CCSD 2012 Master Technology Plan

Master Technology Plan
Fiscal Year 2013

Effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015
Charleston, South Carolina http://www.ccsdschools.com
Prepared by John McCarron Executive Director Information Technology 4/6/2012
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CONTENTS
District Profile ................................................................................................................ 5 Executive Summary ...................................................................................................... 6 District Focus ................................................................................................................ 8 Technology Vision ....................................................................................................... 9 The Technology Plan ................................................................................................. 10 Technology Dimension 1: Learners and Their Environment .................................. 12 Technology Dimension 1: Snapshot of Current Technology Use in the District ...... Technology Dimension 1: Objectives and Strategies ............................................. Technology Dimension 1: Action List...................................................................... Technology Dimension 1: Action Plan .................................................................... Technology Dimension 1: Funding Considerations ............................................... Technology Dimension 2: Professional Capacity ................................................... 22 Technology Dimension 2: Snapshot of Current Technology Use in the District ...... Technology Dimension 2: Objectives and Strategies ............................................. Technology Dimension 2: Action List...................................................................... Technology Dimension 2: Action Plan .................................................................... Technology Dimension 2: Funding Considerations ................................................ Technology Dimension 3: Instructional Capacity ................................................... 39 Technology Dimension 3: Snapshot of Current Technology Use in the District ...... Technology Dimension 3: Objectives and Strategies ............................................. Technology Dimension 3: Action List...................................................................... Technology Dimension 3: Implementation Action Plan........................................... Technology Dimension 3: Funding Considerations ................................................ Technology Dimension 4: Community Connections .............................................. 46 Technology Dimension 4: Snapshot of Current Technology Use in the District ...... Technology Dimension 4: Objectives and Strategies ............................................. Technology Dimension 4: Action List...................................................................... Technology Dimension 4: Action Plan .................................................................... Technology Dimension 4: Funding Considerations ................................................ Technology Dimension 5: Support Capacity ........................................................... 56 Technology Dimension 5: Snapshot of Current Technology Use in the District ...... Technology Dimension 5: Objectives and Strategies .............................................
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Schools: 78 (2011 State Report Card) Student Enrollment: 44,459 (10-day, 2011-2012 School Year) Students Eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch: 52% (May 2011) English as a Second Language (ESL) Students: 2,352 (May 2011) Student Dropout Count: 504 (2009-2010, grades 7-12) Four-year Cohort Graduation Rate: 72.2% (2011 State Report Card) District E-rate Discount: 67% (2012 Forms 471)
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Executive Summary
The administration of the Charleston County School District (CCSD) recognizes that Victory is in the Classroom and uses technology as a key component of the datadriven decisions that make excellence our standard. Since the first Master Technology Plan written in 1998, the plan has had periodic reviews by key district stakeholders to ensure that the plan aligns with CCSDs strategic plan and supports the adopted curriculum. The CCSD Master Technology Plan 2012 -2015 uses the five technology dimensions defined by the South Carolina Department of Education to enhance equity, student achievement, connectedness, efficient and effective operations, and culture change. The five dimensions and goals for each are: Technology Dimension 1: Learners and Their Environment CCSD will use data and research-proven strategies to provide home, school, and community environments conducive to our students achieving technological literacy by the end of the eighth grade and to raise the overall level of academic achievement in the district. Technology Dimension 2: Professional Capacity CCSD will provide curriculum development and professional development to increase the competency of all CCSD educators so that research-proven strategies and the effective integration of instructional technology systems can be used to increase student achievement. Technology Dimension 3: Instructional Capacity CCSD will use current and emerging technology to create learner-centered instructional environments that enhance academic achievement.
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Technology Dimension 4: Community Connections CCSD will raise student achievement by using technology to enhance internal communications and to better inform, engage and involve parent, community, business and faith-based groups around the key priorities of the Charleston Achieving Excellence (CAE): Vision 2016. Technology Dimension 5: Support Capacity Improve student achievement through effective use of Instructional Technology and academic administrative systems, and to improve operational efficiency of the district through application of business systems. Centralizing technology management and promoting classroom modernization will be key components of the Support Capacity for technology at CCSD. This document includes the objectives, strategies, and action steps needed to achieve each of the established goals. We wish to thank the dedicated school district staff and community members who have contributed to development of this plan. They are:

Allison Weil, Gartner, Inc. Dusti Annan-Coultas, Medical University of South Carolina Joel Baumgardner, Select Health of South Carolina Christine Ryan, Professional Development and Instructional Support Elizabeth Lovett, Educational Technology Timothy Tanner, Educational Technology Emily Elliott, Educational Technology Elliot Smalley, Communications Susan Haire, Communications John McCarron, Information Technology John Lowe, Information Technology
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District Focus
OUR MISSION The mission of the Charleston County School District (CCSD), a dynamic system of challenging educational choices, is to increase student achievement overall and close achievement gaps in order to prepare all students to compete in a global economy and make a positive contribution to our community and nation. OUR VISION Every child will graduate from CCSD with the critical skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in college and the 21st Century global workforce. OUR VALUES Results: We will prioritize student achievement outcomes in everything we do, and align every strategy and action with a measurable goal. Access: All studentsheld to the highest expectations imaginablewill be provided with excellent instruction, enrichment opportunities, and challenging courses. Parents will be empowered with a full portfolio of great school choices. Partnership: Student success relies on partnerships between schools, families, and communities. We will encourage transparency, collaboration and feedback, and strengthen partnerships with every person, agency, and organization invested in our students. Diversity: We see diversity as a strength and an asset. By our actions, words and deeds, we will promote diversity and ensure that our students are prepared for the diverse, competitive world they will inherit. OUR GOALS 1) Close the achievement gap. 2) Elevate achievement overall. 3) Raise the graduation rate.
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Technology Vision
The vision of the Board of Trustees (Board) and Superintendent for technology in our schools is to see technology prudently applied to teaching and learning with equity, understanding, and informed growth. Our focus is using technology to implement and maintain the Charleston Achieving Excellence: Vision 2016 which drives all that we do in CCSD. The specifics of how to implement our vision are articulated in updates throughout this plan and are based on emerging technologies and improved understanding of the benefits of technology to instruction. Technology will be applied in the district to enhance: 1. Equity to level the playing field and to prepare all children for the workplace. 2. Student Achievement to provide student access to curriculum, teacher access to instructional tools and aids, and administrator access to timely data that will guide them to make good decisions regarding programs and initiatives that affect the instruction of children. 3. Connectedness - to build systemic coherence and to improve communication within CCSD; to use technology to connect programs and support staff to children who have special needs; to connect the schools with the parents and the community; to connect and effectively manage a district that is 100 miles long. 4. Efficient and Effective Operations to ensure that the right systems and technology are in place for operations to minimize costs and more effectively utilize district resources. 5. Culture Change - to make technology a part of the way work is done; to be part of the employee selection process and a requirement for retention.
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The Technology Plan Overview

The foundation for this plan was laid by the Rethinking Technology in Our Schools Taskforce which was commissioned by our superintendent in September 2010. The purpose of the Rethinking Technology in Schools Taskforce is to identify and prioritize emerging technologies and innovative applications that have the potential to enhance K-12 teaching and learning. There are a multitude of innovative technology tools available that can enable teachers to engage students, improve student achievement, and make learning more interactive. The challenge was to find the ideal combination for CCSD. The Rethinking Technology in Schools Taskforce began its initial work with about 50 diverse stakeholders from across the District. The team included teachers, principals, media specialists, curriculum specialists, educational and information technology specialists, and more. In our first meeting, we started with a brainstorming session to discuss and identify all the technologies that were of interest to the group. At our second session, we used the nominal group technique to help identify the highest priority technologies to be explored. The technologies that had the highest point total represented the taskforces top five selections. The following five technologies rose to the top:
1. Wireless/Handheld Devices 2. Social Media/ Web 2.0 3. Learning Management System 4. Distance Learning 5. Infrastructure
We then created sub-committees focused on making specific recommendations on each of the top five technologies identified. Each sub-committee was asked to answer the following key questions as a part of their work:
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How will technology be used by for teaching and learning? How will it be integrated into the curriculum? How will it help to achieve the district's three key goals? What supporting research is available?
In addition to the written recommendations on each technology, the taskforce also created an overarching vision for technology. The technology vision for this group of practitioners is from a different perspective, but embraces and amplifies that of the Board.
Rethinking Technology Task Force Vision Statement

CCSD believes that technology is a fundamental element of preparing students for college and workforce readiness in the 21st Century. We will create a innovation, and life-long learning by:

technology-rich environment that is collaborative and supports creativity, Identifying and utilizing existing, and emerging technologies to transform teaching and learning and enhance student achievement. Ensuring equitable access to technology for all students and teachers. Providing on-going professional development on the use of the technologies we implement.
Integrating technology into the curriculum to improve instruction, engage students, and make learning more interactive. Capitalizing on opportunities to reduce costs while improving educational outcomes.
Educating students on the safe and ethical use of technology.
The output of the Rethinking Technology Task Force informed the writers of this master technology plan.
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TECHNOLOGY DIMENSION 1 Learners and Their Environment

GOALS: Provide instructional model that integrates technology into all aspects of the curriculum Enable students to learn in relevant and real-world contexts Create environments that support the teaching and learning of 21st Century skill outcomes
A. SNAPSHOT OF CURRENT TECHNOLOGY USE IN CCSD

Technology plays a significant role in CCSDs pursuit to ensure that every child receives a high quality education and is prepared for the 21st Century workforce. CCSD educators, parents, partners, and community members have made significant progress in realizing the vision that the seamless integration of technology into all subject areas will raise the academic achievement of all students. CCSD has adopted the standards developed by the International Society for Technology in Educations (ISTE) National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T) and National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS-S) http://www.iste.org/inhouse/nets/cnets/index.html (revised Summer 07) CCSD has implemented an instructional model that integrates technology as a tool to help teachers and administrators work together to coordinate a standards-based educational program within and across all grade levels and content areas. Parental involvement and partnerships are encouraged through district and school web pages and resources to provide information about school events, classroom activities, homework help, and course content. Teachers have the following items in their classrooms as part of the CCSD Classroom Modernization Project: iSeries SMART Interactive Whiteboard,
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SMART Document Camera, V-Brick Video Distribution System, and Lightspeed Classroom Sound System. Teachers have access to SMART Lessons aligned to the South Carolina State Standards, technology best practices, Blooms Taxonomy levels, model lesson plans, and professional development that incorporates state curriculum standards and technology standards into one cohesive unit. Every student has access to communication tools that allow them to collaborate with classmates and teachers. CCSDs instructional model (Mastery Teaching Model/Literacy Workshop) drives effective technology integration through the strategic alignment of professional development activities and state curriculum standards. Students who face challenges ranging from learning disabilities to significant physical disabilities have equitable access to assistive technologies via the Office of Exceptional Children. CCSD has collaborated with external agencies to provide electronic online resources such as myON Reader, PebbleGo, Gale Resources, DISCUS, etvStreamlineSC, and Gizmos for teacher and student use in every classroom.
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B. OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES
OBJECTIVES
STRATEGIES
Students will engage in authentic learning activities aligned with state standards and the CCSD Coherent Curriculum that integrate technology, including assistive technology, into the core content and related arts areas.
Use National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETSgrade-level profiles updated summer 07). Revise CCSD technology policies and procedures to ensure alignment, equity and support for student achievement goals defined in the Charleston Achieving Excellence: Vision 2016 plan. Provide appropriate accommodations for students with special needs for learning and testing environments. Develop technology-enhanced learning resources, including real world project-based technology learning activities. Provide opportunities and resources to schools to facilitate the development and implementation of effective communication and collaboration skills using technology in the core content and related arts areas. Provide district level technology support through the technology specialists to guide schools, educate teachers, and assist in the development of school technology plans.
Environments will be created that enable learners to participate in authentic learning activities aligned with the CCSD instructional model.
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C. ACTION LIST
1. Review and/or revise Acceptable Use Policy (GBEBD) as needed. 2. Develop and/or revise policies/procedures as needed for resources such as the following: Software standardization Social networks Podcasts and vodcasts Blogs Teacher technology proficiency (Proviso) Internet security and content filtering Equipment standardization Copyright Licensing Network security Data integration Learning Management System (SharpSchool as of July 2012) Technology Counts online survey Email use Electronic registration system 3. Maintain and expand the use of online resources for students, teachers, administrators and parents including: Technology-infused lesson plans SMART Lesson Bank Thinkfinity Knowitall.org Virtual schools PowerSchool DISCUS BrainPop Gizmos etvStreamlineSC myON Reader PebbleGo Edmodo Gale Resources Learning Management System (SharpSchool as of July 2012) 4. Incorporate real-world student projects into professional development.
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5. Feature best practices on Educational Technology web site that demonstrate technology integration within the curriculum. 6. Upgrade district provided computer labs every five years to facilitate student learning and benchmarking of student achievement. 7. Create a plan for providing a 1:1 learning environment in K-12 classrooms. 8. Standardize technology integration course and workshop syllabi to incorporate SC curriculum standards and CCSD instructional model. 9. Continue to implement and update Classroom Modernization initiatives to ensure equity.
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D. ACTION PLAN
OBJECTIVE: Students will use technology to acquire and demonstrate communication, collaboration and engagement skills aligned with International Society for Technology in Education Technology standards and state curriculum standards. EVALUATION: Effective technology integration will improve student academic achievement as evidenced by data collected from teacher and student surveys, comparison of test scores, and other sources. IMPLEMENTATION STEP Review and/or revise Acceptable Use Policy (GBEBD). Develop and/or revise policies/procedures for: COMPLETION DATE Bi-annually Bi-annually BENCHMARK Improved policies disseminated and implemented Policies and procedures written, published, and implemented
Software standardization Social networks Podcasts and vodcasts Blogs and wikis Teacher technology proficiency (Proviso) Internet security and content filtering
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Equipment standardization Copyright Licensing Network security Data integration Learning Management System (SharpSchool as of July 2012) Technology Counts online survey Email use Electronic registration system Portable electronic devices
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Maintain and expand online resources for students, teachers, administrators and parents including:
Professional development is ongoing Brain Pop subscription paid through 2011-12
Technology-infused lesson plans SMART Lesson Bank Thinkfinity Knowitall.org Virtual schools PowerSchool DISCUS BrainPop Gizmos etvStreamlineSC myON Reader PebbleGo Edmodo Gale Resources Learning Management System (SharpSchool as of July 2012)
Professional development provided on all resources and funding allocated to maintain subscriptions for Brain Pop, Gizmos, and myON Reader
Incorporate real-world student projects into professional development activities. Feature best practices on Educational Technology web site that demonstrate technology integration within the coherent curriculum. Pending Board approval, create and implement plan for 1:1 learning initiative K-12. Update and revise plan and upgrade devices as needed.
Ongoing Ongoing
Updated technology integration course syllabi Updated website
Begin with 2-year pilot with plans to implement districtwide pending Board approval.
Updated 1:1 learning plan in place with cost metrics, recommendations, and Board approval to implement.
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TECHNOLOGY DIMENSION 1 IMPLEMENTATION STEP Continue to update and revise as needed and implement the Classroom Modernization Project every 5 years. Upgrade District provided computer labs every 5 years to facilitate student learning and benchmarking of student achievement. Standardize professional development courses syllabi to incorporate SC curriculum standards and CCSD instructional model. Continue to update and revise as needed and implement Classroom Modernization initiatives to provide equitable and appropriate technologies. COMPLETION DATE Ongoing every 5 years Ongoing
CCSD 2012-2015 BENCHMARK Classroom Modernization Project plan revised and in place Designated labs updated every 5 years
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Updated technology integration course syllabi Equipment identified, standardized and implemented with professional development training
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E. FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS
ITEM NOTES
Educational Technology integration Six Technology Integration Curriculum staff Specialists Technology Instructional Coaches for 1:1 schools One Team Associate serving media specialists Salaries and benefits Professional development Curriculum development Travel Educational Technology Recertification courses professional development for Graduate courses teachers Ongoing professional development through school-based trainings during team meetings and planning periods Educational Technology Leading and evaluating with technology professional Assessing teacher technology proficiency development for administrators and curriculum integration Resources to support technology Assistive technology aids and adaptive integration, including assistive devices technology, across all curricular areas and programs
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TECHNOLOGY DIMENSION 1 A. EVALUATION OF OBJECTIVES

OBJECTIVE POSSIBLE BASELINE DATA POSSIBLE DATA SOURCES TO BE USED FOR ONGOING EVALUATION AND END-OF-PROGRAM REPORT
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OUTCOMES (Include action list items achieved.)
May 2013
May 2014
May 2015
May 2016
Students will use technology to acquire and demonstrate communication, collaboration, and engagement skills aligned with state standards and the CCSD instructional model to increase academic achievement. Students will engage in authentic learning activities that are aligned with state standards and that integrate technology into the core content.
MAP Scores Teacher and
MAP Scores PACT scores Administrator,
student surveys Classroom observations School renewal plans Selfassessments Selfreflections Pre- and post-tests Teacher observations
teacher, student, and parent surveys Teacher and student portfolios School renewal plans Selfassessments
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B. CURRENT BEST PRACTICES IN CCSD The vision for CCSD calls for the creation of a high-performance culture to support delivery of education excellence for all students. A major contributor to the success of this vision is the effective use of technology. CCSD uses operational best practices that positively impact learners and their environment: The Help Desk is staffed and trained such that 68% of the tickets are closed on the first call. The Help Desk uses remote management tools to reduce the need to physically touch computers to resolve software problems. Information Technology (IT) maintains a SIF (School Interoperability Framework) environment. Applications included in the existing environment are PowerSchool, SC Student Locator, Destiny library manager, Destiny textbook manager, Visions eIGP, Excent, and Novell Identity Manger. IT is also providing student network accounts and secure storage. CCSD is persuing a refresh cycle of 5 years for all computer equipment and maintains a 5-year warranty. The Division of Information Technology is proactive in establishing technology standards for infrastructure. The Division of Information Technology is aggressive in its pursuit of e-rate funds. An in-house data warehouse has been developed to facilitate data driven decision making. Between July 1, 2009 and August 1, 2011, 3443 teachers participated in sustained professional development (15 hours or more) and an additional 2328 participated in just-in-time workshops (less than 3 hours). CCSD uses a self-assessment survey for teachers that allow them to determine their technology mastery levels based on a proficiency rubric. Technology courses and workshops are designated as specific levels in order to help teachers choose classes and workshops to that will allow them to increase their skills.
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TECHNOLOGY DIMENSION 2 PROFESSIONAL CAPACITY

GOAL CCSD will provide curriculum development and professional development to increase the competency of all CCSD educators so that research-proven strategies and the effective integration of educational technology can be used to increase student engagement and achievement.

Classroom Modernization CCSDs Classroom Modernization Program was initiated in Fiscal Year 2009 as a five year project. World-class students and families deserve world-class facilities, which is why the district is working to ensure that all students have access to cutting-edge technology. CCSDs Classroom Modernization Program is intended to provide a 21st Century learning environment for every child, in every school, every day. The Classroom Technology Committee plan for Year 1 and 2 was focused on the deployment of SMARTBoards and teacher laptops. We successfully installed 2,550 SMARTBoards into classrooms at 62 schools. The Classroom Technology Committee plan for Year 3 focused on the deployment of document cameras and completing the teacher laptop rollout. We completed the rollout of 2,700 document cameras across all schools. We also completed the teacher laptop rollout with 750 laptops. In Year 4, funding was allocated for an early implementation pilot of a 1:1 computing environment along with the necessary network upgrades and supporting equipment. We are excited by the prospect of accelerating student achievement and equity in the district by extending full coverage wireless access to every classroom, upgrading the wide-area network and Internet access, and adopting 1:1 computing for every student. This project will allow us to validate this vision and determine what it will take to implement districtwide. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) CCSD recognizes that assurance of student technology literacy requires teachers to demonstrate technology proficiency. Thus CCSD has adopted the standards developed by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and is meeting or
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exceeding the requirements of the South Carolina State Department of Education mandate (Proviso 1.29) which states that teachers must demonstrate technology proficiency during their certification renewal cycle. Significant progress has been made toward achieving CCSDs technology vision that every child and teacher will realize the benefits found in technology-rich learning environments. These standards can be accessed online at http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=NETS
Teacher Technology Proficiency Data Over 72% of teachers who completed the Proviso Self Assessment in 2011 evaluated their technology skills at the Applying level or above. The self assessment levels in 2011 related directly to the items recently installed in through the Classroom Technology Modernization Program.
Teacher Technology Proficiency 2011

40.0% 35.0% 30.0% 25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% BEGINNING EMERGING APPLYING INTEGRATING INNOVATING
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BEGINNING EMERGING
APPLYING INTEGRATING
INNOVATING
I am just beginning or have not used the SMART Board yet. When I use the SMART board it is generally to write notes in digital ink. I need to take professional development courses about how to use it. I have acquired some basic skills with the SMART Board and increasingly use these skills for instruction. I am beginning to use SMART Notebook 10 software for lessons, but generally it is used for notes. I regularly use the SMART Board interactively for instruction. I can assist other teachers with SMART Basics. I am working towards proficiency with SMART Notebook 10 software. I am proficient with and model all items listed in the previous levels. My students regularly use the SMART Board interactively during lessons. I regularly use one or more of the following SMART products for instruction: SMART Document Camera, SMART Response, SMART Sync, SMART Suite, SMART Table, SMART Slate. I am proficient with and model all items listed in the previous levels. I regularly mentor and/or provide professional development for other educators on the use of the SMART Board and SMART Notebook 10 software.
Classroom Technology Use School Quality Review (SQR) team data from 2010-2011 school year shows that teachers in all schools observed are using technology for instruction at various levels. Schools were categorized as Beginning, Emerging, Applying or Innovating based on teacher and student use of technology.
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School-wide Technology Use

35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Beginning Emerging Applying Innovating Number of Schools
Schools that were identified as Beginning are receiving targeted professional development to promote teacher technology proficiency and use of technology to engage students. Additional professional development will be offered at Emerging, Applying and Innovating schools. Course Participation Data Between July 1, 2009 and August 1, 2011, 3443 teachers participated in sustained professional development (15 hours or more) and an additional 2328 participated in justin-time workshops (less than 3 hours). Course evaluation data shows that the majority of teachers believe that completion of the professional development has a positive impact on student achievement. Teachers requested additional professional development in the areas of intermediate and advanced SMART Board skills, Web 2.0 and integration of iPads into the curriculum.
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GOAL: CCSD will provide curriculum development and professional development to
increase the competency of all CCSD educators so that research-proven strategies and the effective integration of instructional technology systems can be used to increase student achievement.
OBJECTIVES 2.1 CCSD will enable educators to achieve and demonstrate proficiency in integrating state-recommended instructional technology standards (International Society for Technology in Education/National Educational Standards for administrators, students, and teachers) into their specific area of professional practice to increase student achievement. 2.2 CCSD will build technology skills and leadership capacity to ensure that technology is making a significant instructional impact for students and teachers. STRATEGIES
A. Revise and streamline the Proviso 1.29 requirements for teachers to demonstrate ongoing proficiency in integrating instructional technology standards with new and innovative tools.
A. Analyze school needs using School Quality Review data and assist teachers with the acquisition of the necessary technology skills for and the effective integration of technology into classroom instruction. B. Continue to increase the availability of and ensure equitable access to technology tools for teachers through the Classroom Modernization Program and the 1:1 Learning Initiative Project (i-Pads).
2.3 CCSD will collaborate in providing professional development that is aligned to the CCSD instructional model to ensure teachers and CCSD staff use technology, including assistive technology, to enhance learning.
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GOAL: CCSD will provide curriculum development and professional development to
increase the competency of all CCSD educators so that research-proven strategies and the effective integration of instructional technology systems can be used to increase student achievement.
OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES equitable access to electronic and information technologies. D. Revise the software standardization policy and procedures to improve efficiency and access to research-based, best-practice software that supports student achievement. Publish the list of approved software and the required adoption software process. Ensure that this process is efficient and effective. 2.4 CCSD will provide educators with resources and training in technology integration so that research-based bestpractice instructional methods are incorporated in the S3 curriculum. A. Offer educational technology planning and professional development in a variety of modalities to help teachers value the use of technology and reduce the constraints of time, space, and inflexible training locations and times. B. Provide a list of professional development opportunities and market other recognized professional opportunities for educators. C. Develop a district network of innovating professional development providers who have the skills and experience necessary to prepare teachers for effective technology use. D. Provide professional development in all schools identified at the beginning technology level through SQR data. E. Provide the required* professional development to support the classroom modernization program (SMARTBoards, document cameras, ipads) *All teachers are required to complete one 45-hour course or three 15-hour courses per certification period. Additional training is provided through school-based sustained professional development.
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C. ACTION LIST
GOAL: CCSD will provide curriculum development and professional development
to increase the competency of all CCSD educators so that research-proven strategies and the effective integration of instructional technology systems can be used to increase student achievement.
2.1.A.1
Revise and streamline the Proviso 1.29 requirements for teachers to demonstrate ongoing proficiency in integrating instructional technology standards. Complete the annual self-assessment Complete a 45-hour or three 15-hour courses during certificate renewal period Analyze school needs and priorities and assist schools with the acquisition of basic technology skills and the integration of the technology into classroom instruction through the CCSD SMART Lessons Increase the availability of technology tools to teachers through the classroom modernization program, educational technology equipment lending program and by awarding tools to teachers who participate in technology professional development. Modernize and equip existing and newly-commissioned schools according to district standards (see Dimension 3). Maintain and expand the use of online resources for teachers and administrators, including: Edmodo SMART Lesson Bank Best practices DISCUS Knowitall.org BrainPop etvStreamlineSC Virtual Schools PowerSchool Parent Portal Gale Resources SharpSchool
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2.2.B.1
2.2.B.2
2.2.B.3
Ensure equity of access to technology equipment, software and professional development opportunities by providing training in every zone within the district, including rural and remote areas.
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C. ACTION LIST
to increase the competency of all CCSD educators so that research-proven strategies and the effective integration of instructional technology systems can be used to increase student achievement. 2.3.A.1 2.3.B.1 Revise and publish a Master Technology Plan. Annually review the technology plan that documents site-based input and includes a plan for professional development that outlines the instructional technology offerings and requirements, including assistive technology. Continue to collaborate with content learning specialists to develop instructional technology strategies/resources for Literacy Workshop Model. Provide training to district and building level administrators so they can effectively assess a teachers ability to integrate technology, including assistive technology, into the curriculum. Provide all students access to electronic and information technology resources at school and outside of school.
2.3.B.2
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2.3.D.1 Update the software standardization policy and procedures that support the S3 curriculum. Publish the list of approved software and the required software approval process. Ensure adequate technology support staff to complete the processes in timely manner. 2.4.A.1 Provide and deliver anywhere/anytime professional development in a variety of ways to meet all educators needs, including: Graduate and recertification courses One-credit modules Online courses Blended learning
2.4.B.1 Market opportunities on the CCSD Electronic Registrar Online, email notifications and through Educational Technology Website. 2.4.C.1 Develop an instructor pool that includes Innovating teachers to help train teachers and administrators. 2.4.D.1 Provide sustained technology integration professional development courses in all Beginning Technology schools.
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C. ACTION LIST
to increase the competency of all CCSD educators so that research-proven strategies and the effective integration of instructional technology systems can be used to increase student achievement.
2.4.E.1 Provide the required* professional development to support the classroom modernization program (SMARTBoards, document cameras, ipads) *All teachers are required to complete one 45-hour course or three 15-hour courses per certification period. Additional training is provided through school-based sustained professional development.
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D. Action Plan Goal

CCSD will provide curriculum development and professional development to increase the competency of all CCSD educators so that research-proven strategies and the effective integration of instructional technology systems can be used to increase student achievement.
Action Item
Revise and streamline the Proviso 1.29 requirements for teachers to demonstrate ongoing proficiency in integrating instructional technology standards. Analyze school needs and priorities and assist schools with the acquisition of basic technology skills and the integration of the technology into classroom instruction through the CCSD SMART Lessons Increase the availability of technology tools to teachers through the Classroom Modernization Program, Educational Technology Equipment Lending Program and by awarding tools to teachers who participate in technology professional development. Modernize and equip existing and newlycommissioned schools according to district standards (see Dimension 3).
Budget Required
Educational Technology Staff
Target Completion
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Status
Complete Modified Abandoned
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D. Action Plan Goal Action Item Budget Required

State Dept. of Education Free TBD TBD SCDOE SCDOE 14000/yr SCDOE TBD
Target Completion
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Status
Maintain and expand the use of online resources for teachers and administrators, including: Edmodo SMART Lesson Bank Best practices DISCUS Knowitall.org BrainPop etvStreamlineSC Virtual Schools PowerSchool Parent Portal Gale Resources SharpSchool Ensure equity of access to technology equipment, software and professional development opportunities by providing training in every zone within CCSD, including rural and remote areas. Revise and publish a Master Technology Plan. Annually review the technology plan that documents site-based
TBD
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input and includes a plan for professional development that outlines the instructional technology offerings and requirements, including assistive technology. Continue to collaborate with content learning specialists to develop instructional technology strategies/resources for Literacy Workshop Model. Provide training to district and building level administrators so they can effectively assess a teachers ability to integrate technology, including assistive technology, into the curriculum. Provide all students access to electronic and information technology resources at school and outside of school. Update the software standardization policy and procedures that support the S3 curriculum. Publish the list of approved software and the
Budget Required
Target Completion
Status
Ongoing
Ongoing
TBD
Ongoing
Staff
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required software approval process. Ensure adequate technology support staff to complete the processes in timely manner. Educational Technology Staff + $200,000 to contract services
Budget Required
Target Completion
Status
Ongoing
Provide and deliver anywhere/anytime professional development in a variety of ways to meet all educators needs, including: Graduate and recertification courses One-credit modules Online courses Blended learning Market opportunities on the CCSD Electronic Registrar Online, email notifications and through Educational Technology Website. Develop an instructor pool that includes Innovating teachers to help train teachers and administrators. Provide sustained technology integration professional
Quarterly
Ongoing
TBD
Educational Technology Staff and TBD
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development courses in all Beginning Technology schools. Provide the required* professional development to support the classroom modernization program (SMARTBoards, document cameras, ipads) *All teachers are required to complete one 45-hour course or three 15-hour courses per certification period. Additional training is provided through school-based sustained professional development.
Budget Required
Educational Technology Staff (included in $200,000 listed above)
Target Completion
Ongoing
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Item Technology integration staff Clerical support staff Yearly travel
FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS
Notes Eight integration specialists Salaries and benefits Curriculum development, travel Staff to support purchasing process and state-mandated paperwork
Projected FY2012 Budget ($) 600,000
35,000
14,000
110 miles per month x 8 employees to conduct training at school sites
Parking passes for professional development Out-of-county travel for staff development Printing and binding
10,000
Parking passes for participants who attend focus groups, meetings, courses and workshops at 75 Calhoun Street; 12 months X $1,400 Educational technology conference for five staff members
5,000
300
Teacher materials, curriculum integration and skill application aids, and monthly newsletter All courseware is developed in-house Office supplies
Supplies
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Basic and innovative technology professional
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Item development for teachers Technology professional development for administrators Instructional materials (noncomputer related) Instructional materials (computer related) Evaluation experts to help show the impact of programs and initiatives 3,000
Notes Sustained professional development at beginning technology schools
Projected FY2012 Budget ($)
Leading and evaluating with technology Assessing teacher technology proficiency and classroom integration Instructional Books
3,000
1,500,000
2500 iPads Accompanying Carts Synching Stations Student Applications Utilize expertise of staff members 1:1 iPad Evaluation
TBD
Resources to support technology integration, including assistive technology, across all
Included in Special Education budget
Assistive technology aids and adaptive devices
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Item curricular areas and programs
Notes
Projected FY2012 Budget ($)
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TECHNOLOGY DIMENSION 3 INSTRUCTIONAL CAPACITY

GOAL
CCSD will use current and emerging technology to create learner-centered instructional environments that increase academic achievement.
A. SNAPSHOT OF CURRENT TECHNOLOGY USE IN DISTRICT

Incredible progress has been made through the Classroom Modernization Program to ensure that our teachers are provided with current and emerging technology, professional development and supporting resources. Currently every classroom in CCSD is equipped with a SMART Board interactive white board with unified projector, a teacher laptop computer with SMART Notebook software and a SMART Document Camera. The Department of Educational Technology provides professional development that is focused on differentiating instruction and implementing the Mastery Teaching Model through the use of technology including the hardware in classrooms as well as webbased applications and general integration techniques. Research sites, standardsbased interactive websites, multimedia sites are regularly utilized in Charleston County schools. Teachers engage and assess students through the implementation of interactive white boards, document cameras, digital cameras, video cameras and student response systems. The goal of the Classroom Modernization Program is to update and standardize the technology equipment available to teachers in every school. Professional development has accompanied the installation of the equipment to ensure teachers effectively utilize the equipment with students including using SMART Notebook software to develop lessons that follow the Literacy Workshop within the framework of Mastery Teaching model. Additionally SMART Notebook lessons aligned to South Carolina curriculum standards have been developed and provided on the CCSD network for teacher use in delivering instruction with the SMART board. Currently CCSD is in the early implementation phase of a 1:1 computing environment. This 1:1 environment allows teachers to tailor learning experiences for individual children and to provide a challenge based learning model that connects students to the world beyond classroom walls.
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GOAL: CCSD will use current and emerging technology to create learner-centered instructional
environments that enhance academic achievement..
OBJECTIVES
STRATEGIES A. Continue to collaborate with the Curriculum
3.1 CCSD will ensure that curricular design, instructional strategies, and learning environments integrate appropriate technologies (including the range of assistive technology options) to significantly impact teaching and learning.
and Instructional Support team to align technology best practices and resources with the CCSD Mastery Teaching Model and Literacy Workshop.
B. Facilitate the use of technologies to support
and enhance instructional methods (including the use of hardware, software, and assistive technology) that develop higher-level thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. technologies for teaching and learning.
C. Provide and support a variety of
3.2 CCSD will provide teachers and students with the technology resources, including assistive technology, necessary to increase academic achievement by providing students with engaging active learning.
A. Provide teachers and students access to online services, and media-based instructional materials, allowing them to select appropriate tools that will enrich and extend their learning. B. Create 1:1 learning environment in which each student has a personal computing device at 6 schools in order to evaluate the impact and feasibility of expanding to schools across the county.
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C. ACTION LIST
GOAL: CCSD will use current and emerging technology to create learner-centered
instructional environments that increase academic achievement. 3.1.A
Continue to collaborate with the CCSD Curriculum Specialists to align technology best practices and resources with the CCSD Mastery Teaching Model and Literacy Workshop. Facilitate the use of technologies to support and enhance instructional methods that develop higher-level thinking, decision-making, and problemsolving skills. Provide and support a variety of technologies for teaching and learning.
3.1.B
3.1.C
3.2.A.1 Provide students and teachers with access to technology, online services, and instructional materials, allowing them to select appropriate tools that will enrich and extend their learning. 3.2.A.2 Provide teachers with access to student data and support for using the data effectively and ethically through best practices, peer collaboration, and professional development. 3.2.A.3 Provide students and teachers with access to technology online services, and media-based instructional materials, allowing them to select appropriate tools that will enrich and extend their learning.
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D. Action Plan Goal

CCSD will use current and emerging technology to create learner-centered instructional environments that increase academic achievement.
Action Item
Continue to collaborate with the Curriculum Specialists to align technology best practices and resources with the CCSD Mastery Teaching Model and Literacy Workshop.
Budget Required
Ed Tech Staff
Target Completion
Ongoing
Status
Facilitate the use of technologies to support and enhance instructional methods that develop higher-level thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ed Tech Staff
Ongoing
Provide and support a variety of technologies for teaching and learning though collaboration with IT. Provide professional development for new technologies.
Ed Tech Staff Ed Tech Staff
Ongoing
Ongoing
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Provide students access to technology resources and instructional materials made available through:
Edmodo SMART Lesson Bank DISCUS Knowitall.org BrainPop etvStreamlineSC Virtual Schools Gale Resources SharpSchool
Budget Required
Target Completion
Annually
Status
Free TBD SCDOE SCDOE 14000/yr Scdoe TBD TBD TBD Ed Tech Staff Ongoing
Provide teachers and media specialists professional development in: Edmodo SMART Lesson Bank Best practices DISCUS Knowitall.org BrainPop etvStreamlineSC Virtual Schools PowerSchool Parent Portal Gale Resources SharpSchool
to help ensure that state
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resources are made available to all CCSD students.
Budget Required
Target Completion
Status
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Item
Technology integration staff
Notes

Projected FY2009 Budget (GOF)
6 1.0 FTE Technology integration specialists Salaries and benefits Curriculum development, travel Recertification course Graduate courses Online courses Leading and evaluating with technology Assessing teacher technology proficiency and classroom integration
Basic and innovative technology professional development for teachers Technology professional development for administrators Innovative delivery strategies
(GOF)
(GOF)
(GOF)
Online courses
Resources to support technology integration, including assistive technology, across all curricular areas and programs
Included in Special Education budget
Assistive technology aids and adaptive devices
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F. CURRENT BEST PRACTICES IN DISTRICT

1. 2.
The District is using technology to measure student academic performance and to help teachers differentiate instruction based on student data. The District is using Data Central to house academic data based on Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) as well as data collected through School Quality Reviews to support effective instructional and information technologies to maximize student learning and increase student achievement by identifying areas to target for improvement through appropriate professional development. The District is improving and expanding technology integration professional development for all subjects that incorporates the Mastery Teaching and Literacy Workshop Models. The District continues to provide professional development by means of trainings, workshops, and courses to meet the varied needs of teachers. The District is noting the use of classroom technology on School Quality Reviews in order to identify schools as beginning, emerging, applying or innovating with classroom technology that has been provided. Data collected during SQR visits is used to provide support where need for additional professional development is high.
3.
4.
5.
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TECHNOLOGY DIMENSION 4 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

GOAL CCSD will elevate achievement overall, close the achievement gap, and raise the graduation rate by using technology to enhance internal and external communications and to better inform, engage and empower students, parents, community leaders, and business and faith-based groups around the key priorities of Charleston Achieving Excellence: Vision 2016.
A. SNAPSHOT OF CURRENT TECHNOLOGY USE

CCSD realizes the importance of using technology to communicate its key priorities and messages and to bridge communications gaps between the district and the various publics that it serves. In addition, the district understands that technology is critical to the enhancement of school-parent-community-business collaborations around shared academic goals. CCSD is currently utilizing technology at the school and district level to inform and empower parents and the broader community, showcase success stories and best practices, relay timely messages and updates, and connect parents and community members with the goals, strategies, and actions of the districts strategic plan. As a snapshot, CCSD televises Board meetings; streams video announcements by the Superintendent; uses SharpSchool learning management system-powered school Web sites; uses Twitter, Facebook, and an electronic newsletter/listserv; creates and warehouses training and instructional videos for TV and the Web; and posts reports, data, and news on its Web site. Parentlinka district-wide automated phone messaging systemis used to send brief messages to parents (district-wide via the central office, and in every school via the principals). In general, parents and community members still use traditional meanse.g. placing phone calls to local schools directly, calling district headquarters with questions, writing letters, participating in meetingsto communicate. E-mail is also used. In addition to direct e-mail to principals, teachers, and PTAs or parent councils, at the district level CCSD has implemented a generic superintendents e-mail box that routes questions, concerns and comments through the Director of Community Outreach. CCSD also has budget and strategic planning generic e-mails. This year, CCSD began using social mediaTwitter and Facebookto strengthen connections with the public and send timely messages. And internally, the district began using videoconferencing to communicate between buildings and save time and energy. CCSD has several core technological updates either just around the corner or in place and ready for expansion. Over the short-term, CCSD will be looking to broaden its current portfolio of technology-based communications vehicles, including updating its Web site with more streamed video and interactivity, and creating a YouTube channel. CCSD plans to automate/standardize its internal forms (processes, electronic vs. paper organization/archiving/signing routes); build on videoconferencing capability and video links between/across schools; create a dashboard for tracking and communicating progress toward strategic goals; and create Parent and Teacher Portals with videos, lesson plans, and two-way communications channels.
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GOAL: CCSD will elevate achievement overall, close the achievement gap, and increase
the graduation rate by using technology to better inform, engage and empower parent, community, business and faith-based groups. OBJECTIVES 4.1 Inform, engage and empower parents and community members around goals, strategies and actions of Charleston Achieving Excellence: Vision 2016. STRATEGIES
A. Expand Web-based communications vehicles that target parents and community members. B. Build video capacity and TV programming around parent/community audience informational needs. C. Create technology-based outreach plan to engage audiences and share timely information with parents and community members.
4.2 Enhance communications between teachers, principals, and district staff; empower CCSD staff, principals and teachers to better communicate, partner with, and involve parents and broader publics served by the district.
A. Create Web-based communications
B. C.
D.
E.
vehiclesincluding Parent and Teacher Portalsthat strengthen the sharing of information between and connect teachers, principals, parents, and district staff. Use the district Web site to recognize and reward the work of teachers, principals and district staff. In partnership with SharpSchool, enhance the usage and utility of school-based Web sites/learning management systems and their parent/community communications tools and resources. Use satellite-based TV and Web-based networks to communicate CCSDs key priorities and messages to teachers, principals and staff. Utilize ParentLink automated call-out system for timely phone messages and texts from district and schools to parents
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the graduation rate by using technology to better inform, engage and empower parent, community, business and faith-based groups. OBJECTIVES 4.3 Meaningfully connect the district and local schools with the Charleston county business community; inform, engage and involve the business community around CCSD messages, priorities, and key academic goals of the Charleston Achieving Excellence: Vision 2016. STRATEGIES
A. Expand Web-based communications
vehicles that build, enhance and highlight business-school-district partnerships and activities. B. Increase capacity for business partnershipbuilding and targeted, comprehensive volunteerism around literacy and reading goals. C. Leverage business partnerships and advisory committees to enhance learning at the high school level around key economic goals and career themes. A. Use the district Web site and other technologies to tell the districts positive stories and to recognize and reward the accomplishments of students, teachers, principals and district staff. B. Expand social media tools to deliver timely messages and engage and inform the public and staff
4.5 Encourage, recognize and motivate students, teachers, partners and staff; enhance and boost the image of the district, including students, faculty and administration.
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C. ACTION LIST
the graduation rate by using technology to better inform, engage and involve parent, community, business and faith-based groups.
4.1.A.1. Expand and market social media communications toolslistserv, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube 4.1.A.2. Launch new SharpSchool learning management system to expand communications capacity of school web sites 4.1.A.3. Create new Parent and Teacher Portals to strengthen connections between learning in the classroom and learning at home and in the community 4.1.A.4. Create web-based parent-community and staff newsletters. 4.1.A.5. Connect PTA and parent council groups through enhanced e-mail/web communications systems 4.1.A.6. Expand the production, posting, and marketing of videos that communicate district priorities/events/initiatives and highlight student, school, and district successes. 4.1.B.1. Create news show(s) that communicate key district goals/priorities for parents; provide helpful tips, resources, and materials to parents and community members; and offer the latest high-priority news and information highlights that parents need to know. 4.1.B.2. Cross-market video across different mediawebcast, TV, PSAs, announcements, and feature video communications around key academic topics 4.2.A.1. Move from hard copy forms creation/distribution to standardized electronic forms system. 4.3.A.1. Provide ongoing guidance and content for use of ParentLink automated call-out system. 4.4.A.1. Expand usage of PowerSchool parent portal and InfoSnap. 4.4.A.2. Leverage in house expertise at the school level, tapping into CTE programs to enhance usage of technology in communications.
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C. ACTION LIST
the graduation rate by using technology to better inform, engage and involve parent, community, business and faith-based groups.
4.4.A.3. Build usage of videoconferencing for internal and external communications
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D. ACTION PLAN
GOAL Inform, engage and empower parents and community members around goals, strategies and actions of Charleston Achieving Excellence: Vision 2016. ACTION ITEM
Expand and market social media communications toolslistserv, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Create and expand electronic parent, community and staff newsletters. Expand the production, posting, and marketing of videos that communicate district priorities/events/initiativ es and highlight student, school, and district successes. Cross-market video across different media platformswebcast, TV, PSAs, announcements, and feature video communications
BUDGET REQUIRED
TARGET COMPLETION
Ongoing
STATUS A
N/A
1500 annual
1/1/12
Ongoing
Video Services staff, Flip cam

Ongoing
N/A
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N/A Enhance communications between teachers, parents, principals, and district staff; empower CCSD staff, principals and teachers to better communicate, partner with, and involve parents and broader publics served by the district.
Expand usage of videoconferencing across district offices and schools. Expand usage of PowerSchool parent portal. Create Parent, Teacher Portals Provide ongoing guidance for Parentlink usage; promote and expand Parentlink. Leverage in house expertise at the school level, tapping into CTE programs to enhance usage of technology in communications.
NA
Ongoing
NA
6/1/12
NA
Ongoing
NA
Ongoing
NA
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Launch PowerSchool Parent Portal pilot; expand to all schools. Launch SharpSchool learning management system Expand school- and office-based social media usage.
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$260K NA
3/2012
Ongoing
Meaningfully connect the district and local schools with the Charleston county business community; inform, engage and involve the business community around CCSD messages, priorities, and key academic goals of the Charleston Plan for Excellence.
Create and expand web-based parent, community and staff newsletters. Use social media to promote connections between schools and community/business groups. Create volunteer, community pages/online systems that link school needs with business community resources.
1500 annual
Ongoing
Ongoing
NA
8/15/12
NA
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TECHNOLOGY DIMENSION 4 Encourage, recognize and motivate students, teachers, partners and staff; enhance and boost the image of the district, including students, faculty and administration.
Expand usage of enewsletter across parent, staff, community members and other stakeholders. Produce videos that tell the districts story and highlight school, staff and district accomplishments. Cross-market video across different mediawebcast, TV, PSAs, announcements, and feature videos around key topics. Use social media tools to communicate student, school, and district successes.
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Ongoing
Video Services staff
Ongoing
Ongoing
NA
Ongoing
NA
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Item
Communications Staff
Projected FY2013 Budget Estimated $250,000
Notes
Utilize expertise of staff members
SharpSchool learning management system ParentLink
$260,000
School, teacher web pages
N/A
3-year contract established by IT
Listserv
$1500
Constant Contact annual contract
Video Production
Estimated $150,000
Use existing Video Services staff expertise, capacity
Videoconferencing
N/A
Build infrastructure, use Video Services, IT, comms staff for implementation, technical assistance
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TECHNOLOGY DIMENSION 5 Support Capacity

CCSD will provide information and high performing technology systems and services that empower our customers to focus on student learning/achievement and supporting business functions.
GOAL

CCSD utilizes 24,000 PCs and hundreds of network printers for classroom, lab and administrative purposes. To enable end-user operations, our networks employ 200+ servers, 2,700 switches, and approximately 90 routers. Our Information Technology department is staffed by 42 full-time employees. More than half (24) are dedicated to direct support of end-of-line school systems utilized daily for teaching and learning. The remainder support back-end systems or IT operations. We typically maintain a 25% vacancy rate which requires ongoing support from an average of 15 contractors. Our IT help desk responds to approximately 48,000 calls each year. If the help desk cannot fix a problem, it is escalated to the specialist for that subject-area such as a Novell CNE or Cisco CCNP. CCSD outsources Web hosting to SharpSchool to support school-based web-publishing, student e-mail provision and learning management. Information Technology and Communications staff maintain our internally-hosted Intranet and District web site. CCSD also internally hosts and maintains our e-mail services using Novells GroupWise. Our network backbone services are available 99.8% of the time. CCSD network Internet bandwidth utilization averages 168Mbps (56%) with bursts peaking beyond the maximum 300Mbps at 398Mbps. Wireless overlays in most facilities are taxed and must be updated to support the planned oneto-one computing pilots.
Assessment of Technology State and Needs:

The district is in the process of testing a 1:1 strategy that we know will further stress the wireless environment. An RFP is currently open to identify the most appropriate methods and products for expanding wireless support. Recently the district invested in a Mobile Device Management tool to help control accessibility to current and future wireless overlays. Our faculty, staff, and teachers are also becoming better connected in with personally-owned technology which we expect to force better control of the school wireless environment and increasing demands for a viable Bring Your Own Device strategy. Roll-out of Windows 7 over the last year highlighted the need for expansion of servers at central and school sites. Management of Microsofts latest OS exposed shortcomings in our authentication methodologies and further taxed servers nearing end-of-life in many sites. We also expect to expand the use of Novells network management capabilities via Zenworks which will add to server workload.
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District telephone systems, while in overall good condition will require increasing attention over the next few years due to market and technology shifts. Specific needs and conditions are identified below. A. Client stations throughout the district are much improved due to the classroom modernization program which has been in place for three years. Client computers for teachers, labs/computer classrooms and media centers are in great condition. Technology Counts 2011 revealed only 4% of lab/computer classroom computers are more than four years old. Only 5% of media center computers are more than four years old. Classroom computers in general are in much worse shape (these include relative new teacher computers) with 35% more than four years old. Because of the different treatment for classroom computers as compared to lab and media center computers, we do not track an overall school rating for client stations currently. We are working toward tracking personalized electronics such as tablet and smart phone computers, as well an overall school rating. B. Our servers supporting instruction and administration are aging. Windows 7 client management and PowerSchool Student Information System version 7 are impacting the replacement cycle negatively. Few other applications are restricted due to server issues. Servers are rated on a scale of C1 to C4 where C1 is best meaning the server is within warranty, meets district standards and has a storage capacity rating of 50% or less.
C1 % C2 % C3 % C4 %
Figure 1: Condition of Servers in Schools C. Figure 2 illustrates our judgment of our network electronics based on service life of switches and routers on a scale of C1 to C4 where C1 is best. Schools rated C1 have most equipment under hardware support that ends in 2015 or beyond. Schools with the majority of equipment hardware support ending in 2011 are rated C4.
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46%
30%
C1 % C2 %
13% 11%
C3 % C4 %
Figure 2: Condition of Network Electronics in Schools
In addition to the Network Electronics rating, we also track Electrical and HVAC capacity of wiring closets, and horizontal cabling capacity. These three measures are evaluated holistically to prioritize projects.
C1 % C2 % C3 % C4 %
Figure 3: LAN Cabling Condition in Schools
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C1 % C2 % C3 % C4 %
Figure 4: LAN Environmental Capacity in Schools
D. We rate the wireless networks in our schools by the presence and generation of wireless infrastructure on a scale of C1 to C4 where C1 is best. C1 schools have a full wireless N overlay. C2 rated schools have a wireless N overlay but with inadequate coverage to accomplish educational objectives. C3 rated schools have inadequate coverage to meet educational objectives and may use wireless B or B/G" technology. C4 schools (21%) have no wireless capability.
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4% 21% 22%
C1 % C2 % C3 %
53%
C4 %
Figure 5: Wireless Capability in Schools Our goal and objectives are directly correlated to the district values and goals. The Information Technology department has identified strategies to guide our work with internal and external partners to ensure our efforts align with Charleston Achieving ExcellenceVision 2016.
B. Objectives and Strategies

GOAL: CCSD will provide information and high performing technology systems and services that empower our customers to focus on student learning/achievement and supporting business functions OBJECTIVES
5.1 Plan and implement technology systems appropriate to support Charleston Achieving Excellence and Vision 2016 (the districts strategic plan).
STRATEGIES
A. Integrate initial outfitting for technology into the building and renovation cycles for facilities. B. Employ systemic technology planning to facilitate wise expenditure of scarce resources to support teaching and learning. C. Maintain a viable classroom modernization program to prevent obsolescence to the detriment of teaching and learning. D. Implement fixed cost of ownership planning and funding to enable agile support required for unforeseen or short-
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B. Objectives and Strategies

GOAL: CCSD will provide information and high performing technology systems and services that empower our customers to focus on student learning/achievement and supporting business functions OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES
term capital technology needs. 5.2 Ensure technology systems are highly available at the lowest cost possible. A. Implement life-cycle planning for technology systems. B. Ensure governance committees oversee key initiatives. C. Require return-on-investment analyses and data-driven approval cycles for new and continued initiatives. D. Develop a culture focused on planned service levels and support structures to assure they are met. 5.3 Deliver clearly communicated and customer-focused technology support via a highly qualified workforce. A. Develop a culture of high-quality customer service through organization-approved performance measures. B. Employ standardized methodologies to communicate and improve services available to internal customers and stakeholders. C. Improve controls, data handling, processes, and automation to enhance user experiences.
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The Action List is a translation of our strategies into discrete actions that will help us meet the previously identified objectives. IT metrics and personnel evaluations will be aligned with action lists items and goals to assure support for Charleston Achieving ExcellenceVision 2016.
C. Action List
GOAL: CCSD will provide information and high performing technology systems and services that empower our customers to focus on student learning/achievement and supporting business functions.
1. Update technology condition assessments annually to facilitate data required to identify priority needs. 2. Analyze telecommunications condition assessments, current services, and technology hype cycles annually to ensure that appropriate telephone, cellular, long distance, local, data, and paging services and equipment are employed to support instruction. 2.1. Trend bandwidth utilization and submit requests for additional bandwidth to the State Office of the CIO as needed to maintain adequate support for instruction and support activities. 2.2. Upgrade telephone systems in schools based on instructional needs and hardware life cycles. 3. Analyze network condition assessments, instructional needs, and technology hype cycles annually to ensure appropriate network design, cabling, electronics, protections, and maintenance to enable sufficient network capacity and secure operations. 3.1. Upgrades network electronics in schools based on instructional needs and hardware life cycles. 3.2. Upgrade all schools to wireless-N overlay with capacity sufficient to support one-to-one computing initiative. 3.3. Upgrade existing school cabling infrastructure to meet changing technology requirements. 4. Analyze server condition assessments, instructional needs, and technology hype cycles annually to ensure appropriate server design, capacity, and maintenance to enable instruction and operations. 4.1. Upgrades servers in schools based on instructional needs and hardware/software life cycles. 5. Analyze client station condition assessments, instructional needs, and technology hype cycles annually to ensure appropriate client design, capacity, and maintenance to enable instructional and operations objectives. 5.1. Continue computer replacements based on needs assessments and warranty status. 5.2. Pilot and deploy one to one computing for classroom instruction in accordance with best practices and cultural appropriateness.
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C. Action List
GOAL: CCSD will provide information and high performing technology systems and services that empower our customers to focus on student learning/achievement and supporting business functions.
6. Implement Web-hosting, e-mail, and learning management systems to enhance instruction and management via stand-up, blended and online learning. 7. Install or upgrade classroom sound enhancement systems throughout the district. 8. Upgrade district data center to equip with adequate fire safety and suppression systems, environmental controls, electrical power, floor space, and staff facilities.
Previously
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The action plan ties the action items to budget and completion timeframe. Status is simplified to encourage and enable the responsible parties to easily update status. A date and initials will be used in status fields to record progress. External documents containing details may also be referenced in the field.
D. Action Plan Goal

CCSD will provide information and high performing technology systems and services that empower our customers to focus on student learning/achievement and supporting business functions
Action Item
Update technology condition assessments annually to facilitate data required to identify priority needs. Analyze telecommunications condition assessments, current services, and technology hype cycles annually to ensure that appropriate telephone, cellular, long distance, local, data, and paging services and equipment are employed to support instruction. Trend bandwidth utilization and submit requests for additional bandwidth to the State Office of the CIO as needed to maintain adequate support for instruction and support activities.
Budget Required
$5,000 Standing personnel costs from General Operating Fund (GOF) or Other
Target Completion
Status
Annually
$5,000 Standing personnel costs from GOF or Other
Annually
Annually
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Upgrade telephone systems in schools based on instructional needs and hardware life cycles. Analyze network condition assessments, instructional needs, and technology hype cycles annually to ensure appropriate network design, cabling, electronics, protections, and maintenance to enable sufficient network capacity and secure operations. Upgrades network electronics in schools based on instructional needs and hardware life cycles. Upgrade all schools to wireless-N overlay with capacity sufficient to support one-to-one computing initiative.
Budget Required
$500,000 Fixed Costs of Ownership (FCO) Capital Project Funds
Target Completion
Annually or target Year/Month
Status
Annually
$1,000,000 FCO $5,000,000 FCO/School Improvement Grants (SIG) /Other
Annually or target Year/Month
6/2014
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Upgrade existing school cabling infrastructure to meet changing technology requirements. Analyze server condition assessments, instructional needs, and technology hype cycles annually to ensure appropriate server design, capacity, and maintenance to enable instruction and operations. Upgrades servers in schools based on instructional needs and hardware/software life cycles. Analyze client station condition assessments, instructional needs, and technology hype cycles annually to ensure appropriate client design, capacity, and maintenance to enable instructional and operations objectives.
Budget Required
$250,000 FCO
Target Completion
Annually
Status
Annually
$750,000 FCO
Annually or target Year/Month?
Annually
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Continue computer replacements based on needs assessments and warranty status. Pilot and deploy one to one computing for classroom instruction in accordance with best practices and cultural appropriateness. Implement Web-hosting, email, and learning management systems to enhance instruction and management via stand-up, blended and online learning. Install or upgrade classroom sound enhancement systems throughout the district. Upgrade district data center to equip with adequate fire safety and suppression systems, environmental controls, electrical power, floor space, and staff facilities.
Budget Required
$12,000,000 Classroom Modernization
Target Completion
10/2013
Status
$24,000,000 Classroom Modernization
10/2015
$150,000 GOF
Annually
$2,040,000 Capital Projects
10/2014
$2,000,000 Unknown
6/2016
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Funding considerations is a free-form record of conditions, funding, priorities and other factors of which the reader should be aware.
In order to fund CCSD Support Capacity improvements, General Operating and Capital Program Funds are used via multiple initiatives that are managed at the Central Office. Special Revenue Funds are used at the discretion of schools for basic technical support of instructional software programs, peripheral equipment and professional development. General Operating Funds are used for basic telecommunications, cellular/data services, network maintenance software and services, internet access, student and staff email, and contracted technological support services for both operational and systemic instructional software. The total Information Technology Support Budget for the 2011-2012 school-year is $5.2 million (a reduction of $1.2 million due to the shrinking economic environment). Capital Projects funding through bond sales in support of the Classroom Modernization Program has enabled significant strides in equipping classrooms. Similarly, capital programs fund Fixed Cost of Ownership items that are necessary to maintain adequate infrastructure. The E-Rate program is an important part of CCSD Technology Support Capacity initiatives and helps us leverage our General Operating, Special Revenue and Capital Program dollars. Each year the District assesses and applies for Web hosting, Internal Connections (cabling, network electronics, phone system upgrades), Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections (network electronics and telephone system maintenance), and Telecommunications (local, long distance, cellular/data) services based on program rules and profitability. The Board of Trustees provides a resolution annually to commit District funding for E-Rate supported expenses to demonstrate compliance with E-Rate regulations. CCSD has set its course for technology improvement via the Rethinking Technology in Schools Task Force. Information Technology is generally responsible for building support capacity to enable the district vision. As such, IT has prioritized its work in three of the five foci identified by the Taskforce: 1. Infrastructure Preparation a. Wireless Infrastructure b. Network Convergence 2. 1:1 Computing 3. Online Learning Wireless infrastructure was identified as the greatest need as it is taxed by current practice and will be prerequisite to a successful 1:1 computing implementation. To that end, by June 2012 the district will complete evaluation of an RFP designed to identify the best wireless implementation to support instruction. The model identified will be replicated throughout the district. The district is also piloting a 1:1 strategy using iPads. The pilot will include evaluation of effectiveness by an independent party. Whether iPads or another tool, the district is convinced 1:1 computing is essential to advancing classroom instruction and for moving to anytime-anywhere learning. CCSD has selected a new Web-hosting provider for school-year 2012-2013. The won approval by demonstrating superior Web 2.0 technology, better integration with our Student Information and Parent Notification systems and capacity to support and Online Learning initiative. IT actively supports online learning and fully supported evaluation of a product that could support it.
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Charleston County School District Computer Counts 2011

Section 3.1 Computer Capacity # age of computers for Offices
# age of computers for Classrooms Number computers in Classrooms Less than 18 months old 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0 0 0 20 0 0 1 6 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 5 0 0 111 21 2 0 55 28 29 40 60 142 23 1 4 37 0 0 23 0 15 0 1 67 0 37 0 295 105
# age of computers for Computer Labs Number computers in Computer Labs Less than 18 months old 0 0 0 130 0 37 35 252 1 0 73 0 57 20 9 70 0 158 23 36 25 0 17 4 28 0 94 79 28 31 0 0 25 1 202 30 26 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 30 0 0 0 61 24 30 28 31 28 Number computers in Computer Labs 19 to 48 months old 0 0 31 19 31 0 26 0 30 98 95 282 55 30 41 33 14 30 29 50 32 30 0 0 50 10 0
# age for Library/Media Centers
School Location Name Academic Magnet High Angel Oak Elementary Ashley River Elementary Baptist Hill High Belle Hall Elementary Blaney Elementary, C. C. Buist Academy Burke High School Burns Elementary, Edmund A. Cario Middle, Thomas C. Central Offices Charleston School of the Arts Charleston Progressive Academy Chicora Elementary Clark Academy, Septima P. Corcoran Elementary, A. C. Jenkins Creative Learning Center, Daniel Drayton Hall Elementary Duston Elementary, Matilda F. Edwards Elementary, James B. Edwards Elementary, Jane Ellington Elementary, E. B. Ford Elementary, Mary Frierson Elementary, Edith L. Fort Johnson Middle Garrett Academy Of Technology Goodwin Elementary, W. B.
Number computers in Offices Less than 18 months old 14 4 0 0 0 4 3 44 0 21 257 0 1 5 0 0 0 6 2 0 0 9 1 2 3 30 7
Number computers in Offices 19 to 48 months old 1 0 7 0 7 1 7 0 6 0 447 26 11 2 9 10 16 0 2 4 3 4 7 0 7 9 0
Number computers in Offices older than 48 months old
Number computers in Classrooms 19 to 48 months old 0 0 128 0 109 1 6 0 3 0 114 290 13 38 22 54 60 0 17 99 67 60 113 2 37 129 15
Number computers in Classrooms older than 48 months old
Number computers in Computer Labs older than 48 months old 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39 0 1 0 8 0 1 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number computers in Library/Media Centers Less than 18 months old 115 14 0 0 4 7 2 21 0 0 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 15 0 6 1 18 9
Number computers in Library/Media Centers 19 to 48 months old 30 0 15 10 11 0 30 0 46 20 1 12 14 5 1 12 0 23 5 14 6 0 42 0 11 0 0
Number computers in Library/Media Centers older than 48 months old 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals
350 67 214 159 217 105 147 559 176 307 1083 614 157 138 101 183 114 247 93 203 148 246 204 84 170 522 258
Source: Technology Counts 2011 Provided by John Lowe November 1, 2011
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# age of computers for Classrooms Number computers in Classrooms Less than 18 months old 2 0 0 1 1 2 0 3 2 1 2 0 1 5 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 112 0 1 0 34 0 7 32 30 70 0 0 32 4 35 0 5 2 63 1 12 0 26
# age of computers for Computer Labs Number computers in Computer Labs Less than 18 months old 0 87 30 0 1 30 28 0 87 43 1 0 0 0 0 30 30 0 0 120 0 0 0 0 Number computers in Computer Labs 19 to 48 months old 31 0 0 30 30 24 41 30 61 3 30 10 45 33 29 119 0 21 32 16 104 62 25 25
School Location Name Harbor View Elementary Haut Gap Middle Hughes Elementary, Minnie Hunley Park Elementary Hursey, Malcolm C. Elementary James Island Elementary James Island Middle Ladson Elementary Laing Middle Lambs Elementary Laurel Hill Primary Liberty Hill Academy Lincoln High Memminger Elementary Midland Park Primary Military Magnet Academy Mitchell Elementary, Julian Montessori Community School Moore Elementary, Jennie Morningside Middle Moultrie Middle Mt. Pleasant Academy Mt. Zion Elementary Murray LaSaine Elementary
Number computers in Offices Less than 18 months old 1 23 6 4 1 4 0 1 7 8 0 7 4 3 5 9 4 0 1 28 1 2 0 0
Number computers in Offices 19 to 48 months old 4 0 0 5 12 0 3 6 6 2 4 12 12 14 3 12 2 5 7 1 13 6 4 8
Number computers in Classrooms 19 to 48 months old 60 0 50 49 48 0 33 100 14 5 0 32 33 50 82 158 120 29 74 25 186 68 10 3
Number computers in Classrooms older than 48 months old 17 0 0 53 4 161 8 63 2 45 223 0 47 24 0 16 0 0 13 0 0 0 25 24
Number computers in Computer Labs older than 48 months old 0 0 0 0 0 2 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 30 0 0 0 0 0
Number computers in Library/Media Centers Less than 18 months old 1 14 8 1 1 10 0 0 18 4 0 2 16 1 0 0 8 0 1 15 0 0 0 0
Number computers in Library/Media Centers 19 to 48 months old 6 0 6 5 8 0 10 13 5 0 22 0 20 9 9 19 12 0 5 0 25 22 4 36
Number computers in Library/Media Centers older than 48 months old 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 4 0 0 0 22 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1
Totals
123 236 100 149 106 268 138 223 238 141 352 63 200 175 133 400 176 60 167 268 330 173 68 124
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# age of computers for Classrooms Number computers in Classrooms Less than 18 months old 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 3 0 84 0 64 36 76 0 54 0 144 17 0 9 0 30 100 173 119 3 3 0 124 30 76 28 0 2649
# age of computers for Computer Labs Number computers in Computer Labs Less than 18 months old 30 20 60 60 0 1 0 53 0 0 0 0 0 30 339 61 0 2 170 215 30 86 60 0 2366 Number computers in Computer Labs 19 to 48 months old 0 169 60 0 22 64 31 0 30 60 30 90 23 30 0 0 30 30 0 104 45 0 30 128 2793
School Location Name North Charleston Elementary North Charleston High Northwoods Middle Oakland Elementary Pepperhill Elementary Pinckney Elemenetary, Charles Pinehurst Elementary Sanders-Clyde Elementary Simons Elementary, James Springfield Elementary St. Andrews Elementary St. Andrews Intermediate (Middle) St. James-Santee Elementary St. John's High Stall High, R. B. Stiles Point Elementary Stono Park Elementary Sullivan's Island Elementary Wando High School West Ashley High West Ashley Middle Whitesides Elementary, Mamie P. Williams Middle, C. E. Zucker Middle, Jerry TOTALS
Number computers in Offices Less than 18 months old 9 4 10 10 7 6 0 11 0 0 1 1 6 4 35 15 2 3 75 10 19 12 10 0 782
Number computers in Offices 19 to 48 months old 0 54 14 3 0 3 8 0 5 4 6 6 4 10 0 2 5 4 0 28 9 0 4 5 901
Number computers in Classrooms 19 to 48 months old 0 233 93 0 40 61 91 0 1 60 86 0 32 130 0 0 64 29 0 30 12 0 37 70 3675
Number computers in Classrooms older than 48 months old 140 0 17 40 0 49 0 0 44 85 29 110 20 0 0 0 3 42 800 174 78 0 31 0 3456
Number computers in Computer Labs older than 48 months old 0 0 0 28 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 48 27 0 0 0 211
Number computers in Library/Media Centers Less than 18 months old 10 1 2 12 0 1 9 4 0 0 1 13 0 0 40 17 1 1 75 0 12 16 1 0 538
Number computers in Library/Media Centers 19 to 48 months old 0 26 9 0 8 23 0 0 38 6 12 1 10 10 0 2 7 9 0 18 0 0 16 14 753
Number computers in Library/Media Centers older than 48 months old 0 5 0 8 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 70
Totals
189 578 301 237 77 262 139 212 139 217 179 221 125 314 587 216 116 127 1120 756 262 190 220 217 18278
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School-year 2011-2012 Infrastructure Condition Assessement

SCHOOL/LOCATION
Academic Magnet HS Angel Oak ES Ashley River Creative Arts Baptist Hill HS Belle Hall ES Blaney, C.C., ES Bridge View Campus Buist Academy Burke HS Burns, E. A., ES Calhoun Street Cario, Thomas C., MS Charleston Prog. Academy Chicora ES Clark, Septima P., Academy Corcoran, A. C., ES Drayton Hall ES Dunston, Matilda, ES Edwards, James B., ES Edwards, Jane, ES Ellington, E. B., ES Ford, Mary, ES Frierson, Edith, ES Ft. Johnson MS Garrett Academy Goodwin, W. B., ES Harbor View ES Haut Gap MS Hughes, Minnie, ES Hunley Park ES Hursey, Malcolm C., ES James Island ES James Island MS Jenkins, Daniel, Academy Ladson ES Laing MS (see Wando South) Lambs ES Laurel Hill Primary Sch. Liberty Hill Academy Lincoln HS Memminger ES Midland Park Primary
LAN ENVIRONMENTAL 1 2 1 2 3 2 1 3 2 2 1 3 2 2 3 1 1 2 3 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 4 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 4 3 1 1 3 2 2
LAN CABLING 1 4 1 3 3 2 4 4 2 3 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 4 4 3 1 2 4 2 4 1 4 1 4 1 1 1 3 1 3 4 4 1 1 4 4 4
TELEPHONE SYSTEMS 2 1 2 1 1 1 NR 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 3 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 3 1 1 2 1 NR 2 1
PULIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS 1 3 1 1 2 1 NR NR 2 1 NR 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2
NETWORK ELECTRONICS 1 4 1 2 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 4 2 2 4 4 1 4 1 4 4 1 3 4 4 1 4 1 4 1 2 4 4 4 2 3 2 4 4 4
WIRELESS SYSTEMS 2 3 2 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 4 3 1 3 1 3 2 3 3 2 4 3 4 2 3 4 3 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 4 3 3 3
SERVERS 1 4 1 4 1 4 4 4 1 3 1 1 3 3 2 3 1 4 3 3 1 3 2 3 4 4 4 1 4 3 3 3 3 3 1 3 1 1 3 1 3 3
VIDEO SYSTEMS 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
SOUND SYSTEMS 1 4 1 1 4 1 NR 1 1 4 NR 4 4 1 4 4 4 4 1 4 1 4 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 4 4 4 4 4 1 4 1 4 1 1 4
Prepared by Connie Britton, edited by John Lowe 3/27/2012
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School-year 2011-2012 Infrastructure Condition Assessement

SCHOOL/LOCATION
Military Magnet Mitchell, Julian, ES Montessori School of Charleston Moore, Jennie, ES Morningside MS Moultrie MS Mt. Pleasant Academy Mt. Zion ES Murray-LaSaine ES North Charleston ES North Charleston HS Northwoods MS Oakland ES Pepperhill ES Pinckney, Charles, ES Pinehurst ES Sanders-Clyde ES School of the Arts Simons, James, ES Sixth Grade Academy Springfield ES St Johns HS St. Andrews ES St. Andrews MS St. James/Santee ES Stall, R. B., HS Stiles Point ES Stono Park ES Sullivan's Island ES Summit Program @ Headquarters Rd. Wando HS West Ashley HS West Ashley MS Whitesides, Mamie P., ES Williams, C. E., MS Zucker, Jerry, MS
LAN ENVIRONMENTAL 1 2 4 3 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 2 NR 2 2 4 1 2 1 1 2 1 NR 1 2 2 1 2 1
LAN CABLING 1 4 4 4 2 1 1 4 4 1 1 1 1 3 2 2 1 1 4 NR 4 2 3 3 4 1 1 2 3 NR 1 2 4 1 3 1
TELEPHONE SYSTEMS 2 4 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 NR 3 NR 1 1 1 2 1 0
PULIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 NR NR 1 2 1 1 1 1
NETWORK ELECTRONICS 1 4 3 4 3 1 1 4 4 3 1 2 1 1 1 4 1 1 4 NR 4 4 4 2 4 1 1 4 3 4 3 3 2 1 1 1
WIRELESS SYSTEMS 2 3 4 4 3 2 2 3 3 3 2 3 2 3 4 3 2 2 3 NR 3 3 4 4 3 2 2 3 3 4 3 2 3 2 3 2
SERVERS 1 3 1 1 3 1 1 3 3 3 1 1 1 3 1 2 1 1 3 3 4 4 1 3 3 1 1 3 3 NR 1 4 3 1 3 1
VIDEO SYSTEMS 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 NR 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 NR 1 1 1 1 1 1
SOUND SYSTEMS 4 1 4 4 1 1 1 4 4 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 NR 4 1 4 4 1 1 1 4 4 NR 4 4 1 1 4 1
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Server(s) Key C1= The server is within warranty, meets district standards and has a storage capacity rating of 50% or less C2= The server is out of warranty but within its supported life cycle and/or has a storage capacity rating between 51% and 69% ** C3= The server is out of warranty, but within its supported life cycle, does not meet some district standards or has a storage capcity rating between 70% and 84% and the storage capacity can not be reduced to less than 70% C4= The server is out of its supported life cycle, has an issue requiring major repair or has a storage capacity rating of greater the 85% and the storage capacity can not be reduced to less than 85%. C1= Full wireless N exists C2= Wireless N overlay exists C3= Wireless "B/G" overlay exists C4= No wireless overlay exists Wireless Systems Key
Network Electronics Key C1= Majority of equipment ends hardware support in 2015 or beyond C2= Majority of equipment ends hardware support in 2014 or beyond C3= Majority of equipment ends hardware support prior to 2013 C4= Majority of equipment ends hardware support prior to 2012 LAN Cabling Key 1 = Majority of instructional spaces have 1 voice, 1 wireless, 6 data (classroom) or 32 data (lab) drops 2 = Majority of instructional spaces have 1 wireless or voice, 6 data (classroom) or 32 data (lab) drops. 3 = Majority of instructional spaces have 6 data (classroom) or 32 data (lab) drops. 4 = Majority of instructional spaces have less than 6 data (classroom) or 32 data (lab) drops.
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LAN Environmental Key C1= Sufficient space, HVAC & Electricity C2= Does not meet standards, but is sufficient to provide service C3= HVAC and/or space is insufficient C4= Dedicated room(s) do not exist Telephone Systems Key C1= Phones in all classrooms and has voicemail system and support available beyond 2011 C2= Phone system with voice mail and classroom sets no maintenance beyond 2010 C3= Phone system has voice mail but no cabling to support classroom sets C4= No phone system or phone system without voice mail system - system at max capacity Public Address (PA) Systems Key C1= Dist standard, network, telephone connectivy located in TR C2= Operational system but not district standard located in TR C3= System not district standard and not located in TR C4= Not district standard and/or max capacity C1= Operational System Less than 2 Years Old C2= System Between 2 and 4 Years Old with Average Service Rate C3= System 4 Years Old or Having High Service Rate C4= No System in Place or System is 5 Years Old C1= Operational System Less than 2 Years Old C2= System Between 2 and 4 Years Old with Average Service Rate C3= System 4 Years Old or Having High Service Rate C4= No System in Place or System is 5 Years Old Video Systems Key
Sound Systems Key
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WAN Circuits Status 2011-2012
Wide-area Network Circuit Location

Academic Magnet High Angel Oak Elementary Ashley River Creative Arts Baptist Hill High School Belle Hall Elementary Blaney Elementary School Burke High Burns Elementary Cario Middle Charleston Progressive Academy Charleston Tech Center-HUB Chicora Elementary Clark Academy Corcoran Elementary District Office District Office Aggregation Point District Office-2 Drayton Hall Elementary Dunston Elementary Edwards Elementary, Jane Edwards ES, James B Ellington Elementary School Ford Elementary Frierson Elementary Ft Johnson Middle Garrett Academy of Technology Goodwin Elementary Harbor View Elementary Haut Gap Middle Hughes Elementary School Hunley Park Elementary Hursey Elementary James Island Elementary James Island Middle Ladson Elementary Laing Middle Lambs Elementary Laurel Hill Primary Liberty Hill Academy Lincoln High School Source: Judith Wyndham, Provided 3/26/2012 Edited by John Lowe
Circuit Speed (Mbps)

100 100 100 9 10 9 100 10 100 100 500 Burst 10 10 100 100 20 10 100 10 10 100 9 100 10 10 100 100 10 100 9 10 10 100 100 10 100 10 100 10 9
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WAN Circuits Status 2011-2012
Wide-area Network Circuit Location

Midland Park Primary Military Magnet Academy Mitchell Elementary Montessori Community School Moore Elementary Morningside Middle Moultrie Middle Mt Pleasant Academy Mt. Zion Elementary Murray-Lasaine Elementary North Charleston Elementary North Charleston High Northwoods Middle Oalkand Elementary Pepperhill Elementary Pinckney Elementary Pinehurst Elementary School Sanders-Clyde Elementary Simons Elementary Springfield Elementary St Andrews School of Math & Science St John's High St. Andrew's Middle School St. James Santee Elementary School Stall High Stiles Point Elementary Stono Park Elementary Sullivans Island Elementary Wando High West Ashley High West Ashley Middle Whitesides Elementary Williams Middle School Zucker Middle
Circuit Speed (Mbps)

100 100 10 10 10 100 100 10 10 10 10 100 100 10 10 10 100 10 100 10 10 100 10 9 100 Burst 10 10 10 100 100 10 10 10 100
Source: Judith Wyndham, Provided 3/26/2012 Edited by John Lowe
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Attachment 2 Network Diagram
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ATTACHMENT 3
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______________________________________________________________________ Purpose: To establish the board's vision and the basic structure for the acceptable use of technology resources in CCSD. Acceptable use It is the policy of CCSD that use of district information technology shall be lawful and ethical, shall be for district educational or business purposes, shall conform to district technology and security standards, and shall comply with all applicable board policies and regulations. This policy constitutes an Internet safety policy within the meaning of the Children's Internet Protection Act (47 U.S.C. 254). Applicability This policy applies to every person who uses a district information technology or electronic communications system or service in any manner. Scope The following district systems and services are within the scope of this policy. telephones, cell phones, PCS devices, radios, pagers, facsimile systems computer systems, hardware, printers, personal digital devices, wired and wireless networks email, web content and systems, intranet and Internet services video systems, including distance learning and ETV systems software including, but not limited to, the following instructional and office software district financial systems human resource systems student information systems
Attachment 3 CCSD Policy GBEBD ACCEPTABLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY Adopted 1/26/1998 Revised 9/27/2010
all other district information technology or electronic communications, whether owned, leased, contracted or otherwise utilized by the district Standards for acceptable use of information technology
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Use of district information technology systems and services is subject to the following standards. By accessing or using these systems or services, the user accepts without limitation or qualification the terms and conditions of these standards. Use shall be lawful and ethical Unlawful, threatening, harassing, libelous, defamatory, obscene or offensive use is prohibited. Access to visual depictions that may be obscene, pornographic or harmful to minors is prohibited. Using false or deceptive identity is prohibited. Unauthorized access to or alteration or disruption of a communications or computer system is prohibited. Compliance with copyright, trademark, patent and other property rights is required. - Copyrighted material commonly includes text, software, music, graphics, photos and other creations that are available in print, on the web or in other electronic media. - Permission of the copyright owner generally is required for copying, downloading or distributing material protected by copyright. For example, this requirement applies to email distribution and web publication and to copying copyrighted software. - Be aware that the copyright symbol is not required for protection under the copyright act and that availability of an item on the web does not mean it is without copyright protection. - Permission to use copyrighted software is granted by license. Users shall comply with software licenses including 'shrink wrap' license and records of all licenses must be maintained. Use must comply with all applicable CCSD policies, regulations and directives. Use shall be for district educational or business purposes Commercial, personal, political and religious uses are not allowed. For example, "My car is for sale" is not permitted on the district web or email systems. Personal calls on desktop or 'wireline' phones are limited to incidental local calls. Personal long distance calls and personal cell phone calls are reimbursable to the district. Personal email is not permitted on district email systems. Hardware and software to be installed on district systems must be district
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Technology products, services and use shall conform to district standards
ATTACHMENT 3 approved.
CCSD 2012-2015
Websites and web pages created for the district must be district approved. Technology and communications systems must be used in a secure manner. Passwords are not to be shared, posted or disclosed. - Anti-virus scans are to be made on any software, executable code, scripts, email or other data on devices to be connected to district networks. - Personally identifiable information on students and other persons that is protected by law or considered confidential is not to be disclosed to unauthorized persons. - Use of information technology shall comply with security standards established by the district through its information technology department. Only authorized software is to be loaded on district devices. - Student guidance shall include instruction in appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites, in chat rooms, and cyber bullying awareness and response.
Conditions of use Safe and secure use by minors of direct electronic communications (including email, chat rooms and instant messaging) shall be assured. Use of district computers by minors to access the Internet shall be supervised at all times to comply with the standards of this policy. Employee and student use of district electronic communications and computer systems shall be filtered for appropriate usage and content. Filtering shall be provided for all Internet enabled computers used by students, patrons and staff. Filtering shall be disabled only for bona fide research or other lawful purposes. Persons using district technology and electronic communications shall have no expectation of privacy in such use. Usage of district technology and electronic communications may be monitored, logged, disclosed, deleted or terminated by the district. Online activities of minors shall be monitored for appropriate use. Employees have a duty to protect district technology resources entrusted to their use and to ensure that users comply with this policy. Employees shall report violations of this policy to district authorities. Violations of this policy and its standards may be cause for revocation of use privileges, disciplinary action, including termination, and law enforcement actions. Disclaimers No warranties for the accuracy, quality, functionality or availability of technology and communications are expressed or implied by this policy and these standards. The district assumes no responsibility or liability for accuracy, integrity, quality or
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acceptability of information or content of non-district technology including, but not limited to, non-district websites which may have links with district websites. Users are cautioned to use due care when accessing non-district information technology resources. Adopted 1/26/98; Revised 2/23/98, 1/9/06, 2/11/08, 9/27/10
Legal references: S.C. Code of Laws, 1976, as amended: Section 16-3-850 - Encountering child pornography while processing film or working on a computer. Sections 16-16-10, et seq. - Computer Crime Act. Federal law: 47 USC Section 254(h) - Children's Internet Protection Act. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, Section 512 - Limitations on liability relating to material online. 17 USC Section 101, et seq. - Copyright Act. 18 USC Section 1030 - Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986, as amended. 18 USC Section 2510 - Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986.

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The Technology Plan Overview

Rethinking Technology Task Force Vision Statement

TECHNOLOGY DIMENSION 1 Learners and Their Environment

A. SNAPSHOT OF CURRENT TECHNOLOGY USE IN CCSD

B. OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

TECHNOLOGY DIMENSION 1 IMPLEMENTATION STEP

CCSD 2012-2015 COMPLETION DATE BENCHMARK

Professional development is ongoing Brain Pop subscription paid through 2011-12

Updated technology integration course syllabi Updated website

TECHNOLOGY DIMENSION 1 A. EVALUATION OF OBJECTIVES

OUTCOMES (Include action list items achieved.)

MAP Scores Teacher and

MAP Scores PACT scores Administrator,

TECHNOLOGY DIMENSION 2 PROFESSIONAL CAPACITY

A. SNAPSHOT OF CURRENT TECHNOLOGY USE IN CCSD

A. SNAPSHOT OF CURRENT TECHNOLOGY USE IN CCSD

Teacher Technology Proficiency 2011

A. SNAPSHOT OF CURRENT TECHNOLOGY USE IN CCSD

A. SNAPSHOT OF CURRENT TECHNOLOGY USE IN CCSD

School-wide Technology Use

B. OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

B. OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

D. Action Plan Goal

Educational Technology Staff

D. Action Plan Goal Action Item Budget Required

D. Action Plan Goal Action Item

Educational Technology Staff

Educational Technology Staff

2012 and revisited as needed

D. Action Plan Goal Action Item

Educational Technology Staff

Educational Technology Staff and TBD

D. Action Plan Goal Action Item

Projected FY2012 Budget ($) 600,000

110 miles per month x 8 employees to conduct training at school sites

Basic and innovative technology professional

Recertification course Graduate courses Online courses Workshops

Projected FY2012 Budget ($)

Resources to support technology integration, including assistive technology, across all

Included in Special Education budget

Assistive technology aids and adaptive devices

Projected FY2012 Budget ($)

TECHNOLOGY DIMENSION 3 INSTRUCTIONAL CAPACITY

A. SNAPSHOT OF CURRENT TECHNOLOGY USE IN DISTRICT

B. OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

STRATEGIES A. Continue to collaborate with the Curriculum

B. Facilitate the use of technologies to support

C. Provide and support a variety of

instructional environments that increase academic achievement. 3.1.A

D. Action Plan Goal

Ed Tech Staff Ed Tech Staff

D. Action Plan Goal Action Item

to help ensure that state

D. Action Plan Goal Action Item

Projected FY2009 Budget (GOF)

Included in Special Education budget

Assistive technology aids and adaptive devices

F. CURRENT BEST PRACTICES IN DISTRICT