3h. Equitable Access to Technology

(about 1 page in length)

Rubric Criteria: This section describes the districts policy or sets goals and measurable objectives that ensure equitable technology access for all students. The policy or goals and objectives support accomplishing the technology plan goals.

The goal of this section is for districts to document or set goals to ensure equitable access to technology for all students.

In the narrative explain the district's policy for distributing technology. If there is not equitable access to technology by all students (eg. special education, regular education, GATE) then set goals and measurable objectives for equitable access during the course of this technology plan. This is often accomplished by setting a goal for student-to-computer ratios.

Guiding Questions

• How can technology be used to extend the school day for students and to make learning resources available outside of school hours?
• What steps can the school district take to ensure equitable access to technology for all students regardless of their academic standing, socioeconomic level, proficiency in English, or disabilities?
• How can technology be used to help support students with special needs?

3i. Student Assessment and Academic Needs

(about 2 pages in length)

Rubric Criteria: This section provides clear goals, measurable objectives, annual benchmarks, and an implementation plan for using technology to support the district's student record-keeping, assessments, and meeting individual student academic needs.

The goal of this section is to set goals, measurable objectives, annual benchmarks, and an implementation plan for staff to use technology to make student record-keeping and assessments more efficient and supportive for meeting individual student academic needs.

In the narrative describe how administrators and teachers will use technology, such as the Student Information System (eg. Power School) or Electronic Learning Assessment Resource (eg. EduSoft) to make student record-keeping and assessment more efficient. Also explain how technology will enable teachers to meet individual student academic needs. It helps to include a table detailing the goals, objectives, benchmarks, and implementation plan.

Guiding Questions

• How will technology assist with student assessment?
• How will technology be used to track student progress towards meeting the content standards, improving student achievement results, and passing the High School Exit Examination?
• How will technology assist teachers and administrators with their attendance and grading tasks?
• How will data be made more readily available to teachers and administrators so that they can make informed decisions to meet individual student academic needs?

3j. Home-School Communication

(about 2 pages in length)

Rubric Criteria: This section sets clear goals, measurable objectives, annual benchmarks, and an implementation plan for using technology to improve two-way communication between home and school.

The goal of this section is to set goals, measurable objectives, annual benchmarks, and an implementation plan for staff to use technology to improve two-way communication with parents and students.

In the narrative describe how administrators and teachers will use technology, such as district and school web sites, email, Student Information Systems (eg. Power School), Content Management Systems (eg. School Loop), or Auto Dialers (eg. TeleConnect) to improve home-school communication. It helps to include a table detailing the goals, objectives, benchmarks, and implementation plan.

 Guiding Questions

• What technologies are available to facilitate home-school communication?
• What E-rate eligible technologies could be used to foster home-school communication?