1 Mt. Diablo Unified Technology Plan

2 What and Why? The Technology Plan is required by the CA Department of Education for technology funding and E-Rate. It must be submitted to the state for approval the first week of December 2009 Plan begins July 1, June 30, 2015 Plan has nine sections

3 Nine Components District summary and plan duration Curriculum driven technology goals Professional development and implementation Effective, research-based methods, strategies and criteria Stakeholder involvement Effective Collaboration with Adult Education Monitoring and Evaluation Infrastructure, hardware, technical support and software Funding and Budget

4 Research based The Technology Plan was based on: The districts Local Education Agency (LEA) Plan and Schools Single Plans for Student Achievement No Child Left Behind-Title II Part D Enhancing Education Through Technology National Education Technology Standards for students, teachers and administrators 21 st Century Skills

5 Funding Source The Technology Plan is an unfunded plan and currently supported by both unrestricted and restricted site and centralized funds. The plan recommends implementation of existing and new activities and strategies that integrate technology into the curriculum. Activities are supported by textbook publishers. Funding sources are listed throughout the plan. Additional funding sources such as grants, donations and business partners will be pursued to support the plan. Staff will work towards costing out the plan to ensure action items are implemented.

6 Evaluation and Monitoring Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) and Technology & Information Services (TIS) are the primary personnel responsible for the implementation of this plan. These departments together with the Technology Plan Committee and site administrators track the development and implementation of curriculum activities during quarterly and monthly meetings. They report progress to the Educational Services, Superintendents Cabinet and School Board annually. Modifications to plan activities will be made as needed in order to insure that the district meets or exceeds measurable objectives. The plan will be revisited and modified annually.

7 Input and Feedback Technology Plan Committee Members reviewed the plan with the following subgroups to gather input and feedback: –Met monthly over the past year to review, research and assess district needs –Met with Stakeholders (they include): Principals Technology Integration Leaders Parent Advisory Committee Educational Services Students (representative from secondary schools) –Site Principals invited staff and parents to review the draft plan and provide input to the committee. –It is important to note each Schools Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) was reviewed. SPSA were all approved by school staff, parents, community and students.

8 Input and Feedback A copy of the full DRAFT Technology Plan is available on the district website at 09.aspx 09.aspx Questions and input should be ed to Director of Development, Stephanie Roberts at The final plan is being presented to the School Board on October 27th for information and November 10th for action. Submission to California Department of Education in December 2009.

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