Technology Integration Plan (TIP) Overview Meeting Area III Learning Technology Center John Closen

Agenda District Data District information Report Card Data Local Assessments Illinois Data Portal Technology Data

Terms Defined Telecommunication - the use of voice, video or data transport Instructional technology – the use of technology to support learning Information technology – the use of technology to manage, process, and distribute information in digital and other forms.

Forward Thinking The district serves a small rural community and is dedicated to growth and expansion through incentives for new homeowners and businesses. To remain forward thinking the district continually monitors the demographics of the unit school district such as student population, academic achievement, and budget needs.

Instructional Technology Our vision will support instructional technology by giving our staff and students the tools that they need to provide and encourage implementation of student‐centered learning and application in the classroom that will be transferred to the workplace and promote life‐long learning.

Information Technology Informational technology – The district will provide tools that include up‐to‐date systems, hardware, infrastructure and software that house numerous data and information systems. Some of the data available to parents, teacher and administrators for reporting, data collection and analysis and decision-making are: Illinois Interactive Report Card, IWAS, testing results, and Power School.

Telecommunications The district will provide telecommunications to staff, parents and the community in a multitude of ways, including telephone access to each classroom, high speed internet access, cellular phone systems, and two way radios. High-speed, filtered Internet connections are available on all computers and laptops. Peripheral devices such as LCD projectors, interactive whiteboards and document cameras are available for staff and students to use to support teaching and learning.

TIP Facts and Timelines TIP stands for Technology Integration Plan TIPs are housed on the Interactive Illinois Report Card (iirc) website – – The same user name and password that is used for the DIP is used for the TIP. – It is recommended that you create some portions of the TIP in a word document and cut and paste to the online TIP. – TIPs can only be submitted for approval via the iirc. Paper copies will not be accepted. – TIPs are created, submitted, and approved for a three years. TIP Due Date: Feb. 29, 2012

Peer Review – What is it? Peer Reviews will no longer be conducted. ALL plans will be read and evaluated by ISBE. ISBE is the Certified Technology Plan Approver for all public K-12 districts in Illinois.

Technology Integration Plan (TIP) Vision – No longer a part of TIP – Vision can be a district vision or separate technology vision – Statement or clarity of how the vision supports telecommunication, instructional technology and information technology if not addressed in the vision statement(can be a bulleted list) – Any language that indicates the district is planning into the future beyond the three year plan

Technology Integration Plan (TIP) Section 1 – District Data – District Information – Report Card Data Summary Analysis Conclusions – Local Assessment Data (Include results from the Illinois Data Portal) Summary Analysis Conclusions

Technology Integration Plan (TIP) Section 1 – District Data continued – District Technology Inventory On-line survey must be completed. Sections include: – District Information – number of classrooms, teachers, etc. – Internet Access at various locations – Computer Inventory by type and location – Operating Systems – Network Equipment – Type of Licensed Software (Yes/No response) – Inventory of Other Technologies – Telecommunications – Distance Learning equipment Summary Analysis Conclusions

Local Assessment Data Attributes and Challenges Addresses current student instructional technology use Addresses community demographics Address parental/community involvement Address parental/community communication Educator Qualifications and Professional Growth and Development Addresses current professional development related to the use of technology

Technology Integration Plan (TIP) Section 1 - District Data continued - District Technology Plan (click on this to continue to the entry screens for technology planning, or click on the “Indicator Analysis” to continue to the District Integrated Plan)

Technology Integration Plan (TIP) Action Plan Overview Overall review of the Action Plan Goals – Key initiatives the district is committed to achieving – Briefly state the title of the goal – Describe current student achievement levels – S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely) – Clear and tightly focused on the fundamental teaching and learning issues that have prevented the district from making AYP – Promote continuous and substantial growth – Must be written to target student performance that meets AYP or Safe Harbor

Technology Integration Plan (TIP) Section 3 – Action Plan Overview continued Overall review of the Action Plan Strategies and activities have a technology focus and cover all three years of the plan. – Include a start and end date – Are supported by conclusions drawn by data analysis – Align with state and national standards which support advanced technology used to improve student academic achievement – Align with state and national standards for using advanced technology used to improve student academic achievement utilizing telecommunications, instructional technology and informational technology services – include specific step-by-step process to achieve the strategy – Include how students in high-poverty/high-needs schools are being helped, if applicable

Technology Integration Plan (TIP) Sections of TIP Section 3 – Action Plan Overview continued Overall review of the Action Plan A budget is included for all three years – Include funding source – Include amount

Technology Integration Plan (TIP) Section 3 – Action Plan Overview continued Overall review of the Action Plan Areas to be covered - Instruction Integration of technology into the classroom with student accessibility Innovative instructional delivery models Include parent and community data/demographics/etc. Specific and sufficient to guide those implementing the plan -Professional Development Must support and address areas of needed improvement Focus on professional growth of educators Research based instructional strategies aligned to Illinois Learning Standards Assessment Effective use of technologies Specific and sufficient to guide those implementing the plan

Technology Integration Plan (TIP) Section 3 – Action Plan Overview continued Overall review of the Action Plan Areas to be covered -Technology Data State strategies and activities that will promote effective integration of technology into the classrooms and schools Address acquisition and utilization of technologies Reliable access and use by students, staff, and the community to support student achievement Specific and sufficient to guide those implementing the plan

Technology Integration Plan (TIP) Action Plan continued Budget Summary – This section summarizes the information that was entered into the activities section – Check for accuracy – Check each fiscal year – Priority Two Districts – E-rate rules

Technology Integration Plan (TIP) Plan Monitoring Monitoring and Evaluation – For each section of the action plan the following are identified: Monitoring tool(s) Progress indicator(s) Evaluation frequency Name of person responsible How will district personnel monitor the effectiveness of strategies and activities toward the achievement of the goals and how changes would be made if needed

Technology Integration Plan (TIP) Plan Monitoring continued Monitoring and Evaluation – For each section of the action plan are the following addressed: Integration in instructional and administrative programs of: – Telecommunications – Instructional Technology – Informational Technology

Technology Integration Plan (TIP) Plan Monitoring continued Monitoring and Evaluation - Does the plan demonstrate forward thinking which would address: – Change in funding – Change is student populations – Building construction or expansion

Technology Integration Plan (TIP) Internet Safety Policy – Review the USAC website for information on CIPA requirements: px px – TIP documentation includes the Board Policy # for its Internet Safety Policy and date of approval

CIPA Checklist #1 Technology Protection Measure – Device to filter or block internet access to visual depictions that: are obscene, are child pornography, and/or are harmful to minors.

CIPA Checklist #2 Internet Safety Policy – Policy Addresses Access by minors to inappropriate matter on the internet The safety and security of minors when using e- mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications Unauthorized access including “hacking” and other unlawful activities by minors online Unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal information regarding minors Restricting minors’ access to materials harmful to minors

Ways to NOT Pass the First Time Don’t enter a CIPA Policy number. Only do one phase (year) of the three phase (year) plan. Don’t answer all Plan Writing Considerations and Plan Template Questions. Leave budget cells empty. Strategies and Activities are only on focused boxes and wires, not instruction.

Top Ways to NOT Pass the First Time - Continued Analysis of Local Assessment data not included. Technology Inventory incomplete. No evidence provided to show need for E-Rate funding. Incomplete monitoring plan. Did not select the “Submit Your Plan” button.

Differences From Last Year No peer review required. Streamlined template. ISBE approves.