Literacy21 Education in a Changing World Watertown Public Schools Yr 2 Update Ann Koufman-Frederick, Superintendent Toni Carlson, Educational Technology Leader George Skuse, Information Technology Manager School Committee, Budget/Finance & Curriculum, Feb. 23, 2011

Budget Goals I. Develop a budget that continues to provide quality education, at all levels, at a time when the Town and the School District face unprecedented financial restrictions, both in the current fiscal year and next year. II.Preserve and sustain our educational programming:  maintain class size  maintain adequate classroom supplies and overall classroom support  ensure professional learning and growth  provide adequate support staff for instruction and administration  continue technology implementation  strengthen in-district special education programming

Budget Scenarios % TBD Preserve & Sustain % TBD Level Services 2.5%Manager’s Preliminary Budget 0% Level Dollar

Literacy21 Plan District Vision and Strategic Goals Teaching & Learning Goals Digital Tools and Curricular Resources Professional Development Technology Spending Evaluation and Recommendations Funding Options

Key Drivers of Literacy21 The Internet is the invention. Students are creators and contributors. Teachers and students have a globalized curriculum where students talk with each other world-wide, and teachers share and learn from colleagues anywhere. Educators need professional community to think together and change and improve practice.

Teaching & Learning Hierarchy StudentsFaculty/StaffCommunity Assessment Leadership & Administrative Support Network Infrastructure & Hardware Technical Services & Data Management Communication & Collaboration Curriculum Application Learning Results

4Cs of 21 st C Learning C ritical thinking C reativity and Innovation C ollaboration, teamwork, and leadership C ommunications, information, and media literacy

How to build a student for the 21 st Century Support High Academic Achievement Foster Self-Actualization Promote Global and Local Citizenship

1x1 Access Innovation The connected universe Anytime, anywhere creativity Global thinking Access to expertise Collaborate worldwide Network with kindred spirits Test-drive your ideas

21st C Learning Initiatives 1 x 1 Access Communication & Collaboration Student Assessment Content Creation & Publishing 21st Century Learning Environments Professional Learning

Communication & Collaboration First Class Web 2.0 Tools Google Docs Classroom Sites Content Management System

Student Assessment MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) MEPA Online MCAS Virtual Science Assessments

Content Creation & Publishing New labs and carts Applications Peripherals WHS Journalism & Community Media WMS Watertown Splash Cunniff Kids News WHS Media classes

21st C Learning Environments FASTT Math, GIZMOS, iRead WHS Language Lab Virtual High School Learning Commons Dedicated Media Studios Ubiquitous connectivity

Professional Learning Strategies Task Forces and Leadership Councils Electronic Collaboration Technology-In-Practice (T-I-P) Teaching Profiles Teaching & Learning Showcases Leadership Practices

Technology Spending FY07 - FY11

Types of Need Students Teachers Administrative Staff

Types of Need Students Teachers Administrative Staff Network & Infrastructure Technical Services & Support StudentsFaculty/StaffCommunity Assessment Leadership & Administrative Support Network Infrastructure & Hardware Technical Services & Data Management Communication & Collaboration Curriculum Application Learning Results

Hardware Expenditures By Year

FY08 & FY09 Key Accomplishments Staff Laptops Laptop Carts MS & HS labs LCD projectors Network Improvements

FY10 Key Accomplishments Learning Commons (labs, libraries)‏ Laptop & netbook carts High School Web Design Lab upgrade New Middle School Lab Administrative support workstations Wireless access points

FY11 Key Accomplishments Laptop carts Handheld carts (iPods) Network & server upgrades VMware server (vSphere pilot) 30 addition wireless access points Laptop battery replacements (phase 1)

Technology Future Needs On the horizon and beyond… FY12-FY15

Hardware Expenditures Movement Towards Stable Funding

FY12 Staff computer updates WHS language lab Handheld devices (iPods, iPads,etc) Projection devices Networked laser printers Course Management System First Class server upgrade

FY12 (continued) Food Services workstations Improved virtualization infrastructure ActiveDirectory implementation Virtual Lockers Client Management Network improvements

FY13 Laptop carts Staff laptops Maintenance Department workstations Nurse workstations iSCSI storage upgrade

FY14 & FY15 Refresh teacher laptops Refresh student laptop carts Refresh HS and MS labs Network & server upgrades

Hardware Expenditures Movement Towards Stable Funding

District and Town Collaboration Phone System Data Center Internet bandwidth