Educational Technology Plan

Pennsylvania Department of Education
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Education
333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
Educational Technology Report

Thursday, September 10, 2009
(Last Last Approved: Thursday, May 24, 2007)
Entity: Northwestern Lehigh SD

Address: 6493 Route 309
New Tripoli, PA 18066-2038
Phone: (610) 298-8661 Ext: 1225
Contact Name: Susanne Meixsell
Mission
Our mission is to engage students, employees, and the community in a partnership to achieve
excellence through learning! Northwestern Lehigh.....Excellence through learning!
Vision
A look at the Northwestern Lehigh School District in 2012!
The Northwestern Lehigh School District is a place where learning is highly valued not only for
students, but also for employees and community members. Students here are filled with “Tiger
Pride” and are highly motivated learners spurred by rigorous curriculum that is aligned to the PA
Academic Standards and Assessment Anchors taught by highly qualified, caring, and well-trained
teachers. Our educational programs have evolved to prepare all students to live, work, and learn
in a world driven by informational technologies. Our graduates communicate their appreciation for
the rich content knowledge, development of their thinking and personal skills to successfully
navigate the world around them.
The key to our success has been continual learning about the best instructional practices and
technologies, to examine the essential learning questions facing our students, and to couple our
learning with our commitment and passion for each student’s success as a learner and as a
person.
Our school day allows for flexible learning opportunities for all our students. Technology has
allowed us to expand the walls of Northwestern Lehigh to encompass the world. Teachers are
communicating regularly around professional development topics, communicating with parents
about the progress of their child, and reflecting on curriculum and essential questions all via the
Internet and our web-based curriculum database. All this happens from home or school!
Our students have multiple opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities that enhance
their social, mental, and physical being. These activities are led by qualified and caring adults
who bring integrity and positive attitudes to the programs which help instill a strong sense of
“Tiger Pride” and commitment to the Northwestern Lehigh family community.
District employees are highly engaged in carrying out the mission, vision, and shared values of
the District. A sense of pride, mutual respect, accomplishment, and a strong work ethic are
tangible amongst employee groups who are all focused on moving the District forward. Visitors to
the District comment on the positive customer service, friendly environment, positive attitudes,
and clear communication coming from the District. Our buildings are safe, clean, and well-
maintained. Students, employees, and visitors feel welcome in our facilities because they are
conducive to learning and our shared values.
Residents of the Northwestern Lehigh School District are frequently engaged in District activities.
Local, regional, and global businesses work collaboratively with the District providing learning and
social opportunities that are of mutual benefit to the students and community. Parents are proud
to send their children to the District and are often in our school buildings.
2012 is a year that proves there has been a shared commitment by all stakeholders promoting
our mission to engage students, employees, and the community in a partnership to achieve
excellence through learning!
Shared Values
We believe…...
• learning is a lifelong process and schooling provides the foundation.

• all students want and deserve the opportunity to learn.
• effective communication is essential for a quality school system.
• schools can provide for intellectual, physical, social, ethical, aesthetic, and emotional
development of all children.
• students learn best from highly qualified, caring, and well-trained educators.
• meaningful education can also happen outside the school environment.
• the utilization of technology will enhance our ability to be an effective learning
organization.
• parents, teachers, and students share the responsibility to enhance the learning process.
• schools provide a safe learning environment that offers security, understanding, respect,
and direction from caring adults.
• all students can develop the following life skills to thrive in a period of rapid change:
communication, problem solving, higher level thinking, collaboration, information
management, and use of technology.
• through the promotion of high expectations students are more likely to achieve their
individual full potential.
• in the inherent worth of every individual and the importance of affirming and supporting
that worth in others.
• all students have diverse backgrounds, abilities, interests, and needs and can be treated
as individual learners without sacrificing the outcome of the majority.
• students can become responsible, contributing members of the global community through
their education.
• our employees all make strong contributions to the District’s operational efficiency
through a positive attitude, focused efforts, and creative solutions.
• parental involvement in the educational process is key to a child’s success in school.
• our community is an essential component of achieving our mission.
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Given the accelerating pace of technological innovation and the role that new technologies play in
virtually every part of our world, schools are directing energies toward updating curricula and
finding the resources to adequately prepare all students to lead productive lives in an ever
complex society. "Technology is fundamentally changing education, making the classroom more
student-centered and learning more student-driven. It extends the school day, making it
accessible 24/7, by enhancing curricula, increasing the amount of resources, and opening the
classroom walls to the world. Educators and education, in general, are rethinking the way
stuudents are taught, and schools are rethinking the way they train their teachers. Parents are
communicating in new ways with the school. Businesses, colleges, and universities are forming
partnerships with schools. (www.pde.state.pa.us/ed_tech)
As schools are held to greater accountability with Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) measurements
of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation, technology has the potential to play an even
greater role in assessment of student achievement and data collection used to improve teaching
and learning. Software programs linked to the Pennsylvania Academic Standards are already
being implemented in our schools. Our accountability has increased, so our need for increased
data recognition has increased.
Technology is used to enhance lessons. Those enhancements are for enrichment, remediation
and differentiated instruction, to communicate with other professionals within and outside of our
system, to manage student, staff, and school data, to communicate with parents and others in our
community, and to connect to the world outside of the bricks and mortar.
Technology at Northwestern Lehigh is available for all students, staff and community members as
we constantly search for new ways to meet the needs and interests of our stakeholders.
Much has been completed with regard to technology during our last plan phase. The following
goals have been accomplished:
• Provide enhanced access to technology in every classroom, at the point of instruction.
• Identify and address the technological needs relative to the curricular areas on a regular
basis.
• Provide opportunities for all students and teachers to develop and present materials
utilizing technological methods.
• Consider technology to enhance the learning opportunities for all students.
• Identify and address the technological needs relative to district management on a regular
basis.
• Identify and achieve Service Level Targets regarding the support of technology.
• Identify specific district-wide technology projects for a 3-year period with annual
evaluation and revision.
• Identify and maintain a specific maintenance/upgrade plan relative to the technological
needs of the School District.
• Offer professional development opportunities relative to technology. Offer opportunities
for community members to develop and/or enhance technological methods.
• Include the consideration of ADA standards upon review and development of software
and hardware purchases.
• Develop multi-year plan to install PC/TV monitors in each District classroom and interface
to available broadcast facilities. *This goal has been partially met using Title V funding for
Innovative Programs. All Social Studies classrooms have these monitors installed and
teachers use the technology to present multimedia presentations.
• Additional classrooms are being upgraded using individual building funding.
• Implementation of Sapphire Student Information Software.
• Develop transition and training module for all components of software.
• Implementation of Parent Web Portal at High School.
• Acceptable Use Policy updated and Board approved.
• Teacher and administrative access to Educational Websites that were previously blocked
has been implemented.
• District-wide technology equipment inventory has been completed.
• Purchase/renew licenses for web-based curriculum related programs.
• Promote and increase distance learning opportunities.
• School District leadership will use technology to manage District information and
resources.
• School/District leadership will develop a plan to support hardware and software issues.
• Technology will be used as an effective means of communication with all stakeholders.
• Technology staff will develop means to highlight successful uses of technology within the
District.
• School/District leadership and staff will improve our school web site and promote it’s use
as a communication tool.
The following list is a compilation of items that we will be working on during this cycle of the plan:
• Implementation of Community Web Portal at Middle School — will take place in Sept. ‘09
• Implementation of Community Web Portal at Elementary Schools — will take place in
Jan. '10
• Use of a data warehouse to inform all academic decisions and curriculum development
• Investigate the potential usage of Distance Learning equipment by community and
industry
• Promote and increase distance learning opportunities — staffing, offerings, etc.
• Technology will be used as an effective means of communication with all stakeholders
• Identify specific District-wide technology projects for a 3-year period with annual
evaluation and revision
• Identify and maintain a specific maintenance/upgrade plan relative to the technological
needs of the District
• Update and/or replace computers as needed
• All educators will increase their proficiency in using technology at the point of instruction
• All students will learn and practice technology skills and ethical use of technologies that
st
will prepare them for the 21 century workplace
• The Technology Advisory Council will develop a plan for selecting software to match
curricular goals
• All educators and students will increase utilization of hardware and software
• School/District leadership will develop a plan to measure successful implementation of
technology
• School/District leadership will develop a plan to increase hardware and software
availability to students and staff
• Technology in our schools will be made available to our community of learners within and
beyond the regular school schedule
• Compilation of items necessary for a successful IT audit
The greatest improvements during the past three years have been to our infrastructure. We
recently upgraded our network with new hardware and software. We have consistently increased
the number of computers for both staff and student use and have expanded our distance learning
opportunities significantly. We have created a four-year replacement plan for classroom
computers. Teachers have had staff development opportunities on many technology related
topics and we see more integration of technology in the classroom. The greatest challenge we
face in fully meeting our goals revolves around funds available for technology and the constant
need for upgrading resources. As we work toward maintaining the technology we have, while
adding to our inventory, we need to focus on staff development to encourage teachers to
continue to integrate technology, while finding new and creative ways to improve student
achievement and funding.
Results of assessment data are shared with staff, students, parents and the community. The test
data helps support the use of existing instructional strategies, methodologies, and technology,
and raises questions regarding the need for change. Northwestern Lehigh students participate in
PSSA, and locally designed assessments as determined by our Strategic Plan. In addition to this
District-wide assessment, students participate in curriculum based assessment, performance
assessment and individual assessment as determined by individual needs. Through the
successful application for various funding sources, we have been able to purchase web-based
software that is linked to the PA Academic Standards and Assessment Anchors. We have also
purchased an electronic grading program, electronic elementary report cards, Community Portal,
Nursing Administration Software, Special Education Administration Software (IEP Writer) and a
data warehouse program. All of these tools will help us focus on meeting the academic needs of
our students and communicating progress to parents. Assessment results are reviewed as a part
of the Districts ongoing curriculum development process. Participants in this process include:
Teachers, Students, Parents, Community Members, Business Representatives, Administration,
and School Board Directors. All planning initiatives consider relevant data from the District's
strategic plan.
District test scores continue to be above the national mean on administered norm-referenced
tests. All grade levels assessed in the PSSA test also demonstrate compliance with the state
identified percentages for proficiency levels. Possible reasons for this trend include: l. Clearly
defined learning standards. 2. Appropriate and on-going staff development. 3. Appropriate
supporting materials and equipment. 4. Talented students and staff. 5. Supportive School Board
and community. We continue to make AYP in each building of the District and have shown
improvement in test scores. The purchase of calculators and computers has had a positive
impact on student achievement. In addition to providing these tools to the staff, significant
professional development has enabled them to fully utilize this equipment during instruction.
Specific concerns relative to student achievement have been identified in the areas of
mathematics at our high school and middle school, and our special needs students at our middle
school. The District
continues to utilize instructional plans designed to increase student growth and achievement. We
continue to seek technology-based instruction to help our digital natives excel. A targeted
population is our special needs students, with the goal that technology has the potential to offer
support to the individual nature of their goals (IEP). Through Study Island, Achieve 3000, and
First in Math, all students at selected/identified grade levels, (regular ed. and special needs) are
utilizing software/technology to enhance and remediate specific skills in the areas of
reading/writing, science, and mathematics.
The District Strategic Plan identifies the need to continue to align state standards to the District's
curriculum. This priority goal is met, in part, through the use of technology within the content
areas as dictated by the state standards. The District, through the use of technology, requires all
students to participate in a technology education program K-12.
The students of Northwestern Lehigh participate in technology curriculum which encompasses all
grade levels. Additionally, students begin their school career with a high level of technology
experience. Due to the high percentage of students with home access to Internet and technology,
the technology curriculum is constantly reviewed and revised. By 5th grade, all students
demonstrate the basic mastery of computer operation. Completing 8th grade, all students
demonstrate basic mastery of keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia
development, graphics, and Internet. Our hope is to move the keyboarding experience to an
elementary program model to assist our younger students with advancement. The High School
experience includes mandatory FUTURES courses in ninth and eleventh grades which address
PA state standards in a fashion which integrates curriculum and technology. Additionally, a host
of elective technology courses are available at the high school level including: Advanced
Computer Applications, Communications Media, Web Design, Graphic Design, Broadcasting,
Programming and Technology Education. Several of these are offered for concurrent enrollment
with our local community college.
Greater utilization of technology occurs as students progress through grade levels. Technology
continues to motivate students, particularly in the area of multimedia development, web activities
and videoconferences. For the last many years, staff members at Northwestern Lehigh School
District have enjoyed access to technology and technology related professional development.
Through the planned and managed implementation of technology, the staff now demands the
continued offering of more advanced training and technology access. Staff members continue to
participate in numerous training initiatives relative to technology.
The distribution of technology equipment is largely based on the inherent need of the division,
teacher, etc. Several office members may require high level equipment due to graphics,
publishing, or financial management issues, while some instructional areas may require lower
level equipment due to a need for basic Internet, e-mail, and word processing. However, the
needs inherent in each area are regularly reviewed. In 2005-06, using a total cost of ownership
model, we replaced 400 classroom computers. We are now planning a cycle to replace 400
computers every five years, putting the district on a five-year replacement rotation.
As demand increases, both from our students and staff, we will need to continue seeking
affordable solutions to add more technology. Reflected within this plan are initiatives which will
maintain and/or upgrade the number of computers and peripherals throughout the School District.
Software applications are current and reflect the needs of instructional and administrative
programs. As various disciplines proceed through our comprehensive curriculum review process,
software and hardware needs will be identified and purchased. Based on visioning and
philosophy of the Technology Council and School Board of Northwestern Lehigh, the following
general distribution is in effect: Each K-4 classroom will continue to have 3-5 computers and
access to a library, and a new elementary computer lab utilized as an integral component of
differentiated instruction. Grades 5-8 classrooms will each have one computer and access to two
computer labs and a library. Similarly, grades 9-12 classrooms will each have one computer,
access to several computer labs and specialization areas, and a library. We are also working to
achieve a one-to-one computing ratio through the use of laptops. Being a CFF recipient has
allowed us to get much closer to this goal. Standardized, consistent software packages are
currently installed on every computer in the District, in order to maintain consistency and ease of
administration and training. Microsoft Office, Follett, and child accounting are software packages
utilized on a District-wide basis.
In order to communicate more efficiently with our community, we have purchased a new web site
and new teacher web pages. This system allows for heightened communication through links, e-
mail, homework assignments, alerts to the community, an integrated calendar, unlimited pages
for every department and building and much more. In addition, an online technology help desk
has been implemented to improve communications between our staff and technology department,
as well as, the purchase and implementation of the School Dude software system for our
maintenance/custodial department.
With the purchase of the Nursing Software, we have also teamed with Highmark on Healthy
eTools to provide our nurses with handheld devices capable of holding all student information
relavant to their medical needs.
To achieve safety and security of resources, the Technology Council of the Northwestern Lehigh
School District, as well as the District Safety Task Force recommends the continual lock-down of
all classrooms during non-instructional times. Additionally, the implementation of electronic door
access and enhanced motion detectors and a fully integrated surveillance system assists in the
proactive prevention of equipment theft and damage.
Information security is accomplished through a variety of means, including Novell OES, Centurion
Guard hardware installed on computers in labs, E-mail server virus protection, firewalls and a
VLAN configuration.
The policy setting process within the Northwestern Lehigh School District includes a review by the
Policy Committee, and subsequent approval by the School Board. The goals of this process
include: input from various levels, School Board, and community input. Policies are
communicated from the Assistant Superintendent to all employees. Board minutes are posted on
our website and at each building level in a public area.
Technology purchasing procedures utilized within the District include: Utilization of PEPPM
contract, price quotes, and local bidding. The Assistant Superintendent supervises technology
procurement.
Technology acquisitions are projected on a yearly basis utilizing a zero-based budgeting process,
while maintaining the spirit of the Board approved technology plan. Technology systems are
utilized within locations that are best served by their capabilities. Total cost of ownership is
reflected in the budget process by the inclusion of equipment, repair parts, staff development, etc.
Technology learning environments include classrooms (all buildings), multi-use computer labs (all
levels), course specific computer labs (high school), a distance learning classroom (high school)
with
portable distance learning equipment in the other buildings, Broadcasting Studio -TV and Radio
(high school), libraries (all buildings) and other areas. Each of these areas is designed with ADA
requirements, instructional strategies, and age level appropriateness taken into account. All areas
are connected to the LAN with Internet connection to all computers.
Classrooms, as well as technology labs are powered to provide the proper lighting and electrical
requirements to insure the smooth daily operation necessary for schools. Classrooms and larger
areas have individual temperature control to provide a pleasant environment. Room conditioning
is provided for areas which house major electronic equipment. Due to the age of buildings,
electrical infrastructure creates some limitations for expansion in classrooms. This is an issue we
are dealing with in our facilities master planning. These issues should be eliminated with major
construction/renovation scheduled at our elementary and high school buildings.
Each of the four school buildings is configured to utilize one LAN. Our virtual servers are housed
in a centralized secure technology center environment. Backups are performed automatically and
centrally off site at our middle school building.
All school buildings and administrative buildings are connected to a WAN. The WAN is comprised
of District-owned fiber, leased TELCO lines, and leased fiber. The WAN currently has a backbone
speed of 1-GB Fiber. This is accomplished via a fiber backbone which then ports to ethernet
switches and hubs. Internet access is afforded through an 1-GB Fiber connection via leased fiber
to Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21. All students, staff and community (through community
education courses) have access to the District network.
Internet access is available on every computer and to every student in the Northwestern Lehigh
School District. Through a consortium partnership with the county schools and IU #21, access is
provided via a 1-GB Fiber connection. Additionally, videoconferencing is accomplished via this
connection as well as Internet 2 capabilities. Filtering and email virus scanning is performed
centrally by IU #21 services. Additional virus protection is installed on local servers. Major uses
include: research, collaboration, e-mail, and videoconferencing. The District has provided
additional Internet access for teachers allowing them to bypass the filtering system to acquire
relevant educational materials for the students.
The District is served by a centralized IWATSU digital phone switch with a remote shelf switch
installed at Weisenberg Elementary. Due to the campus situation for all buildings with the
exception of Weisenberg, all campus phones are directly connected to the main digital switch.
Thirty nine lines extend to all buildings in a shared pool with Weisenberg Elementary gaining
access via 1 T-1 line carrying voice. Additionally, July 2009, Weisenberg Elementary received
cable connections for Internet access. This diminished the down time experienced by the T-1
lines. Weisenberg also possesses dedicated emergency phone lines. All buildings have cellular
phones in main offices to be used in the event of an emergency that prevents use of regular
phone lines/communications. All classrooms and libraries have classroom telephones. K-4
classrooms also have speaker intercoms which connect to the building office. Voice mail
accounts are provided for all administration and staff members. Telephone service providers are
approved through the e-Rate bid process.
Northwestern Middle School and Northwestern High School employ the services of Channel One
for simplified video distribution. All teachers District-wide can access web-based videos through
United Streaming, made available by IU #21. Over 12,000 videos in all disciplines and grade
levels are available, with more added daily.
Four distance learning units exist within the School District one in each school building. PolyCom
equipment utilizes IP or Internet 2 connections. The mode of transport is delivered with a gateway
house at IU #21, providing ISDN capabilities as well. The purpose of the equipment is to enhance
the learning opportunities for our students, as well as enhance and provide additional resources
for daily lessons. Virtual field trips are available to staff and students with a variety of options.
Some specific virtual field trips are built into the curriculum and repeated regularly. Buildings can
easily connect classes to each other for collaborative student projects. Our middle school has
engaged in several Meet the Author videoconference experiences. College credit via
videoconferencing courses are offered annually with the most popular being in the Humanities
field. Many students have earned high school credit in multiple disciplines via on-line courses
delivered through Ed-Options, Advanced Academics, Blended Schools, among others. Numerous
students have earned college credit via on-line courses in a wide variety of subjects otherwise
unavailable to them at our school.
Technology support attempts to address the many different facets of technology usage and
integration, relative to the complex nature of School District functions. Curricular integration
support is addressed within the School District with a variety of staff members assigned on a part-
time basis. This is accomplished by a combination of District level leadership - the Assistant
Superintendent, the Director of Curriculum and Technology and building Technology Support
Partners. We have instituted a K-12 Technology Integrator position as a direct result of the CFF
grant. This position assists our teachers with implementation processes. With instructional staff
requesting more help to learn how to integrate technology fully into daily lessons, this plan will
propose strategies to meet these needs.
Network administration and telecommunication support is adequate at this time through our
District Systems and Network Technician. Infrastructure support is addressed by the District
Systems and Network Technician in tandem with Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21
technicians and local service providers.
The general operations and maintenance required to address the hundreds of computers,
numerous software titles, and day-to-day operations requires a great deal of time. As technology
use increases, the specific areas of PC level technical support, along with general software
support may require yet additional staffing.
Goals and Strategies
Goal: Academic Proficiency
Description: All students will be proficient in all core subject areas (reading, math, science, and
social studies) leading to successful academic transitions from elementary to middle to high
school and beyond.
Strategy: Align Curriculum to Academic Standards and Anchors
Description: District instructional staff will align all planned coures to the PA Academic
Standards and Assessment Anchors.
Activity: Current electronic resources will be maintained and expanded

within budgetary constraints.
Description: An annual review of the return on investment will occur for all current software
licenses. Programs that are showing results and are being utilized will continue to be used as
funding is available.
Person Responsible Timeline for Implementation Resources

Uplinger, Brian Start: 8/20/2009 $137,602.00
Finish: Ongoing
Status: Not Started — Overdue
Activity: Software review procedures will be developed and implemented.
Description: A software selection checksheet will be developed to guide staff in the review and
selection of available programs.

Uplinger, Brian Start: 7/28/2009 -
Finish: 7/28/2009
Status: In Progress — Overdue
Strategy: Parent Communication for Academic Performance
Description: All District instructional staff will utilize the Internet and community portal to
communicate academic and performance data on a regular basis to parents.
Activity: All staff will learn how to utilize the web site to post weekly
assignments.
Description: Staff will be required to communicate lessons via the web as part of their
professional responsibilities.

Finish: 6/11/2012
Professional Development Activity Information

Number of Hours Per Total Number of Sessions Per Estimated Number of
Session School Year Participants Per Year
3.00 2 25
Organization or Institution Type of Provider Provider’s Department
Name of Education Approval
Status
Northwestern Lehigh School • School Entity Approved
District
Knowledge and Skills Research and Best Practices Designed to Accomplish
Teaching staff will learn how to Teacher websites have become a vital For classroom teachers,
create/update their website communication link between school school counselors and
and will review and families. Using the websites, education specialists:
policies/procedures regarding families can access student grades,
required information. assignments, homework, and • Empowers
procedures. educators to work
effectively with
parents and
community
partners.
For school and district

administrators, and other
educators seeking
leadership roles:
• Instructs the
leader in
managing
resources for
effective results.
Educator Groups Which Will Participate in this Activity

Role Grade Level
• Classroom teachers • Early childhood (preK-grade
3)
• Middle (grades 6-8)
• Elementary (grades 2-5)
• High school (grades 9-12)
Follow-up Activities Evaluation Methods

• Peer-to-peer lesson • Website analysis (Analysis of teacher websites by
discussions building administrators)
Status: In Progress — Upcoming
Activity: Community use of the District website will increase.
Description: Through our website data analysis tool, we will monitor 'hits' for all areas of the web
site. Using this information, we will continue to make improvements in our communications to all
stakeholders. In addition, the District will place more information on the website for community
members.

Finish: Ongoing
Activity: District and teacher web hosting will be continued and expanded
as needed.
Description: The District will continue to purchase and expand web services selected through
the e-Rate bid process.

Finish: Ongoing
Activity: Parents will have the opportunity to set up access to the

community portal for access to grades, learning activities, and additional
information.
Description: Beginning in 2009, a Community Portal will be available for parents to access
grades, lessons, assignments, and attendance information on their child. This access will be
available at the HS and MS. The Elementary Buildings will open the Portal in 2010.

Finish: Ongoing
Activity: Staff updates to the District website will increase in order to

improve communications to students and parents.
Description: District staff members from all buildings and departments will maintain web pages
related to their assignments in the District. This shared ownership will increase communications
and maintain the most up-to-date information for stakeholders. With this, there will be a
standardization of information on each page.

Finish: Ongoing
Strategy: Use of data
Description: Staff will utilize appropriate data for comprehensive analysis of academic
performance data. All instructional staff will be trained on the use of a data warehouse or a
comparable solution as with the Sapphire Suites. Staff will analyze benchmark assessment data
against other variables such as PSSA data, grades, and demographic data.
Activity: Training
Description: Instructional and adminstrative staff will receive training on effective data analysis.
Person Responsible Timeline for Resources

Implementation
Finish: 5/31/2012

Number of Hours Per Session Total Number of Sessions Estimated Number of
Per School Year Participants Per Year
6.00 2 30
Organization or Institution Name Type of Provider Provider’s Department of
Education Approval Status
District
Knowledge and Skills Research and Best Designed to Accomplish
Practices
Educators will learn how to Data teams will be formed to For classroom teachers, school
effectively analyze data from meet and discuss data and counselors and education
multiple sources. make informed decisions specialists:
regarding students and
programs. • Provides educators
with a variety of
classroom-based
assessment skills and
the skills needed to
analyze and use data
in instructional
decision-making.

educators seeking leadership
roles:
• Provides leaders with

the ability to access
and use appropriate
data to inform
decision-making.

Role Grade Level
• Classroom teachers • Early childhood
• Principals / asst. principals (preK-grade 3)
• Superintendent / asst. • Middle (grades 6-8)
superintendents • Elementary (grades
• School counselors 2-5)
• Other educational • High school (grades
specialists 9-12)

• Team development and • Classroom observation focusing on factors such as
sharing of content-area planning and preparation, knowledge of content,
lesson implementation pedagogy and standards, classroom environment,
outcomes, with instructional delivery and professionalism.
involvement of • Student PSSA data
administrator and/or peers • Standardized student assessment data other than the
PSSA
• Classroom student assessment data
• Participant survey
Activity: Use of multiple means of data collection will increase.
Description: Data teams in each building will be identified to analyze data and determine how
this information can be used to improve achievement.

Stitzel, LeAnn Start: 7/29/2009 $45,000.00
Finish: Ongoing
Goal: District Operations
Description: All District operations will function in a fiscally responsible manner while striving to
be proactive in meeting the needs of the students, the educational and extracurricular programs,
and fufilling the Mission, Vision, and Shared Values of the District.
Strategy: Technology Operations
Description: Technology in the District will operate in a fiscally responsible manner while striving
to be proactive in meeting the needs of the learning community, fufilling the Mission, Vision, and
Shared Values of the District.
Activity: All District staff will utilize technology in data collection and
analysis to improve operations and efficiencies.
Description: Staff in all departments will embrace data driven decision making models and will
analyze all data available to improve operations and reduce costs. Electronic programs already
available in the District will be used to perform analytical electronic operations.

Finish: Ongoing
Activity: Cellular phone services will be maintained and expanded as

needed.
Description: Cellular phones will be used for emergencies when regular phone service is
unavailable. Each building will maintain phones which may also be used for field trips with
students.

Finish: Ongoing
Activity: Community technology-related courses and programs will

increase, expanding our facilities to a larger audience.
Description: Ways to expand the school resources to allow for after-hour use and to allow for
community member use will be explored and implemented as financially feasible.

Finish: Ongoing
Activity: Creative funding strategies, including grant funding, will be

sought to finance technology initiatives.
Description: Appropriate grants and other funding sources will be sought and utilized to secure
additional funds for technology.

Finish: Ongoing
Activity: Internet and Internet 2 services will be maintained and expanded

as needed.
Description: Internet and Internet 2 services, supplied through the Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate
Unit will be maintained as part of the IU Consortium. The CLIU will continue to secure e-rate
funds for the consortium with savings passed on to our school district.

Finish: Ongoing

Activity: Rentals of communication 'lines' will be maintained and expanded
as needed to allow for fast speed Internet connections.
Description: Fiber and T-1 lines currently available will be maintained. Broadband connectivity to
replace the current T-1 lines at Weisenberg Elementary has been completed.

Finish: Ongoing
Activity: Student Information Systems will be maintained and upgraded as

needed.
Description: The Student Information System will be maintained and upgraded to meet District
needs for compatibility with other software programs such as the EdInsight Data Warehouse and
Sapphire Electronic Grading programs.

Finish: Ongoing
Activity: Telephone services will be maintained and expanded as needed.
Description: Long distance and local service will be maintained for all areas in the District. E-rate
funds will continue to be sought for these telecommunication services.

Meixsell, Susanne Start: 1/1/2007 $101,496.00
Finish: Ongoing

Activity: The District will reduce paper communications and expand
electronic communications including the website, grading program, report
cards, parent portal, web casts, pod casts, blogs, data warehouse and
other emerging electronic communication tools.
Description: All departments within the District will move toward paperless systems by utilizing
electronic communications to greater degrees.

Finish: Ongoing
Activity: VoIP Phone solutions will be explored and implemented as

deemed appropriate by the District.
Description: Research into advantages of VoIP to replace other forms of telecommunications will
be explored to determine if this technology is appropriate.

Finish: Ongoing
Activity: Wireless campuses will be explored and implemented as deemed

appropriate to District needs and capabilities.
Description: We will continue to explore the best way to deliver wireless capabilities and wireless
applications District-wide.

Finish: Ongoing

Goal: Highly Qualified Effective Teachers
Description: All students will learn from highly qualified and effective teachers.
Strategy: Professional Development
Description: A comprehensive staff development plan for instructional and administrative staff
will include a focus on differentiating instruction and technology for the next three years.
Activity: All educators will increase their proficiency in using technology at

the point of instruction.
Description: Teachers will integrate technology in their lessons, as appropriate, on a regular

basis. There will be assistance from our K-12 Technology Integration Specialist.

Stitzel, LeAnn Start: 9/8/2009 -
Finish: 6/4/2012

Number of Hours Per Session Total Number of Sessions Per Estimated Number of
School Year Participants Per Year
6.00 11 120
Organization or Institution Type of Provider Provider’s Department of
Name Education Approval Status
District
Knowledge and Skills Research and Best Practices Designed to Accomplish
Educators will learn skills using The content within these For classroom teachers,
specific technology that they have training days is part of our school counselors and
available for use in the classroom. overall plan to incorporate education specialists:
They will learn how to use the differentiation at the point of
equipment/software, and how it instruction. Technology is a tool • Increases the
can be integrated into their daily that can be used to differentiate educator’s teaching
lessons. in the classroom. skills based on
research on effective
practice, with
attention given to
interventions for
struggling students.
• Provides educators
with a variety of
classroom-based
assessment skills
and the skills needed
to analyze and use
data in instructional
decision-making.

roles:
• Empowers leaders to
create a culture of
teaching and
learning, with an
emphasis on
learning.

Role Grade Level
• Classroom teachers • Early childhood (preK-
• School counselors grade 3)
• Other educational • Middle (grades 6-8)
specialists • Elementary (grades 2-
5)
• High school (grades 9-
12)

• Creating lessons to meet • Participant survey
varied student learning • Review of participant lesson plans
styles
• Peer-to-peer lesson
discussions
Activity: On-line staff development opportunities will increase.
Description: Using BlackBoard course management system, available through our membership
in Blended Schools, staff development workshops will be added to the on-line environment.
Opportunities for staff to learn and receive Act 48 hours through this on-line environment will
increase.

Implementation
Finish: 9/4/2012
Number of Hours Per Session Total Number of Sessions Estimated Number of
Per School Year Participants Per Year
6.00 4 30
Organization or Institution Name Type of Provider Provider’s Department of
Education Approval Status
Northwestern Lehigh School District • School Entity Approved

Practices
Educators will receive training in Providing opportunities for For classroom teachers,
technology, differentiated instruction, online learning for our school counselors and
best practices, etc. via online teaching staff models best education specialists:
courses delivered through PDE practices in differentiation,
and/or courses that are developed as well as online teaching. • Increases the
by our own staff. educator’s teaching
skills based on
research on effective
practice, with
attention given to
interventions for
struggling students.

roles:
• Empowers leaders to
create a culture of
teaching and
learning, with an
emphasis on
learning.

Role Grade Level
• Classroom teachers • Early childhood
• Principals / asst. principals (preK-grade 3)
• Superintendent / asst. • Middle (grades 6-8)
superintendents • Elementary (grades
• School counselors 2-5)
• Other educational specialists • High school (grades
9-12)

• Analysis of student work, • Participant survey
with administrator and/or • Review of written reports summarizing instructional
peers
• Journaling and reflecting activity
Activity: Staff development opportunities related to technology use and

integration will be maintained and expanded as needed.
Description: Staff will be offered training opportunities related to technology including, but not
limited to web-based software such as First in Math, Study Island; data analysis; Sapphire
Grading Program and Community Portal; Classroom Performance System; Discovery Educator
Tools; Microsoft Office; Web Site pages; Integration of Technology.

Implementation
Finish: 8/31/2012

Number of Hours Per Total Number of Sessions Estimated Number of Participants
Session Per School Year Per Year
6.00 12 180
Organization or Type of Provider Provider’s Department of Education
Institution Name Approval Status
Northwestern Lehigh • School Entity Approved
School District
Practices
Staff will learn how to use This is related to our For classroom teachers, school
and effectively implement District's goal to provide counselors and education specialists:
District-wide hardware and more differentiation in all
software programs into classrooms. Technology is • Increases the educator’s
their lesson plans. one way that this can be teaching skills based on
accomplished. research on effective practice,
with attention given to
interventions for struggling
students.
• Provides educators with a
variety of classroom-based
assessment skills and the skills
needed to analyze and use
data in instructional decision-
making.
For school and district administrators,

and other educators seeking leadership
roles:
• Provides the knowledge and

skills to think and plan
strategically, ensuring that
assessments, curriculum,
instruction, staff professional
education, teaching materials
and interventions for struggling
students are aligned to each
other as well as to
Pennsylvania’s academic
standards.
• Provides leaders with the ability
to access and use appropriate
data to inform decision-making.

Role Grade Level
• Classroom • Early childhood
teachers (preK-grade 3)
• Principals / asst. • Middle (grades 6-8)
principals • Elementary (grades
2-5)
• High school (grades
9-12)

• Creating lessons • Participant survey
to meet varied
student learning
styles
Goal: Technology Utilization for Academic

Proficiency
Description: All students will demonstrate proficiency in all core academic areas. Teachers will
utilize teaching strategies that integrate technology into the classroom and will use data from
these technologies to demonstrate improved student achievement.
Strategy: All buildings will promote and increase distance learning

opportunities.
Description: Videoconferencing and web-conferencing will increase at all levels.
Activity: All students will successfully complete at least one on-line course
as a graduation requirement.
Description: By the year 2012, all students will successfully complete at least one on-line course
in order to graduate.

Finish: 6/11/2012
Activity: Initialization of a virtual academy will be established and

implemented.
Description: Students will have the opportunity to participate in a District Virtual Academy. The
District will provide all necessary equipment for the process.

Finish: Ongoing
Activity: Students enrolled in District-sponsored cyber options will

increase.
Description: Students at all levels will be provided opportunity for cyber learning. Membership in
Blended Schools will provide BlackBoard for course management.

Finish: Ongoing

Strategy: All educators and students will increase utilization of
hardware and software.
Description: All educators will increase utilization of the hardware and software available for
classroom use.
Activity: All supervisors will include the use of technology as part of the
supervision/evaluation process for all teachers.
Description: Building Principals will communicate the need to use available technologies and will
include the need to do so as part of annual supervision/evaluation plans for all teachers.

Finish: Ongoing
Activity: All teachers will demonstrate proficiency on the National

Educational Technology Standards for Teachers.
Description: Teachers at all levels will know and demonstrate NETS for teachers.

Finish: 10/31/2012
Activity: All teachers will establish annual technology goals and will
demonstrate technology use and integration into their lessons.
Description: Teachers will add goals related to technology integration as part of their annual
required goals for improvement. Building Principals will monitor the establishment and work
toward meeting individual technology goals.

Finish: Ongoing
Activity: District computers will be replaced on at least a four-year

replacement cycle.
Description: All District desktop computers will be replaced on a four-year cycle. Half of the
inventory will be replaced every two years in order to accomplish this goal.

Finish: Ongoing
Activity: Emerging technologies will be researched and acquired as

appropriate and fiscally responsible.
Description: The District Technology Advisory Council will meet annually to review emerging
technologies and make recommendations for implementation as appropriate and financially
feasible.

Finish: Ongoing
Activity: Laptop one-to-one solutions will be explored and implemented as

budgets allow.
Description: We will explore how we may use the CFF project to move to a one-to-one model at
the high school as well at other levels. An estimated 100 laptops have been purchased for the
elementary levels in the 08-09 school year.

Finish: Ongoing
Activity: Technology staff will collect data on usage in the 2009-10 school
year and determine measurable utilization of technology increases for all
students and staff for 2009-12.
Description: In order to set realistic goals for increased usage of technology tools, the
technology staff members will collect baseline data on use during the 2009-10 school year. Using
that data, we will set goals for increased usage for subsequent years.

Finish: Ongoing
Activity: Use of Classroom Performance System will increase.
Description: Building Technology Assistants will collect data on CPS usage and will set goals for
increased use. Additional CPS units may be purchased as a result.

Finish: Ongoing
Activity: Use of on-line management systems (BlackBoard) will increase.
Description: Teachers at all levels will increase use of Black Board on-line learning as a
supplement to face-to-face learning and as stand alone courses.

Finish: Ongoing

Activity: Use of web-based software such as Study Island, First in Math,
and others as identified to increase student achievement will increase.
Description: All teachers will increase use of web-based learning resources to which the District
subscribes.

Finish: Ongoing
Strategy: All students will learn and practice technology skills and
safe/ethical use of technologies that will prepare them for the 21st
century workplace.
Description: Proper researching techniques along with safe Internet guidance will be
established. All students will have this training.
Activity: An Internet Safety program will be implemented for parents, staff

and students.
Description: Technology staff will continue to work with Building Principals and parent groups to
deliver programs on children's Internet safety for students, parents, and staff.

Finish: Ongoing
Activity: By 2014, students will demonstrate proficiency in academic, State

and National Technology Standards.
Description: All high school students will be assessed to demonstrate proficiency in the NETS
for students.

Finish: Ongoing
Activity: Computer/Technology Curriculum K-12 will be revised to include

and implement the National Technology Education Standards, PA
Academic Standards, emerging technologies and technology related
issues.
Description: The Computer Technology curriculum will be reviewed and aligned to NETS for
students at all levels.

Finish: Ongoing
Activity: The District Acceptable Use Policy will be reviewed and updated
annually as needed.
Description: All policies relating to Technology Use will be reviewed annually and revised as
needed. This will include Acceptable Use of Computer and Network Systems, Web Hosting, Web
Posting, Copyright and Student Privacy Issues.

Finish: Ongoing
Budget
Potential Funding Distribution
Funding Source 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 Total

010 - ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET $183,275.00 $212,434.00 $0.00 $395,709.00
020 - CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND $2,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,000.00
INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT
SERVICES
040 - INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS $40,000.00 $40,000.00 $40,000.00 $120,000.00
SERVICES
212 - PA Accountability Grants $31,800.00 $31,800.00 $0.00 $63,600.00
390 - EXTRA GRANTS $67,601.00 $38,000.00 $0.00 $105,601.00
eRATE $21,653.00 $22,275.00 $0.00 $43,928.00
Grand Total $346,329.00 $344,509.00 $40,000.00 $730,838.00
Goal: Academic Proficiency

All students will be proficient in all core subject areas (reading, math, science, and social studies)
leading to successful academic transitions from elementary to middle to high school and beyond.
Align Curriculum to 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 Total Funding Source
Academic Standards
and Anchors
Current electronic $31,800.00 $31,800.00 $0.00 $63,600.00 212 - PA
resources will be Accountability
maintained and Grants
expanded within
budgetary constraints.
Current electronic $15,101.00 $0.00 $0.00 $15,101.00 390 - EXTRA
resources will be GRANTS
maintained and
expanded within
Current electronic $5,000.00 $7,000.00 $0.00 $12,000.00 010 -
resources will be ADMINISTRATIVE
maintained and BUDGET
expanded within
Parent Communication 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 Total Funding Source
for Academic
Performance
District and teacher web $4,500.00 $4,500.00 $0.00 $9,000.00 010 -
hosting will be continued ADMINISTRATIVE
and expanded as BUDGET
needed.
District and teacher web $2,550.00 $2,600.00 $0.00 $5,150.00 eRATE
hosting will be continued
and expanded as
needed.
Parents will have the $11,500.00 $12,000.00 $0.00 $23,500.00 010 -
opportunity to set up ADMINISTRATIVE
access to the community BUDGET
portal for access to
grades, learning
activities, and additional
information.
Use of data 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 Total Funding Source
Training $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 010 -
ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET
Use of multiple means of $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $0.00 $30,000.00 010 -
data collection will ADMINISTRATIVE
increase. BUDGET
Subtotal $86,451.00 $73,900.00 $0.00 $160,351.00
Goal: District Operations

All District operations will function in a fiscally responsible manner while striving to be proactive in
meeting the needs of the students, the educational and extracurricular programs, and fufilling the
Mission, Vision, and Shared Values of the District.
Technology 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 Total Funding Source
Operations
Cellular phone services $1,372.00 $1,413.00 $0.00 $2,785.00 010 -
will be maintained and ADMINISTRATIVE
expanded as needed. BUDGET
Cellular phone services $915.00 $942.00 $0.00 $1,857.00 eRATE
will be maintained and
expanded as needed.
Community technology- $12,420.00 $12,420.00 $0.00 $24,840.00 010 -
related courses and ADMINISTRATIVE
programs will increase, BUDGET
expanding our facilities
to a larger audience.
Internet and Internet 2 $18,700.00 $19,000.00 $0.00 $37,700.00 010 -
services will be ADMINISTRATIVE
expanded as needed.
Rentals of $27,283.00 $28,101.00 $0.00 $55,384.00 010 -
communication 'lines' ADMINISTRATIVE
will be maintained and BUDGET
expanded as needed to
allow for fast speed
Internet connections.
Rentals of $18,188.00 $18,733.00 $0.00 $36,921.00 eRATE
communication 'lines'
will be maintained and
expanded as needed to
allow for fast speed
Internet connections.
Student Information $42,000.00 $42,000.00 $0.00 $84,000.00 010 -
Systems will be ADMINISTRATIVE
upgraded as needed.
Subtotal $120,878.00 $122,609.00 $0.00 $243,487.00
Goal: Highly Qualified Effective Teachers

All students will learn from highly qualified and effective teachers.
Professional 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 Total Funding Source
Development
Staff development $9,500.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 $19,500.00 010 -
opportunities related to ADMINISTRATIVE
technology use and BUDGET
integration will be
maintained and
expanded as needed.
Subtotal $9,500.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 $19,500.00
Goal: Technology Utilization for Academic Proficiency

All students will demonstrate proficiency in all core academic areas. Teachers will utilize teaching
strategies that integrate technology into the classroom and will use data from these technologies
to demonstrate improved student achievement.
All buildings will 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 Total Funding Source
promote and increase
distance learning
opportunities.
Initialization of a virtual $35,000.00 $40,000.00 $0.00 $75,000.00 010 -
academy will be ADMINISTRATIVE
established and BUDGET
implemented.
Students enrolled in $0.00 $20,000.00 $0.00 $20,000.00 010 -
District-sponsored cyber ADMINISTRATIVE
options will increase. BUDGET
Students enrolled in $14,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $14,500.00 390 - EXTRA
District-sponsored cyber GRANTS
options will increase.
All educators and 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 Total Funding Source
students will increase
utilization of hardware
and software.
Laptop one-to-one $38,000.00 $38,000.00 $0.00 $76,000.00 390 - EXTRA
solutions will be GRANTS
explored and
implemented as budgets
allow.
Use of web-based $40,000.00 $40,000.00 $40,000.00 $120,000.00 040 -
software such as Study INSTRUCTIONAL
Island, First in Math, and MATERIALS
others as identified to SERVICES
increase student
achievement will
increase.
All students will learn 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 Total Funding Source
and practice
technology skills and
safe/ethical use of
technologies that will
prepare them for the
21st century
workplace.
Computer/Technology $2,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 020 -
Curriculum K-12 will be CURRICULUM
revised to include and DEVELOPMENT
implement the National AND
Technology Education INSTRUCTIONAL
Standards, PA IMPROVEMENT
Academic Standards, SERVICES
emerging technologies
and technology related
issues.
Subtotal $129,500.00 $138,000.00 $40,000.00 $307,500.00
Grand Total $346,329.00 $344,509.00 $40,000.00 $730,838.00
Staff Development
The Northwestern Lehigh School District fully supports technology training for our staff. Staff
members are surveyed for areas of interest. The ACT 48 Committee identifies additional areas of
need for staff development, and the District identifies District- concerns or issues that will require
training. During each school year, we offer over 40 days of training in instructional strategies, data
driven decision making, safety and security, and technology use and integration strategies. Our
focus has been to maintain a high level of training for our faculty and staff surrounding
technology. Currently, many of our teachers attend more than the required 4 days of summer in-
service. Additionally, 7 days during the school year are identified as staff development opportunity
days. Modeled on effective staff development research, the following items are characteristic of
the academy: 1) attendees are offered choice, 2) courses are taught by our teachers and other
experts, 3) instructional and practical components are included within each session, 4)
opportunities for application are provided, 5) topics that are relevant to the classroom, 6) a non-
threatening environment and 7) an evaluation component is included.
Staff members continue to indicate a high level of interest in technology-related staff

development. Our current model includes a variety of opportunities. Teacher-led, Staff-led,
Intermediate Unit staff-led and off-site workshops and conferences are utilized at this time. We
have begun the implementation of on-line technology training included in the staff development
offerings. On a yearly basis, the staff is surveyed relative to level, and appropriate courses are
designed, offered and evaluated. Based upon staff surveys completed, staff felt their greatest
technology needs exist for:
Distance Learning including web-based courses and assignments, Blended School / Black Board,
web or video conferencing and virtual field trips; Learning Management including on-line
assessments, electronic grade books and portfolios; using United Streaming, Classroom
Performance Systems; and electronic resources including Achieve 3000 and Study Island; Web
Page design, Multimedia presentations, basic MS Office training, Hand held computer use
and Integration of technology.
Workshops including these, and additional technologies are planned for future school years.
Monitoring
The School Board approved District Action Planning Technique will be utilized as an integral
component of the evaluation of our Technology Plan. Data driven models will be used in order to
collect and analyze data. The data will be analyzed relative to the expected outcomes of each
goal. The Assistant Superintendent will be ultimately responsible for the monitoring process.
Results will be communicated regularly, including, but not limited to the following: Technology
Council meetings, School Board meetings, Strategic Plan midpoint review.
Technology implementation at the teacher level will be monitored by our K-12 Technology
Specialist. This individual will assist our teachers with planned instruction models relative to the
embedded curriculum. Our Specialist will provide additional support as needed to assist the
teachers with embedded ideas.
The goals and objectives inherent in the Northwestern Lehigh School District Technology Plan
will be assessed and monitored on a continual basis. Attainment of objectives through the
completion of activities associated with each is the major indicator of successful performance.
Monthly administrative meetings and regular Tech Council meetings will all contain a component
relative to the measurement of technology performance. The Administrative Team, Technology
Council, School Board, and community will receive regular reports on the status. Additionally, the
continual review of the technology plan will occur due to the ever-changing face of technology
and budget impacts.
Evaluation
Technology related data is and will continue to be collected to a greater degree as we implement
data-driven informed models. Technology related data is collected from a variety of sources
including electronic surveys administered to staff, students, parents and community members,
participation by staff and students in NET Day nationwide surveys with local data availability,
statistical data on student achievement from test results locally, state and nationwide, from web-
based software, and technology use monitoring/recording by our technology staff. Student
achievement data is recorded and analyzed through EdInsight data warehouse, eMetric, and
PVAAS.
Data such as the number of students taking distance learning courses (and their success rates);
utilization of computer labs recorded by teacher, course, department; utilization of virtual field
trips; utilization of programs such as Classroom Performance System, and United Streaming are
collected and recorded by the technology staff. This data is reported to the Administrative Team
and the School Board on a regular basis. The utilization of web based tools such as our web site
including a technology help desk, and various software programs, will allow us to better track
usage through reporting capabilities.
Part of this plan includes the development of strategies to measure performance and utilization of
technology to a greater degree. We expect to develop a plan for clear measurement and
communication of technology use as we promote the integration of technology District-wide.

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Educational Technology Report

Entity: Northwestern Lehigh SD

• learning is a lifelong process and schooling provides the foundation.

Goals and Strategies

Goal: Academic Proficiency

Strategy: Align Curriculum to Academic Standards and Anchors

Activity: Current electronic resources will be maintained and expanded

Person Responsible Timeline for Implementation Resources

Status: Not Started — Overdue

Activity: Software review procedures will be developed and implemented.

Person Responsible Timeline for Implementation Resources

Status: In Progress — Overdue

Strategy: Parent Communication for Academic Performance

Person Responsible Timeline for Implementation Resources

Professional Development Activity Information

For school and district

Educator Groups Which Will Participate in this Activity

Follow-up Activities Evaluation Methods

Status: In Progress — Upcoming

Activity: Community use of the District website will increase.

Person Responsible Timeline for Implementation Resources

Status: In Progress — Upcoming

Person Responsible Timeline for Implementation Resources

Status: In Progress — Upcoming

Activity: Parents will have the opportunity to set up access to the

Person Responsible Timeline for Implementation Resources

Status: In Progress — Upcoming

Activity: Staff updates to the District website will increase in order to

Person Responsible Timeline for Implementation Resources

Status: Not Started — Overdue

Strategy: Use of data

Person Responsible Timeline for Resources

Professional Development Activity Information

For school and district

• Provides leaders with

Educator Groups Which Will Participate in this Activity

Follow-up Activities Evaluation Methods

Status: In Progress — Upcoming

Activity: Use of multiple means of data collection will increase.

Person Responsible Timeline for Implementation Resources

Status: Not Started — Overdue

Goal: District Operations

Strategy: Technology Operations

Person Responsible Timeline for Implementation Resources

Status: Not Started — Overdue

Activity: Cellular phone services will be maintained and expanded as

Person Responsible Timeline for Implementation Resources

Activity: Community technology-related courses and programs will

Person Responsible Timeline for Implementation Resources

Status: In Progress — Upcoming

Activity: Creative funding strategies, including grant funding, will be

Person Responsible Timeline for Implementation Resources

Status: In Progress — Upcoming

Activity: Internet and Internet 2 services will be maintained and expanded

Person Responsible Timeline for Implementation Resources

Status: In Progress — Upcoming

Person Responsible Timeline for Implementation Resources

Status: In Progress — Upcoming

Activity: Student Information Systems will be maintained and upgraded as

Person Responsible Timeline for Implementation Resources

Status: In Progress — Upcoming

Activity: Telephone services will be maintained and expanded as needed.

Person Responsible Timeline for Implementation Resources