging state and national standards for using telecommunications and technology to improve teaching and learning.

1. Create Original Products such as: • writing artifacts • presentations • web sites • video recordings • blog comment posting • graphical images • audio recordings • spreadsheets 2. Learn Using Simulations and Models • discovery streaming videos • atomic learning tutorials • web based software resources 3. Use Collaborative Web Resources like blogs, wikis, forums, message boards using TeacherSites 4. Connect with people across the world using technologies such as Skype, VOIP, message boards, blogs 5. Locate, Organize and Create new products with information from search resources, such as Google, library databases, and news aggregators 6. Identify Credible Web Resources 7. Cite Information appropriately based on grade level Strategies describing how technology will be used to improve academic achievement, including technology literacy of all students: 1. Use teacher web sites to organize curriculum resources and launch instructional learning experiences 2. Teachers and technology integrators will use the Edoctrina software to identify needs and develop lessons or units to address those needs • For example - teachers can create Document Based Questions using the TeacherSites Message Board 3. Teachers will use lab experiences (desktop and mobile) for instruction • Teachers will use lab management software, Insight, to manage the instruction 4. Librarians and technology integrators will provide age appropriate technology literacy instruction for students regarding hardware, software and services available Alden CSD will identify and promote curricula and teaching strategies that integrate technology effectively into curricula and instruction by utilizing:

______Educational Technology Plan - Alden Central School District Page 9 of 39 ______1. The district web site will be used as a publication tool to showcase students products and teacher lesson plans 2. The Alden Teacher Center instructors will offer courses that will teach teachers how to implement instructional technology experiences that have been published on the web site 3. Lesson Plans will be chosen by members of the district technology committee Student Achievement Strategies that are based on research and that integrate technology into curricula and instruction for purposes of improving student achievement. Technology will be integrated into curricula and instruction by:

K-12 ◦ Rely on the Teacher's website (SchoolWorld) for links to interactive learning resources. ◦ Create audio glossaries and vocabulary lists using microphones and open source audio editing software ◦ Showcase student learning through video recorded projects ◦ Use Discovery Streaming for video in the classroom ◦ Use blogging/message board software to encourage student participation ◦ Use SMART board technology to increase learning retention ◦ Text to Speech software ◦ Graphical Image Manipulation Software is used to create graphical documents (Tux Paint, Gimp, Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop and Fireworks) ◦ Insight software for classroom management is utilized in all labs ◦ iPad classroom carts (as of March 2013 we have almost 600 iPads deployed)

Primary Level (all of the above and the following examples) ◦ Kindergarten students use web browser to follow a literacy program of web resources ◦ First grade students use graphic software and teacher web pages to create picture dictionaries ◦ Second grade students use teacher message boards to collaborate with third graders and build monsters ◦ Kindergarten teachers create movies of students reading stories and singing curriculum songs

Middle School level (all of the above including the following examples) ◦ Third grade students use teacher message boards to collaborate with second graders and build monsters ◦ Third grade students use word processors to create reports about their grandparents ◦ Fourth grade students use presentation software to create interactive math activities ◦ Fifth grade students use audio and presentation software to create reports about the memorials and monuments of Washington ◦ Fifth grade students use message boards to collaborate with peers while learning Internet Safety ◦ All students can participate using (Classroom Performance System) CPS for verbal and multiple choice concept review in disciplines ◦ Use of Office Applications in all areas ◦ Use Video Editing software for student made projects ______Educational Technology Plan - Alden Central School District Page 10 of 39 ______High School level (all of the above including the following) ◦ Use Sharepoint to teach collaboration ◦ Use Sharepoint to increase ability of students accessing documents from anywhere ◦ Use Graphic Editing programs to create logos and icons ◦ SMART Airliners for varied content delivery ◦ Wacom tablets for Art and Web design ◦ Multimedia software (open source and licensed) for teacher and student presentations ◦ Finale Music Software and Midi Keyboards ◦ Adobe Creative Suite for Web Design ◦ Engineering Software for specialized courses ◦ MacBooks with iLife suite for TV Production and cross curricular integration ◦ Science Probes for Earth Science and Physics ◦ Follett Destiny software for library services Timeline The above technology resources are used regularly in our teachers' classrooms. As student technology benchmarks are updated, staff development opportunities continue, and the use of district technology integrators are utilized technology use and student achievement will increase. The District Technology committee will continue to meet to set goals and timelines for implementation. Technology Delivery Strategies for delivery of specialized curricula through the use of technology:

1. Discovery Streaming is a web resource teachers use to deliver video instruction of curriculum 2. Teachers have built online learning centers on their teacher web sites to organize web resources and launch instructional experiences 3. Atomic Learning Tutorials are available for all students, parents and faculty and staff to help learn applications 4. In the Alden High School distance learning lab teachers have taken their classes on virtual field trips Parental Communications & Community Relations Strategies to promote parental involvement and to increase communication with parents and community are as follows: • The Educational Technology Plan will be published to the school web site with the URL: http:// aldenschools.org/techplan. A link to the plan will be available from each school's web site. • Teachers also maintain classroom web sites through SchoolWorld's TeacherSites that provide information for families • Atomic Learning Tutorials are available for all students, parents and faculty and staff to help learn applications • A parent and board member have representation on the district tech committee and are part of the planning process

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Collaboration Strategies for developing the program with community education: Our community education offerings reflect the technology benchmarks set for students. Proposed collaborations include future meetings between District Director of Technology and Community Education Director to be completed prior to the Fall offerings each year.

______Educational Technology Plan - Alden Central School District Page 12 of 39 ______II. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Professional Development is an essential element of a District wide technology integration plan. Investment in technology is only valuable only if staff and students and administration have the opportunity to learn to use the hardware and software to improve the teaching and learning process. Emphasis will be placed on understanding that professional development should set the groundwork for integration rather than a narrow focus on skill development. Proper implementation of an Instructional Technology Plan will require training for all Faculty/Staﬀ/Administration involved. Teachers will be trained to integrate technologies into their lessons instead of treating technology as a separate subject area. Students will gain knowledge of how to use those technology tools by their teachers during classroom time. It is also important to stress to students that technology will provide access to large volumes of information but that it is necessary to verify all data with secondary sources. Teachers will need to help the students to be better consumers and to question material on a website as to its validity and truthfulness. GOAL: Students will demonstrate skills consistent with their developmental level relative to the National Education Technology Standards (NETS). – See Appendix: National Education Technology Standards (NETS) OBJECTIVE A: Improve teacher/staﬀ/administrative knowledge and skills relative to the NETS. Actions Staff Person(s)! Date each Indication of needed to Development Responsible action will be Success achieve goal completed

Analyze n/a Director of Winter 2014 Survey Results technology Instructional & survey results Information in comparison Technology with the NETS Building Technology Teams

Provide Technology During School Course opportunities Instruction Year and offerings for training Support Summers based on the Services Staff results of the survey Building Technology Teams Technology Teacher Leaders ______Educational Technology Plan - Alden Central School District Page 13 of 39 ______OBJECTIVE B: To provide professional development and support for teachers to integrate their technology knowledge into instruction. Actions Staff Person(s)! Date each Indication of needed to Development Responsible action will be Success achieve goal completed

Design a n/a Technology Spring 2015 System support system Instruction developed and for faculty to Support implemented receive Services Staff assistance based on Building instructional/ Technology curriculum vs. Teams technology issues Technology Teacher Leaders

Provide Technology During School Course ongoing Instruction Year and offerings opportunities Support Summers and resources Services Staff for teachers to design units Teachers based on curricular Building needs. Technology Teams Technology Teacher Leaders The District will continue to use a series of needs assessments to determine the focus areas for staff development. In the Fall of 2014 a new assessment is being developed by the Director of Student and Staff Learning (Scott Payne) and the Director of Instructional and Information Technology/CIO (Frank Rizzo). This assessment would be administered in each building annually to provide the basis for ongoing staff development activities. The Alden Central School District utilizes the Alden Teacher Center to facilitate staff development and days set aside by the Superintendent to train staff. BOCES CSLO workshops and Instructional Technology Partnerships (ITP) have been included throughout the school year. Training for new teachers in the use of the student management system, Web Help Desk, teacher web pages and email are included in the teacher mentor program. ______Educational Technology Plan - Alden Central School District Page 14 of 39 ______Supporting Resources

1. Skills-based Technology Training for Faculty/Staﬀ – training will focus on the how to use the hardware and software, emphasizing computing fundamentals, key applications and living online. Supported by the Alden Teacher Center, Technology Integrators and Atomic Learning. District created tutorials are also provided on the School District Website.

2. Integration Support for Technology In The Classroom – Modeling/Support of how technology can be used when integrated into the classroom. Delivered by Alden Teacher Center, Technology Integrators & Teaching Assistant.

3. Integrating Computer Use Into the Daily Lives of Teachers Though After School Seminars – the goal is to raise teacher’s comfort level with technology. A teacher using technology at home may be more likely to use it in their classrooms. 4. Technology Instruction Support Services Staﬀ – Web Help Desk requests for: HELP – Ask questions about technology (How can I …) SUPPORT – Request to schedule for one-to-one support time SERVICE – Inform about computer hardware that needs to be serviced TRAINING – Request for a training class

______Educational Technology Plan - Alden Central School District Page 15 of 39 ______III. INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS/DESIGN Below is a description and inventory of the current status hardware, software, network infrastructure and telecommunications. COMPUTERS BY LOCATION 2013-14

iPad Carts (classroom sets) Primary School • iPad Cart #1 • iPad Cart #2 • iPad Cart #3 • Library iPad fixed cabinet • Special Education iPads Middle School • iPad Cart #1 • iPad Cart #2 • iPad Cart #3 • iPad Cart #4 • iPad Cart Library • Special Education iPads High School • iPad Cart #1 • iPad Cart #2 • iPad Cart #3 • iPad Cart #4 STEAM Classroom • iPad Cart Library • Business iPad fixed cabinet • Special Education iPads • Physical Education iPad Cart • VAP Grant iPad Cart #1 • VAP Grant iPad Cart #2 • VAP Grant iPad Cart #3 TOTAL iPads K-12: 598

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CURRENT STATUS

Hardware INSTRUCTIONAL HARDWARE Alden Primary at Townline: • Teacher Laptops • Computer Lab - Desktops • Cluster Laptops in classrooms & Library • Portable Lab - PEP Cart • Portable Lab - 3rd Grade • Printers: Laser (B&W) - 3, Laser (Color) - 3 • Total 158 Workstations! Alden Middle:! • Teacher Laptops • Desktop Lab Room 262 • Portable Lab - 4th Grade Cart #1 Rm 220 - model 6420 • Portable Lab - 4th Grade Cart #2 Rm 209 - model 6420 (Blue) • Portable Lab - 5th Grade Cart #1 Rm 202 - model 6420 (Red) • Portable Lab - 5th Grade Cart #2 Rm 207 - model 6420 (Green) • Portable Lab - PEP Cart #1 (PEP) - Gold Gym - Model 6400 • Portable Lab - PEP Cart #2 (LOTE) - Blue Gym - Model 6400 • Portable Lab - PEP Cart #3 Room 147 - Model 6400 • Portable Lab - Mobile Cart #3 (Art) Room 151 - Model 6420 • Portable Lab - Mobile Cart #4 Room 244 - Model D630 • Portable Lab - Gold Library - Model D630 • Printers: Laser (B&W) - 5, Laser (Color) - 13 • Total 502 Workstations Alden High School! • Teacher Laptops • Desktop Lab - Lab 131 • Desktop Lab - Lab 145 • Desktop Lab - Lab 107 • Desktop Lab - Art Mac Lab • Portable Lab - Mac Cart #1 • Portable Lab - Mobile Cart #2 (Dell 2012) • Portable Lab - Mobile Cart #3 (Dell 2011) • Portable Lab - Science/PEP Cart • Portable Lab - Library Media Center • Total 232 Workstations ! District Ofﬁce, Cafeteria, Teacher Center, Transportation, Special Education • Total 29 Workstations! TOTAL COMPUTERS: 921

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CURRENT STATUS

Software PRODUCTIVITY & MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE • Microsoft Ofﬁce 2010 & 2013 • Adobe Web Creation Software - CS5 • Follett Destiny Library Automation Software • Adobe Photoshop CS5 • FileMaker Pro • eSchoolData • Finance Manager • SchoolWorld - TeacherSites • SchoolWorld - SchoolSites • Microsoft Exchange 2010 email service • Meeting Room Manager • Web Help Desk • Sharepoint • Insight Lab Management Software • Deep Freeze - Mac • Clean Slate - Windows INSTRUCTIONAL SOFTWARE • Creo - CAD software • Kidspiration & Inspiration • Atomic Learning • Discovery Streaming • Math & Reading Software K-5 • Various Titles on classroom/lab computers Network Internet Connection - Gigabit backbone back to the Western Infrastructure New York Regional Information Center - BROADBAND All classrooms are wired for ethernet (1000 mb) Wireless in all of our buildings (182 Wireless Access Points) Fiber connection between campuses (Park Street & Broadway at Townline) Network Servers (Windows, Mac OS X) • File storage for students, faculty/staff & administration • remote access • Exchange Server 2010 • Finance Manager • Web media storage sever (aldentech) • Follett Library Server • Network Backup Server • Ghost Image Server • Microsoft ForeFront Security • POS - Cafeteria System (Nutrikids) • Web Help Desk ______Educational Technology Plan - Alden Central School District Page 18 of 39 ______

CURRENT STATUS

Telecommunications Telephone system including voicemail with internal and external access in all ofﬁces and classrooms

ERATE Services (on our form 470) include local and long distance voice service, cellular phone service, paging services and telecommunication services (T1 lines for phone system)

______Educational Technology Plan - Alden Central School District Page 19 of 39 ______Items in hardware, software, network infrastructure and telecommunications that will need to be acquired to improve instruction and student learning. NEEDS

Hardware DISTRICT Timelines will be developed to: • create replacement schedule for teacher workstations (5 year cycle) • create replacement schedule for student workstations Focusing on: - Replacement - Re-allocation - Re-cycle • create plan to replace overheads with computer projection equipment K-12. This will allow us to remove televisions and standalone DVD players. • create plan to replace printers • Continued emphasis on iPad classroom sets K-12 Alden Primary at Townline • investigate portable workstation labs for student use • purchase Smart Board Technology for Computer Lab • additional laser printers Alden Middle School • replace portable workstation labs for sign out. • purchase replacement portable workstations for the Middle School Library to replace desktop computers Alden High School • assess what desktop and portable workstations that need to be replaced • Continue implementation of 3-D printing

Software • Continue to work with the Building Level Technology Committees to determine instructional software • Ofﬁce 365 for Education. Provide students grades 4 - 12 with enterprise–grade communication and productivity services. Students will receive Outlook email, online calendar, Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint in the cloud, document sharing and ﬁle storage with the SkyDrive Pro service.

Network • Enterprise wide wireless implementation with Engineering ﬁrm was Infrastructure completed in Summer 2009. Continue to monitor and adjust wireless network for optimization • Network wiring replaced Summer 2009 - all wiring closets have new switches. Continue to monitor and adjust wired network for optimization • Implement Guest Network for students for Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Telecommuni Explore Voice over IP and other possible telephone communications cations systems to merge voice and data networks into one

______Educational Technology Plan - Alden Central School District Page 20 of 39 ______ Acquiring Technology Basic strategies for ensuring interoperability of equipment and other related technology are as follows: All technology hardware and software needs to be approved by the Director of Instructional & Information Technology prior to its acquisition. This includes items: • purchased through the regular school budget • purchased through the BOCES budget • grants - such as the Alden Teacher Center • software as a part of a textbook purchase Prior approval is required to ensure that all technology acquisitions will be compatible with current and future technology of the district. It is also important to plan ahead to determine the total cost of ownership of technology. Factors such as time required for installation and/or time/funds required for supporting such ventures needs to be planned for. Technology Acquisition Planning (TAP) is an important part of making smart decisions regarding the technology used in our classrooms. TAP takes into account the following areas when planning for technology projects: 1. DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLICANTS NEEDS 2. OBJECTIVES 3. PROJECT ACTIVITIES, OUTLINE & TIMELINE 4. PLANING & INVOLVEMENT 5. PROJECT SUPPORT 6. STAFF DEVELOPMENT 7. PROJECT EVALUATION 8. PROJECT MANAGEMENT 9. BUDGET Faculty/Staﬀ & Administration interested in acquiring technology are encouraged to contact the Director of Instructional & Information Technology to schedule a TAP planning session. Increased Access The Alden Central School district is committed to ensure that all students and teachers have increased access to technology • Students have the opportunity to utilize computers in their school libraries • We will be acquiring portable workstations for teachers and are working towards letting them take those computers home nightly • Students that require assistive technology are referred to the committee on special education. The district does currently utilize predictive writing software, text to speech software and CCTV equipment for the visually impaired

Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) The Alden Central School district makes every eﬀort to keep students safe when they are online. To be in compliance with CIPA, Alden schools has adopted and enforced an Internet Safety Policy that includes a technology protection measure to block or flter Internet access by protecting against access by adults and minors to visual depictions or images that are obscene, child pornography, or harmful to minors (X- STOP service through the Western New York Regional Information Center - wnyric).

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______Educational Technology Plan - Alden Central School District Page 23 of 39 ______Increased Access The Alden Central School district is committed to ensure that all students and teachers have increased access to technology • Students have the opportunity to utilize computers in their school libraries • We will be acquiring portable workstations for teachers and are working towards letting them take those computers home nightly • Students that require assistive technology are referred to the committee on special education. The district does currently utilize predictive writing software, text to speech software and CCTV equipment for the visually impaired

______Educational Technology Plan - Alden Central School District Page 24 of 39 ______IV. FUNDING & BUDGET Budget & Timetable TECHNOLOGY ITEMS 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION • Computer Non-Instructional Salaries $185,000 $188,000 $191,000 • State Aided Computer Hardware $42,000 $42,000 $42,000 • Computer Contractual Expenses $2,000 $2,500 $3,000 • Instructional Materials & Supplies $5,000 $5,500 $6,000 • Software - district wide $52,000 $54,000 $56,020

BOCES SERVICES $195,000 $200,000 $205,000 • Staff Development - CSLO • Staff Development - Model Schools • Technology Supplies - printing • BOCES Library Automation Support • Hardware/Networking costs • Hardware Maintenance Costs • Broadband / Distance Learning Support • Microsoft School Agreement • Student Management System

BOCES IPA PROJECTS • IPA - 2013 - 2014 - 2015 ($132,000) $41,582 $41,582 $0 • IPA - 2014 - 2015 - 2016 ($132,000) $49,463 $41,582 $41,582 • IPA - 2015 - 2016 - 2017 ($132,000) $0 $49,463 $41,582 • IPA - 2016 - 2017 - 2018 ($132,000) $0 $0 $49,463

TOTAL: $572,045 $624,627 $635,647 Coordination of Resources The Alden Central School District will purchase technology through: • local school funding • Western New York Regional Information Center (wnyric). By purchasing through BOCES we are able to receive state aid for the next year • Grants (federal, state & local) Funding will be coordinated by the Director of Instructional and Information technology working with the School Business Oﬃcial and other central oﬃce and building administrators.

______Educational Technology Plan - Alden Central School District Page 25 of 39 ______V. MONITORING, EVALUATION & ACTION PLAN Plan Evaluation Progress toward the completion of each of the stated goals will be charted by the technology staff and reported to the District Technology Committee, Administration, Board of Education, District Staff and Community. Stakeholders and Information Technology Staff will use email and the Alden website to communicate progress. The aforementioned electronic tools will become the written documentation used to measure and report the success of this plan. The Director of Instructional and Information Technology will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the goals as well as insuring the communication of these goals to all district personnel, including the Board of Education. The Technology plan will be posted on the Alden Schools website by the Director of Instructional and Information Technology. A checklist for goals will be developed and updated as goals are completed. The website will then be updated so that the public is aware of the accomplishment. Quarterly Technology Reports will be prepared by the Director of Instructional and Information Technology and submitted to the Superintendent of Schools and then forwarded to the Board of Education for review. The report will include major activities and progress on the implementation timeline of the plan. Progress will be reviewed at the regular building level technology committee meetings. Evaluation of the plan and stated goals will be an ongoing process. The Director of Instructional and Information Technology will monitor the plan and make recommendations for changes. Unmet goals will be reassessed and the plan will be revised as necessary. Student and Faculty/Staff surveys will provide comparative data to document increased use and improved skill levels. Technology Goals and the Implementation schedule will be updated to refect current needs and progress. The revisions will be posted on the Technology Plan website and email notifcation will be sent to key personnel.

______Educational Technology Plan - Alden Central School District Page 26 of 39 ______ACTION PLAN GOAL 1: Tech Support: Maintain and build upon the existing comprehensive system to effectively support the infrastructure and instruction. WHAT WHO TIMELINE EVALUATION

Continued Implementation Director of Ongoing Help Request tickets will be of Web Help Desk IT/CIO paired with technology Software Inventory inventory

Further Implementation of Director of Ongoing Database would contain FAQ database within the IT/CIO answers to over 500 FAQs Web Help Desk GOAL 2: Staff Development: Provide staff development to ensure the effective integration of technology for all personnel. WHAT WHO TIMELINE EVALUATION

Integrate Technology Staff Director of Ongoing Final version of PDP is Development into the Student & submitted and approved by District Professional Staff the BOE Development Plan Learning Director of IT/CIO

Provide staff development Technology Ongoing Staff development to be for teachers on the Teacher documented in online following: Leaders system • Edoctrina • Utilizing Portable Labs • Using Lab Management Software

Provide staff development Technology Continuous Staff development to be in the Core applications to Teacher documented in online promote the practical Leaders system. Staff Skills Survey application of technology • TeacherSites • Microsoft Ofﬁce 2010 • Web browsers

Use Surveys to access Director of Continuous Published survey results to technological IT/CIO technology committees, competencies of Faculty/ administration and Faculty/ Staff Principals Staff

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WHAT WHO TIMELINE EVALUATION

Design Staff Development Director of Continuous Records of Staff to address needs Student & Development Programs identiﬁed by surveys Staff including dates, description Learning and staff attendance Director of IT/CIO PDP Committee

Provide staff development Tech Continuous Staff development to be for teachers to assist with Integrators documented in online the integration of system. Scheduling technology in the records show increased use classroom through: of resources • Use of mobile labs • Using the multi-media carts • Using projector and laptop to teach

GOAL 3: Curriculum: Implement the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for Students, Teachers and Administrators. WHAT WHO TIMELINE EVALUATION

Form a sub committee to Technology Completed Report to District deﬁne technology Teacher by Spring Technology Committee a curriculum benchmarks Leaders 2015 proposed Plan for students, administration and faculty to access and modify the curriculum. ISTE Standards should be addressed

Make full use of software Building Ongoing Records of staff available to support Math Tech development. Class Series for Grades K-5. Committee schedules and lesson plans Continue to explore other for computer lab use drill and practice tutorials, websites and software

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WHAT WHO TIMELINE EVALUATION

Deﬁne and revise student Technology Begin Publish ACSD Computer benchmarks for the Teacher Spring 2015 Literacy Standards/ following core applications Leaders Competencies on the ACS • MS Ofﬁce website • Web browsers • Windows OS/Mac OS

Identify and support tele- Director of Continuous Participation and integration collaborative projects for IT/CIO of a tele-collaborative the effective use of ﬁeld project by at least one class research in the curriculum Principals

Adopt the National Director of Continuous NETS are included in Educational Technology Student & District Curriculum Standards (NETS) for Staff Templates students as the ACS Learning Technology Skills Curriculum Director of IT/CIO PDP Committee

Implement and integrate Technology Began Lesson plans and projects the NETS throughout the Teacher Spring 2016 include activities to tach and curriculum K-12 Leaders at Primary & reinforce NETS skills Middle School

Adopt the National Director of Begin to Survey results indicating Educational Technology Student & plan Fall NETS has been Standards (NETS) for Staff 2014 implemented District Wide Faculty, Staff and Learning Administration Director of IT/CIO PDP Committee

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Use the district website to Director of Ongoing Increased “hits” to webpage promote Alden Central IT/CIO in and out of the school Schools. Promote district network webpage in the school newsletter and “Alden Advertiser”

Publish the ACS Director of Fall 2014 Plan would be available for technology plan IT/CIO download at: http://aldenschools.org/ techplan

District Intranet to be Director of Fall 2014 Intranet would be ready for created for Faculty/Staff IT/CIO Faculty/Staff Fall 2014 and School Board utilizing Jostle Software Members to assist with communication

GOAL 5: Policy and Planning: Establish policies related to technology and plan for their periodic reassessment. WHAT WHO TIMELINE EVALUATION

Revise and review Director of Annually Publish AUP. Signed Student and Faculty/Staff IT/CIO agreements on ﬁle AUP

Review all policies and Director of Annually Revisions plans IT/CIO Director of Student & Staff Learning

Create and communicate Director of Fall 2014 Present document to staff policy for copyright IT/CIO compliance and privacy Library Media Specialists

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Provide in-service training Director of Continuous Teachers report a higher for K-5 staff to maximize IT/CIO level of integrating the use of online technology to enhance resources available for instruction in math and new textbooks reading

Provide assistance with Director of Fall 2014 Increased availability and software selection and IT/CIO use of curriculum related integration to support the instructional software. curriculum, including and Director of Increased use of available effective selection tool and Student & computer resources preview opportunity Staff Learning

Standardize software Director of Fall 2015 Reported few software applications and provide IT/CIO application issues and curriculum related increased self-reliance and software application Technology conﬁdence. training Teacher Leaders

GOAL 7: Hardware Accessibility: Establish an effective plan to determine the optimal allocation use of hardware resources. WHAT WHO TIMELINE EVALUATION

Increase the number of Director of Annually Equipment will be mobile computers for IT/CIO purchased and installed district to maximize effective use of resources

Increase the use of ﬁxed Technology Fall 2014 Record of staff computer labs, portable Teacher development. Computer labs, multimedia carts Leaders and mobile lab use through staff development schedules; multimedia cart use records

Implementation of having Director of Fall 2014 Installation of updated library resources posted IT/CIO Library software is complete on the district website (OPAC) - upgrade to Library Destiny completed Media 2013-14 Specialists

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1. Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students: a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. c. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues. d. identify trends and forecast possibilities. 2. Communication and Collaboration Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. c. develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures. d. contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems. 3. Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students: a. plan strategies to guide inquiry. b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. d. process data and report results. 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students: a. identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation. b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. c. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. d. use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions. 5. Digital Citizenship Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship. 6. Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: a. understand and use technology systems. b. select and use applications effectively and productively. c. troubleshoot systems and applications. d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies. © 2007 International Society for Technology in Education. ISTE® is a registered trademark of the International Society for Technology in Education.

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______Educational Technology Plan - Alden Central School District Page 36 of 39 ______DISTRICT POLICY FOR INTERNET SAFETY / CONTENT FILTERING 2013 8271 1 of 3 Instruction SUBJECT: INTERNET SAFETY/INTERNET CONTENT FILTERING SAFETY POLICY In compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the District has adopted and will enforce this Internet safety policy that ensures the use of technology protection measures (i.e., filtering or blocking of access to certain material on the Internet) on all District computers with Internet access. Such technology protection measures apply to Internet access by both adults and minors with regard to visual depictions that are obscene, child pornography, or, with respect to the use of computers by minors, considered harmful to such students. The District will provide for the education of students regarding appropriate online behavior including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms, and regarding cyberbullying awareness and response. Further, appropriate monitoring of online activities of minors, as determined by the building/program supervisor, will also be enforced to ensure the safety of students when accessing the Internet. Further, the Board of Education's decision to utilize technology protection measures and other safety procedures for staff and students when accessing the Internet fosters the educational mission of the schools including the selection of appropriate teaching/instructional materials and activities to enhance the schools' programs; and to help ensure the safety of personnel and students while online. However, no filtering technology can guarantee that staff and students will be prevented from accessing all inappropriate locations. Proper safety procedures, as deemed appropriate by the applicable administrator/program supervisor, will be provided to ensure compliance with the CIPA. In addition to the use of technology protection measures, the monitoring of online activities and access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet and World Wide Web may include, but shall not be limited to, the following guidelines: a) Ensuring the presence of a teacher and/or other appropriate District personnel when students are accessing the Internet including, but not limited to, the supervision of minors when using electronic mail, chat rooms, instant messaging, and other forms of direct electronic communications. As determined by the appropriate building administrator, the use of email chat rooms as well as social networking websites, may be blocked as deemed necessary to ensure the safety of such students; b) Monitoring logs of access in order to keep track of the websites visited by students as a measure to restrict access to materials harmful to minors; c) In compliance with this Internet Safety Policy as well as the District's Acceptable Use Policy, unauthorized access (including so-called "hacking") and other unlawful activities by minors are prohibited by the District; and student violations of such policies may result in disciplinary action; and d) Appropriate supervision and notification to minors regarding the prohibition as to unauthorized disclosure, use and dissemination of personal identification information regarding such students. (Continued) ______Educational Technology Plan - Alden Central School District Page 37 of 39 ______2013 8271 2 of 3 Instruction SUBJECT: INTERNET SAFETY/INTERNET CONTENT FILTERING SAFETY POLICY (Cont'd.) The determination of what is "inappropriate" for minors shall be determined by the District and/or designated school official(s). It is acknowledged that the determination of such "inappropriate" material may vary depending upon the circumstances of the situation and the age of the students involved in online research. The terms "minor," "child pornography," "harmful to minors," "obscene," "technology protection measure," "sexual act," and "sexual contact" will be as defined in accordance with CIPA and other applicable laws/regulations as may be appropriate and implemented pursuant to the District's educational mission. Under certain specified circumstances, the blocking or filtering technology measure(s) may be disabled for adults engaged in bona fide research or other lawful purposes. The power to disable can only be exercised by an administrator, supervisor, or other person authorized by the School District. The School District shall provide certification, pursuant to the requirements of CIPA, to document the District's adoption and enforcement of its Internet Safety Policy, including the operation and enforcement of technology protection measures (i.e., blocking/filtering of access to certain material on the Internet) for all School District computers with Internet access. Internet Safety Instruction In accordance with New York State Education Law, the School District may provide, to students in grades K through 12, instruction designed to promote the proper and safe use of the Internet. The Commissioner shall provide technical assistance to assist in the development of curricula for such course of study which shall be age appropriate and developed according to the needs and abilities of students at successive grade levels in order to provide awareness, skills, information and support to aid in the safe usage of the Internet. Under the Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act, students will also be educated on appropriate interactions with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms, as well as cyberbullying awareness and response. Access to Inappropriate Content/Material and Use of Personal Technology or Electronic Devices Despite the existence of District policy, regulations and guidelines, it is virtually impossible to completely prevent access to content or material that may be considered inappropriate for students. Students may have the ability to access such content or material from their home, other locations off school premises and/or with a student's own personal technology or electronic device on school grounds or at school events. (Continued)

______Educational Technology Plan - Alden Central School District Page 38 of 39 ______2013 8271 3 of 3 Instruction SUBJECT: INTERNET SAFETY/INTERNET CONTENT FILTERING SAFETY POLICY (Cont'd.) The District is not responsible for inappropriate content or material accessed via a student's own personal technology or electronic device or via an unfiltered Internet connection received through a student's own personal technology or electronic device. Notification/Authorization The District's Acceptable Use Policy and accompanying Regulations will be disseminated to parents and students in order to provide notice of the school's requirements, expectations, and student's obligations when accessing the Internet. The District has provided reasonable public notice and has held at least one (1) public hearing or meeting to address the proposed Internet Safety/Internet Content Filtering Policy prior to Board adoption. Additional public notice and a hearing or meeting is not necessary when amendments are made to the Internet Safety Policy in the future. The District's Internet Safety/Internet Content Filtering Policy must be made available to the FCC upon request. Furthermore, appropriate actions will be taken to ensure the ready availability to the public of this policy as well as any other District policies relating to the use of technology. The Internet Safety/Internet Content Filtering Policy is required to be retained by the school for at least five (5) years after the funding year in which the policy was relied upon to obtain E-rate funding. 47 United States Code (USC) Sections 254(h) and 254(l) 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 54 Education Law Section 814 NOTE: Refer also to Policy #7315 -- Student Use of Computerized Information Resources (Acceptable Use Policy) District Code of Conduct Adopted: 6/21/07 Revised: 1/7/10; 1/19/12; 3/7/13 PUBLIC FORUM DATE: To be scheduled Spring 2014

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