Technology Plan Implementation Report
July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006
Data Collection Form
Chicopee District

 
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Additional Instructions:

District Code: 00610000 District Name: Chicopee
Fiscal Year: 2006 Tech Plan Status: SUBMITTED
Last Updated: October 30, 2006 Today's Date: November 11, 2006

 

Person Responsible for Completing Form:

First Name:*   Last Name:*
Title:*
If Title is "other", Please Specify:
Email:*(only one)
Phone:* - - X
District Web site URL.* (If none, enter "N/A.")
 
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1. BENCHMARK 1: Commitment to a Clear Vision and Mission Statement

A. Vision, Mission and Goals

1. Do you have an up-to-date, long-range technology plan on file in your district? * YES    NO
2. Is your district technology plan posted on your web site? * YES    NO
  If yes, what is the URL for your technology plan? *
 

 

3. The following contains the vision, mission and goals of your district technology plan that you last submitted:
The job of the Telecommunications Department is to support the instructional process and be responsible for the network infrastructure that allows the instructional process to meet our system goals. We are progressing with our two year project to upgrade the entire wide area network connectivity to all school buildings to fiber. This involves not only the stringing of the fiber throughout the city by Chicopee Electric Light, but the purchase and installation of new switches and GBICS. The new fiber network will allow for more reliable connectivity along with increase network bandwidth. We expect to connect the following school buildings to the fiber during the 2005/2006 School year: Chicopee Academy, Barry School, Belcher School, Litwin School and Streiber School. This will complete the fiber network project. In 2005/2006 we will implement Connect Ed as a community resource for contacting parents and staff. Finally we are participating with the Mass DOE to conduct a pilot program with Galileo. We will be exploring the possibilities of utilizing Palms with math related remedial Math software (Math Amigo) in the Middle Schools. Promoting and updating of our school web pages as resources for parents and students. Continuing to work towards our goal of remote management of all Windows 2003 building Network servers in the District. Replace all older Windows 98 computers with new Windows XP Pro computer systems. Work towards a 3:1 District computer ratio.

 

 

4. What goals do you feel you have accomplished last year (from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006)?
(2000 characters max) *

4. Complete text:
Goals we have accomplished in the 2005-2006 school year are as follows. The implementation of Connect Ed as a community resource for contacting parents and staff has been completed. The system is being utilized for daily attendance messages, community outreach and emergency notifications. We connected the following school buildings to the fiber Wide Areas Network during the 2005/2006 School year: Chicopee Academy, Barry School and Streiber School. Delayed because of permissions to run the fiber under the Mass Turnpike will leave only Barry and Litwin to be completed. We installed a new Microsoft exchange mail server for our (chicopee.mec.edu) email accounts. Along with that a Watchguard email filtering system was also installed. We continue to participate with the Mass DOE Galileo assessment tool utilized in the Middle Schools. We continued to support in our schools SRI (Scholastic Reading Inventory), Scholastic Read 180, Scholastic Red and Reading First. NCLB funding made possible the utilizing of Palms with remedial Math software (Math Amigo) at both Middle Schools. We continue promoting and updating of our school web pages as resources for parents and students. The installation of Smart Boards with LCD/DLP projectors to support the instructional process in the teaching of ELA and Math in the Middle School. Plans continue for the building construction for Comprehensive High School and the Telecom Dept at the new building location. Continued professional development for teachers in mandated areas along with identified areas identified by the District needs assessment surveys. Continue to devote District resources towards a 3:1 District computer ratio.

5. What are your goals for the upcoming year (from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007)?
(2000 characters max) *
5. Complete text:
The Telecommunications Depart. supports the instructional process and is responsible for the network infrastructure meeting our system goals. Connecting Litwin and Belcher to the Chicopee Electric Light fiber WAN. Implementing a 5 year federally funded SRG (Striving Readers Grant Read 180) at the two High Schools. Supporting Read 180, SRI, Scholastic Red and Reading First highly integrating technology into the curriculum. Supporting these systems makes it necessary to provide our schools 4 new file servers that not only run the programs but collect individual student data that can be analyzed student progress. Support the CHS DOE grant focused on Career Academy¿s utilizing MassOne, professional development in the areas of collaboration, utilizing United Streaming and one to one lap top initiative. Scheduled web page server replacement, promotion and updating of school web pages as resources for parents and students. Moving all nurses to iHealth and secondary teachers to iTeacher a component of iPass our online student information system. Increase remote management of all Windows 2003 building Network servers and computers. Installation of file server system for Public Access. Updating web mail accounts to a LDAP server at MEC (Merrimack Education Center) providing teachers with additional options. Projecting new technologies for Comprehensive High School slated for opening in 2007-2008. Relocating the network infrastructure, TV production studio and Professional Development lab to the new facility. Projected technologies for the new school include servers, switches supporting the building infrastructure, Smart boards, DVD/VCR players, DVD recorders, digital cameras, video presentation systems, LCD televisions, LCD projectors, video conferencing equipment, multiple computer labs and multiple lap top carts. The district earmarks 25% Grant budgets to training instructional staff in technology. Continue working towards a 3:1 District computer ratio.
 
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B. Budget: Technology Expenditures from July 1, 2005to June 30, 2006

Please provide the names and titles of the staff who provided expenditures information:
Name: (mandatory) * Title: (mandatory) *
Name: (optional) Title: (optional)

 


We strongly urge that this section be completed in collaboration with the district business manager/financial director.

When completing the expenditures for salaries and contracted services, please pro-rate the expenditures according to the functions each person performs. For example, if the technology director dedicates 50% of his/her time to computer maintenance, half of his/her salary should be listed under Maintenance and Support.

NOTE: Distribute expenditures across categories so that spending is not double-counted.

 

  Operational Budget
  Administrative Technology
  Instructional Technology
  Technology Professional Development
  Maintenance and Support
  Networking
Total
  Salaries
1136068
  Contracted Services
399514
  Hardware
710076
  Software
159697
  Capital Expenditures
0
  Supplies
40535
  Other Expenditures
59749
Total
594315
1325436
68583
224206
293099
2505639

 

  Bonded Technology
  Administrative Technology
  Instructional Technology
  Technology Professional Development
  Maintenance and Support
  Networking
Total
  Contracted Services
0
  Hardware
0
  Software
0
  Capital Expenditures
0
  Supplies
0
  Other Expenditures
0
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0

 

  Grants and Other
  Administrative Technology
  Instructional Technology
  Technology Professional Development
  Maintenance and Support
  Networking
Total
  Salaries
2168
  Contracted Services
67396
  Hardware
242490
  Software
130876
  Capital Expenditures
0
  Supplies
6803
  Other Expenditures
12889
Total
35913
358119
66432
2158
0
462622

C. Evaluation

1. Do you comply with the state's Chapter 30B Supplies and Service Procedures? For more information, go to Operational Services Division. * YES     NO
2. Does your district have a formal process for identifying its technology needs? * YES     NO
3. If your answer is "yes" , describe the process. (1000 characters max) *  
 
4. Does your district evaluate the progress it has made in implementing its technology plan? *   YES       NO `
5. If your answer is "yes", describe the process the district uses to evaluate the implementation of its plan. (1000 characters max) *  
 

3. Complete text:  
The district Technology Committee, which is composed of technology stakeholders, provides the catalyst for the TPD's to work with the instructional staff and teachers. During the District August 06 Professional Development all Staff participated in a professional development needs assessment to determine needs. In addition to the survey the Professional Development Committee and Technology Committee communicate their recommendations for staff needs in the district.

4. Complete text: 
We utilize varying methods of evaluation on successes and implementation of new technologies. A team approach is used in evaluating our WAN & LAN infrastructure. A varied group composed of Telecom Dept. staff, Technology Team, vendors and ISP MEC. This group reviews statistics from our servers which collect information on building connectivity, number of users per building and bandwidth on our WAN. Software is purchased and evaluated by many different departments. The Accountability office makes sure that it integrates with our various curriculums and prefers products which collect data on student progress. This process involves teachers, technology team, department chairmen, Asst. for Curriculum. and Asst. Superintendent. for Accountability. Utilizing the TTUS our staff is evaluated for technology usage, proficiency and integration into the curriculum. Using results, administrator's observations, and suggestions appropriate professional development programs in technology are offered.

 

D. Use of E-rate

1. Did you receive E-rate Funding Commitment Decision Letter(s) between July 2005and June 2006? *  YES      NO
2. If "YES" , what did you use the reimbursement for? (Check all that apply).   Telecommunications Services
  Internet Access
  Internal Connections
3. Does your technology plan include a list of the materials and services that you will procure through the E-rate discount program? *   YES       NO
4. How did you pay for the non-discounted part of the services and materials?   Local funds , specify
  Foundation , specify
  Grants , Specify
  Other , specify


 
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2. BENCHMARK 2: Teacher and Student Use of Technology

A. Teacher and Student Use of Technology

1a. Estimate the percentage of instructional staff who use technology for professional activities, such as lesson planning, administrative tasks, communications, and collaboration. Estimated percentages must add up to 100%. *
% of staff use technology for professional activities nearly every day.
% of staff use technology for professional activities about once a week.
% of staff use technology for professional activities about once a month.
% of staff rarely or never use professional activities for instruction.
100 %
 Total (must add up to 100%)

 

How did you arrive at the percentages in the previous question? (Check all that apply).*
Data from survey(s) of teachers in the district using Teacher Technology Use Survey
Data from survey(s) of teachers in the district using a district-developed survey
Informal observation and anecdotal evidence
other (Please specify)


1b. Estimate the percentage of instructional staff who use instructional technology with students for activities such as research, multimedia, simulations, data interpretation, communications, and collaboration. Estimated percentages must add up to 100%. *

% of staff use technology for instruction nearly every day.
% of staff use technology for instruction about once a week.
% of staff use technology for instruction about once a month.
% of staff rarely or never use technology for instruction.
100 %
 Total (must add up to 100%)

 

How did you arrive at the percentages in the previous question? (Check all that apply).*
Data from survey(s) of teachers in the district using Teacher Technology Use Survey
Data from survey(s) of teachers in the district using a district-developed survey
Informal observation and anecdotal evidence
other (Please specify)


2a. To what extent have students in the district mastered the skills listed in the Recommended PreK to 12 Instructional Technology Standards. Please estimate student technology literacy for grades 4, 8, and 12. *

Grade 4
% of Grade 4 students have mastered all or nearly all the standards.
% of Grade 4 students have mastered half or more than half of the standards.
% of Grade 4 students have mastered less than half of the standards.
100 %
 Total (must add up to 100%)

 

Grade 8
% of Grade 8 students have mastered all or nearly all the standards.
% of Grade 8 students have mastered half or more than half of the standards.
% of Grade 8 students have mastered less than half of the standards.
100 %
 Total (must add up to 100%)

 

Grade 12
% of Grade 12 students have mastered all or nearly all the standards.
% of Grade 12 students have mastered half or more than half of the standards.
% of Grade 12 students have mastered less than half of the standards.
100 %
 Total (must add up to 100%)

 


 

2b. How did you arrive at the percentages in the previous question? (Check all that apply).*
a student technology assessment
a survey of students about their technology proficiency
a survey of teachers about students' technology proficiency
other (Please specify)


3a. Estimate the percentage of teachers who are at each level as defined by the Massachusetts technology Self-Assessment Tool (TSAT). *

% of teachers are at the Early technology level.
% of teachers are at the Developing technology level.
% of teachers are at the Proficient level.
% of teachers are at the Advanced level.
100 %
 Total (must add up to 100%)

 

3b. How did you arrive at the percentages in the previous question? (Check all that apply).*
Technology Self-Assessment Tool (TSAT)
a survey that is aligned to the TSAT
informal observation
other (Please specify)


 

4. Acceptable Use Policy Regarding Internet Use

The statistics in this section will be automatically calculated after data has been entered in the school profile form(s).
100 % of the schools in the district have an acceptable use policy for their students.
100 % of the schools in the district have an acceptable use policy for their staff.
53 % of the schools in the district include the acceptable use policy in the student handbook.
100 % of the schools in the district include the acceptable use policy on the school web site.
100 % of the schools in the district have an Internet filter that is in compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA).
100 % of the schools in the district provide instruction to students about the responsible use of technology, including ethics and safety issues.
100 % of the schools in the district provide instruction for staff on the responsible use of technology, including ethics and safety issues.

 
 
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C. Staffing

  • Complete the following table only for those personnel involved in technology and only for the portion of time they spend with the following technology tasks. For example, if a full-time staff member is dedicating 25% of his/her time to technology, that person should be counted as only 0.25 FTE in the chart below.
  • Count people's time according to the functions they perform. For example, if the technology director spends 50% of his/her time on leadership functions and 50% on data SIMS data management, he/she should be counted as 0.50 FTE for Technology Director and 0.50 for Data Manager or Analyst.
  • Do not double count. Count only persons who worked in your district from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006.


 

Human Resources in Technology
Functions:
LEADERSHIP (those who are in charge of technology decision-making, including planning, budgeting, selecting and purchasing equipment, etc.) Staff under District Payroll
FTE (full time equivalent)		 Contracted Services
FTE (full time equivalent)		 Other (volunteers, students, etc.)
FTE (full time equivalent)
  • Technology Director/Coordinator/CIO/CTO, assistant superintendent, principal, library director, etc. (Count only that portion of time that is spent on the functions described above.)
 
TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM INTEGRATION (those who provide guidance, professional development, and support to instructional staff in the uses of technology for curriculum) Staff under District Payroll
FTE (full time equivalent)		 Contracted Services
FTE (full time equivalent)		 Other (volunteers, students, etc.)
FTE (full time equivalent)
  • Technology Curriculum Integration Specialist, Library Teacher, Instructional Technology Specialist, etc. (Count only that portion of time that is spent on the functions described above.)
  • Technology Curriculum Integration Support (e.g., technology aides, library clerk, tutors, volunteers, etc.)
 
ADMINISTRATION (those who provide technology administrative functions) Staff under District Payroll
FTE (full time equivalent)		 Contracted Services
FTE (full time equivalent)		 Other (volunteers, students, etc.)
FTE (full time equivalent)
  • Application Developer/ Programmer
  • Data Manager or Analyst
  • Webmaster
  • Other
 
NETWORK/TECHNICAL SUPPORT (those who provide support for hardware, software and network) Staff under District Payroll
FTE (full time equivalent)		 Contracted Services
FTE (full time equivalent)		 Other (volunteers, students, etc.)
FTE (full time equivalent)
  • Network/System Manager Coordinator
  • Maintenance and Repair Specialist
  • Lab Coordinator, Manager, Technician
  • Teachers trained to provide technical support
  • Students trained to provide technical support


 

Curriculum Integration Staffing
A ratio of Technology curriculum integration staff to instructional staff will be automatically calculated after data has been entered and saved above.
Number of instructional staff supported by 1 FTE Curriculum Integration Specialist 7.27

  
 
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Benchmark 3. - Technology Training and Professional Development

Instructions for filling out "Technology Professional Development" questions
We strongly urge that this section be completed in collaboration with the district professional development leader/coordinator or curriculum director.

 
Provide the names and titles of the staff who provided information about technology professional development in your district:
Name: (mandatory) * Title: (mandatory) *
Name: (optional) Title: (optional)


 

A. Technology Professional Development Provided by Your District Percentage of staff (administrators, teachers, instructional aides, paraprofessionals) reached
1. Estimate the percentage of staff who have received technology professional development (ANY TYPE) over the past year (July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006).* %
2. Estimate the percentage of staff who have received formal technology professional development (workshops, credit courses, study groups, summer institutes) from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006.* %
3. Estimate the total number of staff-hours* of formal technology professional development activities (from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006). *
*If a district sponsors a 2- hour workshop and 10 staff members attend, the staff hours will be 20. 		hours  
4. Estimate the percentage of staff who have been reached by ongoing technology professional development, such as coaching, mentoring, and co-teaching activities (from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006).*