Presented by Robert Heck

Agenda The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal

Service Fund (E-Rate)

District Technology Plan Technology Overview

Three-Year Goals & Objectives

Three-Year Implementation

Funding Plan

Professional Development

Evaluation Plan

The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund (E-Rate)

E-Rate supports connectivity only

Schools are responsible for equipment, software

, and professional development

Schools are required to have an approved

technology plan in place before discounted services

begin

The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund (E-Rate)

Provides discounts to schools and libraries for

affordable telecommunications and Internet access

Discounts range from 20% to 90%

Eligibility depends on the poverty level and the

urban/rural status of the population

Technology Overview Technology Inventory

Elementary #1

Elementary #2

Middle School

High School

Cyber Safety

Needs Assessment

Technology InventorySchool

EquipmentElem. #1 Elem. #2

Middle

School

High

School

Smartboard 2 10 20 7

LCD Projector 2 9 34 52

Airliners 0 0 0 42

Desktop Computers 68 74 104 283

Laptop Computers 5 8 161 152

Printers 17 20 31 41

Digital Cameras 3 0 1 21

Video Cameras 0 4 3 10

Scanners 0 0 0 10

Telephones 46 46 16 34

Televisions 38 5 60 84

Cyber Safety Web Filtering

Acceptable Use Policy

Cyber Bulling

Responsible and ethical use of technology

Needs Assessment Complete a Needs Assessment

Evaluate Educators Current Practices

Evaluate Educators Proficiency

Determine current educational environment and barriers

Identify needs of the district

Prioritize the identified needs

Three -Year Goals and Objectives1. Support and encourage staff development

2. Expand district technology support

3. Expand the use of technology as a tool to achieve

goals

Three -Year Goals and Objectives4. Provide an efficient plan for the purchase and

maintenance of equipment

5. Expand online communications

6. Provide technology supports for student

management and safety

Three -Year Implementation Implementation strategies and activities

Strategies to ensure Technology Plan supports 21st

Century learning communities

Process for meeting the NCLB requirement

Telecommunications and information technologies

Funding Plan Federal Funding

State Funding

Local Funding

Misc. – Donations, Grants

Estimated Technology Budget

Salaries, $171,365

Purchase Services, $119

,875

Supplies, $13,500

Misc., $1,500 Other, $8,500

Professional Development Professional Development Coordinators

Professional Development Activities for

Teachers, Administrators , and School Media

Specialists

Professional Development Plan

Professional Development Coordinators

District Wide – Lyn Langford, Director of Curriculum

Elem. #1 – Catherine Kelly, Principal

Elem #2 – Douglas Penkethman, Principal

Middle School – A. E. Kraybill, Principal

High School – Richard Falletta, Principal

Professional Development Activities

Administrators will attend one technology related

training per year

Use the South Jersey Regional Technology center

Partner with ETTC/Stockton and ERIC

Staff will be trained using assistive technology

Professional Development Plan

Evaluation Plan Integrating Technology

Enabling students to meet challenging state

academic standards

Develop life-long learning skills

References

Universal Service Administrative Company. (2010). Overview of Schools and Libraries Program. Retrieved on November 22,

2011 from http://www.usac.org/sl/about/overview-program.aspx

Middle Township Public Schools. (2009). Technology Plan: 2010-2013. Retrieved on November 22, 2011 from

http://www.middletwp.k12.nj.us/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=JaznPnm5nqM%3d&tabid=327