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Important Updates on Local Technology Plan Rubric Revisions & Submissions

KSDE/TAKE has been in the process of updating the district Technology Plan portal and associated rubric to better align goals with the program requirements of EETT and E-rate, as well as to more clearly define expectations related to program compliance. The updated Technology Plan process and associated rubric will allow districts to align directly with the goals of these programs, while the updated rubric more clearly define expectations. A draft of the rubric was posted from Feb. to Sept. 2009 for public comment on the KSDE Non-Regulatory Guidance blog, and we wish to thank those who took the time to contribute suggestions! The Technology Plan Rubric Revision Team which consists of representatives from the field (including Superintendents, Curriculum Coordinators, Technology Coordinators, E-rate Coordinators, Technology Plan Reviewers, and Education Service Centers) has now completed this work.

The updated rubric is available in .pdf format here or you may scroll down this page. This new rubric will apply to plans being developed for the July 1, 2010 effective date and forward.

The online portal is currently closed for revisions associated with these changes. Technology Plan submission will be opened for submissions beginning March 1, 2010, to ensure we provide sufficient time for districts to review the updated rubric, and develop their plan, while also ensuring adequate time for KSDE to complete development and test the new submission portal. The portal will also be incorporated under district authentication.
PLEASE NOTE: All districts with plan submissions due this fall/winter have been issued an automatic extension to March 1, 2010.

Not certain when your technology plan expires? Check online at: http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=2784 (the table has been updated to reflect the extension)

(Note: for any district on conditional approval, revisions should be submitted per the existing rubric, and submission should be via email to take@ksde.org ).

Questions or concerns? Please contact Melinda Stanley at mstanley@ksde.org or 785.296.1204

KANSAS LOCAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN RUBRIC

Board Approved District Policies Section
1. The district has Appropriate Use Policies that address network use, copyright issues, software agreements and policy, and governs the use of all technologies including Internet access by students, teachers, staff, administrators, and community. The policies are reviewed with students and staff yearly.
YES / NO
If not, what plans does the district have to address the lack of such a policy? Include a timeline for completion.

2. Has the district installed, and does it maintain/regularly update, either a technology filtering software application, a technology filtering service, or a technology hardware device, which filters access to obscene, pornographic, and other inappropriate materials as mandated by the Children's Internet Protection Act, in order to qualify for federal e-rate funds and other federal grant programs?
YES / NO
If not, what plan does the district have to address CIPA compliance? Include a timeline for completion.

3. Are district policies in place that address state and federal requirements to educate students regarding Cyberbullying, Internet Safety and Digital Citizenship and appropriate online behavior--including interactions in social networking sites, forums and chat rooms?
YES / NO
If not, what plans does the district have to address the lack of such a policy? Include a timeline for completion.

4. Does the district have policies that clearly articulate both gift acceptance of technology hardware and software, and the disposal process for unused, outdated, or inoperable technology hardware and software that is evaluated and updated yearly?
YES / NO
If not, what plans does the district have to address the lack of such a policy? Include a timeline for completion.

5. Does the district maintain a concise, complete technology inventory, including software licensing and hardware, and where the items are located or can be accessed?
YES / NO
If not, what plans does the district have to address the lack of such an inventory? Include a timeline for completion.

6. Does the district have a plan and an adequate budget for the regular upgrading of technology hardware and software, and plans for electrical upgrades that relate to technology, that is evaluated and updated yearly?
YES / NO
If not, what plans does the district have to address the lack of such a policy? Include a timeline for completion.

7. Does the district have a plan that addresses the equitable distribution of available technologies, including hardware and software, and technology integration into the learning environment for all students?
YES / NO
If not, what plans does the district have to address the lack of such a policy? Include a timeline for completion.

8. Does the district have a plan and adequate budget to address accessibility and compliance with Section 508?
YES / NO
If not, what plans does the district have to address Section 508 requirements? Include a timeline for completion.

Committee Membership / Stakeholder Representation (This section is no longer scored)
Identifies contributors to the plan. Consideration should be given to include representation from all constituencies: students, teachers, administrators, parents, educational institutions, the community.

List the members of your committee, their titles, and identify the constituency each member represents:

Are all recommended constituencies represented?
YES / NO
If no, explain here:

Mission and Vision (This section is no longer scored)
The school district mission statement is used to focus the vision for instructional technology. All school improvement initiatives across the district are tied to the overall mission of the school district.

Please state your School District Mission Statement:

Instructional Technology Vision (This section is no longer scored)
Vision is an integral part of implementing the school district mission statement. The vision is not only aligned to the District Mission Statement but supports student learning outcomes, enables students to transfer their knowledge to new, emerging technologies and provides for 21st Century teaching and learning opportunities.

Please describe the district vision for the use of Instructional Technology:

District Summary of Progress and Technology Goals
Summary of Previous Technology Plan (This section is not scored)

Briefly describe your progress toward meeting the goals and objectives in your previous technology plan:

Technology Needs Assessment
This section identifies and explains the technology needs assessment process that is used to drive acquisition, upgrades/replacements and the deployment of technology resources in support of the educational and administrative needs of the district. What assessments is the district using to make decisions regarding the needs for purchasing telecommunications, hardware, software, and other technology resources and services? What target groups are surveyed and how often? How does the district ensure equitable distribution of technologies throughout the district? How does the data collected influence planning for future use of resources, and acquisition of new technologies?

Quality district-wide technology needs assessments are completed yearly and are aligned with district-wide strategic plans and school improvement criteria, plans, and progress reports. A summary of this information is provided.

Approaches Requirement
School district staff is surveyed to determine hardware needs in their classrooms. It is not evident that surveys are conducted on an annual basis or how results influence acquisitions and the deployment of technology resources.
Meets Requirement
A variety of instruments are used to evaluate technology needs on an annual basis. A summary of the results is provided, and includes the needs identified for the following groups: student; staff & administration; parent & community; and district. The results are used to influence decisions related to acquisitions and deployment of technology resources.
Exemplary
Data is collected and analyzed on an ongoing basis and is in addition to the annual technology needs surveys. Technology related decisions are based on a wide range of data which is collected dynamically through district/school information systems, websites, and/or events. Data is gathered from a variety of stakeholders in a variety of ways, including students; staff & administration; parent & community; and district.

Enter a summary of the district process for determining technology needs, drive acquisition/upgrade/replacements, and deploy technology resources in support of the educational and administrative needs of the district.:

District Technology Goals and Objectives
This section outlines goals identified through federal requirements for Enhancing Education Through Technology/NCLB and E-rate. Please indicate the district Objectives to meet each of these goals. Objectives are the means/methods to reach the goals, and should be measurable. Additional District Goals and Objectives can be identified.

(NOTES FOR THIS SECTION: The goals below are required for all districts—plus districts may add additional, optional goals if desired. Districts would be required to add at least 1 objective (but could add more) to each goal. Each Goal would need to be designated as Infrastructure, Curriculum Integration or Professional Development Goals, and then on the online form this will pre-populate into the appropriate associated sections that follow…

Required Goals include the following:

INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS:
·         District technology infrastructure, telecommunications, hardware, software, internet access, services and resources support the educational and administrative needs of the district.
CURRICULUM INTEGRATION GOALS:
·         Increase Student Achievement through the effective use of technology.
·         Ensure that students are technology literate by the end of the 8th Grade.
·         Progress is being made toward fully integrating technology into the curriculum.
State Adopted Definition of Technology Literacy: Technology literacy is the ability to responsibly use appropriate technology to communicate, solve problems, and access, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information to improve learning in all subject areas and to acquire lifelong knowledge and skills in the 21st century.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS:
·         Improve the capacity of teachers to integrate technology effectively into the curriculum and instruction.
·         Encourage effective integration of technology through teacher training and curriculum development to establish replicable best practices.
·         Improve the capacity of classified staff to effectively use technology to fulfill their duties.
(Note: additional, optional District Goals and Objectives may be added to the above).

Approaches Requirements
Objectives are not linked to goals or are absent. Objectives do not appear to be measurable or attainable.
Meets Requirements
Measurable objectives for each goal have been established.
Exemplary
Measurable objectives for each goal have been established. Objectives are identified as being integrated into building-level school improvement plans to improve student learning. District goals & objectives support 21st Century Teaching and Learning.

Enter objectives related to the required goals above, as well as any additional district technology goals and objectives here: (Note: For online portal submission, the required goals will pre-populate into the appropriate sections).

District Technology Infrastructure Goals and Objectives
This section is for districts to provide a narrative description related to the District Technology Infrastructure Goals and Objectives provided. For e-rate purposes, districts should specifically mention e-rate eligible services that the district will leverage to support the educational and administrative needs of the district. (Note: Kan-Ed members should include a reference to Kan-Ed provided services when addressing this goal).

Approaching Requirements
Infrastructure, telecommunications, hardware, software, internet access, services and resources are mentioned but it is not clear how these support the educational or administrative needs of the district.
Meets Requirements
Infrastructure, telecommunications, hardware, software, internet access, services and resources clearly support the educational and administrative needs of the district. E-rate eligible services are addressed (including Kan-Ed if applicable).
Exemplary
District educational priorities clearly drive decisions related to district technology infrastructure, telecommunications, hardware, software, internet access, services, and resources. E-rate eligible services are addressed (including Kan-Ed if applicable). Hardware, software and infrastructure purchases clearly support the school improvement plans of the district.

(Note: District Technology Infrastructure Goal(s) and Objectives will pre-populate here.)
·         District technology infrastructure, telecommunications, hardware, software, internet access, services and resources support the educational and administrative needs of the district.   (Note: Kan-Ed members should include a reference to Kan-Ed provided services when addressing this goal)
o    Obj 1 (or more)

Provide a description of the infrastructure, telecommunications, hardware, software, internet access, services, support, and resources the district will leverage to support the educational and administrative needs of the district:

Assessing District Technology Infrastructure Goals and Objectives.
This section is for districts to identify how they will measure the successful completion of Infrastructure Goals and Objectives. How will districts know when these goals/objectives are successfully achieved?

Approaching Requirements
Measurements are mentioned but it is not clear what will be measured to identify whether goals and objectives are met.
Meets Requirements
A plan for measuring the goals and objectives identified in 4A is described. It clearly defines how the district will assess and monitor annual progress toward these goals and objectives.
Exemplary
A plan for measuring the Infrastructure goals and objectives identified is described. It clearly defines how the district will annually track progress and measure growth toward these goals and objectives. Specific examples of Quantitative and Qualitative methods used for evaluating goals and objectives are identified.

(Note: Technology Infrastructure Goal(s) and Objectives from above section will pre-populate here)
·         District technology infrastructure, telecommunications, hardware, software, internet access, services and resources support the educational and administrative needs of the district.
(Note: Kan-Ed members should include a reference to Kan-Ed provided services when addressing this goal)
o    Obj 1 (or more)
Outline how the district intends to measure success related to District Technology Infrastructure Goal(s) and Objectives:

Curriculum Integration
This section should address how the district will leverage technology to meet the following Curriculum Integration goals and objectives.

Approaches Requirement
The plan mentions curriculum integration but lacks details for one or more of the goals.
Meets Requirement
The plan describes the current district-wide curriculum, efforts and initiatives for technology integration into the curriculum. It is evident that technology use is expected and planned in curriculum and instruction. A detailed summary of how the district will address the Curriculum Integration Goals and Objectives are identified.
Exemplary
The plan describes the current district-wide curriculum, efforts, and initiatives for integrating technology into the curriculum. It is evident that technology use is expected and planned in curriculum and instruction. A detailed summary of how the district will address the Curriculum Integration Goals and Objectives is identified and utilizes research-based strategies for teaching and learning.

(Note: The Curriculum Integration Goals and Objectives below will pre-populate from the Goals section above)

Curriculum Integration Goals and Objectives:
·         Increase Student Achievement through the effective use of technology
o    Obj 1 (or more)
·         Ensure that students are technology literate by the end of the 8th Grade.
o    Obj 1 (or more)
(Note: this would include digital citizenship, cyberbullying, etc.)
·         Progress is being made toward fully integrating technology into the curriculum
(districts should address this in relation to their local definition of fully integrating technology)
o    Obj 1 (or more)
State Adopted Definition of Technology Literacy: Technology literacy is the ability to responsibly use appropriate technology to communicate, solve problems, and access, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information to improve learning in all subject areas and to acquire lifelong knowledge and skills in the 21st century.

Assessing Curriculum Integration
Curriculum integration is carefully and thoughtfully assessed. This section should clearly outline measures that will be used to determine:   How does the district measure student technology literacy by the end of 8th grade? How will the district measure the effective use of technology in teaching/learning? How will the district measure the impact technology has on student academic achievement?

Approaches Requirement
It is unclear how the district will assess their achievement of the outlined Curriculum Integration Goals and Objectives. Details are lacking for 1 or more of the goals/objectives outlined.
Meeting Requirement
Curriculum integration assessment plans are described in detail to support the Curriculum Integration Goals and Objectives, and include baseline data.
Exemplary
Curriculum integration assessment plans are described in detail and include baseline data, as well as a description of how the data will be used to improve student achievement and the other outlined Curriculum Integration Goals and Objectives.

Please outline how the Curriculum Integration Goals and Objectives will be assessed:

Professional Development
The Technology Plan should address how the District Professional Development plan supports the following Professional Development Goals and district-defined Objectives:

It would be appropriate to describe how the professional development will in turn support Curriculum Integration Goals and Objectives such as:
·         Increasing student academic achievement through the use of technology
·         Ensuring all students are technology literate by the end of 8th grade
·         Cyber bullying/Internet Safety/Digital Citizenship (to meet federal requirements to address educating students about these issues and appropriate online behavior--including interactions in social chat rooms)

Approaches Requirement
Technology professional development plans are unclear or not fully developed.
Lacks detail for addressing 1 or more Professional Development Goals and Objectives outlined above
Meeting Requirement
Technology professional development is described in detail to support the outlined Professional Development Goals and Objectives, and directly supports the district Curriculum Integration Goals and Objectives:
Exemplary
The district provides technology professional development that incorporates high levels of support for teachers, such as on-going professional support through instructional technology coaching, mentor teacher strategies, etc,.   Technology professional development includes multiple strategies, incentives, and resources. A clear alignment with the district professional development plan is articulated. Technology is embedded in professional learning. Technology professional development is ongoing and is applied to student learning activities in the classrooms

(Note: The following Professional Development Goals and Objectives will pre-populate from above)
·         Improve the capacity of teachers to integrate technology effectively into the curriculum and instruction.
o    Obj 1 (or more)
·         Encourage effective integration of technology through teacher training and curriculum development to establish replicable best practices.
o    Obj 1 (or more)
·         Improve the capacity of classified staff to effectively use technology to fulfill their duties
o    Obj 1 (or more)
Please provide an overview of how the district will meet the outlined Professional Development Goals and Objectives here.

Assessing Technology Professional Development
Technology professional development is carefully and thoughtfully assessed, with the goal of supporting teachers and administrators in using technology to improve student learning. In this section, the district should relay:
    * How will the district know that current professional development offerings have an impact?
    * How will the district know that knowledge/skills from professional development opportunities will be transferred to classroom practice?
    * What evidence will show results of the professional development activities?

Approaching Requirement
Technology professional development sessions are assessed in some way, such as post-training surveys that are filled out by participants
Meets Requirement
Technology professional development is assessed in more than one way. Evidence is provided to show data are utilized to inform future planning or improvement.
Exemplary
Technology professional development is assessed in more than one way. Qualitative and quantitative data is used to drive decision making and to inform future planning or improvement. Data is gathered to show level of implementation [application] and changes in student learning [impact]. . Evidence of systemic classroom technology integration is provided.

Please describe how the district will assess whether the outlined Professional Development Goals and Objectives are met:

Kansas Department of Education

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