Digital Education
Jeff FritchtnitchSuperintendent of SchoolsAltamont CUSD #10
Enhancing Education Through Technology
Three Year Federal Grant Year 1 $396,000.00 Year 2 $279,000.00 Year 3 $175,000.00• 25% of each year’s allocation must be
targeted for Professional Development• Altamont Lutheran Inter-parish School
received a portion of each year funding
Year 1 - 2010-2011
District purchased smart boards for every classroom in the district (65)
New Desktop computers for every teacher (55) Wireless Keyboards Digital Slates Clicker Systems Professional Development
Focus on Reading and Math Instruction Denver Colorado: Technology and Learning
Conference Visits to Carbondale and Erie
Year 2 – 2011-2012
Infrastructure Upgrades Fiber Optic line in house Wireless access throughout the high school
Employed an Additional Technology Assistant Technology Training Room/Help Desk High School 1:1 Program
January 4, 2012 Professional Development
Focus on Reading and Math instruction Phoenix Arizona State Technology and Learning Conference Other Regional PD
Technology Training Room
High School Help Desk
High School Chemistry
High School Spanish
Year 3 – 2012-2013
Professional Development continues All in state Linked to Reading and Math
Grade School 1:1 grades 5-8 Grade School Help Desk/Office Illinois Broadband Opportunity
Partnership AGS will be a site Community Meeting Feb. 21st 7:00 p.m.
ACHS
8th Grade Social Studies
5th Grade
Speech-Language
JH Enrichment Class
5th Grade
Board of Education Involvement
2009 Board of Education informed Superintendent that they wanted to upgrade technology in the district
Superintendent seeking grants Technology Plan Re-written Board continues to allocate funds to
support technology growth and implementation
Board continues to make technology and education a priority
What’s Next?
Grades K-4 1:1 Virtual School 7-12 Writing Across the Curriculum Keyboarding at 2nd Grade Assisting other districts in their
implementation Articulating with Colleges and
Universities regarding use and expectations
Developing Altamont’s Future
Community Initiative sponsored in part by Altamont Chamber of Commerce
Review of where we are and where we would like to be as a community
Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs Western Illinois University
The Process
5 Consecutive Weeks Three hours each evening Strategic Planning Process Final Product
Five Goals/committees
Committees
1. Altamont’s interchange at I-70 is full of shops, restaurants and hotels that attract travelers off the freeway and draws them into the community
2. Altamont has a flourishing parks and recreation program, with opportunities for all ages and high quality facilities, such as a golf course, biking trail, and pool to fit their needs.
Committees Continued
3. Altamont offers entrepreneurs, as well as new and existing businesses, programs and incentives aimed at helping establish, maintain and grow businesses
4. Altamont is a destination for entertainment with modern high quality facilities, including the Effingham County Fairgrounds, which attracts major concerts, performances, expositions, fairs and conferences
Committees Continued
5. Altamont is a family friendly community, where innovative and dynamic programs cater to the youth. Youth benefit from a wide variety of educational and character building programs in art, music, theater, crafts, leadership and more.
Contact Information
Jeff Fritchtnitch Superintendent of Schools, Altamont
CUSD #10 7 South Ewing Street, Altamont, IL
62411 Office: 618-483-6195 Cell: 618-267-6195 Home: 618-483-9845