Byron-Bergen Instructional
TechnologyPlan

2022-2026

BoardofEducationApproved April25,2022

Byron-Bergen Central School District Instructional Technology Plan 2022-2026

Table of Contents District Mission Executive Summary Technology

Vision Overview Technology Plan
Goal 1: Improve College and Career Readiness Goal 2: Improve Communication
Goal 3: Improve Professional Development
Goal 4: Improve Physical, Social, and Emotional Health Goal 5: Improve the Use of Technology
Goal 6: Improve Facilities Action Step Timeline
Goal 1: Improve College and Career Readiness Goal 2: Improve Communication
Goal 3: Improve Professional Development
Goal 4: Improve Physical, Social, and Emotional Health Goal 5: Improve the Use of Technology
Goal 6: Improve Facilities Appendix
A. Acceptable Use Policies
i.	Policy 7315 – Student Acceptable Use Policy ii.	Policy 6410 – Staff Acceptable Use Policy
B. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards i.	For Students
ii.	For Educators
iii.	For Educational Leaders C. BOE Technology Policies
i.	Policy 5674 – Data Networks and Security Access ii.	Policy 6410 – Use of Email in the District
iii. Policy 7316 – Student Use of Personal Technology
iv.	Policy 8271 – CIPA: Internet Content Filtering/Safety Policy v.	Policy 8270 – Instructional Technology
D. District Computer Hardware & Technology Inventory E. Technology Budget/Replacement Plan

District Mission

●	District Mission
●	“To inspire, prepare and support using the values of compassion, humility, kindness and persistence with the vision to change the world.”

●	District Vision
●	It is our charge, as the Byron-Bergen Technology Committee, to inspire and drive technological transformation and creative innovation throughout our Learning Community. Our vision is for our Learning Community to embrace purposeful change centered on technology that will develop collaborative learners and maximize district performance both instructionally and operationally. We will leverage the use of technology to foster critical thinking, accelerate and increase engagement in the learning process, support instructional practice, and meet and exceed learning goals. Our Learning Community will utilize technology to meet the goals of our Strategic Plan and District Mission. We commit to continuously improve and engage in an ongoing effort to develop, improve, and implement our technology-infused vision.

Executive Summary

●	Digital Learning and Instructional Technology Core Beliefs
●	As a community we understand that technology is simply a tool, and the value that tool provides can only be realized when it is utilized in an appropriate manner. The following statements represent our core beliefs around what technology “can” do, recognizing that the only way we can leverage the benefits technology can provide to teaching and learning is with a focused commitment to professional development and implementing best practices in the classroom.

▪	We believe that technology can...

●	Increase access to critical content.
●	Increase the efficiency by which data can be analyzed.
●	Strengthen the feedback cycle between teacher and student. ●	Increase the level of engagement in the learning process.
●	Accelerate the learning process.
●	Increase opportunities for stakeholder collaboration/communication.

▪	We believe that the being skilled users of technology is essential to meeting the challenges of an ever changing world.

Technology Vision

It is our charge, as the Byron-Bergen Technology Committee, to inspire and drive technological transformation and creative innovation throughout our Learning Community. Our vision is for our Learning Community to embrace purposeful change centered on technology that will develop collaborative learners and maximize district performance both instructionally and operationally. We will leverage the use of technology to foster critical thinking, accelerate and increase engagement in the learning process, support instructional practice, and meet and exceed learning goals. Our Learning Community will utilize technology to meet the goals of our Strategic Plan and District Mission to “Challenge, Nurture, and Engage.” We commit to continuously improve and engage in an ongoing effort to develop, improve, and implement our
technology-infused vision.

Technology Plan

The Byron-Bergen Instructional Technology Plan will support, enhance, and help meet the goals of the District’s Strategic Plan.
Goal 1: Improve College and Career Readiness Goal 2: Improve Communication
Goal 3: Improve Professional Development
Goal 4: Improve Physical, Social, and Emotional Health Goal 5: Improve the Use of Technology
Goal 6: Improve Facilities

Goal 1: Improve College and Career Readiness

Technology Standards based on ISTE Standards for Students:1,3,4,6,7 and ISTE Standards for Teachers: 1

Strategies to Achieve This Goal
	Action Steps
	
Teachers and administrators will participate in ongoing Professional Development to understand current instructional technology based integration.
	●	The Technology Committee will collaborate with the Professional Development Committee to ensure that objectives outlined by the Professional Development Plan include technology integration.
●	The Byron-Bergen Learning Community will engage in ongoing formal and informal Professional Development opportunities to examine best practices on technology integration.
●	Teachers will engage in Professional Development focused on understanding the use of instructional technology practices in the classroom.
●	Administrators will engage in Professional Development focused on understanding instructional technology and best practices related to instructional technology use in the classroom.
	
The Byron-Bergen Learning Community will use technology to collaborate, communicate, and engage in authentic learning experiences.
	●	Staff and students will share documents and collaborate with peers using digital platforms (e.g. Google Enterprise & Classlink).
●	The Byron-Bergen Learning Community will create and maintain a cloud-based collection of digital resources for varied purposes (district apps, compliant apps per Ed Law 2D, instructional, tech tips, classroom practices, student portfolios, etc).

The Byron-Bergen Learning Community will provide approved credit recovery and remediation programs for students who are at risk for academic success.
	●	Utilize current credit recovery and remediation programs (e.g. Edmentum) for credit recovery and remediation while exploring other technology solutions for at risk students.
	
The Byron-Bergen Learning Community will leverage technology to provide vertically and	horizontally	aligned	curriculum UPK-12.
	●	Collaborate with content leaders to create and maintain viable curriculum documents UPK-12. Investigate the proper medium to share the documents with appropriate access for stakeholders.
●	Utilize K-12 Digital Literacy Standards district wide to support the use of technology and develop skills for all students.
	
The Byron-Bergen Learning Community will seek to expand course offerings through virtual and distance learning platforms.
	●	Explore partnerships with regional BOCES, component school districts, and institutions of higher education to increase course offerings.

Goal 2: Improve Communication

Technology Standards based on ISTE Standards for Teachers: 2,4 and ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders: 3, 5

Strategies to Achieve This Goal
	Action Steps
	
The District will utilize a central entity to provide webmaster and social media services.
	●	Continue partnership with shared BOCES service which provides webmaster and social media management services.
●	The monitoring of page hits on district websites will be added and traffic data will be monitored.
	
The District will investigate the current use of Student Information Systems (e.g. SchoolTool) and Mass Notification Systems (e.g.
Parent Square) to communicate with the Byron- Bergen Learning Community.
	●	Guidelines will be developed through the Technology Committee on the use of the district’s Student Information and Mass Notification Systems as communication devices to the broader community.
●	Faculty and Administrators utilize Parent Square for mass notification messages. (Parent/teacher conference sign ups, pertinent information, fundraisers, etc.)
●	Utilize Student Information Systems(SchoolTool) parent portal for parent communication and grades.
	
The Byron-Bergen Learning Community will use technology to collaborate, communicate, and engage in authentic learning experiences.
	●	Staff and students will share documents and collaborate with peers using Google Classroom and Google Drive.
●	Curriculum documents will be stored in Google Shared Drives and accessible by all faculty members.

Goal 3: Improve Professional Development

Technology Standards based on ISTE Standards for Teachers: 1,2,4,6and ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders: 3,5

Professional Development needs for Administrative and Instructional Staff is outlined in Goal 1: Improve College and Career Readiness.
Strategies to Achieve This Goal
	Action Steps
	
All staff will participate in ongoing Professional Development to better utilize technology to fulfill their professional duties
	●	Identify what instructional technology training staff requires using surveys and technology coordinator observations.
●	Develop a professional development plan to provide necessary training to all staff.
●	Use faculty (teacher experts) to facilitate training in house to teach best practices with instructional technology in the classroom.

Goal 4: Improve Physical, Social, and Emotional Health

Technology Standards based on ISTE Standards for Students: 2, ISTE Standards for Teachers: 3 and ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders: 3,5

Strategies to Achieve This Goal
	
Action Steps
	
Digital Citizenship and Internet Safety will be embedded in District curriculum and instruction.
	●	Investigate and identify best instructional practices of Digital Citizenship and Internet Safety to support the needs of students.
●	District technology committee will communicate and share best practices with faculty, staff, students and families.
●	District technology committee will investigate how to implement Common Sense lessons regarding Digital Citizenship.
	
District Policies will be in place with regard to Acceptable Use, Email Use, Internet Safety, and Data Security.
	●	District policies and procedures will be reviewed and revised as needed.

Goal 5: Improve the Use of Technology

Technology Standards based on ISTE Standards for Teachers: 1, 2, 4, 6and ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders: 1, 2,3, 4

Strategies to Achieve This Goal
	
Action Steps
	
District operational applications will be used to their fullest extent to provide increased efficiencies and improved communication within the system.
	●	District applications outlined in the DPSS Tool, will be reviewed to be sure that all capabilities are being used.
●	When approving new applications, faculty will follow district and ED Law 2D protocol before use.
	
The Byron-Bergen curriculum will include technology indicators as defined by the ISTE standards.
	●	The Byron-Bergen Learning Community will receive instruction in the skills outlined in the ISTE standards and K-12 Digital Literacy Standards.

Goal 6: Improve Facilities
Strategies to Achieve This Goal
	Action Steps
	
The Byron-Bergen Central School District will provide all learners access to technology that will meet their individual needs and educational goals. (This will include students within our district attending non-public schools)
	●	The Technology Committee will conduct on-going research into the newest technologies, devices, and resources available.
●	Collaborate with the Committee for Special Education and identify assistive technologies required by current students with disabilities as outlined by their Individual Education Plan.
	
Provide teachers and students with District devices and the access required to support instructional goals.
	●	Faculty members and students will be issued a District device and charger each school year.
●	Students and staff will complete acceptable use agreements electronically, annually.
●	District technology committee will create a student handbook for Chromebook use.
	
The District Infrastructure will be monitored and adjustments made as needed.
	●	Network components will be monitored as more and more devices become available. If needed, additional access points will be added to ensure connectivity.

Action Step Timeline

Goal 1: Improve College and Career Readiness

Action Step
	
Designation
	
Time Frame
	
Measurement
	
●	The Technology Committee will collaborate with the Professional Development	Committee	to ensure that objectives outlined by	the           Professional Development      Plan	include technology integration.
●	The Byron-Bergen Learning Community will engage in ongoing formal and informal Professional Development opportunities to examine best practices on technology integration.
●	Teachers will engage in Professional Development focused on understanding the use of instructional technology practices in the classroom.
●	Administrators will engage in Professional Development focused on understanding instructional technology and best practices related to instructional technology use in the classroom.
	
Professional Development Committee and Technology Committee
	
Ongoing
	●	Instructional Technology opportunities are included in the the Professional Development plan
●	Utilize MyLearningPlan for professional development offerings
●	Attendance rosters of course offerings
●	Post-course surveys
●	Use learning walks to showcase effective use of instructional technology use in classrooms
●	Offer turnkey opportunities ●	Have in house teacher experts
lead instructional technology PD throughout the school year and summer
	
●	Staff and students will share documents and collaborate with peers using digital platforms (e.g. Google Enterprise & Classlink).
●	The Byron-Bergen Learning Community will create and maintain a cloud-based collection of digital resources for varied purposes (district apps, compliant apps per Ed Law 2D, instructional, tech tips, classroom practices, student portfolios, etc).
	Byron-Bergen Learning Community
	Ongoing
	●	Classlink will be used to roster district purchased programs
●	Data Privacy Officer will deliver training in regards to Ed Law 2D
●	Google Shared Drives and Google Classroom will be utilized to share digital resources for faculty and staff
●	All teachers K-12 will utilize Google Classroom with their students

●	Utilize current credit recovery and remediation programs (e.g. Edmentum) for credit recovery and remediation while exploring other technology solutions for at risk students.
	Building Leaders, Content Leaders, CSE Chairperson
	Ongoing
	●	Inclusion of technology solutions within comprehensive instructional plan
●	Stay current on best practices and programs surrounding credit recovery
●	Number of students enrolled
	
●	Collaborate with content leaders to create and maintain viable curriculum documents UPK-12. Investigate the proper medium to share the documents with appropriate access for stakeholders.
●	Utilize K-12 Digital Literacy Standards district wide to support the use of technology and develop skills for all students.
	
Content Leaders, Building Leaders, Technology Committee
	
2025
	●	Curriculum documents UPK-12 are developed
●	Appropriate access to curriculum documents will be available to the entire Byron-Bergen Learning Community
●	Where K-12 Digital Literacy standards are taught are identified
●	K-12 Digital Literacy Standards are implemented in classrooms
●	K-12 Digital Literacy Standards are progress monitored throughout the year and from year to year
	
●	Explore partnerships with regional BOCES, component school districts, and institutions of higher education to increase course offerings.
	Counselors and Building Leaders
	Ongoing
	●	Comprehensive course catalog is available to students
●	Increase awareness of these programs district wide

Goal 2: Improve Communication

Action Step
	
Designation
	
Time Frame
	
Measurement
	
●	Continue partnership with shared BOCES service which provides webmaster and social media management services.
●	The monitoring of page hits on district websites will be added and traffic data will be monitored.
	District Leadership, Technology Committee
	Ongoing
	●	Continue using BOCES provider for webmaster and social media management service agreement
●	Page hit data will be collected and analyzed
●	Continue to use social media, the school website and Parent Square to share relevant information with the learning community
	
●	Guidelines will be developed through the Technology Committee on the use of the district’s Student Information and Mass Notification Systems as communication devices to the broader community.
●	Faculty and Administrators utilize Parent Square for mass notification messages. (Parent/teacher conference sign ups, pertinent information, fundraisers, etc.)
	Technology Committee
	Ongoing
	●	All mass notifications will be sent through Parent Square. This includes important phone calls and messages
●	Parents will utilize Schooltool parent portal access for student grade access
●	All faculty members and administrators will utilize Parent Square for mass communication including important updates, parent teacher conference sign ups, fundraisers, etc
	
●	Staff and students will share documents and collaborate with peers using Google Classroom and Google Drive.
●	Curriculum documents will be stored in Google Shared Drives and accessible by all faculty members.
	Byron-Bergen Learning Community
	Ongoing
	●	Training will be delivered to all new staff on utilizing the
district’s cloud-based storage and sharing platform as well as district purchased software and applications
●	Teachers will utilize Google Classroom and Google Drive to facilitate collaboration with their peers
●	District social media accounts are actively managed by shared BOCES services
●	District technology will be included in the onboarding process for new faculty and staff members

Goal 3: Improve Professional Development
	
Action Step
	Designation
	Time Frame
	Measurement
	
●	Identify what instructional technology training staff requires using surveys and technology coordinator observations.
●	Develop a professional development plan to provide necessary training to all staff.
●	Use faculty (teacher experts) to facilitate training in house to teach best practices with instructional technology in the classroom
	Administration and staff
	Ongoing
	●	Survey conducted to examine the training gaps for
non-instructional staff
●	Utilize MyLearningPlan to support enrollment in PD opportunities
●	Professional Development Plan developed that includes specific language on integrating technology into professional practice

Goal 4: Improve Physical, Social, and Emotional Health
	
Action Step
	Designation
	Time Frame
	Measurement
	
●	Investigate and identify best instructional	practices	of Digital	Citizenship       and Internet Safety to support the needs of students.
●	District	technology committee will communicate and share best practices with faculty, staff, students and families.
●	District technology committee will investigate how to implement Common Sense lessons regarding Digital Citizenship.
	Building Level Character Education teams, Building Administrators and Counselors
	Ongoing
	●	Curriculum documents UPK-12 are developed
●	Appropriate access to curriculum documents will be available to the entire	Byron-Bergen	Learning Community
●	Identify lesson plans and standards for appropriate grade levels
●	Digital Citizenship lessons are implemented in classrooms
●	Digital	Citizenship	in	the classroom is	monitored and reviewed throughout the year and from year to year

● District policies and procedures will be reviewed and revised as needed.
	Technology Education
	Annually
	●	The Technology Committee will annually review technology related policies, propose changes to the Superintendent to be presented for adoption by the Board of Education.

Goal 5: Improve the Use of Technology
	
Action Step
	Designation
	Time Frame
	Measurement
	
●	District applications outlined in the DPSS Tool, will be reviewed to be sure that all capabilities are being used.
●	When approving new applications, faculty will follow district and ED Law 2D protocol before use.
	Business Office, Library Services
	Annually
	●	Faculty and staff will utilize software and	instructional	technology programs that are compliant with Ed Law 2D
●	Faculty and staff will be surveyed annually regarding what software and	instructional	technology programs	so	programs	are compliant before next school year
	
●	The Byron-Bergen Learning Community will receive instruction in the skills outlined in the ISTE standards and K-12 Digital Literacy Standards.
	Technology Committee
	Annually
	●	The K-12 Literacy Standards will be shared with faculty at faculty meetings
●	The K-12 Literacy Standards will be implemented in classrooms based on where the standards are commonly taught
●	Professional development will be provided to teachers regarding how to implement these standards in their classrooms

Goal 6: Improve Facilities
	
Action Step
	Designation
	Time Frame
	Measurement
	
●	The Technology Committee will conduct on-going research into the newest technologies, devices, and resources available.
●	Collaborate with the Committee for Special Education and identify assistive technologies required by current students with disabilities as outlined by their Individual Education Plan.
	Technology Committee, CSE Chairperson
	Annually
	●	Representatives of BBCSD will attend the NYSCATE conference to gain more information regarding instructional technology and share that with faculty upon return
●	Cross contract agreement established with regional BOCES regarding integration of assistive technologies
	
●	Faculty members and students will be issued a District device and charger each school year.
●	Students and staff will complete acceptable use agreements electronically, annually.
●	District technology committee will create a student handbook for Chromebook use.
	Superintendent, Business Office, Technology Committee
	Annually
	●	All faculty members have been provided a district owned device
●	Anyone issued a district owned device will annually sign the districts most current acceptable use policy
●	Teachers will review best practices regarding Chromebook usage
	
●	Network components will be monitored as more and more devices become available. If needed, additional access points will be added to ensure connectivity.
	Information Technology Team, Edutech, Superintendent, Business Office
	Annually
	●	Long term planning cycling is developed and reviewed to ensure funding for future upgrades
●	Access points will be added or upgraded to ensure full coverage.
●	Monitor current systems and upgrade as needed

Appendix A.Acceptable Use Policies
i.	Policy 7315 – Student Acceptable Use Policy ii.	Policy 6410 – Staff Acceptable Use Policy
B. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards iii. For Students
iv.	For Educators
v.	For Educational Leaders C. BOE Technology Policies
vi. Policy 5674 – Data Networks and Security Access vii. Policy 6410 – Use of Email in the District
viii. Policy 7316 – Student Use of Personal Technology
ix.	Policy 8271 – CIPA: Internet Content Filtering/Safety Policy x.	Policy 8270 – Instructional Technology
D. District Computer Hardware & Technology Inventory E. Technology Budget/Replacement Plan

APPENDIX A Acceptable Use Policies

APPENDIX B

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards

SECTION 1: STUDENTS

1.1. Empowered Learner

Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals,
informed by the learning sciences. Students:

1.2. Digital Citizen

Students recognize the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning and working in an interconnected digital world, and
they act and model in ways that are safe, legal and ethical. Students:

1.1.a. articulate and set personal learning goals, develop strategies leveraging technology to achieve them and reflect on the
learning process itself to improve learning outcomes.

1.2.a. cultivate and manage their digital identity and reputation and are aware of the permanence of their actions in the digital
world.

1.1.b. build networks and customize their learning environments in ways that support the learning process.
1.1.c. use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves

1.2.b. engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using
networked devices.

their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety of

ways.

1.2.c. demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights

and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.

1.1.d. understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies and are able to transfer their
knowledge to explore emerging technologies.

1.2.d. manage their personal data to maintain digital privacy and security and are aware of data-collection technology used to
track their navigation online.

1.3. Knowledge Constructor

Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others. Students:

1.3.a. plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits.
1.3.b. evaluate the accuracy, perspective, credibility and relevance of information, media, data or other resources.
1.3.c. curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions.
1.3.d. build knowledge by actively exploring real-world issues and problems, developing ideas and theories and pursuing answers and solutions.

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1.4. Innovative Designer

Students use a variety of technologies within a design process to identify and solve problems by creating new, useful or imaginative
solutions. Students:

1.5. Computational Thinker

Students develop and employ strategies for understanding and solving problems in ways that leverage the power of technological
methods to develop and test solutions. Students:

1.4.a. know and use a deliberate design process for generating ideas, testing theories, creating innovative artifacts or solving
authentic problems.

1.5.a. formulate problem definitions suited for technology-assisted methods such as data analysis, abstract models and
algorithmic thinking in exploring and finding solutions.

1.4.b. select and use digital tools to plan and manage a design

process that considers design constraints and calculated risks.

1.5.b. collect data or identify relevant data sets, use digital tools to

analyze them, and represent data in various ways to facilitate

1.4.c. develop, test and refine prototypes as part of a cyclical

design process.

problem-solving and decision-making.

1.5.c. break problems into component parts, extract key information,

1.4.d. exhibit a tolerance for ambiguity, perseverance and the capacity to work with open-ended problems.

1.6. Creative Communicator

Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and
digital media appropriate to their goals. Students:

and develop descriptive models to understand complex systems or facilitate problem-solving.
1.5.d. understand how automation works and use algorithmic thinking to develop a sequence of steps to create and test automated solutions.

1.7. Global Collaborator

Students use digital tools to broaden their perspectives and enrich their learning by collaborating with others and working effectively in
teams locally and globally. Students:

1.6.a. choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the

desired objectives of their creation or communication.

1.7.a. use digital tools to connect with learners from a variety of

backgrounds and cultures, engaging with them in ways that

1.6.b. create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital

resources into new creations.

broaden mutual understanding and learning.

1.7.b. use collaborative technologies to work with others, including

1.6.c. communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations,
models or simulations.

peers, experts or community members, to examine issues and problems from multiple viewpoints.
1.7.c. contribute constructively to project teams, assuming various

1.6.d. publish or present content that customizes the message and

medium for their intended audiences.

roles and responsibilities to work effectively toward a common goal.
1.7.d. explore local and global issues and use collaborative

technologies to work with others to investigate solutions.

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SECTION 2: EDUCATORS

Empowered Professional 2.1. Learner
Teachers continually improve their practice by learning from and with others and exploring proven and promising practices that leverage technology to improve student learning. Teachers:

2.1.a. Set professional learning goals to explore and apply pedagogical approaches made possible by technology and reflect on their effectiveness.
2.1.b. Pursue professional interests by creating and actively participating in local and global learning networks.
2.1.c. Stay current with research that supports improved student learning outcomes, including findings from the learning
sciences.

2.2. Leader

Teachers seek out opportunities for leadership to support student empowerment and success and to improve teaching and learning. Teachers:

2.3.a. Shape, advance and accelerate a shared vision for empowered learning with technology by engaging with education stakeholders.
2.3.b. Advocate for equitable access to educational technology, digital content and learning opportunities to meet the diverse needs of all students.
2.3.c. Model for colleagues the identification, experimentation, evaluation, curation and adoption of new digital resources
and tools for learning.

2.3. Citizen

Teachers inspire students to positively contribute and responsibly participate in the digital world. Teachers:

2.2.a. Create experiences for learners to make positive, socially responsible contributions and exhibit empathetic behavior online that build relationships and community.
2.2.b. Establish a learning culture that promotes curiosity and critical examination of online resources and fosters digital literacy and media fluency.
2.2.c. Mentor students in the safe, ethical and legal practice with digital tools and protection of intellectual rights and property.
2.2.d. Model and promote management of personal data and digital identity and protect student data privacy.

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Learning Catalyst

2.4. Collaborator

Teachers dedicate time to collaborate with both colleagues and students to improve practice, discover and share resources and ideas, and solve problems. Teachers:

2.4.a. Dedicate planning time to collaborate with colleagues to create authentic learning experiences that leverage technology.
2.4.b. Collaborate and co-learn with students to discover and use new digital resources and diagnose and troubleshoot technology issues.
2.4.c. Use collaborative tools to expand students’ authentic, real-world learning experiences by engaging virtually with experts, teams and students, locally and globally.
2.4.d. Demonstrate cultural competency when communicating with students, parents and colleagues and interact with them as co-collaborators in student learning.

2.6. Facilitator

Teachers facilitate learning with technology to support student achievement of the 2016 ISTE Standards for Students. Teachers:

2.6.a. Foster a culture where students take ownership of their learning goals and outcomes in both independent and group settings.
2.6.b. Manage the use of technology and student learning strategies in digital platforms, virtual environments, hands-on makerspaces or in the field.
2.6.c. Create learning opportunities that challenge students to use a design process and/or computational thinking to innovate and solve problems.
2.6.d. Model and nurture creativity and creative expression to

communicate ideas, knowledge or connections.

2.5. Designer

Teachers design authentic, learner-driven activities and environments that recognize and accommodate learner variability. Teachers:

2.5.a. Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.
2.5.b. Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning.
2.5.c. Explore and apply instructional design principles to create innovative digital learning environments that engage and support learning.

2.7. Analyst

Teachers understand and use data to drive their instruction and support students in achieving their learning goals. Teachers:

2.7.a. Provide alternative ways for students to demonstrate competency and reflect on their learning using technology.
2.7.b. Use technology to design and implement a variety of formative and summative assessments that accommodate learner needs, provide timely feedback to students and inform instruction.
2.7.c. Use assessment data to guide progress and communicate with students, parents and education stakeholders to build student
self-direction.

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SECTION 3: EDUCATION LEADERS

3.1. Equity and Citizenship Advocate

Leaders use technology to increase equity, inclusion, and digital citizenship practices. Education leaders:

3.1.a. Ensure all students have skilled teachers who actively use technology to meet student learning needs.
3.1.b. Ensure all students have access to the technology and connectivity necessary to participate in authentic and engaging learning opportunities.
3.1.c. Model digital citizenship by critically evaluating online resources, engaging in civil discourse online and using digital tools to contribute to positive social change.
3.1.d. Cultivate responsible online behavior, including the safe, ethical and legal use of technology.

3.3. Empowering Leader

Leaders create a culture where teachers and learners are empowered to use technology in innovative ways to enrich teaching and learning. Education leaders:

3.3.a. Empower educators to exercise professional agency, build teacher leadership skills and pursue personalized professional learning.
3.3.b. Build the confidence and competency of educators to put the ISTE Standards for Students and Educators into practice.
3.3.c. Inspire a culture of innovation and collaboration that allows the time and space to explore and experiment with digital tools.
3.3.d. Support educators in using technology to advance learning that meets the diverse learning, cultural, and social-emotional needs of individual students.
3.3.e. Develop learning assessments that provide a personalized,

actionable view of student progress in real time.

3.2. Visionary Planner

Leaders engage others in establishing a vision, strategic plan and ongoing evaluation cycle for transforming learning with technology. Education leaders:

3.2.a. Engage education stakeholders in developing and adopting a shared vision for using technology to improve student success, informed by the learning sciences.
3.2.b. Build on the shared vision by collaboratively creating a strategic plan that articulates how technology will be used to enhance learning.
3.2.c. Evaluate progress on the strategic plan, make course corrections, measure impact and scale effective approaches for using technology to transform learning.
3.2.d. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather input on the plan, celebrate successes and engage in a continuous improvement cycle.
3.2.e. Share lessons learned, best practices, challenges and the impact of learning with technology with other education
leaders who want to learn from this work.

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3.4. Systems Designer

Leaders build teams and systems to implement, sustain and continually improve the use of technology to support learning. Education leaders:

3.4.a. Lead teams to collaboratively establish robust infrastructure and systems needed to implement the strategic plan.
3.4.b. Ensure that resources for supporting the effective use of technology for learning are sufficient and scalable to meet future demand.
3.4.c. Protect privacy and security by ensuring that students and staff observe effective privacy and data management policies.
3.4.d. Establish partnerships that support the strategic vision,

achieve learning priorities and improve operations.

3.5. Connected Learner

Leaders model and promote continuous professional learning for themselves and others. Education leaders:

3.5.a. Set goals to remain current on emerging technologies for learning, innovations in pedagogy and advancements in the learning sciences.
3.5.b. Participate regularly in online professional learning networks to collaboratively learn with and mentor other professionals.
3.5.c. Use technology to regularly engage in reflective practices that support personal and professional growth.
3.5.d. Develop the skills needed to lead and navigate change, advance systems and promote a mindset of continuous
improvement for how technology can improve learning.

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APPENDIX C BOE Technology Policies

APPENDIX D

Current Instructional Computer Hardware & Technology Inventory

A current inventory of computer hardware and technology can be found in the table below. All hardware is being utilized to maintain the current 1:1 initiative for all classrooms K-12. The investment plan laid out in Appendix G demonstrates the district’s commitment to continuing the 1:1 initiative and invest in new technologies.

Computer Hardware & Technology
	
Quantity
	
Desktop Computers
	242
	
Laptops
	65
	
Chromebooks
	1098
	
iPads
	32
	
Document Cameras
	38
	
Multi-Function Printers
	17
	
SMARTboards
	26
	
View Sonic Boards
	2
	
Nureva Boards
	63
	
Projectors
	6
	
Webcam
	120

APPENDIX E

Technology Budget & Replacement Plan

Fiscal Year

Description

Qty
	Cost per unit
	Total Cost
	Budget Available

Total Spent
	
	Devices Acer Chromebooks (expire in 2026)

366

$300

$112,500

$135,000

$128,200

2021-22
	Laptops for Administrators
	4
	$2,375
	$9,500
			
	View Sonic Boards
	2
	$3,100
	$6,200
			
	Devices HP Chromebooks (expire 2028)

366

$300

$112,500

$120,000

$128,300
	
	Viewsonic Boards (textbook/hardware money)

~5

$3,100

$15,500
			
2022-23
	Wifi points for elem
	1
	$300
	$300
			
	Viewsonic Boards
	48
	$3,100
	148,800

$200,000

198,810

2023-24
	Work Station Replacements: CAD Lab

20

$1,500

30,000
			
	Work Station Replacements: Staff
	30
	$667
	20,010
			
	Viewsonic Boards
	33
	$3,100
	$102,300

$170,000

$168,320
	
	Workstation Replacements-Staff
	60
	$667
	$40,020

2024-25
	Wifi Access Points (Expire 2026)
	65
	$400
	$26,000

	Devices HP Chromebooks (expire 2030)

366

$300

$112,500

$150,000

$149,172

2025-26
	Wifi Access Points (Expire 2026)
	65
	$400
	$26,000
			
	Workstation Replacements-Staff
	16
	$667
	$10,672