Digital High School Program

Lincoln HS Vision Statement It is our vision to produce –problem solving, critical thinkers who are –responsible citizens and –assets to their community.

Lincoln High graduates will be –technologically literate and –prepared to function successfully within family, job and society in our modern world. Lincoln HS Vision Statement

Funding Source Digital High School Grant funded by the Sate of California. Local Matching funds –Prop BB & E-rate –Lincoln High School expenditures on technology from various funds

The intent of the Digital High School Technology Program, in the authorized state legislation, is that schools fully integrate computers, networks, training and software to achieve computer literacy for all pupils and faculty to improve student achievement. Funding Purpose

By June 30, 2003, all instructional areas will be equipped with computers and connected to the Internet. Technology will be integrated into the curriculum to enhance teaching and learning and to improve student achievement. Project Goals

Description Digital HS Technology Assistance Grant will provide funding for –Curriculum development for integration of technology into teaching/learning strategies –Technology equipment to support curriculum goals –Staff training on use of equipment, technology integration and management strategies –On-going technical support

Resources Assumptions about resources allocated to this project –On-going funding from the State –On-going local matching funds –Administrative support –faculty support –Parent and Community support –time allocated to facilitate implementation of the grant

Project Plan (Students) Students will be expected to meet the six point National Education Technology Standards. –Basic operations and concepts –Social, ethical, and human issues –Technology productivity tools –Technology communications tools –Technology research tools –Technology problem-solving and decision- making tools

Project Plan (Students) Students will use these skills broadly to –enrich academic program and improve literacy skills –access learning resources –solve problems –improve presentation of information –maintain electronic portfolios –prepare for post secondary admissions and for careers –become life-long knowledge learners

Project Plan (Staff) Teachers will be expected to master basic technology skills and use technology to... –Develop and implement standards based lesson units that integrate technology into the core curriculum –Collaborate with colleagues and other experts in planning and implementing strategies to improve student achievement –Develop rubrics to assess student outcomes –Conduct research to solve problems –Communicate with students, staff, parents, community –Keep records of student’s attendance and progress

Program Focus Year one – Literacy Year Two – Problem Solving Year Three – Research Year Four – Communications/Presentation

Digital High School in Three Phases Phase One – (Technology Installation) –Wiring & Network setup –Purchase and installation of equipment –Begin staff training & curriculum development –Begin integrating technology –Assess Progress

DHS Budget Allocations DHS Budget Allocations (phase one – 18 mos. $300./student) Description Digital HS Grant Network Setup Staffing Software Licenses Staff Training District's cut (4.81%) Hardware Furniture Total Amount $ 835, $ 30, $ 176, $ 12, $ 150, $ 17, $ 440, $ 8, $ 835,200.00

Digital High School in Three Phases Digital High School in Three Phases (Phase Two - $45.00/student) Phase Two – (Tech Support & Staff Training) –Expand staff training & curriculum development –Purchase more equipment to meet curriculum needs –Expand intergration of technology into curriculum –On-going technical support –Assess staff outcomes

Digital High School in Three Phases Digital High School in Three Phases (Phase Three - $45.00/student) Phase Three – (Tech Support & Staff Training) –Continue Staff training & curriculum development –Purchase more equipment to meet curriculum needs –Full scale intergration of technology into curriculum –On-going technical support –Assess student outcomes

Final Steps Full Draft review by Lincoln/Pueblo DHS Committee on June 15 To Cluster ITAF (Cliff Bender) for review To District DHS Specialist (Todd Ullah) for review and signatures To County Office for regional review (Ullah will deliver) by July 7 State Review

A draft of our Digital High School Technology Plan is posted on the Lincoln website for your perusal. _HS/DHS/

Presented by Dr. Carolyn O. Burleson Technology Coordinator June 6, 2000