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Technology Plan 2013-2015

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

District/Agency/School (legal name): Howard Lake waverly winsted

District Number: 2687

Technology Plan Status: The District/Agency/School has an approved 2012 technology bridge plan: Yes

2013-2015 Technology Plan Date of Creation: 3-19-2012


Identified official with authority INFORMATION
Name: Brad Sellner
Title: Superintendent
Address: 801 8th Ave. S. Box 708, Howard Lake, MN 55349
Phone Number & E-mail: 320-543-3521 bsellner@hlww.k12.mn.us



TECHNOLOGY CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: Duane J. lichy
Title: Media Director
Address: 8700 Co. Rd. 6 sw, Howard Lake, MN 55349
Phone Number & E-mail
320-543-4610 dlichy@hlww.k12.mn.us


2013-15 Technology Plan Template

Technology Needs Assessment: Describe the processes(s) used to determine the technology needs for the LEA for 2013-2015 and briefly summarize the needs that have been determined. Make sure to include any technology needs that will be supported through E-rate discounts, such as telephone, telecommunications access, Internet,

Our vision is to use the technology plan as a blueprint for the use of technology to support the mission statement of our school. We recognize that this plan will change as new trends and technologies emerge and impact our district. This plan is provided as a guideline for the appropriate and effective use of technology.


Technology needs for Howard Lake Waverly Winsted Schools are indentified by the following methods:
  • District and building level technology teams and committees
  • Staff, student, and parent surveys
  • Analysis of requests received
  • MDE Technology Infrastructure Survey
  • MDE Technology Needs Assessment Survey
  • Committee made online technology Surveys using Survey Monkey
  • Committee made paper surveys.
  • Analysis of current trends using professional publications and online resources.
  • Technology needs For Howard Lake Waverly Winsted Schools Include the following:
  • Maintain network infrastructure (fiber, switches, servers, etc.)
  • Increased bandwidth /capacity at Humphrey and Winsted Elementary in 2012 by use of fiber optics
  • Monitor and increase bandwidth to meet demand if needed
  • Continue to add SMART Boards to elementary classroom
  • Continue to provide access to iPads, and iPods
  • Integrate the use of Kindle Fires for online curriculum activities requiring Flash Player
  • Add phone extensions as needed
  • Add lab at high school to meet the demands of online testing
  • Expand and Improve infrastructure to accommodate wireless devices, such as: tablets, smart phones, laptops, iPads, iPods, etc.
  • Continue to update / replace aging equipments such as computers, UPS units, Servers
  • Upgrade aging computer labs and workstations on a 5 year cycle or as needed.


2012 Budget for Technology
  • Maintenance, $20,000
  • Lab install at HS, $30.00
  • Connectivity, $16,800
  • Software, include content filter renewal $6,000
  • Fiber install at Humphrey and Winsted, $10,000
  • Copier + Paper $60,000
  • Phone connections, $25,000AV supplies, $15,000

Goals and Strategies: List the specific goals and strategies for 2013-2015 that address how your LEA will use technology to deliver education and assist with school administration:
  • Use technologies to improve data-based decision-making by school leaders
  • Use NWEA / MAP testing results to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies to student needs which may include technologies
  • Explore and integrate new instructional technologies in conjunction with district curriculum development
  • Provide the training and time needed to successfully use new approaches and devices.
  • Encourage staff to use technologies whenever and wherever they are the best instructional tools
  • Use technologies to accommodate different learning styles
  • Make available software and hardware that supports identified curriculum needs and instructional strategies
  • Encourage experimentation with various instructional technologies, including portable, handheld devices
  • Continue to provide online parent access to their childâ?™s grades and attendance
  • Continue to use Accelerate Reader, Star Reading to promote reading instruction
  • Continue to use our website as a communication tool
  • Continue to use AlertNow as a automated phone notification system
  • Maintain and improve staff development and technology training opportunities
  • Continue to offer training to encourage the use of emerging technologies.

1. Professional Development Plan: Describe the professional development strategies you have in place for 2013-2015 to ensure LEA staff are prepared to use the technology infrastructure, software programs, and online resources provided:

Our Districts technology committee works closely with the local staff development committee, licensure renewal committee and the curriculum director to offer training necessary to effectively use technology in the classroom. We encourage and offer training locally and through our main cooperatives of TIES and Resource Training and Solutions. We plan to continue and use resources to:

  • Use staff development opportunities to enhance technology usage.
  • Integrate technology into the curriculum.
  • Provide adequate technology support by maintaining appropriate staffing levels
  • Evaluate best practices to provide the most cost effective solutions. Examples would include the use of cloud storage and Goggle docs

2.Evaluation: Explain the evaluation process for your technology plan for 2013-2015, including timeline, roles and responsibilities, and information gathered to assess how the technology plan goals and strategies are being met.

Our technology committee will be responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of the technology plan. The committee will meet on an as needed basis but not less than three times each school year. The committee shall meet at the beginning, middle and end of each school year. The committee will:
  • Assess the implementation of the technology plan
  • Reassess the goals and objectives of the plan to be sure they reflect the current technology needs
  • Update and review current inventory
  • Assess staff development needs
  • Review results of surveys (Paper surveys, MDE Needs Assessment, Online Survey Monkey)
  • Assess technology integration into the classroom
  • The technology committee will report its findings and recommendations to all concerned persons


3. Optional Links: Provide links to district strategic planning documents, survey instruments, policies, or other resources that were used to provide data and help prepare the technology plan.

http://www.hlww.k12.mn.us/District.html


4. Link to Current Technology Plan: Provide the link on the LEA website where the technology plan will be posted and updated throughout the planning period.

http://www.hlww.k12.mn.us/District.html

7. Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)

This LEA has an Internet Safety/Acceptable Use Policy in place.

Yes X No

If yes, please provide a link to access the policy at the LEA website.

www.hlww.k12.mn.us/AUP

This school district deploys an Internet filter to protect minors from material that is pornographic or otherwise harmful to them.

Yes X No