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Weston Preparatory Academy 22930 Chippewa Detroit, Michigan 48219 313-387-6038 ISD: Wayne RESA School Code: 231202 District Code: 82943 This Technology Plan may also be viewed under School Programs, School Improvement, at the school website: www.westonacademy.com

DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY PLAN July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2015

Contact Information Phillip Yaccick, Principal Tel: (313) 387-6038 Fax: (313) 387-6180 Email: pyaccick@westonacademy.com

Weston Technology Plan page 2 Table of Contents Section 1: Cover Section 2: Mission Statement and Introduction Section 3: District Vision and Goals Section 4: I Curriculum Element A: Curriculum Integration Section 5: I Curriculum Element B: Student Achievement Section 6: I Curriculum Element C: Technology Delivery 1 3-5 6-7 8-10 11-12 13-14

Section 7: I Curriculum Element D: Parental Communications and Community Relations 15 Section 8: I Curriculum Element E: Collaboration Section 9: II - Professional Development Element F: Professional Development Section 10: II Professional Development Element G: Support Resources Section 11: III - Infrastructure; Hardware, Technical Support/Software Element H: Infrastructure Needs/TS/ Design Section 12: III - Infrastructure; Hardware, Technical Support and Software Element I: Increase Access Section 13: IV - Funding and Budget Element J: Budget and Timetable Section 14: IV - Funding and Budget Element K: Coordination of Resources Section 15: V - Monitoring and Evaluation Element L: Evaluation Section 16: V - Monitoring and Evaluation Element M: Acceptable Use Policy Appendix: A: Acceptable Use Contract 29-31 16 17 18 19-21 22 23 24 25-26 27

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Section 2: Introductory Material

District Vision Statement Weston Preparatory Academy, in cooperation with the families and the surrounding community, dedicates itself to creating a universal culture of achievement, by instilling high expectations for all students and incorporating a challenging level of academic rigor. Weston Preparatory Academy places a strong emphasis on effective and efficient communication skills, analytical and problem solving skills, and proficiency in the use of 21 st Century technology skills that allow all students to have a competitive edge upon enrolling in a four year university, post secondary institution, or entering the global workforce. Elementary School and Middle School Mission Statement Weston Preparatory Academy will facilitate and encourage educators, family, community, and business partners to contribute to the education of our students utilizing academic skills, creativity, and technology through well-defined academic goals and behavior expectations which will lead to lifelong learning and continuing education in order to become members of a peaceful global society. To attain this mission, Weston Preparatory Academy staff and community members continually participate in the ongoing strategic planning process. The current strategic plan will focus the energy and resources of the school to develop our curriculum and services, to make recommendations on facility needs. The six strategies are: Instruction: We will develop strategies to improve instruction resulting in increased student achievement on district benchmarks aligned with state standards and expectations Mentoring: We will establish strong mentoring programs for staff and students. Technology: We will seamlessly integrate the use technology and technology literacy within the content areas. Diversity: We will develop programs to promote student and staff knowledge and respect of each others difference. Facilities: We will develop a plan to accommodate current and future building needs.

Weston Technology Plan page 4 Safety: We will develop programs and procedures to ensure the physical and psychological safety of all students and staff Introduction Weston Preparatory Academy (formerly known as Weston Technical Academy) was founded in 1997 and is located in Detroit, near the intersection of 8 mile Road and Telegraph. Weston is authorized by Oakland University. In fall 2006, Weston was granted authorization to offer grades K-5; grade 6 was added in the fall 2007; grade 7 was added in fall 2008, and grade 8 was added in the fall of 2009. Weston has 240 students in grades K-8. One hundred percent of the student population is African-American. Eighty-nine percent of the student population meets the Free/Reduced Lunch criteria for 2010-2011. The school community has been actively involved with North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement and was given accreditation in 2006 and renewed in 2010. Weston Preparatory Academy is accredited by NCA (North Central Association) and continues to participate in the school improvement process. There are 18 teachers, including Title 1 and specialty instructors, and 100% are highly qualified. The staff also includes 8 paraprofessionals. Weston Academys highly-qualified staff is dedicated to continuous improvement through strategic planning. Technology Planning Team Technology planning occurs at both the Academy level and in collaboration with the Schoolhouse and (sub) contractors. The Technology Committee is chaired by the Project Planner and is responsible to the School Board. The Technology Committee is a subcommittee of the School Improvement Committee. The purpose of the committee is to offer guidance to the implementation of Weston Academys technology, technology literacy, and technology integration initiatives. This includes the development of district technology standards and expectations, acceptable use policies, and revisions of Weston Academys district technology plan. Members consist of building principals, a representative from the middle school program and elementary program, and technology consultant. This group will set direction on an on-going basis for the Technology Program/Plan, assign tasks to the work groups, and prioritize program response, including hardware and software acquisition, to the expressed needs of the learning community. This team will also meet on an as-needed basis to resolve specific issues and/or work

Weston Technology Plan page 5 on specific tasks. Notices of meetings, including the specific task to be accomplished, will be sent to all technology team chairpersons and those interested in the specific task may attend. Committee Members Farrah Adams Scott Cabble Robert Matestic Philip Yaccick Kathy Allan Natae Penn Gregory Johnson, Sr. Susan Diehl Middle School Computer Resource Teacher Elementary Computer Resource Teacher Technology Resource Consultant Principal SIG Coordinator Staff Development Parent Project Planner

Academy Technology Planning Teams Each program in the district will set technology goals for each grade and subject. These program teams will also work with the curriculum teams to align/coordinate technology goals with the overall academic curriculum goals.

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Section 3: Vision and Goals Vision

Weston Academys vision is to provide all students with the technological tools necessary for them to achieve success in K 8 education, and beyond as participants in a global society. Continuous improvement efforts work towards the schools objective to integrate technology as resource and learning tool for all students. Weston strives to prepare students for a world where technology is continuously evolving. This demand means that students must have higher order thinking skills so that they will be competent problem solvers and high functioning technology users. All students in grades K-8 are required to take computer literacy classes in a fully equipped Technology Center in all four marking periods of every school year. The schools Technology curriculum is based on the Michigan Department of Educations Educational Technology Standards and Expectations for grades K8. In accordance with the International Society for Technology in Educations (ISTE) National Educational Technology Standards (NETSS) and Performance Indicators for Students, all students will be able to: Demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes Use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others Apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information Use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources Understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior Demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations

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Goals
Several initiatives to align our curriculum to state and national standards, support technology, and ensure that our staff is trained in the latest content and methodologies have been an ongoing commitment and a successful accomplishment in our school district. Our educational program is built upon a foundation of sound practices. Emphasis is placed upon teaching essential skills in the use of 21st Century technology to prepare our students to have a competitive edge. The WPA strategies to achieve these goals are: The implementation of instructional strategies to improve student achievement. The establishment of strong mentoring programs for staff and students. The integration of technology within all contents areas to increase the quality of learning across the curriculum. The development of programs to promote student and staff knowledge of and respect for each others differences. The development of plans to update technological building capacity needs. current and future

The development of programs and procedures to ensure the physical and psychological safety of all students and staff.

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Section 4: Curriculum Integration Element A: Curriculum Integration

Weston Academy implements a Technology Curriculum for each grade level (K-8) that is based upon the Michigan Department of Educations Educational Technology Standards and Expectations. Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade utilize technology, such as, interactive Promethean Boards and Student Response Devices as tools for learning. Each classroom is equipped with a Promethean Board and Document Camera. Five digital cameras are available to the staff along with a variety of printers. Technology teachers provide instruction on a weekly schedule to students in the Computer Labs. Each student has individual access to a work station. A Promethean Board is utilized in the labs as a demonstration tool that can be viewed by an entire class of students simultaneously. During the 2nd 3rd 4th and 5th year of implementation of this technology plan, students are will be given many opportunities to generate projects using technology and to reinforce their learning of the core academic subjects in their grade level through guided use of educational software and the Internet resources such as: Study Island, Discovery Education, Tumblebooks. Faculty members use technology, such as Promethean Planet which provides thousands of lesson plans aligned to the Michigan Grade level Content Expectations. Faculty members will continue to use technology to improve teaching and learning, and to reflect on the ways in which various technologies can enhance good teaching and learning practices during the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th years of implementation. At the end of each of these years, the Academy will analyze the year and ensure that the plan is effectively impacting student achievement to the optimal level. The Academy has a current Technology Plan on file with Michigans Department of Education. Goal: Align all district curriculum with the State of Michigan standards for incorporating technology to improve teaching and learning. Each of the curriculum areas are already aligned with the State of Michigans Grade Level Content Expectations. As Weston Academy works to align school curriculum with the State of Michigan technology standards, the school will cover all areas of the K-8 curriculum. We believe that introduction to computers and technology at a young age will directly aid learning later in life. This is why we stress beginning to teach our kindergarten and first grade students the basics of using a computer and the internet (ex. using left and right click on a mouse, opening and closing documents, saving files, and navigating their favorite websites). With a strong background in the basics, students will be able to utilize all of the resources that computers and technology have to offer.

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Technology Literacy as defined by specifics of the State of Michigan Educational Technology Standards and Expectation will be incorporated into the everyday study and work of the current district curriculum areas. These technology standards and expectations are organized in the following general areas: Basic operations and concepts; Social, ethical and human issues; Technology productivity tools; Technology communications tools; Technology research tools, and Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools. Action Plan: Weston Academy will continue to teach and integrate the basic functions of technology across the curriculum. The students will also be exposed to programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Specifically, students will be able to create documents, insert clip art, save files, use word art and import/export pictures. Students will also be able to create slideshow presentations, using specific transitions, sound effects, and design templates. Furthermore, the students will understand how to present such projects using a Promethean Board. Students will utilize the interactive capabilities provided through the use of Student Response Devices. Over the course of the next two years, we will update and expand our website to make it more accessible and user friendly. We will implement the use of Family Access which provides online viewing of student information during the 1st and 2nd years. During the 3rd, 4th and 5 years the academy will ensure the full implementation of all Family Access components. These include modules titled: attendance, grading, homework, and school calendars. Family Access will also provide links to teacher web pages. In addition, access to educational sites such as Study Island will be provided through the school, and we will post a link to the State of Michigan standards for parent access. The district will provide opportunities for teachers to learn new as well as existing technology and technology integration techniques through workshops and seminars offered throughout the school year and summer months. These offerings will provide teachers with examples of lesson plans based on best practices for effectively integrating technology in each grade level and content area The implementation of this plan of action will proactively be completed over the course of the next 4-5 years. Each year will build upon the next. This could include general in-service training and specialized training provided by the schools Technology Consultant, the schools Technology Teacher, software suppliers, textbook publishers, Oakland University, and/or Wayne RESA. At the end of each of these years, the Academy will analysis the year and ensure that the plan is effectively impacting student achievement to the optimal level.

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Evaluation: After each year, Weston Academy will complete both formal and informal evaluations regarding technology integration in the school. Teachers and students alike will complete a survey conveying what was taught and learned in the classroom. Both parties will be asked to give specific examples of technology used both in technology class and in the classroom. Also, administration staff will monitor students use of online resources, such as Study Island. This will help us gauge the utilization of these resources. Each year, parents will be asked to complete a short survey about the Schools website and its accessibility and ease of navigation.

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Section 5: Curriculum Element B: Student Achievement

Goal: Install hardware before the beginning of the upcoming school year to allow wireless access in all classrooms. Provide internet access via individual student Netbooks for student use in all classrooms for access to educational software sites and programs such as Brain Pop and Study Island, as well as software programs housed on the schools main server. This will provide opportunities for differentiated instructional strategies to meet the needs of all students. Action Plan: Over the course of the next year, wireless access will be installed in each classroom and 250 Netbooks with classroom storage carts will be purchased. These will be used for educational purposes in order to access Study Island, Brain Pop, Discovery Education Tumblebooks, Educational Dictionary, and Thesaurus.

Goal: Implement strategies proven by research which integrates technology such as Promethean Board, Document Cameras, Student Response Devices, and e-Readers into all core areas for purposes of re-teaching, enriching, and assessing. Weston Academy is dedicated to implementing technology into the classroom to aid student learning and to aid the teachers in both teaching and assessing. Currently, we are using Performance Series and Achievement Series to generate pre and post-assessments aligned with the grade level content expectations in both the elementary school and the middle school. We plan to continue using performance series testing for grade levels 2-8. Performance Series Testing is an advanced program which assesses children on the grade level content expectations in mathematics and language arts. This program offers teachers immediate feedback along with a structured plan on how to individualize instruction. It provides structured lessons, assessments, and study guides that each individual child is struggling with. Achievement Series allows for the creation of authentic classroom assessments to be used to monitor student mastery of unit materials presented. Action Plan: Over the course of the next year, Weston Academy will continue to use Performance Series Testing but will further utilize its resources. Teachers will be

Weston Technology Plan page 12 provided with materials that will target areas of challenge as well as identify students who need enrichment. Teachers will implement the use of data walls within their classrooms to further emphasize the use of data driven instructional practices. In addition, interventions using technology will be implemented both within the special education curriculum and as level 2 practices under RTI.

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Section 6: Curriculum Element C: Technology Delivery

Goal: To increase the interactive use of Promethean Boards during classroom instruction and integrate use into after school tutoring and activities. Currently, Weston Academy has 19 Promethean Boards installed in classrooms and computer labs and 2 Smart Boards, to be installed on mobile carts. Teachers will regularly use Promethean Boards in their classroom in order to present material in a variety of ways, such as viewing flip charts, showing video clips or movies, and accessing internet sites. Teachers will be trained further on how to utilize this equipment in the classroom and will collaborate to share information that they learned. Action Plan: Further training for staff will be provided that will result in increased competencies in the use of Promethean Boards, and related accessories such as document cameras and student Response Devices as interactive tools to increase student achievement. Collaborative time will be provided for teachers to share effective lessons that actively engage students through use of the Promethean Boards. Goal: Continue subscriptions to Internet based resources as well as look for additional resources, which will enhance the learning experience. This will not only allow us to better meet the educational needs of the students, but also meet the Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations requirement for our students. Current Resources to be renewed- Online resources, which allow students to view educational videos that are aligned with state standards: Discovery Education Promethean Planet Study Island BrainPop Michigan E-Library Tumblebooks New Resources: Follett Bookshelf Reading Eggs

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Action Plan: Over the next 4 years, we will continue to research and evaluate educational technology resources as they become available. Staff will be surveyed concerning effectiveness of current programs and suggestions for future implementation of technology resources.

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Section 7: Curriculum Element D: Parent Communications & Community Relations

The educational technology plan will be disseminated to the community in three ways. First, it will be shared in a hard copy form within the school community. Second, it will be available on the schools website www.westonacademy.com for the community at large. Third, the Technology Plan will also be available in the front office. The school maintains its own website. The website is used to share information with parents such as staff e-mail, dates and times of school events, mission statement, budget information and school board information. The faculty and staff at Weston have their own e-mail accounts in which they can communicate with those parents who wish to be contacted in this manner. Both of these venues allow for parents to retrieve information and become involved in school activities. Beginning in the fall of 2011, the school will be offering Family Access through SKYWARD, the schools educational data based. Family Access allows parents to view their childs academic information, including grades, schedule, homework, tests & quizzes, classroom assignments, attendance, discipline, food service account, and general information via internet connection to the schools student management system. This past year, Weston added the position of Parent Liaison in order to provide a bridge between staff, parents, and members of the community. Monthly parent meetings are held and a newsletter is published on a monthly basis. Family nights are planned throughout the school year inviting parents, students and staff to participate in the social events. In addition, Weston hosts several Parent University nights in which seminars are held for parents including such topics as: Title I program, Family Access Training, Interpreting MEAP Scores, Understanding Testing Data; Supplemental Services, etc. In addition, a daily broadcast of current school information to staff, students, and visitors is available via a large screen monitor located in the main hallway wall adjacent to the front office. This information is a continuous stream of future events, agendas, past event highlights and general school information.

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Section 8: Curriculum Element E: Collaboration

Current Collaborations: Weston Preparatory Academy does not collaborate with adult literacy providers as a K-8 school.

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Section 9: Professional Development Element F: Professional Development

Professional development and technical support, training, and assistance are provided on an ongoing basis for teachers and administrators. Teacher in-service training sessions are provided over a three week period in August before the beginning of each school year. Throughout the school year as part of staff meetings, professional development is provided to familiarize teachers with the technology resources which are available for daily integration and curriculum enhancement. In addition, Weston conducts professional development throughout the school year, including weekends. During the summer of 2011, alignment of the Technology Curriculum to the State of Michigan Standards will occur. The sessions highlight the usefulness of technology tools and resources, and demonstrate ways to integrate their use into the classrooms and curriculum. In addition, the 8th grade technology assessment will be reevaluated. In addition to regular professional development days scheduled within the school calendar, Weston has established 5 additional days per teacher for individual professional development. A Technology Consultant is available to all teachers, students and staff on an as needed basis to support their use of the schools resources. The schools Technology Teacher/Director serves as an on-site consultant to answer the staffs questions and complete basic maintenance on the schools hardware. Teachers are also active in assisting students in the use of technology for specific projects and activities. The school maintains an web address for teachers to submit technical problems that occur. During the 2011-2012 school year staff members will receive additional training on: Study Island, Promethean Boards, Student Response Devices, Curriculum Crafter, Orange Grove, and Discovery Education. Effective use of technology will be a prominent factor in staff evaluations. Professional development activities will be aligned with the new programs and additional technology thorough 2015.

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Section 10: Professional Development Element G: Supporting Resources

Weston Academy employs numerous resources to ensure the successful use of technology available to students and staff. School policies and guidelines have been implemented to ensure proper and effective use of technology. These policies and guidelines include: internet usage, general computer usage, email usage, and telephone system usage. The school maintains a website (www.westonacademy.com). The website provides staff, students, parents, and the community with information about the educational program, school calendar, and school history. Links to instructional software are available to staff and students on the schools website. The schools student information system, Skyward, is provided for administrative use and is supported by the schools Technology Teacher, Technology Consultant, and Skyward Technical staff. Each teacher is provided a laptop computer in which to access materials both at home and on site. Future Supporting Resources Weston is committed to using technology to enhance our educational program. As new technology is adopted, the necessary support systems will be developed to support success. Processes will be put in place to monitor and analyze, and measure the success of these systems. Over the next four years, significant staff development is planned for new system implementations. Wireless access will be available in all classrooms, where students will be provided with e-reader access and training. Family Access will be provided to parents to enable access to on-line attendance and gradebook information. A technology specialist is readily available to all teachers, students and staff on an as needed basis to support their use of the technology resources. Teachers are also active in assisting students in the use of technology for specific projects and activity centers. Teachers have access to RESA video lending library and REMC support.

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Section 11: Infrastructure, Hardware, Technical Support and Software Element H: Infrastructure Needs/Technical Specifications And Design

Technology is a tool utilized by administration and teaching staff as well as students at Weston Preparatory Academy. Technology purchased by the district for use by administrators, teachers, staff, and students is selected based upon the present and future needs of the staff and students. Integration of technology into the curriculum has been collaborated and implemented in all areas. Goal: Provide the technology and support necessary for integration into all curriculum areas, and review future needs on an ongoing basis.

Current Technology Weston Preparatory Academy campus consists of 1 main building and 10 ancillary buildings. All buildings are wired with category 5e cable and fiber optics for connectivity. The main building has 6 rooms wired as computer labs for 25 computer terminals per room. All other main building rooms have 4 computer outlets available. The ancillary buildings are connected to the main building via fiber optic cable and category 5e cable. Each teacher is provided with a Windows based system, connected to the schools servers. All classrooms, offices, and meeting rooms have Internet and server access. An Intercom system from Bogen provides 2-way communication to all rooms and ancillary buildings. Standard plain old telephone system (POTS) telephones, with voice mail, are installed in selected areas. Hardware Hardware consists of Intel based Pentium3 and Pentium4 processors, with a minimum of 256 mgb of memory and 20 gb of hard drive space. Approximately 6 Windows based servers and 2 network storage servers are centrally located, to provide network applications, file storage, common student desktops, and centralized electronic mail services. All Internet traffic is routed through Sonicwall filters and Cisco firewall/routers. All servers and backup solutions are designed to be redundant and fault tolerant. 4 1 1 1 1 Intel based Windows 2003 Servers Maxtor External Storage Device (NAS) Hewlett Packard Pro-Curve 100/mgb switch SonicWall PRO300 Internet Filter CISCO Pix Firewall/VPN/Router

Weston Technology Plan page 20 25 Staff Computers 1 per classroom dual core i3 Windows based laptops with docking station connected to Promethean Interactive boards running Windows XP Professional 5 Administrative Computers P4 w/512 mgb memory, cd-rom, sound card, DVD burner, running Windows XP Professional 27 Student Lab Computers P4 w/512 mgb memory, cd-rom, sound card, running Windows XP Professional 27 Media Center / Library Computers P3 & P4, w/512 mgb memory, cd-rom, sound cards, speakers, head phones, running Windows XP Professional 60 Nook Electronic book readers 10 Special Education Computers Dual core, 2 gb memory, touch screen terminals, running Windows XP Software All software purchased by the district must meet a minimum set of standards consistent with the Michigan Curriculum Framework as well as the needs and standards of the Weston Preparatory Academy District. Standard Software Application Packages Windows XP Microsoft Office 2007 Publisher 2002 Cortez Peters Keyboarding Pro Skyward PAC TLC Library Management Software Adobe Reader and Acrobat Active Inspire software for Promethean board presentations Symantec Anti-virus, Malware Spyware Protection

Future Needs: Upgrade Internet Firewalls and Filters Upgrades will be required for Internet firewalls, content filters, spam filters, streaming media services and electronic mail for staff Computer Technology

Weston Technology Plan page 21 Upgrade and expand Disk Storage space and data protective measures as government regulations to maintain comprehensive student portfolios and electronic data are implemented Upgrade those desktop computer system that are more that 5 (five) years old. Sixty percent (60%) of desktop computers were put into service in 2001. Various upgrades such as memory, mother boards and hard drives, have extended the useful lifecycle of these machines well beyond their 5-year recommended lifecycle. Current and future software will not run on these machines Weston Website Leverage the Internet by expanding the Weston Website Individual teachers, teams, and administrators will communicate relevant information on a timely basis to the community through the use of the Weston Web Server All staff e-mail addresses will be included so that the community and parents can communicate with Weston staff and administrators. Appropriate student activities and class accomplishments will be showcased on the Web site The School Board and Administration will look for opportunities to use technology for the improvement of communications between the School District and the community Scalable storage capacity will be a future need for the district as more data is gathered and stored longer for analysis and as student portfolios are moved to electronic media. To properly analyze data, more pertinent data must be collected for analysis. Historical data must also be retained longer to allow for longitudinal reporting and trend analysis. As technology is further and further integrated into the curriculum, student electronic portfolios will become an important tool when tracking student assignments and projects from kindergarten through a students middle school graduation. All future storage strategies should be based upon NAS (networked array storage) /SAN (storage area network) storage solutions with growth and scalability of primary importance.

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III. Section 12: Infrastructure, Hardware, Technical Support and Software Element I: Increase Access
The Academy will continue to increase the technology available to students by implementing wireless access in classrooms and providing e-readers to students. In the Fall of 2011 the purchase of 250 Netbooks will provide students with increased access to educational technology. Over the course of the next four years, students in all grades will continue to be provided with the daily opportunity to increase access and proficiency of their technology skills. Increased student achievement will be the focus for each stage of this implementation.

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Section 13: Funding and Budget Element J: Budget and Timetable

20112012 20122013 31,600 31,600 25,000 0 0 3,600 3,000 31,600 20132014 38,600 38,600 25,000 5,000 2,000 3,600 3,000 38,600 20142015 Total

Revenue General Fund Total Revenue Expenses Maintenance/Service Costs/Infrastructure Software/Curriculum/ Equipment Professional Development Ongoing Telecommunications Skyward Software Total Projected Expenses 31,600 31,600 25,000 0 0 3,600 3,000 31,600 38,600 140,400 38,600 140,400 25,000 100,000 5,000 2,000 3,600 3,000 10,000 4,000 14,400 12,000

38,600 140,400

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Section 14: Funding and Budget Element K: Coordination of Resources

Coordination of Resources Other funding resources will be investigated such as educational, local, state, and federal grants. Weston utilizes the REMC bid when making purchases of technology if REMC offers the best price available. When the technology plan is approved, the Academy will qualify for e-rate. Weston also received a federal School Improvement Grant which will provide funding through 2013. 20112012 Revenue SIG Grant Total Revenue Expenses Educational Licenses Hardware Professional Development Total Expenses 155,000 20122013 65,000 20132014 0 20142015 0 Total 220,000

5,000 115,000 35,000 155,000

5,000 25,000 35,000 65,000

0 0 0 0

0 0 0

10,000 140,000 70,000 220,000

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Section 15: Monitoring and Evaluation Element L: Evaluation

Evaluation of the technology programs, school-wide integration initiatives, and goals will be on going throughout 2011-2015. Monitoring the technology plan as it is being implemented provides valuable information for future planning. Continuous evaluation of the technology plan as it is being implemented allows the Academy to monitor the plans efficacy and be aware of important unanticipated outcomes that influence the success of the program. Staff and administration participate in evaluating school processes that include the technology plan. Surveys will be administered quarterly to evaluate current technology effectiveness and needs. Technology plan implementation is addressed at weekly staff meetings and monthly departmental meetings. Both the technology planning committee and the school improvement committee meet regularly. Evaluation Plan I. Provide all members of the school community continuous access to local and global information through on-going availability of current technologies.

Key Performance Indicators i. ii. All teachers and students will have modern multimedia computers in their classrooms Every classroom will be connected to the information superhighway as measured by successful connection and adequate technology in each classroom All educators will have the training and support they need to help students learn through computers and the information superhighway.

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Key Performance Indicators i. ii. iii. III. The Academy promotes and support professional development of all employees to ensure technological competency. Teachers receive professional development support and opportunities throughout the year. Teachers are provided with in-services that focus on tech training and technology integration throughout the curriculum. Effective and engaging on-line learning resources will be an integral art of every school curriculum.

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Key Performance Indicators i. Expand the teachers role as lead learner and as facilitator. This will result in: a. b. c. d. ii. iii. Self-directed learners Creative problem solvers Effective use of time and resources Understanding of our global interdependence

Acquisition and use of effective and engaging on-line applications Effective use of Internet resources for a. Lesson planning b. Classroom use Curriculum guides contain objectives that are accomplished with effective and engaging use of on-line learning resources

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All teachers and students will have access to, engage in the Michigan Career Pathways program, and utilize the information superhighway to promote this educational experience.

Key Performance Indicators i. Technology will be utilized to support and accelerate the school-wide Career Preparation System which includes educational development plans and Career Pathways curriculum across grade levels Align multiple school improvement and workforce development activities in an effective Career Preparation System, for all students at all levels of education and training Increase opportunities for all students to develop career choices based on person interests, aptitudes, and opportunities Increase opportunities for all students to prepare for global market career(s) and life-long learning

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Section 16: Monitoring and Evaluation Element M: Acceptable Use Policy

CIPA Compliance Weston has and will continue to comply with the requirements of the Childrens Internet Protection Act (CIPA). The school is committed to assuring the safe conduct of all students while online and has a comprehensive policy about the proper use of our technological resources. At the beginning of each school year, students, parents, and staff are made aware of the schools Acceptable Use Policy. Students are monitored and prohibited from using the Internet for unlawful activities. The district uses a Sonic Wall filtering to protect students from accessing inappropriate matter, receiving improper communications, and spam.

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Appendix: A

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Weston Preparatory Academy Acceptable Use Policy

1) Computers and data on the network and on the hard drive are the property of Weston Preparatory Academy. 2) Computers are to be used for Weston School purposes only. No outside email or chat sources permitted. 3) Any malicious damage to computers, hardware, software, or files will result in the termination of computer, and/or media center privileges. 4) Students are not permitted to load any software, files, or CDs onto the computers. This includes no listening to CDs. 5) Students are not to copy software or program files from any Weston computer. 6) All assignments are to be stored in the students designated folder unless otherwise specified. 7) The students will not be allowed to bring disks, CDs, or flash drives from home for use on school computers. 8) User names and passwords are distributed and documented by Business Services Technology instructor and/or the Library Media Specialist. No student is to create or change his/her user name or password. Sharing of passwords is prohibited since they serve as protection for each students work. 9) Accessing another students folder for the purpose of cheating or any other reason will result in suspension from the computer lab, and/or the media center or the failure of the computer course. 10) Email and any other accounts on the network are not private. Account will be monitored randomly on a regular basis. Computer files are the sole property of Weston Preparatory Academy. 11) Students are prohibited from changing any settings on the computer including the screen saver. 12) The computer or its accessories are not to be moved by the student. 13) Students are prohibited from bringing food, candy, or beverages into the computer lab or media center. Failure to comply will result in termination of computer privileges. 14) Use of profanity in messages or work produced on a computer will result in disciplinary action. 15) Reports of Cyber bullying will be investigated and proper disciplinary action taken. 16) Internet access is monitored. Excessive or abusive use is prohibited and will result in the termination of computer privileges. The following websites are prohibited: pornography, sexually explicit material or lyrics, racial/ethnic hatred, gambling, weapons, or any other

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site containing content of a violent or sexual nature, which also includes and not limited to, Crushspot, Facebook, Myspace, and Youtube. 17) It is the students responsibility to report any missing equipment, software or computer related problems to the instructor immediately, at the beginning of the class period. 18) Students are responsible for the care and cleaning of their assigned computer and workstation. This includes the care and cleaning of the desk, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and system unit. 19) Any student who wishes to exercise computer privileges at Weston Preparatory Academy is to sign and return the Information Technology User Agreement to the BST instructor no later than the end of the first week of class. If not returned, the student shall be suspended from computer use until the agreement has been received.
Failure to comply with any of the above rules will result in termination of computer privileges RETAIN THIS PAGE FOR REFERENCE AND RETURN THE NEXT PAGE TO THE INSTRUCTOR

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Weston Preparatory Academy Student Computer Use/Internet Contract

I, _______________________________________, have received a copy of the Weston Preparatory Academy Information Technology Rules and Regulations. I understand the use of the computers in the computer lab and the media center at Weston is a privilege and is not to be taken for granted. I understand that any violation of the rules and regulations may result in termination of computer privileges suspension, and/or expulsion. I also understand the replacement costs. By signing this agreement, I agree to abide by rules and regulations set forth by Weston Preparatory Academy for computer use. __________________________ Student Name (Please Print) __________________________ Student Signature _________________________ Date ____________________________ Parent/Guardian (Please Print) ____________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________ Date