Literacy21Education in a Changing World

Watertown Public Schools

2010-2015 Yr 2 UpdateAnn Koufman-Frederick, Superintendent

Toni Carlson, Educational Technology Leader

George Skuse, Information Technology Manager

School Committee, Budget/Finance & Curriculum, Feb. 23, 2011

Budget Goals

I. Develop a budget that continues to provide quality education, at all levels, at a time when the Town and the School District face unprecedented financial restrictions, both in the current fiscal year and next year.

II. Preserve and sustain our educational programming: maintain class size maintain adequate classroom supplies and overall

classroom support ensure professional learning and growth provide adequate support staff for instruction and

administration continue technology implementation strengthen in-district special education programming

Budget Scenarios

% TBD Preserve & Sustain

% TBD Level Services

2.5% Manager’s Preliminary Budget

0% Level Dollar

Literacy21 Plan 2010 - 2015 District Vision and Strategic Goals Teaching & Learning Goals Digital Tools and Curricular Resources Professional Development Technology Spending Evaluation and Recommendations Funding Options

Key Drivers of Literacy21 The Internet is the invention. Students are creators and contributors. Teachers and students have a globalized

curriculum where students talk with each other world-wide, and teachers share and learn from colleagues anywhere.

Educators need professional community to think together and change and improve practice.

Teaching & Learning Hierarchy

Students Faculty/Staff Community

Assessment

Leadership & Administrative Support

Network Infrastructure & Hardware

Technical Services & Data Management

Communication & Collaboration

Curriculum Application

Learning Results

4Cs of 21st C LearningCritical thinkingCreativity and

InnovationCollaboration,

teamwork, and leadership

Communications, information, and media literacy

How to build a student for the 21st Century

Support High Academic Achievement

Foster Self-Actualization

Promote Global and Local Citizenship

1x1 Access

Innovation The connected universe Anytime, anywhere

creativity Global thinking Access to expertise Collaborate worldwide Network with kindred spirits Test-drive your ideas

21st C Learning Initiatives 1 x 1 Access Communication & Collaboration Student Assessment Content Creation & Publishing 21st Century Learning Environments Professional Learning

Communication & Collaboration

First Class Web 2.0 Tools Google Docs Classroom Sites Content Management System

Student Assessment

MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) MEPA Online MCAS Virtual Science Assessments

Content Creation & Publishing

New labs and carts Applications Peripherals WHS Journalism & Community Media WMS Watertown Splash Cunniff Kids News WHS Media classes

21st C Learning Environments

FASTT Math, GIZMOS, iRead WHS Language Lab Virtual High School Learning Commons Dedicated Media Studios Ubiquitous connectivity

Professional Learning Strategies

Task Forces and Leadership Councils Electronic Collaboration Technology-In-Practice (T-I-P) Teaching Profiles Teaching & Learning Showcases Leadership Practices

Technology Spending

FY07 - FY11

Types of Need Students Teachers Administrative Staff

Types of Need Students Teachers Administrative Staff Network &

Infrastructure Technical Services

& Support

Students Faculty/Staff Community

Assessment

Leadership & Administrative Support

Network Infrastructure & Hardware

Technical Services & Data Management

Communication & Collaboration

Curriculum Application

Learning Results

Hardware ExpendituresBy Year

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FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11

FY08 & FY09 Key AccomplishmentsStaff LaptopsLaptop CartsMS & HS labsLCD projectorsNetwork Improvements

FY10 Key AccomplishmentsLearning Commons (labs, libraries)Laptop & netbook cartsHigh School Web Design Lab upgradeNew Middle School LabAdministrative support workstationsWireless access points

FY11 Key AccomplishmentsLaptop cartsHandheld carts (iPods)Network & server upgrades

VMware server (vSphere pilot) 30 addition wireless access points

Laptop battery replacements (phase 1)

Technology Future Needs

On the horizon and beyond…

FY12-FY15

Hardware ExpendituresMovement Towards Stable Funding

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HardwareExpeditures

Supplies,Repair &Maint.

FY12

Staff computer updatesWHS language labHandheld devices (iPods, iPads,etc) Projection devicesNetworked laser printersCourse Management SystemFirst Class server upgrade

FY12 (continued)Food Services workstations Improved virtualization infrastructureActiveDirectory implementation

Virtual Lockers Client Management

Network improvements

FY13

Laptop cartsStaff laptopsMaintenance Department workstationsNurse workstations iSCSI storage upgrade

FY14 & FY15

Refresh teacher laptopsRefresh student laptop cartsRefresh HS and MS labsNetwork & server upgrades

Hardware ExpendituresMovement Towards Stable Funding

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HardwareExpeditures

Supplies,Repair &Maint.

District and Town Collaboration

Phone System Data Center Internet bandwidth