CENTRAL BERKSHIRE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BECKET-CUMMINGTON-DALTON-HINSDALE-PERU-WASHINGTON-WINDSOR

STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY PLAN COMMITTEE

June 13, 2012 MEETING AGENDA

1: Review CBRSD Vision Statement

CBRSD delivers digital learning opportunities that foster academic excellence leading to global collaboration, digital citizenship*, and a love for learning.

Core Values

• All students and educators can learn and should have access to current and relevant technology and support resources.
• Provide technology learning resources and tools to empower staff and students to participate in global collaborative environments.
• Provide quality support and maintenance of technology services.
• Research current technology best practices and provide on-going professional development.
• Encourage and promote digital learning skills and digital citizenship.

Non-Negotiables

• All students can achieve technology proficiency using computers on a regular scheduled basis.
• There will be a staff technology core level proficiency framework. It is expected that all staff fill out the EdTech Profile provided by the Commonwealth. The technology department will facilitate professional development on core level competencies.
• All students and staff will adhere to high standards of digital citizenship.

*Digital Citizenship and Digital Literacy encompass the abilities to: safely and efficiently gather, evaluate, and interpret information from a variety of digital media; and to responsibly and efficiently use an array of digital tools to organize, manipulate and present information.

2:  Review Professional Development Survey Data

·         The data indicate that some people are unaware of our software and the full capabilities

·         The responses indicate that we are not making full use of our imbedded software and hardware because a large percentage of people need more training.

·         Teachers want to teach to the standards using technology.  That should be a major focus in . 

Next Steps

·         We should list all of our technology and its purpose and capability.

·         We need an in-house video-help line.  We could use

·         Examples of exemplary tech uses Smart Exchange and Eno. 

3:  Review Application Process for Requesting Technology

·         The form has to explain the security issues

·         The form should have a list of vetted apps that are ready for download

·         Marge will have to be brought in to discuss how to purchase apps from sites that don’t allow Pos.

4:  Review Proposed Sections of the Plan

Commitment to a Clear Vision and Implementation Strategies

A. Mission and Goals Vision

B. Technology Planning Committee

C. Needs Assessment and Evaluation

D. Budget

E. Evaluation

Technology Integration and Technology Literacy

A. Technology Literacy – Students

B. Technology Integration – Teachers

C. Innovation

Technology Professional Development

Communications and ELearning

Staffing and Structures

 A. Technology Services Mission

             B. Technology Services Goals

Administration and Support Services

                        Educator Preparation and Development

  Technology Infrastructure

            C. Staffing

            D. Budget

Accessibility of Technology

            A. Hardware Access

            B. Internet Access

Security, Data Retention and Policy / Law

            A. Security

            B. Data Backup Plan

            C. Disaster Recovery

 D. Policy and Law

Technology Implementation Plan

            Elementary Schools

            Middle School

            High School

            District-Wide