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DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

THREE YEAR (JULY 2012 – JUNE 2015) TECHNOLOGY PLAN

DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY PLAN

School Districts, Consortia or Charter Schools who apply for technology funding through any Federal grant program, NM Technology Act funds, or E-rate, are required to have developed a comprehensive, three-year plan, which outlines how the District/Charter intends to utilize and integrate educational technology. This plan must be approved by the Public Education Department (PED) of the State of New Mexico.

District Technology Coordinator/Contact

Name: Ragena Blankenship Address: 1001 S. Diamond Ave, Deming NM 88030 Telephone: 575-546-8841 ext. 1026 Email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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The Technology Committee should represent all stakeholders. Development of the technology plan and implementation of the plan should enable parents, educators, students and community members to benefit from the investment in technology and all should have representation on the committee.

Technology Committee:

Member Title Constituency Represented

Ragena Blankenship Director of Technology Administrator

Prestine Parten Instructional Technology Integration Specialist Educator

Dana Irby Associate Superintendent of Instruction Administrator

AnnMarie Mora RtI Specialist Educator/Parent

Anthony Harden District Math Coach Educator

Brian Marshall Dean of Instruction Administrator

Teri Trejo Director of Accountability Administrator

Mike Chavez Director of Bilingual Education Administrator

Vicki Chavez Elementary School Principal Educator

Denise Ruttle Middle School Principal Educator

Beth Boggs Director of Special Student Services Administrator

Nancy Patterson Associate Superintendent of Human Resources Administrator

Shane Coker Instructional Leader Educator/Parent

Toni Hull Instructional Leader Educator

Monika Velez Community Member/Parent Community Member/Parent

Nancy Veloz High School Student Student

Jerrod Parten Middle School Student Student

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The New Mexico Educational Technology Bureau in collaboration with the New Mexico Council on Technology in Education has adopted the

federal guidance for technology planning. To meet requirements for funding, the LEA technology plan must include the following:

Strategies for improving academic achievement and teacher effectiveness – a description of how the applicant will use technology funds to improve the

academic achievement as measured against State Content Standards, Benchmarks, and Performance Standards, including technology literacy, of all students

attending schools served by the LEA, and to improve the capacity of all teachers in schools served by the LEA to integrate technology effectively into curriculum

and instruction.

DPS Strategies The International Society for Technology in Education emphasizes the importance of guiding change in our schools in order to create digital

places of learning. This drives the way a 21st century student learns, and encourages schools to develop ways of collaborating, using critical

thinking skills, and applying the knowledge they gain through the use of higher-order thinking skills and student-centered project-based

learning environments. Deming Public School District strives to provide innovative tools that assist educators in building a learning

environment that allows students to discover, collect, organize and present information in a collaborative and engaging environment.

Instructional technology strategies, such as those listed below, provide teachers the tools to deliver individual learning that addresses the needs

of students in all subgroups.

Strategy: Use appropriate technology to support academic achievement by integrating technology into the district’s student achievement initiatives leading to high achievement in upcoming Next Generation Assessments for literacy and mathematics and in the WIDA English language proficiency assessments

for language acquisition.

Incorporate technology components that directly support the reading and math programs in the District, including SRA Imagine It!, SRA ¡Imaginalo!, Everyday Math (K-6) and intervention programs such as Read 180.

Incorporate online and digital resources, such as Blackboard, IDEALNM and Virtual High School to create blended classroom opportunities that

encourage students to apply logical and independent thinking. Utilize word processing and desktop publishing applications for literacy learning to support student attainment of reading and writing proficiency.

Provide opportunity and expectations for teachers to utilize assessment data to guide classroom instruction.

Strategy: Provide professional development that increases the capacity of instructional, administrative, and support personnel to integrate technology in relationship to the responsibilities of their positions.

Implement a district plan that aligns with K-12 Common Core Curriculum and provides teachers with a framework of resources they can access to

ensure digital literacy skills. Provide guidance for teachers in the application of the Rigor/Relevance Framework and how it applies to linking curriculum to real-world

experience both inside and outside the school.

Establish on-going technology training to provide teachers with the skills needed to encourage collaborative learning. Provide training for teachers in utilizing assessment data to create and design instruction and interventions directly correlated with Common Core

State Standards and individual student academic plans.

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Strategy: Increase student achievement and staff effectiveness by providing appropriate technology and the infrastructure required to empower teaching and learning that prepares students to participate in the 21st century workforce.

Provide a high-speed, robust telecommunications, and network topology that supports the use of various modern end user interfaces.

Maintain up-to-date licensing for Operating Systems and software that is relevant to current trends. Provide a structure of technical support to maintain network infrastructure, equipment and end-user assistance.

Identify real-world online resources that can be utilized to enhance instruction and provide relevant activities to support learning.

Goals - – a description of the LEA’s specific goals, aligned with the goals of the State Technology Plan, for using advanced technology to improve

student academic achievement. Although the State Technology Plan is under revision to meet federal guidelines, the New Mexico Council on

Technology in Education has recommended the following goals for the revised plan:

DPS Goals

Goal #1: Learning is significantly improved, using appropriate technologies, leading to high achievement in State Board of Education adopted

content standards.

Strategy 1.1 - Implement a district supported plan to ensure that all students gain information literacy management skills required for learning

and working in the 21st century.

Develop Common Core Standards-based instructional plans that integrate information literacy, video, digital curriculum, online and

blended learning to support instruction in the classrooms, using Rigor/Relevance Framework to guide students into a higher level of

thinking.

Develop and implement instructional plans to teach technology skills, Internet Safety and software applications to students in Grades K-

8 to meet federal proficiency requirements.

Provide district-wide guidelines for school-site computer labs to ensure lab activities are aligned to classroom curricula.

Strategy 1.2 - Integrate technology to support the reading programs in the District, including SRA Imagine It! and SRA ¡Imaginalo!

Integrate word processing and desktop publishing applications for literacy learning to support student attainment of reading and writing

proficiency.

Utilize digital curriculum from SRA Imagine It! and SRA ¡Imaginalo! and software to support student acquisition of language arts

concepts and processes.

Teachers will use district approved materials and curriculum to ensure students apply their technology skills to demonstrate their

reading and writing abilities.

Strategy 1.3 - Integrate technology to support the mathematics initiatives, including Everyday Math

Integrate technology applications (spreadsheets, calculators, and modeling tools) for mathematics to support teaching and learning.

Utilize digital curriculum from Every Day Math and software to support student acquisition of math concepts and processes.

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Strategy 1.4 - Integrate technology to support language acquisition in the instruction for second language learners.

Integrate word processing and desktop applications for second language acquisition, including sheltered instruction to support student

attainment of second language proficiency.

Utilize digital curriculum and software to support students’ acquisition of the English language.

Goal #2 - Educators have the capacity to establish student-centered, technology-enhanced learning environments that result in increased student

performance and economic viability.

Strategy 2.1 - Establish on-going technology training integrated with standards-based, data driven instruction to increase student achievement.

Provide training and on-going support for teachers to create content that utilizes blended and on-line learning and implements student-

centered, technology-enhanced instruction enabling teachers to develop activities for students to demonstrate knowledge, ideas and

concepts within Rigor/Relevance Framework.

Train teachers to use word processing, desktop publishing, digital curriculum, and other classroom-appropriate software to support

student learning and the acquisition of technology skills.

Strategy 2.2 - Provide professional development for administrators, teachers and other support personnel to use reporting and data collection

software (NWEA®, Data Driven Classroom®, Principal’s Aide®, Microsoft Excel®, Microsoft PowerPoint®) as is appropriate to their job.

Provide training and on-going support to utilize NWEA and Data Driven Classroom to analyze data for instructional planning.

Provide training and on-going support to utilize Principal’s Aide for reporting grades to parents and district data collection purposes.

Provide training and on-going support to utilize Microsoft Excel® and Microsoft PowerPoint® to facilitate the process of data

collection and reporting.

Goal #3 – K-12 students and educators in New Mexico public schools have affordable, universal access to high-speed, robust telecommunications,

and schools modernized for technology.

Strategy 3.1 – Continually seek bandwidth improvements to ensure students and teachers can access robust Internet resources.

Work with local telecommunications vendors to ensure up-to-date services are available community-wide.

Design and implement a district-wide wireless network.

Strategy 3.2 – Implement effective security technology to maintain a safe Internet environment that enhances learning.

Maintain licensing and hardware for web-filtering and network firewall devices and anti-virus/malware protection products.

Strategy 3.3 – Ensure reliable resource accessibility for all students and staff

Complete regular maintenance on networking equipment and district servers to ensure a maximum amount of availability.

Provide comprehensive technical support through a help-desk that is accessible to students and staff during working hours.

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Goal #4 – Funding available to support planning, implementing, and assessing initiatives for integrating technology into New Mexico classrooms

and schools.

Strategy 4.1 - Funding from multiple sources will be secured through a system-wide approach of evaluating technology use and need within

the Deming Public Schools.

Funding will be applied to programs that significantly improve learning using appropriate technologies that lead to high student

achievement.

Funding will be applied to professional development that contributes to providing educators with the capacity to establish student-

centered, technology-enhanced learning environments that result in increased student performance and economic viability.

Funding will be applied to maintaining universal access to high-speed, robust telecommunications and schools modernized for

technology.

Steps to increased accessibility – a description of the steps the LEA will take to ensure that all students and teachers have increased access to

technology. The description must include how the LEA will use Ed. Tech. funds 1) to help students in high-poverty and high-needs schools, or schools

identified for improvement or corrective action under section 1116 of Title I, and 2) to help ensure that teachers are prepared to integrate technology

effectively into curricula and instruction.

DPS Steps to increased accessibility - Due to the high-poverty rate within our community, all schools in Deming Public Schools are identified as

Title I schools. The district also has schools that are identified for improvement or corrective action under section 1116 of Title I and 2. We feel it is

imperative that ALL students and teachers have increased access to technology and with that in mind Deming Public Schools will use Educational

Technology funds, grant funding, and Federal programs funding to:

Devise a centralized process for managing technology acquisitions.

New Mexico is a member of the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). As a member within

this organization, the district will use technology purchasing guidelines established by the consortium to guide our decision making

process where it pertains to purchasing hardware, software, networking, and phone services.

District purchases are required to be approved through the Technology Center before being purchased to ensure compatibility with

current systems, and alignment with required configurations.

All purchases are delivered directly to the Technology Center for more efficient inventory tracking and system setup/configuration.

Where possible, software is purchased at the district level with licensing to cover entire district usage. Vendors are encouraged to

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provide usage rights to teachers for their home computers.

Increase the use of available technologies to provide learning opportunities and increase productivity.

Classrooms will have up to 6 computers available for student access. Monitoring of classroom equipment will be the responsibility

of the individual teacher.

Stationary computer labs, as well as mobile laptop carts, will be available for teachers to schedule class sessions and student usage

before and after school, during lunch and on a case by case basis where teachers allow students to leave the classroom to use

equipment in the school lab. Usage of lab equipment will be monitored at all times.

Libraries will have computer centers that allow student access to Internet and Intranet resources for completing class assignments.

Access to the library will be allowed before and after school, during lunch and on a case by case basis where teachers allow

students to leave the classroom to use equipment in the library. Usage of library equipment will be monitored at all times by the

librarian or his/her assistant.

Establish a user friendly and time effective process to ensure technology systems are kept in good working order.

Ensure that teachers are prepared to integrate technology effectively into curricula and instruction through grade appropriate professional

development.

Provide multiple professional development opportunities throughout the school year for teachers to receive up-to-date information

relative to integrating technology into curricula.

Even distribution of student and teacher tools (computers, tablet devices, printers, projectors, etc.) to allow access to the entire

student population, regardless of location or grade/ability level.

The following infrastructure and systems are currently in place at Deming Public Schools

District Wide

o Direct connection to the Internet via 45MB DS3 leased through Century Link.

o 4 schools connected to the district office via point-to-point DS3(45MB) leased through Century Link.

o 6 schools connected to the district office via 1GB Fiber (owned)

Leased connections are upgraded when service is available in area

o Wireless across the campus at two schools.

Actively seeking the funding to provide wireless access at all campuses.

o Active Directory network for application integration and security.

o Acceptable use policy in place for computer and Internet usage.

o CIPA regulations met including filtering technologies and Internet Safety curriculum.

o Security measures include firewall and antivirus/malware software.

o District and School Websites.

o Student and Staff email accounts.

o IP Telephone System.

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Secondary Schools

o 1GB Ethernet backbone, ten (10) Ethernet connected computer labs (across three campuses).

o Libraries have desktop, laptop and netbook computers, access to Internet, online card catalogs and automated checkout.

o Multiple computers in each classroom.

o Mounted projectors, ceiling installed audio systems and interactive devices in most classrooms.

o Each teacher has PC or laptop to prepare and present lessons, enter grades and attendance and access Internet and district resources.

o Teachers have access to create online – blended learning environments to enhance lessons and provide parents with important class

information.

o Building leadership uses electronic communication to provide information to staff and students.

o Peripherals available for checkout include but are not limited to: netbooks, document cameras, digital cameras, video cameras, mobile

storage devices, projectors, interactive white boards, clicker systems.

Elementary Schools

o 1GB Ethernet backbone, ten (6) Ethernet connected computer labs (1 per campus).

o Libraries have desktop, laptop and netbook computers, access to Internet, online card catalogs and automated checkout.

o Multiple computers in each classroom.

o Mounted projectors, ceiling installed audio systems and interactive devices in most classrooms

o Each teacher has PC or laptop to prepare and present lessons, enter grades and attendance and access Internet and district resources.

o Teachers have access to create online – blended learning environments to enhance lessons and provide parents with important class

information.

o Building leadership uses electronic communication to provide information to staff and students.

o Peripherals available for checkout include but are not limited to: netbooks, document cameras, digital cameras, video cameras, mobile

storage devices, projectors, interactive white boards, clicker systems.

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Inventory below reflects the district in Feb, 2012.

Campus Number

of Students

Number of Computers (laptops/netbooks/desktops)

Student to Computer

Ratio Classroom Library/Lab* Administration

Deming High School 1467 510 839 33 1 : 0.92

Red Mountain Middle School 755 210 215 12 1 : 0.56

Deming InterMediate School 344 110 210 6 1 : 0.96

Bataan Elementary 506 188 89 6 1 : 0.55

Bell Elementary 165 58 58 8 1 : 0.70

Chaparral Elementary 499 93 305 6 1 : 0.80

Columbus Elementary 606 256 102 10 1 : 0.59

Memorial Elementary 357 140 147 6 1 : 0.80 Ruben S Torres Elementary 506 231 111 8 1 : 0.68

My Little School 68 9 0 2 1 : 0.13

District Administration n/a 0 0 170 *Labs include mobile carts with netbooks or laptops that can roam a campus and be used by multiple teachers.

District seeks funding to increase the number of computers by 3% each year.

Promotion of curricula and strategies that promote technology integration – a description of how the LEA will identify and promote curricula and

teaching strategies that integrate technology effectively into curricula and instruction, based on a review of relevant and current research, leading to

improvements in student academic achievement, including a timeline.

DPS Promotion of curricula and strategies that promote technology integration 1. The District is committed to continuously supporting and expanding the use of an electronic instructional planning system, which requires

teachers to use the New Mexico Common Core Curriculum that correlate to their grade level and/or subject areas.

Deming Public Schools Curricula: All DPS subject area curricula aligned to the NM Common Core State Standards are posted on the

Deming Public Schools’ website for ease of access for all teachers, parents, and community members.

Development of instructional technology components as they align with the District’s curriculum and Common Core State Standards.

2. Initial training and follow-up support is being provided for teachers to develop and implement classroom instructional units that integrate

technology with content area instruction.

Expansion of training and access to digital curriculum resources to increase its use in classroom instructional settings.

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Investigation, pilot, and implementation of digital learning systems to provide additional support for instructional initiatives in all

content areas.

Investigate, pilot, and implement instructional strategies that integrate technology effectively into curricula and instruction, based on a

review of relevant and current research, leading to improvements in student academic achievement. The implementation timeline

includes:

o 2012 - 2013 K-6 Common Core

o 2013 - 2014 K-12 Common Core

3. The district recognizes integration of technology into curricula, instruction, and assessment is crucial to help students succeed in school and in

their future workplaces. Deming Public Schools will (on an ongoing basis):

In K-12, emphasis is on technology-rich instruction and learning environments. The district will continue to analyze the

effectiveness and viability of appropriate emerging technologies as classroom learning tools at all grade levels such as digital media,

individual electronic devices such as iPods and iPads. The district will continue to explore opportunities to expand the number of

computers or individual devices per classroom and per student.

The district will continue to fund the position of Instructional Technology Integration Specialist, which will provide services district

wide such as:

o Coach administrators and teachers in order to increase their capacity to integrate technology with content area instruction

(aligned with Common Core State Standards) and increase student capacity to use technology to learn and respond.

o Work with computer lab managers to update computer lab activities to include age appropriate technology skills as required

through Common Core State Standards

o Align computer lab activities to build project-based learning opportunities that compliment SRA Imagine It! and Everyday

Math curricula

Professional development – a description of how the LEA will provide ongoing, sustained professional development for teachers, principals,

administrators, and school library media personnel to promote the effective use of technology in the classroom or library media center.

Deming Public Schools’ Educational Plan for Student Success (EPSS) addresses professional development and the role of technology in our school

system. We are committed to providing ongoing, sustained professional development for teachers, principals, administrators, and school library media

personnel to promote the effective use of technology in the classroom or library media center. Our professional development efforts for high quality

technology training will be based on Common Core State Standards and include the initiation and/or support the following:

1. Maintain continuous support of technology training for technology skills in teachers and instructional assistants and enhance their ability to

integrate technology into the instructional process.

Staff members have available online training in the use of Microsoft Office® Suite in the classroom.

Training is designed to support the application of technology in the classroom to support reading, writing, mathematics, science, and

other content areas.

Instructional Leaders at each school site will model use of technology in the classroom as part of the mentorship program. New

teachers are required to complete three years in the mentorship program.

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Technology training on the different Microsoft Office Suite applications and on Microsoft Windows is offered through the District’s

Technology Center.

Opportunities for training, webinars and using digital curriculum are expanded to all school sites.

Training to utilize Principal’s Aide® Management and Grade Book, Microsoft Excel

®, Live@Edu/Skydrive, SRA and Everyday Math

online components.

Instructional Technology Integration Specialist is available to attend grade level/department planning sessions to assist in determining

best practices for use of InterWrite Pads, document cameras, tablets, handheld devices and other supporting technology devices (such as

digital cameras) for instruction.

Instructional Technology Integration Specialist is available for in room follow-up to ensure newly acquired skills are correctly applied

to instructional practices and teachers understand how to expand and personalize to encourage student participation.

2. Administrators have received and will continue to receive professional development that is targeted to support the implementation of

technology-rich instruction and to assist administrators in the tasks related to supporting school improvement and student achievement. These

include, but are not limited to:

Full implementation of Principal’s Aide® system to track student attendance, issue report cards, and discipline.

Facilitate data collection and analysis using technology, including Microsoft Excel® and Microsoft PowerPoint

®.

Implementation for accountability data from: NM Next Generation, NM Alliance Pivot Tables, WIDA Access, NWEA for short cycle

assessments and other sources.

Use of Data Driven Classroom system to facilitate the use of student achievement data to inform instruction.

Opportunities to learn technology applications relevant to their needs as administrators.

Administrators will be expected to look for technology implementation during evaluations and walkthroughs.

Administrators who evaluate teachers will consider adding technology components to teacher PDPs in order to encourage growth in this

area.

Administrators will seek applicants who possess the skills to effectively establish student-centered, technology-enhanced learning

environments that encourage student growth.

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Technology type and costs – a description of the type and costs of technology to be acquired with Technology funds, including provisions for interoperability of components. Also, LEAs

may wish to consider information technology standards and policies for State agencies. These are found at: http://cio.state.nm.us/.

Standardized Software $180,000.00

Maintain Current Computers $90,000.00

New Computers/Laptops (3% increase) $125,000.00

Small Technology Needs for Schools $30,000.00

Network Support/Tools/Parts/Supplies $10,000.00

Professional Development (teachers) $20,000.00

Training Resources for Tech Support $10,000.00

Subtotal $465,000.00

eRate eligible Costs District Share Total Cost

Voice (phone, cell phone, Long Distance) $10,418.00 $73,824.00

Digital Communication (Internet and LAN) $28,967.00 $232,110.00

LAN Maintenance $3,800.00 $25,335.00

WebHosting $1,277.00 $8,775.00

eRate Subtotal $44,462.00 $340,044.00

Without ERATe*

Total Budget Request 2012-2013 $509,462.00 $805,044.00

Estimated 3% increase each year $15,283.86 $24,151.32


Estimated 3% increase each year $15,742.38 $24,875.86


Total Budget over life of plan $1,574,696.10 $2,488,310.50

*Deming Public School District has been successful with eRate applications for over ten years and does not expect to have any issues with applications going forward.

http://cio.state.nm.us/

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Coordination with other resources – a description of how the LEA will coordinate projects with technology-related activities supported with funds

from other sources, including funds from the state Educational Technology Fund.

Deming Public School uses funds from several areas to purchase technology and technology-related activities. This is possible because the

technology implementation is always planned and implemented to address the New Mexico Common Core Curriculum. DPS uses funds from

Bonds, eRate and Technology Education to purchase hardware, infrastructure support, technical support, and network structure. However, we

realize that technology alone is not the total answer. Therefore, professional development in the instructional use of technology, just-in-time

support at the campus level and teacher initiatives are funded by Title I, Title IIA, Title IV, Title V, Technology Education, and other grants.

We are able to use these funds because the goal of all professional development in technology is to improve instruction for student success and

to prepare highly qualified teachers to teach in the Deming Public Schools classrooms.

1. Title I: Elementary schools in Deming Public Schools receive school-wide funding, and the secondary schools are funded through targeted

assistance. The following are examples of how Title 1 enhances the quality of the technology services and equipment that we provide for

instruction:

Funds computers and printers for instructional use in the classroom for mathematics and language arts instruction Funds software licenses for instructional software for language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies instruction and reinforcement

Provides monies to augment professional development costs related to training and seminars for district instructional and school personnel

2. Educational Technology Fund: Funds from this source are used for: Training resources for teachers

Computers for classrooms, school labs and administrative offices, and other technology devices (cameras, scanners, printers, InterWrite

Pads, Projectors, etc.)

Network support – parts, tools and supplies to maintain equipment Phones

3. E-Rate Funding: Funds from this source are used for:

LAN upgrades and maintenance contracts Internet Bandwidth

Email services for staff and teachers

All networking electronics Telephone lines (both T1 and POTS)

Long distance and cell phone services

4. Bond Monies: Funds from this source are used for:

Computers for classrooms, school labs and administrative offices, and other technology devices (cameras, scanners, printers, InterWrite Pads, Projectors etc.) for all schools

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Software Licensing Matching Funds for ERate projects (15%)

Non-ERateable networking and telephone equipment purchase and warranty

5. Operational Monies: Funds from this source are used for: Computers for classrooms, school labs and administrative offices, and other technology devices (cameras, scanners, printers, InterWrite

Pads, Projectors etc.)

Student Management System – Principal’s Aide

Instructional software Technology Services Department salaries and benefits

Supplies for Technology Center and school support

6. Carl Perkins Monies: Funds from this source are used for: Computers and peripheral technology devices for Career and Technical Education Programs at Red Mountain Middle School and Deming

High School

Software to support Deming Career and Technical Education Initiatives 7. Title V: Funds for safe schools

Cameras and computers for security at our schools. Cameras are used inside and out to monitor the security of the building

Innovative delivery strategies – a description of how the LEA will encourage the development and use of innovative strategies for the delivery of

specialized or rigorous courses and curricula through the use of technology, including distance-learning opportunities, particularly in areas that

would not otherwise have access to such courses or curricula due to geographical distances or insufficient resources.

At the present time Deming Public Schools is using innovative delivery strategies to incorporate the use of the Internet as a delivery method for

instruction within Deming schools. The class pages for teachers at www.demingps.org will allow teachers to post class assignments and

projects. Teachers are expected to post class pages this year to their school’s web site as part of the lesson planning process. Some teachers are

using email for the submission of student work. School staff will explore creative ways to use the resources at the website, such as surveys and

newsletters.

Students at Deming Intermediate School and Red Mountain Middle School have the opportunity to enroll in an elective class where students

are expected to produce a multimedia project using text, still images, video, sound, and color to display the information that they gather. These

projects are reinforcements of language arts instruction on reading, writing, and speaking. With Carl Perkins funding and a cooperative effort

with Western New Mexico University, students will be able to earn college credit for course work in Media Productions. Funding from Carl

Perkins, a Federal grant, provided the equipment for this project.

Many teachers are using digital projectors, InterWrite Pads, document cameras and other technology tools to provide interactive lessons that

immerse students into the instructional process and to provide information from the Internet to support their instruction. Students are also using

slide shows and the Internet to demonstrate their knowledge of content. The use of projects and slide shows is encouraging the use of team

projects for learning. There are currently six schools in the district that have projectors available in every classroom.

http://www.demingps.org/

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Students and teachers at Deming High School, Red Mountain Middle School and Columbus Elementary have access to digital databases of

images and video from Discovery Learning and Safari Montage. The database of images and videos are used by teachers to enhance

explanations of new information. Students use the database to acquire resources for projects.

Deming Public School District provides transportation for students who live up to 40 miles from our schools. The buses that transport these

students have been equipped with tvs and educational videos, as well as manipulative that allow students to learn on their way to and from

school.

Parental involvement – a description of how the LEA will use technology effectively to promote parental involvement and increase communication

with parents, including a description of how parents will be informed of the technology used.

Parental involvement is the third District goal and is a key element within the Deming EPSS. Parents have been involved in the implementation

of technology since 1998 when the citizens wrote and then passed a bond to fund the computers, printers, networks, and upgraded electricity.

Community members are on the technology planning committee and are welcome at all meetings.

Each individual school’s website contains information for every day needs, such as emergency notifications, calendar, weather, menu, and

assignments as well as access to student handbooks. District level departments such as Special Student Services, Bilingual Education, Student

Nutrition and Transportation provide information on their services through the district website as well. The District has implemented an

emergency notification system that allows for recorded messages to be sent to families with information on immediate emergencies, as well as

important upcoming events. The District’s website also provides information on employment with an on-line employment application. Internet

access and home computers are limited in Deming, NM. However, Internet access is available at the Deming Public Library and some schools

provide access to their computer labs when school is not in session. There are also schools with Parent Centers on site that provide access to

computers, support for literacy skills, and English Language development. The District continuously updates information and will continue to

maintain and expand the website to ensure its availability to parents and the community at large.

Parents are encouraged to provide an email address so their school can share information such as changes in schedules, newsletters or

announcements electronically. Each classroom also has a phone with a voicemail box for the teacher – while it is policy not to allow teachers

to use the phone during class time - this allows parents to leave teachers messages and teachers can return phone calls at more convenient times

without leaving the classroom.

At many School Board Meetings, students, teachers, and administrators have presentations that often utilize technology to inform the School

Board, parents, community members, and school administration about the schools’ activities and accomplishments.

The DPS Board Policy Manual is online for community use, and all meeting notifications and agendas are posted on the DPS website.

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Collaboration with adult literacy service providers – a description of how the district Technology Plan will be developed in collaboration with

adult literacy service providers, where adult literacy service providers are available.

The community of Deming, New Mexico works together as a coalition between the City of Deming, Luna County, and Deming Public Schools. As part of this collaboration, Deming Public Schools works closely with Western New Mexico University and Doña Ana Community College at the Mimbres Valley

Learning Center. This collaboration’s goal is to expand all educational opportunities for all staff, parents, and community members. For example, Doña Ana

Community College provides classes in Adult Basic Education in Deming and Columbus. Deming Public School student computer labs are available after school hours for use by either organization. The Deming Literacy Volunteers of America staff is invited to any Deming Public Schools’ professional

development opportunity that applies to their areas of need. At each school site, the computer labs are available for community learning in Basic Literacy

Skills.

Accountability measures – a description of the process and accountability measures that the LEA will use to evaluate the extent to which activities

funded through Educational Technology are effective in:

1) integrating technology into curricula and instruction,

2) increasing the ability of teachers to teach, and

3) enabling students to demonstrate proficiency against the Common Core State Standards.

DPS Accountability Measures: The descriptions of the process and accountability measures that the Deming Public Schools District will use to

evaluate the extent to which technology-based activities are effective are summarized below.

Integrating technology into curricula and instruction

The integration of technology into the curricula and classroom instruction will be ensured through:

Performance Checklists

Surveys

Interviews

Instructional Unit Plans

School-wide Pacing Guides/Curriculum Maps – Lesson Plans

Addition of technology component into the teacher’s Professional Development Plan

Increasing the ability of teachers to teach more effectively The purpose of this technology plan is to provide teachers with technology tools and professional development related to how to use these tools for 1)

teaching information literacy and management and 2) using technology to meet goals of the literacy, mathematics, and language acquisition programs.

The goal is to provide for the uniform integration of technology with information literacy instruction and content learning outcomes from classroom to classroom, school to school and across the district based upon the Common Core State Standards. The following will provide evidence of its success:

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Deming’s Self-Assessment of Technology Skills

Professional development hours per participant

Teacher developed instructional plans and student products

Enabling students to demonstrate proficiency against the Common Core State Standards

The process the district has chosen is to create a framework for reform that involves consistency of instruction across grade levels and

between schools; it is built around processes related to literacy, mathematics, and language acquisition. Student proficiency in using

technology for content learning will be demonstrated with:

Consistent instructional plans that include the integration of technology

Performance-based student projects demonstrating information literacy and technology proficiency in academic content areas

Results from the state comprehensive assessment system

The Deming Educational Plan for Student Success outlines the process for monitoring and organizing instruction to facilitate increased student

achievement.

Supporting resources – a description of the supporting resources, such as services, software, other electronically delivered learning materials, on-

line assessments, and print resources that will be acquired to ensure successful and effective uses of technology.

The Board of Education and staff members of Deming Public Schools are committed to increasing student achievement and by providing the

technology, resources and professional development needed by district personnel to deliver successful instruction. The Board also continues to

support an effective and efficient operation of technical support, approving funding for support team employees, the purchase of improved

infrastructure and the continuation of programs and products that have proven to work. The following is a description of the resources that are

dedicated to improving instruction in a technology-rich context

1. Professional Development for Teachers

On-going technology training for teachers to utilize Microsoft Office and other software in their classrooms for instruction.

Digital curriculum training

Instructional planning integrating technology into K-12 grade levels and subject areas

Utilizing digital learning systems to enhance classroom instruction and facilitate student learning

Instructional Leaders – a cadre of “expert” teachers to train and provide follow-up support in instruction, coaching and modeling to

assist teachers to implement best practices for reading and mathematics in a technology-rich classroom.

Development of a process by which adoption of methods and tools are chosen that ensure decisions are research based and compatible

with District environment and aligned with District goals.

2. Support Services

Deming’s Technology Services Department strives to maintain and update the network system as well as providing repair and

maintenance services to each campus and all district offices.

Our Instructional Technology Integration Specialist will continue to provide on-going professional development for all staff in the use

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of technology for productivity and instruction.

Supporting resources at DPS include (but are not limited to):

Software and Operating Systems Hardware Services Microsoft Operating Systems

Windows Server 2003 and 2008

Microsoft Office Professional Suite, 2010

Adobe Professional Suite 9.0

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe Design Premium

Adobe Elements

MCLASS Math

NWEA MAP Testing

DIBELS/IDEL Testing

JMAC Student Information System

JMAC Principal's Aide Software

STARS Reporting

Renaissance Learning Systems

General Education Software

Curriculum-based Instructional Software

Scholastic Read 180 & System 44

Follett Destiny Library Software

iStation

Servers

Firewall

Routers

Filtering Systems

Layer 3 Managed Network Switches

Network Printers and Multi-purpose Printers (copier, fax, scanner, and printer)

Telecommunications Systems (phone,

voicemail)

Monitors

Laptops

Desktops (Macs, PCs)

Video and Audio Production Equipment

Security/Surveillance Camera System

Handheld Student Devices (iPads, iPods,

PDAs)

Blackboard Access for teachers/students

InterWrite Boards/Mobi/Clicker sets

Podcasting

Smartboards

Document Cameras/Projectors

Netbooks

Cellular Service for Operations

District Hosted Cloud Storage for

Staff/Students

District Hosted Website and Staff/Student

Email accounts

Telecommunications (T-1 Phone Service and long Distance)

Internet Access for Faculty and Staff

Internet Access for Students

Basic Maintenance on ERATE eligible

technology infrastructure

Professional Development and Education

Support

Regional Educational Technology

Assistance (RETA)

International Society of Technology in

Education (ISTE)

New Mexico Society for Technology in

Education (NMSTE)

Innovative Digital Education and learning

(IDEA-NM)

New Mexico Public Education Department

Common Core State Standards

Virtual High School

Dual Credit Opportunities

Robotics Team

Programming Classes

Access to Real World Websites (stock exchange, etc)

Tech Lab 2000 course at High School and

Middle School

The Department for Curriculum and Instruction investigates and implements technology-based products to enhance or strengthen instruction

that are aligned to our Educational Plan for Student Success and the Common Core State Standards. Examples include, but are not limited to:

Inspiration, Kidspiration, iStation, Graph Club, IXL Math, SRA Imagine It! and Everyday Math Online.

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DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

THREE YEAR (JULY 2012 – JUNE 2015) TECHNOLOGY PLAN

DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING VISION

Technology Vision & Mission Statement

USA National Tech Plan http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010

NM State Tech Plan (URL) not posted

Vision:

Students, staff, community and parents work together to create a technology-rich learning environment where opportunities exist for all

students to gain knowledge and skills as they prepare for their futures. We envision an environment where:

Students’ learning is powered by technology and allows them to learn to take responsibility and attain knowledge in using technology to

complement the curriculum they are taught.

Teachers will use technology to enhance the curriculum in order to make it challenging, inquiry-based and hands-on for all students.

The school will become an environment where all students and staff have ready access to a full range of current technology (such as

software tools, multimedia, and distance learning) as well as external resources to further curriculum goals.

Mission: Together with staff, and community, we will provide a high quality, comprehensive education for all Deming Public Schools students so that

they will have the opportunity to prepare themselves to become productive, responsible, and culturally enriched citizens allowing them to

meet the challenges of an ever-changing, global, technology-driven society.

The standards of our Mission will be met when students can use technology to:

Communicate effectively.

Think critically, solve problems and make decisions.

Demonstrate skill in life and career planning.

Demonstrate technological and scientific literacy.

Respect and appreciate the culture of others.

http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010

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TECHNOLOGY PLAN

DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT~ TECHNOLOGY GOALS The portion of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act known as 'Enhancing Education Through Technology Act of 2001' (E2T2) has a goal: To assist every student in crossing the digital divide by ensuring that every student is technologically literate by the time the student finishes the eighth grade, regardless of the student's race, ethnicity, gender, family income, geographic location, or disability.

Our district is meeting the NCLB E2T2 Act “every student is technologically literate by the time the student finishes 8th grade” Our district will be NCLB E2T2 compliant by <insert date>

Technology Literacy Standards http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=NETS

Technology Literacy Goal 1:

Learning is significantly improved, using appropriate technologies, leading to high achievement in State Board of Education adopted content standards.

Strategy: 1.1 - Implement a district supported plan to ensure that all students gain information literacy management skills required for learning and working in the 21st century.

Evaluation Procedure: Principal evaluations; student assessments; teacher PDP reflections

Activity/Task Professional Development

Evaluation (Measurable

Change)

People Involved

Starting and Ending

Dates

Supporting Resources:

Description Type

Cost / Funding Source

Demonstrate responsible participation in our global society

http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=NETS

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1.1.1 – Develop Common Core Standards-based instructional plans that integrate information literacy, video, digital curriculum, online and blended learning to support instruction in the classrooms, using Rigor/Relevance Framework to guide students into a higher level of thinking.

All educators trained in CCSS implementation per their school site plan.

Principal evaluations observing the utilization of CCSS and integrated technology components

Added component of PDP provides opportunity for teacher to select area of personal growth in the use of technology

CCSS Team

Principals

Instructional Leaders

Teachers

Ongoing

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015

Real-World Internet resources

NM PED Website

Virtual High School

IDEALNM

Blackboard

SharpSchool

Podcasts

Microsoft Office Suite

Cost: no additional technology costs; “Train the Trainer model” provided by district staff

1.1.2 – Develop and implement instructional plans to teach technology skills, Internet Safety and software applications to students in grades K-8 to meet federal proficiency requirements.

All educators trained in CCSS implementation per their school site plan.

Computer Lab manager training.

Webinars

Principal evaluations observing effective utilization of technology

Student assessment

Instructional Technology Integration Specialist

Principals


Professional Learning Community Members (PLC)

Teachers

Computer Lab Managers

Ongoing

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015

Internet resources

PLC Resources

Mobile Devices

Projectors

Interactive white boards

Student response systems (clickers)

Digital/document cameras

Digital curriculum


Cost: no additional costs; training provided by district staff

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1.1.3 – Provide district-wide guidelines for school-site computer labs to ensure lab activities are aligned to classroom curriculum.

Computer lab staff trainings for technology integration with classroom teacher curriculum

Teacher/Lab Manager planning sessions

Principal evaluations

Lab managers demonstrate collaboration with teacher units


Principals



Teachers


Ongoing

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015

Real-World Internet resources

NM PED Website

PLC Resources

SRA Imagine It!

Everyday Math


Strategy: 1.2 – Integrate technology to support the reading programs in the District, including SRA Imagine It! and SRA ¡Imaginalo!

Evaluation Procedure: Principal evaluations; teacher PDP reflections



Change)

People Involved

Starting and Ending

Dates


Description Type


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1.2.1 – Integrate word processing and desktop publishing applications for literacy learning to support student attainment of reading and writing proficiency.

Trainings offered to educators for beginning or refresher lessons in the use of Microsoft Office Suite programs

Principal observations of lesson plans incorporating word processing and desktop publishing with student reading and writing activities



Principals


Teachers


Ongoing

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015


Online tutorials

Projectors

Digital/document cameras

SRA reading program subscription K-6

Cost: $50,000 per year for productivity software licensing and operating system upgrades. (Microsoft School Agreement) Funding source: Operational

no additional costs; training provided by district staff

1.2.2 – Utilize digital curriculum from SRA Imagine It! and SRA ¡Imaginalo! and software to support student acquisition of language arts concepts and processes.

Trainings for teachers and computer lab managers in SRA Imagine It! and ¡Imaginalo! Subscription components, along with Read 180 program components.

Teacher evaluation of student.

Students will demonstrate skills through SRA eInquiry unit projects


Principals


Teachers


Ongoing

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015


Internet resources

Projector


Cost: $6,000 annually (6 schools)

Funding Source: Title I

1.2.3 – Teachers will use district approved materials and curriculum to ensure students apply their technology skills to demonstrate their reading and writing abilities.

Ongoing training provided to teachers to use district’s reading program eInquiry and Read 180 components.

SRA eInquiry unit projects will be used to demonstrate the student use of technology skills.



Principals


Teachers


Ongoing

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015


Read 180 Program

Internet resources



Strategy: 1.3 – Integrate technology to support the mathematics initiatives, including Every Day Math

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Change)

People Involved

Starting and Ending

Dates


Description Type


1.3.1 - Integrate technology applications (spreadsheets, calculators, and modeling tools) for mathematics to support teaching and learning.

Training offered to educators for use of technology applications for mathematical lesson support

Educator demonstrates effective teaching strategies that engages all students



District Math Coach

Principals


Teachers


Ongoing

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015

Internet resources

Projectors

IXL

Scientific Calculators


Cost: part of Microsoft School Agreement

costs; training provided by district staff

1.3.2 - Utilize digital curriculum from Everyday Math and software to support student acquisition of math concepts and processes

Trainings for teachers and computer lab managers in Everyday Math Subscription components (K-6), along with secondary math components as needed.

Student assessments, Short Cycle Assessments, Next Generation Assessments


District Math Coach

Principals


Teachers


Ongoing

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015

Everyday Math online subscription

Projectors

IXL


Cost: $18,720 annually (6 schools)

Funding Source: Title I

Strategy: 1.4 – Integrate technology to support language acquisition in the instruction for second language learners.




Change)

People Involved

Starting and Ending

Dates


Description Type


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1.4.1 - Integrate word processing and desktop applications for second language acquisition, including sheltered instruction to support student attainment of second language proficiency.

Trainings offered to educators for beginning or refresher lessons in the use of Microsoft Office Suite programs, to include strategies

with sheltered instruction support and ELD standards

Principal observations of lesson plans incorporating word processing and desktop publishing with student reading and writing activities



Bilingual Education Director

Principals


Teachers


Ongoing

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015


Internet resources

Projectors

G.L.A.D. resources

AIM4SSS resources


1.4.2 - Utilize digital curriculum and software to support students’ acquisition of the English language.

Trainings for teachers and computer lab managers in SRA Imagine It! and ¡Imaginalo! Subscription components, along with Read 180 program components.

Student assessments,

Short Cycle Assessments, WIDA

ACCESS


Bilingual Education Director

Principals


Teachers


Ongoing

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015

Rosetta Stone

G.L.A.D. resources

AIM4SSS resources

SRA ¡Imaginalo! subscription


Internet resources

Cost: no additional technology costs;

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TECHNOLOGY PLAN

DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT -TECHNOLOGY GOALS

Technology Goal:

Educators have the capacity to establish student-centered, technology-enhanced learning environments that result in increased student

performance and economic viability.

Strategy: 2.1 - Establish on-going technology training integrated with standards-based, data driven instruction to increase student achievement.

Evaluation Procedure: Principal evaluations for technology integration; student assessments of technology integration; teacher PDP reflections



Change)

People Involved

Starting and Ending Dates

Supporting Resources: Description

Type


2.1.1 - Provide training and on-going support for teachers to create content that utilizes blended and on-line learning and implements student-centered, technology-enhanced instruction enabling teachers to develop activities for students to demonstrate knowledge, ideas and concepts within Rigor/Relevance Framework.

Comprehensive staff development for designing and presenting traditional and/or online course materials that are based on Common Core State Standards

Trainings offered to educators for beginning or refresher lessons in the use of Microsoft Office Suite programs and other software programs or technology tools.

Principal observations of classroom instruction using technology and blended learning in student-centered environments

Feedback from student surveys (end of course evaluations)

Student grades/assessments



Principals



Teachers

Ongoing

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015

PLC Resources

Digital curriculum (self-paced)

Teacher courses in systems such as Blackboard, VHS and SharpSchool

Microsoft online training in applications.

Cost: Virtual High School (VHS) $115/per student each semester

SharpSchool Webhosting: $11,000 per year

Funding: Operational, Title I

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2.1.2 - Train teachers to use word processing, desktop publishing, digital curriculum, and other classroom-appropriate software to support student learning and the acquisition of technology skills.

Trainings offered to educators for beginning or refresher lessons in the use of Microsoft Office Suite programs and other software programs or technology tools.

Principal observations of lesson plans incorporating word processing and desktop publishing with student reading and writing activities; walkthrough observations showing student engagement in class with word processing, desktop publishing, and other software


Principals



Teachers

Ongoing

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015

Microsoft online training in applications.


Strategy: 2.2 - Provide professional development for administrators, teachers and other support personnel to use reporting and data collection

software (NWEA®, Data Driven Classroom®, Principal’s Aide®, Microsoft Excel®, Microsoft PowerPoint®) as is appropriate to their job.

Evaluation Procedure: Evidence of attending professional development webinars, meetings, and trainings



Change)

People Involved



Type


2.2.1 – Provide training and on-going support

to utilize NWEA® and Data Driven

Classroom® to analyze data for instructional planning.

Goal team meetings during early release days are dedicated to training in data analysis and data driven instructional planning

Short cycle assessment

Director of Accountability

Accountability & Student Data Specialist

Building leadership

Teachers

Ongoing

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015

NWEA

Data Driven Classroom


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2.2.2 - Provide training and on-going support to utilize Principal’s Aide for reporting grades to parents and district data collection purposes.

Training during teacher in-service days at the beginning of the year

One-on-One training as needed

Grade and Attendance data is up to date and correct.

Principal Evaluation of daily data


Accountability & Student Data Specialist

Principals

Teachers

Ongoing

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015

JMAC Software (Principals’ Aide and Teacher’s Aide)


2.2.3 - Provide training and on-going support to utilize Microsoft Excel® and Microsoft PowerPoint® to facilitate the process of data collection and reporting.

Goal team meetings during early release days are dedicated to training in data analysis and data driven instructional planning

Principal Observation shows evidence of use



Principals

Instructional leaders

Ongoing

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015



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TECHNOLOGY PLAN

DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT - TECHNOLOGY GOALS

Technology Goal:

K-12 students and educators in New Mexico public schools have affordable, universal access to high-speed, robust telecommunications,

and schools modernized for technology.

Strategy: 3.1 Continually seek bandwidth improvements to ensure students and teachers can access robust Internet resources.

Evaluation Procedure: Evidence of improved bandwidth



Change)

People Involved



Type


3.1.1 – Work with local telecommunications vendors to ensure up-to-date services are available community-wide.

Review of changed regulations within funding sources to ensure compliance and maintain funds. Communication with Internet provider on current capacity into the community schedule of upgrades

Yearly inventory of available bandwidth and percentage used. High percentages of peak bandwidth uses would indicate need for upgrades.

Director of Technology

Network Administrator

Ongoing

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015

SLD Website, grant publications eRate Manager Software

Internet Connection and WAN: $123,000 per year

eRate, Title I, E2T2, Operational eRate SIG Operational Tech Bond

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3.1.2 – Design and implement a district-wide wireless network

Research and testing of new technologies providing wireless connectivity.

Collection of data showing the number of devices using the wireless network over time vs the use of wired network



Ongoing

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015

Network research websites

Other district (in state) practices

$70,000 per year to design and install wireless at at least one school each year.

eRate, Title I, E2T2, Operational eRate SIG Operational Tech Bond

Strategy: 3.2 – Implement effective security technology to maintain a safe Internet environment that enhances learning.

Evaluation Procedure: Evidence of security technology



Change)

People Involved



Type


3.2.1 – Maintain licensing and hardware for web-filtering and network firewall devices and anti-virus/malware protection products.

Technical reports and reviews to evaluate newest filtering and security technologies to ensure adequate access to online resources coupled with the best safety features for our students

Poll users to ensure they are able to do what is needed to support educational goals and administrative tasks; weekly Internet usage charts Daily virus and malware activity reports



Ongoing

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015

Internet provider; Internet connection; computers; telephone; email Firewall and Filtering vendor

$20,000 per year

Operational, Tech Bond

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Strategy: 3.3 – Ensure reliable resource accessibility for all students and staff

Evaluation Procedure: Evidence of functioning network



Change)

People Involved



Type


3.3.1 – Complete regular maintenance on networking equipment and district servers to ensure a maximum amount of availability.

Best practices procedures reviewed online and shared with technology center support team at regular team meetings.

Comparison of areas that have failed components and how maintenance schedules may differ from those areas that do not have a high failure rate.


Technology Center Support team

Computer lab managers

Building custodial staff

Ongoing

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015

Vendor websites for support

In-house technicians

Most work completed by in-house technical support team.

Erate eligible item maintenance $17,000 per year

Erate Operational

3.3.2 – Provide comprehensive technical support through a help-desk that is accessible to students and staff during working hours.

Customer service training for technology center employees

Training on use of help-desk software

Customer surveys completed by teachers and staff at the time a work order is closed by a technician.


Technology Center Support team

Computer lab managers

Building Staff

Teachers

Ongoing

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015

Online self-paced training provided by help-desk vendor

In – house training provided by Director of Technology to ensure procedures for support are followed by technicians at all times.

Help desk tracking software: $5000 per year

Operational

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TECHNOLOGY PLAN

DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT - TECHNOLOGY GOALS

Technology Goal:

Funding available to support planning, implementing, and assessing initiatives for integrating technology into New Mexico classrooms

and schools.

Strategy: 4.1 – Funding from multiple sources will be secured through a system-wide approach of evaluating technology use and need within the

Deming Public Schools

Evaluation Procedure: Evidence of other funding sources located



Change)

People Involved



Type


4.1.1 – Funding will be applied to programs that significantly improve learning using appropriate technologies that lead to high student achievement.

Employees responsible for budgeting to purchase systems will be trained to evaluate that system effectiveness

Short Cycle assessments

Standardized state testing scores

System usage reports

Instructional Services Division

Principals

Ongoing

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015

Early release days allow for staff to analyze data and adjust instruction accordingly

NWEA: $18,000 per year

Data Driven Classroom: $56,000 per year

4.1.2 – Funding will be applied to professional development that contributes to providing educators with the capacity to establish student-centered, technology-enhanced learning environments that result in increased student performance and economic viability.

Research to compare professional development options and obtain contracts that provide the district with the highest level of training at a fair value.

Staff/Teacher surveys and feedback on Professional Development effectiveness

Instructional Services Division

Principals

Ongoing

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015

In-house training provided

n/a

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4.1.3 – Funding will be applied to maintaining universal access to high-speed, robust telecommunications and schools modernized for technology.

Research to ensure the district does have the best access available for the amount of budget allocated.

Discussions with teachers and staff on network responsiveness.

Coordination with bandwidth providers on current speeds available for purchases


Ongoing

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015

Network bandwith and WAN/LAN connection improvements average cost 250,000 per year.

Operational Erate Ed Tech

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TECHNOLOGY PLAN ERATE REQUIREMENTS

HTTP://WWW.UNIVERSALSERVICE.ORG/SL/APPLICANTS/STEP02/TECHNOLOGY-PLANNING/DEFAULT.ASPX

To qualify as an approved technology plan for a discount and to meet the requirements of the FCC's Fifth Report and Order (FCC 04-190, released August 13, 2004), the

plan must contain the following five elements:

The plan must establish clear goals and a realistic strategy for using telecommunications and information technology to improve education or library services;

The plan must have a professional development strategy to ensure that staff know how to use these new technologies to improve education or library services;

The plan must include an assessment of the telecommunication services, hardware, software, and other services that will be needed to improve education or library

services;

The plan must provide a sufficient budget to acquire and support the non-discounted elements of the plan: the hardware, software, professional development and

other services that will be needed to implement the strategy; and

The plan must include an evaluation process that enables the school or library to monitor progress toward the specified goals and make mid-course corrections in

response to new developments and opportunities and they arise.

http://www.universalservice.org/sl/applicants/step02/technology-planning/default.aspx

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DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT -TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING PLAN

DISTRICT-LEVEL NETWORK & TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN – PART 1

Technology Assessment

CIPA Compliance: http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/cipa.html

http://www.universalservice.org/sl/applicants/step10/cipa.aspx

is compliant with the provisions of the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). will be CIPA compliant by <insert date> Keep in mind that your district is not eligible for ERATE funding if they are not CIPA Compliant

District Technology Standards Budget Summary

How your district complies to meet CIPA requirements? Internet filter: iBoss Internet Filter – expires April, 2013 (with optional 2yr contract extension through April 2015) Acceptable Use Policy: The Acceptable Use Policy is an approved Board Policy. Board Policy #476-1 “Use of District Computers” is posted on the district website (www.demingps.org) and each student and staff member is required to sign a form indicating they have read and understand the policy. Internet safety training: The district has purchased the iSafe Curriculum in the past and will be adding a component to each district lab that will include age appropriate internet safety and information literacy as well as anti-bullying information.

Cost for yearly maintenance and software updates for filtering system: $19,000.00

http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/cipa.html

http://www.universalservice.org/sl/applicants/step10/cipa.aspx

http://www.demingps.org/

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TECHNOLOGY PLAN

DISTRICT-LEVEL NETWORK & TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN

E-rate Priority One Requests

Voice, Data, Video and Other Priority One Capabilities Purchase / Budget /

Potential Funding Source(s)

Does your district plan on applying for priority one ERATE funding?

http://www.universalservice.org/sl/applicants/step06/priority-1-components-timeline-installation.aspx

Yes, we have submitted all applications for funding year 2012-13 and will be submitting for all years going forward.

Estimated costs (per year) Voice (including cell) $72,000 Data (WAN connections and Internet access) $126,000 Webhosting $9,000

Potential funding sources: ERATE and Operational funds

What is the primary measure for determining ERATE discounts? NSLP or Surveys http://www.universalservice.org/sl/applicants/step05/alternative-discount-mechanisms.aspx Deming Public School District uses NSLP for determination of ERATE discounts.

n/a

Districts evaluation process that enables the school or library to monitor progress toward the specified

goals and make mid-course corrections in response to new developments and opportunities as they

arise.

Deming Public School District uses a systems approach that includes PDSA and surveys to ensure continuous improvement at all levels of district operation. Each meeting of the Technology Planning Committee includes an evaluation of our goals to determine if they are being met and to identify areas of improvement. Our standard ERATE preparation process also includes contacting local service providers to ensure we are requesting the best possible services that will be available at time of delivery. Logging network and Internet traffic also provides a running measurement of bandwidth available vs bandwidth usage at all times in order to show the need for upgraded connections.

n/a

http://www.universalservice.org/sl/applicants/step06/priority-1-components-timeline-installation.aspx

http://www.universalservice.org/sl/applicants/step05/alternative-discount-mechanisms.aspx

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DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT - TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING PLAN

TECHNOLOGY PLAN


ERATE Priority Two Requests

Hardware/Software/Support Purchase / Budget /

Potential Funding Source(s)

Does your district plan on applying for priority two ERATE funding?

Yes, we will be requesting internal connection upgrades for three schools during the 2012-2015 technology plan cycle. Networking equipment at these sites is 8 years old and in need of refreshing as parts are failing and warranties have ended.

ERATE District Share

2013-14 - $250,000 $25,000

2014-15 - $250,000 $25,000

Funding Sources – ERATE, Operational, Tech Bond, SB9

How are ERATE components tracked for a yearly inventory of equipment? Salvaged equipment?

The Technology Center conducts two yearly inventories of all computer and networking equipment in the district, including those items that have been purchased with eRATE funding. Equipment purchased with ERATE funds MUST be at least six years old AND completely useable by the district before being salvaged. This equipment is wiped of all data, noted in our records, approved by the Board of Education and the Public Education Department before being auctioned.

n/a

How will ERATE equipment be maintained in your district?

Each year the district requests funding through ERATE for Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections. With this funding we provide support, firmware upgrades and configuration updates for ERATE eligible equipment.

ERATE District Share

District Wide(per yr) - $25,000 $4,000

Funding Sources – ERATE, Operational, Tech Bond, SB9

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TECHNOLOGY PLAN


Maintenance, Upgrade and Support Strategies

Description of Maintenance/Upgrade/Support Strategies

Purchase / Budget / Potential Funding

Source(s) Timeline

How will your district maintain all technology (hardware/software) components?

All technology, hardware and software will be maintained by the employees at the Technology Center. The district utilizes a work order tracking system allowing users to enter work orders for support of hardware and software. When additional assistance is required to maintain the software and hardware, the Director of Technology will seek outside support.

Operational funding for staff to maintain equipment and to purchase warranties

3 yr warranty purchased with any new system. District plan is to increase computer hardware by 3% each year.

How will your district evaluate existing technology and future needs? Data from our work order system, inventory and salvage process, as well feedback from all stakeholders is considered when determining technology needs for the future. Instructional technology resources are evaluated by committees at each school that look at data to determine what is beneficial to learning.

This process is done in-house and does not take monetary resources above what has been budgeted for new purchases

Ongoing

How will district technology Plan be evaluated each year? The technology committee will meet at least four times per year to complete a PDSA Cycle and document progress toward meeting technology goals. Great attention is given to which goals are not being met and what can be done to facilitate better attainment of those goals. If it is determined that activities are goals need to be adjusted to better serve our students the Technology Plan will be amended and put before the school Board for Approval before seeking approval at the state level.

This process is done in-house and does not take monetary resources above what has been budgeted for new purchases

Ongoing

three year july 2012 june 2015) technology...

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