Queen of All Saints School Technology Plan Where we have been… What we strive to become !!! Queen of All Saints School "Traditional Catholic Values, Progressive Educational Environment"

Queen of All Saints School Status of Technology: Queen of All Saints School hired a computer consultant to assist with basic technology needs of school; July, 2006 (networking issues, software/hardware issues) Computer Class on Wheels – Laptops – Purchased in 2003 – Queen of All Saints Home & School Association donated $20,000 for two years to cover computer lease (2006 – 2008) of laptops. Lease ended in May Technology Fee per family originated in school year. On an average, fee generates $28,000 per year. Yearly expenses include – Licenses, antivirus, web filter, software, infrastructure needs to maintain operating standards, hardware parts, EduConnect (school website) – Annual unexpected expenses - server replacement – Consultant Fee Classroom Computer Lab was established in Replaced Computer Class on Wheels – Purchased 26 new desktops computers – Interactive White Board added in 2010 – Lab was funded by Technology Fee – Service agreement on computers will expire in 2012 Status as of 2010 / 2011 School Year - – Classroom Conditions: Newest computers on site are 4 years old – Only 3 computers meet this standard Most computers are P4 1.5GHZ 512meg RAM - 10 years old Each room has old tube TV for cable and morning announcements Tube TVs have limited inputs for DVD and computers, also TVs are failing 8 interactive whiteboards mounted. Science Lab/Computer Lab/Music/Mobile/ 5 classrooms – 1 – 2nd grade; 2 – 8 th grade; 2 – 7 th grade; Projectors are not mounted and wires are laid across the classroom floor Most classroom computers are barely able to support interactive whiteboards All classrooms except Computer Lab have one computer that is used by the teacher for and grade posting – If working School web site allows teachers and families to go online at any computer and enter grades or check grades (EduConnect) – Library software was updated and new server was installed to support the application 2

QAS Technology Plan – Phase 1: Targets / Objectives / Achievements Targets/Objectives/Achievements: – Targets: “Replace all teachers’ and staff computers with current technology desktop computers including monitors – Total replacement 28 Computers” – Objective: » Replacement would support a more engaging learning environment and have updated technology to allow projectors and interactive whiteboards – Achievement: » Purchased 23 new computers, donation of 3 used units & 2 reassigned » All Computers are equipped with a TV Tuner Card – Total Expense: $13k » Funds donated by Queen of All Saints Home & School Association through yearly fund raisers – Target: “Interactive White Boards – One per grade level and specialties” – Objective: » To enrich and enhance learning through the use of technology. – Achievement: » Purchase 6 Interactive White Boards and 1 set of Activotes » Each grade level K – 8 th, Science Lab, Music, Computer Lab, Mobile (Library & Discover) equipped with Interactive White Board – Total Expense: $11k » Funds donated by Queen of All Saints Home & School Association through yearly fund raisers. 3

QAS Technology Plan – Phase 2: Targets / Objectives Phase 2: Targets/Objectives/Justification: – Target: “Interactive White Boards – All Classrooms equipped with interactive white boards” Objective: » To enrich and enhance learning through the use of technology. Estimated Cost: » Purchase 9 Interactive White Boards – Pre-K thru 6 » Estimated cost: $14k – Target: “Projectors Mounted in Ceiling” Objective: – Mounting of projectors will eliminate the safety hazards of wires on the floor. It provides a safer environment for our students and helps with the protection and longevity of the equipment. Estimated Cost: – All Projectors were donated. Additional cost for bulbs & lamps – All classroom & specialty rooms will have projectors mounted – Estimated cost: $16k – Additional Justification: The school wide announcement system along with classroom televisions are not working and the system will be very expensive to replace. Each of the new computers purchased in 2011 is equipped with TV tuner cards which allows announcements to be carried over the internet. The TVs in the classrooms will no longer be needed, the purchase of DVD players is no longer necessary and in the future, we hope to provide parents the ability to view morning announcements, spelling bee competitions and school wide assemblies over the internet. – Funding: Queen of All Saints Home & School has agreed to fund Phase 2 of the Technology Plan. Funds are expected to be available at the end of the 2012 school year. However, funds available is contingent on dollars raised through fundraising activities after yearly expenses are recognized. 4

QAS Technology Plan – Phase 3: Targets / Objectives Phase Targets/Objectives/Justification: – Target: “Purchase of Assessment program – Star Enterprises” Objective: – Measure overall student achievement as well as providing benchmarks and measureable outcomes – Have reliable, objective information to share with parents about students’ learning. – Keep all students challenged by teaching at the level where optimal learning takes place. Estimated Cost: 19.4k – Target: “Computer Desk Top Available for student use in each classroom” Objective: – Provide each classroom Pre-k through 8 th with a minimum of one student use computer per classroom. This computer would allow students to be assessed (Star Enterprises Assessment Program) and provide interactive learning (such as Accelerated Reader) while in the classroom. Estimate Cost: $8.6k – Target: “Promethean ActivExpression2 and ActiVotes Purchase” Objective: – To engage visual and tactile learners through the use of interactive technology. To motivate passive students to interact in lessons. To monitor student progress throughout lessons. These devices also stimulate a lively discussion and increase participation – Purchase 1 set of ActivExpression2 to be used in grades 4 th through 8 th, including Discover and Resource classrooms. – Purchase 1 set of ActiVotes to be used Pre-K through 3 rd/4th Estimated Cost: $3.6k – Target: “Professional Development of Teachers & Staff” Objective: – Provide teachers with adequate training/support for the creation and implementation of lessons and assessments utilizing the new technology tools to facilitate an engaging learning environment. – Training will be grade level based: Pre-K through 2, 3-5, 6-8 to ensure the technology is used appropriately for each grade level. – Provide Teachers with additional software to be used for implementing lessons and assessing students with the Interactive White Boards Estimated Cost: $2 k – Funding: Innovative Technology Education Funds and QAS Home & School Association yearly fundraising efforts. 5

QAS Technology Plan – Phase 4: Targets / Objectives Phase Targets/Objectives/Justification: – Target: “Total Star Enterprise Assessment Package – Yearly Subscription Estimated Cost: $4.5k – Target: “Computer Desk Top Available for student use in each classroom” Objective: – Provide remainder of classrooms, Pre-k through 8 th, with a minimum of one student use computer per classroom. This computer would allow students to be assessed (Star Enterprises Assessment Program) and provide interactive learning (such as Accelerated Reader) while in the classroom. Estimate Cost: $8.6k – Target: “Promethean ActivExpression2 and ActiVotes Purchase” Objective: – To engage visual and tactile learners through the use of interactive technology. To motivate passive students to interact in lessons. To monitor student progress throughout lessons. These devices also stimulate a lively discussion and increase participation – Purchase 1 set of ActivExpression2 to be used in grades 4 th through 8 th, including Discover and Resource classrooms. – Purchase 1 set of ActiVotes to be used Pre-K through 3 rd/4th Estimated Cost is $3.6k – Target: “Professional Development of Teachers & Staff” Objective: – Provide teachers with adequate training/support for the creation and implementation of lessons and assessments utilizing the new technology tools to facilitate an engaging learning environment. – Training will be grade level based: Pre-K through 2, 3-5, 6-8 to ensure the technology is used appropriately for each grade level. – Provide Teachers with additional software to be used for implementing lessons and assessing students with the Interactive White Boards Estimated Cost: $2.2 k – Funding: QAS Home & School Association yearly fundraising efforts. 6

QAS Technology Plan – Phase 5: Targets / Objectives Phase Targets/Objectives/Justification: – Target: “Total Star Enterprise Assessment Package – Yearly Subscription Estimated Cost: $4.5k – Target: “I Pad Learning Lab w/ Charging Cart” Objective: – To engage visual and tactile learners through the use of interactive technology. To motivate passive students to interact in lessons. To monitor student progress throughout lessons. These devices also stimulate a lively discussion and increase participation Estimated Cost: $24k » I Pad Learning Lab w/ Charging Cart » 20 Apple I Pads – 16 WiFI with Protection Plan » 2 Days Professional Development with Apple » Wireless router – Cisco – Target: “Professional Development of Teachers & Staff” Objective: – Provide teachers with adequate training/support for the creation and implementation of lessons and assessments utilizing the new technology tools to facilitate an engaging learning environment. – Training will be grade level based: Pre-K through 2, 3-5, 6-8 to ensure the technology is used appropriately for each grade level. – Provide Teachers with additional software to be used for implementing lessons and assessing students with the Interactive White Boards Estimated Cost: $2k cost – Funding: QAS Home & School Association yearly fundraising efforts. 7

QAS Technology Plan: Time Line – 2010 through 2015 Phase /2011 May – June 2011 Replacement of Teachers’ & Staffs’ computers Purchased 6 Interactive White Boards & 1 set of Activotes Phase / 2012 Feb - March Interactive White Boards Projectors Mounted in Ceiling – Schedule March 2012 Phase / 2013 July 2012 Purchase Star Enterprise Assessment Package Promethean ActivExpression2 & ActiVotes Purchase December 2012 Computers in Classrooms School Year Professional Development of Teachers & Staff Phase / 2014 August 2013 STAR Enterprise Assessment Package Yearly Subscription Promethean ActivExpression2 & ActiVotes Purchase December 2013 Classroom Computer add School Year Professional Development of Teachers & Staff Phase / 2015 August 2014 STAR Enterprise Assessment Package Yearly Subscription May 2015 I Pad Learning Lab w/ Charging cart School Year Professional Development of Teachers & Staff 8 * Purchases are funded from fundraiser by QAS Home & School Association throughout the current school year. Purchases are usually made in May / June * All purchases associated with Phase 3 thru 5 are based on available funding.