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Monday, December 12, 2011

MEMORANDUM

TO: All Principals

FROM: Matt Frey

Manager, Educational Technology

RE: Excellence in Technology Award

Now entering its fourth application cycle, Brevard’s Achievement Through Technology and

Innovation Program (ATTAIN) once again seeks to identify and promote outstanding

technology practices in our District. Consistent with the national standards established by the

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), the award endorses efforts aimed at

ensuring the necessary conditions to effectively leverage technology for teaching and learning.

The application, program description, portfolio guidelines and scoring rubric are offered as

attachments to this memorandum. All information may also be found online at

http://techtraining.brevardschools.org/ATTAIN/index.htm Interested principals are encouraged

to submit a letter of intent and an application by January 13, 2012. Portfolios are due April 27,

2012.

Please contact Matt Frey for additional information.

http://techtraining.brevardschools.org/ATTAIN/index.htm

Brevard Public Schools Technology Recognition Program Application

2012

he Division of Educational Technology

recognizes outstanding school-based

technology efforts by presenting the

Achievement Through Technology And INnovation

Award. Leading by example, such schools employ

technology to support and improve learning,

teaching, and administration.

The purpose of this award is to identify and promote

outstanding technology practices in Brevard Public

Schools. Consistent with the national standards

released by the International Society for Technology

in Education (ISTE), the award endorses efforts

aimed at ensuring the necessary conditions to

effectively leverage technology for teaching and

learning.

GENERAL CRITERIA FOR PORTFOLIO

Excellence in educational technology is largely

evidenced by documented practices matching those

described within the latest National Educational

Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T).

Instructional leaders use their knowledge of

subject matter, teaching and learning, and

technology to facilitate experiences that

advance student learning, creativity, and

innovation in both face-to-face and virtual

environments. (NETS-T Standard 1:

Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning

and Creativity)

Instructional leaders design, develop, and

evaluate authentic learning experiences and

assessments incorporating contemporary

tools and resources to maximize content

learning in context. (NETS-T Standard 2:

Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning

Experiences and Assessments)

Instructional leaders exhibit knowledge,

skills, and work processes representative of

an innovative professional in a global and

digital society. (NETS-T Standard 3:

Model Digital-Age Work and Learning)

Instructional leaders understand local and

global societal issues and responsibilities in

an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal

and ethical behavior in their professional

practices. (NETS-T Standard 4: Promote

and Model Digital Citizenship and

Responsibility)

Instructional leaders continuously improve

their professional practice, model lifelong

learning, and exhibit leadership in their

school and professional community by

demonstrating the effective use of digital

tools and resources. (NETS-T Standard 5:

Engage in Professional Growth and

Leadership)

Application Procedures:

Acquire an application from the Division of

Educational Technology.

1. Submit Application and Principal’s

Letter of Intent by January 13,

2012.

2. Submit portfolio by April 27, 2012.

3. Questions about the application

process may be referred to Matt

Frey, Manager of Training and

Customer Support.

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of School Address City Zip

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Technology Specialist Media Specialist

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Principal School Phone

Principal Signature Date

Note: Principal’s Letter of Intent should accompany this application. (Sample)

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2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR

ATTAIN Excellence:

Brevard’s Achievement Through Technology And INnovation Award

DESCRIPTION

The Division of Educational Technology recognizes outstanding school-based technology efforts

by presenting the Achievement Through Technology And INnovation Award. Leading by

example, such schools employ technology to support and improve learning, teaching, and

administration.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this award is to identify and promote outstanding technology practices in Brevard

Public Schools. Consistent with the national standards released by the International Society for

Technology in Education (ISTE), the award endorses efforts aimed at ensuring the necessary

conditions to effectively leverage technology for teaching and learning.

More specifically, the award seeks to recognize and uphold the following attributes associated

with ISTE’s Essential Conditions:

Shared Vision—Proactive leadership in developing a shared vision for educational

technology among school personnel, students, parents, and the community

Implementation Planning—A systemic plan aligned with a shared vision for school

effectiveness and student learning through the infusion of Information and

Communications Technology (ICT) and digital learning resources

Skilled Personnel—Educators and support staff skilled in the use of ICT appropriate for

their job responsibilities

Ongoing Professional Learning—Technology-related professional learning plans and

opportunities with dedicated time to practice and share ideas

Student-Centered Learning—Use of ICT to facilitate engaging approaches to learning

Engaged Communities—Partnerships and collaboration within the community to support

the use of ICT and digital resources

GENERAL CRITERIA FOR PORTFOLIO

Excellence in educational technology is largely evidenced by documented practices matching

those described within the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T).

Instructional leaders use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and

technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and

innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. (NETS-T Standard 1: Facilitate

and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity) Instructional leaders design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and

assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content

learning in context. (NETS-T Standard 2: Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning

Experiences and Assessments)

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Instructional leaders exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an

innovative professional in a global and digital society. (NETS-T Standard 3: Model

Digital-Age Work and Learning)

Instructional leaders understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an

evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional

practices. (NETS-T Standard 4: Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility)

Instructional leaders continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong

learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by

demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources. (NETS-T Standard 5:

Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership)

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Download an application from the ATTAIN website. (LINK)

Submit Application and Principal’s Letter of Intent to Matt Frey by January 13, 2012.

Submit portfolio electronically by April 27, 2012.

Questions about the application process may be referred to Matt Frey, Manager of

Training and Customer Support.

PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES & PROCEDURES A. Portfolio Format

Schools will use a pre-formatted ATTAIN website template to submit portfolios.

Sections must be organized according to the Portfolio Organization guidelines below.

Digital photographs are encouraged, but make sure proper releases are in order.

B. Portfolio Organization

Tab 1 Principal Letter of Recommendation

Tab 2 Statement of school philosophy as it relates to educational technology

and a list of technology-oriented objectives

(500 word maximum)

Tab 3 Describe accomplished practices within your school community that support

NETS-T Standard 1: Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity.

Examples may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Technology-supported Project-Based Learning and/or Service

Learning

Technology-supported collaborative and/or reflective activities

(email projects, discussion boards, wikis, blogs, etc.)

Student podcasts/digital stories

Student produced web sites and videos

(500 word maximum)

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NETS-T Standard 2: Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences

and Assessments. Examples may include, but are not limited to, the

following:

Interactive Video Conferencing

Educational Technology Grant Program Projects

Discovery streaming

21st Century Student Products

Learning Management Systems (Compass, Classworks,

SuccessMaker, etc.)

(500 word maximum)


NETS-T Standard 3: Model Digital-Age Work and Learning. Examples may

include, but are not limited to, the following:

Edline Participation

GALE Utilization

21st Century Classroom Equipment Utilization

Technology-supported whole group instruction strategies

(500 word maximum)


NETS-T Standard 4: Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility.

Examples may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Project Tomorrow SpeakUp Survey Participation

Internet Safety/Information Literacy

(500 word maximum)


NETS-T Standard 5: Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership. Examples

may include, but are not limited to, the following:

FETC Participation

SpeakUp Survey Participation

Discovery Star/Constellation Program Participation

Technology-related Professional Learning Communities

(500 word maximum)

Tab 8 Describe the collaborative relationship of your Technology Specialist, Media

Specialist and classroom teachers. Reflect on a specific example of when this

collaboration resulted in a significant accomplishment.

(500 word maximum)

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Tab 9 Provide information showcasing the exceptional nature of your approach to

technology integration. This section is for you to highlight your

accomplishments while demonstrating your commitment to systemic technology

implementation. Use evidence from 2009-present. This segment may be

collaged in words, photographs, newspaper clippings, school newsletters,

testimonials, etc.

Tab 10 Submit a narrated video highlighting the significant impact and influence of

technology on your school community.

(6 minutes maximum)

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Using Google’s sharing feature, publish your portfolio to Brevard Public Schools by

April 27, 2012. The Integrator Team will make a first review to check for completeness

and adherence to guidelines. Upon acceptance, the portfolio will be submitted to an

independent committee through the Division of Educational Technology.

2. At least 3 members from the independent committee will score each portfolio. Portfolios

will be awarded the average those scores.

3. Award recipients will be recognized and honored at an award ceremony hosted by the

Division of Educational Technology.

AWARDED SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. By appointment and on designated days throughout the year, the school will be open to

visitors to observe a variety of instructional activities.

2. School officials, teachers and media/technology specialists are committed to assisting

other interested persons in obtaining information to help improve educational technology

initiatives.

DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The Division of Educational Technology will review all portfolios to determine

completeness and adherence to guidelines.

2. All applicants will be notified of the results of the evaluation at each stage of the process,

including findings and recommendations relative to the established criteria.

3. The Division of Educational Technology, the Division of Curriculum and Instruction, and

the Superintendent’s Office will recognize schools receiving the Achievement Through

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Technology And INnovation Award. The award will be promoted in Brevard Public

Schools publications.

4. A monetary award ($1500.00) and a banner for the school will be issued to ATTAIN

recipients.

A.T.T.A.IN Scoring Rubric

Scoring Levels

Portfolio

Element

0 1 2 3 4

Principal Letter No Yes

Philosophy Philosophy does not

address the essential

conditions for effective

technology integration.

Objectives are not

associated with student

outcomes.

Philosophy indirectly

addresses the essential

conditions for

technology integration.

Objectives are listed but

few, if any, have direct

links to student

achievement.

Philosophy does a

satisfactory job of

outlining essential

conditions in the

context of student

achievement. At least

some objectives are

linked directly to

student achievement

and teaching practices.

Philosophy does an

effective job of

outlining essential

conditions in the

context of student

achievement.

Meaningful objectives

are articulated and

appropriate to systemic

excellence with regard

to educational

technology.

Philosophy does an

exemplary job of

outlining essential

conditions in the

context of student

achievement.

Meaningful objectives

are articulated and

appropriate to systemic

excellence with regard

to educational

technology.

NETS-T #1 Evidence that

individuals within the

school community

exhibit elements of the

following

characteristics: a. Promotes, supports, and

models creative and

innovative thinking and

inventiveness

b. Engages students in

exploring real-world issues

and solving authentic

problems using digital

tools and resources

c. Promotes student

reflection using

Evidence that a

cohesive group within

the school community

exhibits elements of the

following


models creative and


inventiveness





tools and resources

c. Promotes student

reflection using

Clear, consistent and

compelling evidence

that the school

systemically exhibits

most of the following


models creative and


inventiveness





tools and resources

c. Promotes student

reflection using


compelling evidence

that the school

systemically exhibits all

of the following


models creative and


inventiveness





tools and resources

c. Promotes student

reflection using

collaborative tools to

reveal and clarify students’

conceptual understanding

and thinking, planning,

and creative processes

d. Models collaborative

knowledge construction by

engaging in learning with

students, colleagues, and

others in face-to-face and

virtual environments




































school community


following

characteristics: a. Designs or adapts

relevant learning

experiences that

incorporate digital tools

and resources to promote

student learning and

creativity

b. Develops technology-

enriched learning

environments that enable

all students to pursue their

individual curiosities and

become

active participants in

setting their own

educational goals,

managing their own

learning, and assessing

their own progress

c. Customizes and

personalizes learning

activities to address

Evidence that a




following


relevant learning

experiences that




creativity


enriched learning




become


setting their own

educational goals,

managing their own


their own progress

c. Customizes and




compelling evidence

that the school




relevant learning

experiences that




creativity


enriched learning




become


setting their own

educational goals,

managing their own


their own progress

c. Customizes and




compelling evidence

that the school


of the following


relevant learning

experiences that




creativity


enriched learning




become


setting their own

educational goals,

managing their own


their own progress

c. Customizes and



students’ diverse learning

styles, working strategies,

and abilities using

digital tools and resources

d. Provides students with

multiple and varied

formative and summative

assessments aligned with

content and technology

standards and use resulting

data to inform learning and

teaching



and abilities using



multiple and varied






teaching



and abilities using



multiple and varied






teaching



and abilities using



multiple and varied






teaching



school community


following

characteristics: a. Demonstrates fluency in

technology systems and

the transfer of current

knowledge to new

technologies and situations

b. Collaborates with

students, peers, parents,

and community members

using digital tools and

resources to support

student success

and innovation

c. Communicates relevant

information and ideas

effectively to students,

parents, and peers using a

variety of digital-age

media and formats

d. Models and facilitates

effective use of current

and emerging digital tools

Evidence that a




following




knowledge to new







student success

and innovation






media and formats





compelling evidence

that the school






knowledge to new







student success

and innovation






media and formats





compelling evidence

that the school


of the following




knowledge to new







student success

and innovation






media and formats




to locate, analyze,

evaluate, and use

information


research and learning

to locate, analyze,

evaluate, and use

information



to locate, analyze,

evaluate, and use

information



to locate, analyze,

evaluate, and use

information





school community


following

characteristics: a. Advocates, models, and

teaches safe, legal, and

ethical use of digital

information and

technology, including

respect for copyright,

intellectual property, and

the appropriate

documentation of sources

b. Addresses the diverse

needs of all learners by

using learner-centered

strategies and providing

equitable access to

appropriate digital tools

and resources

c. Promotes and models

digital etiquette and

responsible social

interactions related to the

use of technology and

information

d. Develops and models

cultural understanding and

global awareness by

engaging with colleagues

and students of other

cultures using

Evidence that a




following




information and




the appropriate






equitable access to


and resources



responsible social



information



global awareness by



cultures using


compelling evidence

that the school






information and




the appropriate






equitable access to


and resources



responsible social



information



global awareness by



cultures using


compelling evidence

that the school


of the following




information and




the appropriate






equitable access to


and resources



responsible social



information



global awareness by



cultures using

digital-age communication

and collaboration tools

digital-age communication

and collaboration tools digital-age communication

and collaboration tools digital-age communication

and collaboration tools



school community


following

characteristics: a. Participates in local and

global learning

communities to explore

creative applications of

technology to improve

student learning

b. Exhibits leadership by

demonstrating a vision of

technology infusion,

participating in shared

decision making and

community

building, and developing

the leadership and

technology skills of others

c. Evaluates and reflects

on current research and

professional practice on a

regular basis to make

effective use of existing

and emerging digital

tools and resources in

support of student learning

d. Contributes to the

effectiveness, vitality, and

self-renewal of the

teaching profession and of

their school and

community

Evidence that a




following


global learning




student learning





decision making and

community


the leadership and












self-renewal of the


their school and

community


compelling evidence

that the school




global learning




student learning





decision making and

community


the leadership and












self-renewal of the


their school and

community


compelling evidence

that the school


of the following


global learning




student learning





decision making and

community


the leadership and












self-renewal of the


their school and

community

Collaboration The collaborative

relationship described is

collegial, but the

example given does not

effectively illustrate an

accomplishment

resulting from the

efforts of this work

group.

The collaborative


collegial. The example

given illustrates an

accomplishment

resulting from the


group.

The collaborative


collegial and

purposeful. The

example given

illustrates a significant

accomplishment

resulting from the


group.

The collaborative


collegial, synergistic

and purposeful. The

example given lends

itself to the idea that

individuals are, through

shared decision making,

building the technology

skills of others in order

to positively impact

student achievement.

Showcase The showcase entry

minimally demonstrates

the school’s

commitment to

technology

implementation.

The showcase entry

demonstrates the

school’s commitment to

technology

implementation, but not

enough examples are

given to determine the

degree to which the

efforts are systemic.

The showcase entry

satisfactorily

demonstrates the


systemic technology

implementation.

The showcase entry

clearly and consistently

demonstrates the


systemic technology

implementation.

Video While the narrated

video does a highlight a

few of the “showcase”

elements, it does not

provide a consistent

picture of systemic

technology integration

at the school.

The narrated video does

a satisfactory job of

highlighting some of the

school’s “showcase”

elements.


an effective job of

highlighting most of the


elements.


an exemplary job of

highlighting most of the


elements.

Totals n

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Documents

application cycle, Brevard’s Achievement Through ...techtraining.brevardschools.org/ATTAIN/2012 LTP ATTAIN.pdfTab 1 Principal Letter of Recommendation Tab 2 Statement of school philosophy