Goals+&+Strategies


 * Goals and Objectives **

Objectives: 1.1 Teacher trainings will emphasize instructional strategies that integrate technology into classroom teaching and learning. 1.2 Technology will be correlated with district purchased curricular programs 1.3 Technology integration strategies, educational technology resources, and digital media resources will be posted to a District wikispace which will serve as a content repository to facilitate resource sharing 1.4 A technology coach will provide additional support with integrating technology strategies in practice to support the District core curriculum and content standards. 1.5 Teachers will be provided with basic technology skills to support teaching and learning
 * Goal 1: Integrate technology use into all curricular areas to assist students in meeting District and State academic content standards and enhance teaching and learning. **

Objectives: 2.1 Students will receive regular instruction, at least once a week, aligned with NETS•S in both classroom and lab settings to promote technology and information literacy skills. Student proficiency will be assessed based on the National Educational Technology Standards for Students. 2.2 Students in grades K-12 will use developmentally appropriate software and hardware (e.g., productivity tools, web research and applications, presentation and multimedia software, interactive white boards, etc.) to research, organize, and creatively present final products that exemplify proficiency in information literacy and NETS standards.
 * Goal 2: Students will acquire technology and information literacy skills. **

Objectives: 3.1 Students will receive grade-appropriate instruction and understand lawful and unlawful uses of copyrighted works, Fair Use Guidelines, respecting intellectual property, plagiarism and illegal file sharing. 3.2 All teachers will attend or participate in at least one copyright workshop. 3.3 Students and staff will utilize copyright-friendly media from a variety of websites and learn how to correctly cite multimedia sources.
 * Goal 3: Students, teachers and administrators know and follow U.S. copyright laws and can distinguish lawful from unlawful uses of copyrighted works. Students, teachers and administrators can distinguish lawful from unlawful downloading and peer-to-peer file sharing. Students and teachers understand plagiarism, Fair Use, and the need for respecting intellectual property. **

Objective: 4.1 All K-12th grade students will receive grade-appropriate instruction and understand how to protect their online privacy and avoid online predators through District literature and teacher presented-lessons.
 * Goal 4: The District will address Internet safety, including how to protect online privacy and avoid online predators by providing parents with Cybersafety information and developing Internet safety lessons for students. **

Objectives: 5.1 Intervention programs will include some kind of technology component. 5.2 All students will have access to technology as needed to enhance the teaching and learning experience. 5.3 Provide textbooks, materials, and consumables in digital format. 5.4 Implement technology-based remedial programs for non-proficient students
 * Goal 5: The District will provide equitable access to technology for all students in every classroom to enhance teaching and learning. **

Objectives: 6.1 Monthly data analysis meetings use Performance Tracker assessment results to guide instructional planning. 6.2 Elementary grade teachers will use Performance Tracker and eSchool Plus to record student progress.
 * Goal 6: Use technology to make record keeping, assessment and access to student information more efficient and supportive of efforts to meet students’ academic needs. **

Objectives: 7.1 The district web site will contain important information pertinent to students, parents, staff members, and community members 7.2 The district will use alternate modes of communication such as RSS feeds and twitter to get information out to parents and community members 7.3 All schools will have a digital means of distributing site-based newsletters to the parents and community. 7.4 Parents will receive information on Cybersafety through District literature and information posted on the District website.
 * Goal 7: A variety of technologies will be used to enhance two-way communication between teachers, administrators, parents and students. **

Objectives: 8.1 All district teachers will attend at least one staff development session that focuses on the integration of technology into the classroom each year. 8.2 Teacher integration of technology in the curriculum will increase. 8.3 Support differentiation of instruction through use of technology
 * Goal 8: Provide staff development opportunities to assist teachers, administrators and other staff members in using technology to support State and District curriculum standards. **

Objectives: 9.1 Ensure access and communication from school to home 9.2 Provide online learning resources outside of school 9.3 Secure Appropriate Voice and Data Communication Services
 * // Goal 9: Develop and implement a comprehensive communications plan for the school district. //**