TECHNOLOGY PLAN TEMPLATE

North American University

Education Department
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
EDUC 5324: INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO EDUCATION
Name: Kamer Kilic

Date: 07/19/2015

This template is adapted from

http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/et/rs/documents/et14techplan.doc

INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
The plan should guide the LEAs use of education technology for the next three
years.
List specific start and end dates. Provide a brief overview of the LEA, its location and
demographics and/or share a link to the LEAs website.
The Start Date: 07/01/2012
The End Date: 06/30/2015
LEA Title: Kansas City Public Schools/East High School
District: Kansas City 33
City, State, Zip: Kansas City, MO, 64106
Phone: 816-418-7000
Number of students: 1200
Percent of Economically Disadvantaged Students: %89
Website of the LEA: http://www.kcpublicschools.org/Domain/9
Describe how a variety of stakeholders from within the LEA and the community-atlarge participated in the planning process.
The stakeholders in this plan are consisting of mainly :
Principal,
Curriculum Coordinators
Instructional Technology Coordinator
Department Chairs,
Parents and community leaders.

Summarize the relevant research and describe how it supports the plan's curricular
and professional development goals.
Summarize the plans major curricular and professional development outcomes that
are supported by research.
Professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators will
develop capacity to effectively integrate technology into teacher and learning.
Describe and cite the relevant research that supports the plans outcomes.
Emerging Technology Has Positive Impact in Classroom.(Lytle,2011)
Retrieved from:
http://www.usnews.com/education/high-schools/articles/2011/07/14/studyemerging-technology-has-positive-impact-in-classroom
Describe the connection between the research and the plans goals.
The research suggests that the more relevant technology integrated
in classroom, the better student achievement will be.
Describe information gathered from site visits, including best practices.
One of the best practices was from the research and technology plan was to
purchase individual learning software which will allow each student to learn at
their own pace.

CURRICULUM COMPONENT CRITERIA.

The Plan must establish clear goals and realistic strategy for using
telecommunications and information technology to improve education services.
(Answer at least 2 questions for each subsection below)
Describe teachers' current access to instructional technology and current use of
digital tools.
What technology is currently available to all teachers and what programs are
teachers using in the classroom?
Teachers currently have access to use laptops, I pads, I Pad student sets, document
cameras, printers, smart boards, and online textbooks for Math and Science courses.
There are 35 teachers at the school and each of them has been assigned a laptop and I
pad. There are 35 classrooms at the school and each room is equipped with smart boards.
For the core subject teachers each of them have I pad sets in their classes and they are
using some software individual learning software such as ALEKS, Study Island, and ESL

Smart Reader etc.

The special teachers have also resources such as Rosetta Stone and Fitness Gram. School
also has a budget for any technology needs that will be beneficial for the students.
Describe students' current access to instructional technology and current use of
digital tools. Include a description about the LEA policy, practices, and/or
replacement policy that ensures equitable technology access for all students.
1. Is technology currently available to all students?
Each student is assigned an I Pad with the internet connection when students are at
school. Students also have opportunity to take the devices to their homes and use them
there for educational purposes.
2. Do all student groups have equaled and appropriate access to the available
technology?
There are 3 computer Labs and they are available for all students. Each desktop is
updated with the most recent technology and compatible with many devices and
programs. These computers offer some the programs that may not work on I pads such as
Adobe products. For the intense ELL and Special Ed classes also have Smart Tables
where the kids can practice and improve their skills.
Kansa City Public Schools Computer Use Policy:
KCPS middle and high school students:
1. Devices and computer bags when stored in lockers, must be stored so that they will
not be damaged by other locker contents.
2. Devices must be with the student at all times when transporting and using the device
outside of the classroom.
3. Students whose parents have signed a Student/Parent Computer Loan Agreement
and have been given permission by KCPS staff, will be allowed to take devices
home.
4. The expectation is that devices must be returned to school each day fully charged.
5. Do not:
Reveal your password to another user.
Use another users password to access the network or internet.
Trespass into another users files.
Allow others (other than a parent or district employee) to use your device.
Use another students device.
Reveal your full name, personal address, phone number, school name or
personal identifying characteristics (i.e., hair color, age, etc.) to anyone
online or the personal address and/or phone number of other students or
colleagues.
6. Do not deface your device or computer bag with stickers, markers, or graffiti, or
remove any markings or tags placed there by technology staff.
7. Students are expected to:
Report any damage to their computer as soon as possible. This means no
later than the next school day.

Convey the details about any knowledge of a security problem to their

teacher without discussing it with other students.
Notify a staff member immediately if they come across information, images,
or messages that are inappropriate, dangerous, threatening, or make them
feel uncomfortable.
Notify a teacher or administrator immediately if they accidently access an
inappropriate website. The student should close the site, but note the web
address, date and time of this incident.
8. All videotaping, pictures, and any audio visual recording is prohibited unless
authorized by a teacher, principal or instructional coach as part of a class project.
9. The student will return the device:
To the school at the end of the year and/or when requested by school
administration.
To the school if he/she transfers to another school within KCPS.
To the school if he/she withdraws from KCPS.
If the device is not returned to the school in any of the above scenarios within three
(3) days after the initial withdrawal or transfer, it will be reported as stolen and a
police report will be submitted to law enforcement.
10. KCPS assumes no responsibility for any unauthorized charges, including but not
limited to credit card charges, long distance telephone charges, equipment and line
costs, or for any illegal or unauthorized use of its computers such as copyright
violations.
11. The student/parent/guardian is aware that the device contains permanent tracking
software so that missing laptops can be located by law enforcement.
12. Any failure to comply with student expectations may result in disciplinary action.
KCPS may remove a users access to the network without notice at any time if the
user is engaged in any unauthorized activity. KCPS reserves the right to confiscate
the property at any time.
Describe goals and an implementation plan, with annual activities, for using
technology to improve teaching and learning. Describe how these goals align to the
LEA's curricular goals that are supported by other plans. Describe how the LEA's
budget (LCAP) supports these goals, and whether future funding proposals or
partnerships may be needed for successful implementation.
1. How will technology be used to create more powerful learning experiences to
improve student academic achievement?
Goals for technology implementation
The District will provide necessary technologies for KCPS students, staff and
community to have equitable access consistent with district, state and national
standards. The District will review Core Data collection and transmission
processes to make improvements as necessary. The District will update its
software to meet new state requirements, as needed. The District will transmit
reports to DESE electronically

Each core subject teaches will utilize the I Pads and they are to be used for projects and
project based learning assignments.
All of the teachers are supposed to use technology in their classes, utilizing the
technology will be a part of teacher evaluation system.
School will offer parent academy courses where the parents can be educated and trained
for their students education.
The mobile parent portal training will be given to the parents and they will be encouraged
to be involved In their kids learning.
School will utilize the Clear Internet modems for the parent without internet access at
home in order to make internet available for the students whom are disadvantaged.
2. Are targets for improvement in student achievement being met?
The school utilized the Title 1 money to purchase ALEKS, Study Island and I Pads.
School District also created an internal evaluation system where the progress and usage
of those programs were tracked and monitored.
With the individual learning path from ALEKS, student motivation seems to increase.
Some teachers have started using Google forms for assignment turning in and this made
classes to become more college level structure where students can submit assignment
online and get feedback instantly. Because these classes are more technology driven,
homework and assignment turn in percentage increased and this reflected overall student
performance.
Describe goals and an implementation plan, with annual activities, to address
Internet Safety and the appropriate and ethical use of technology in the classroom.
1. How will teachers be trained to deliver Internet safety and ethical use content?
At the beginning of each year each staff member is to complete technology training that
is offered at the school. This training will cover basically how to monitor the acceptable
use of technology and prevent any misuse.
2. How will the district monitor internet safety?
District will purchase Meraki management system for I pads. This software manages all
the I Pad applications and it even blocks the camera. The software is also good to work at
home too. It works with each I Pads serial number, therefore wherever the devices are
used system will be effectively working.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMPONENT

The Plan must have a professional development strategy to ensure that staff
understands how to use these new technologies to improve education services
(Answer at least 2 questions for each subsection below)

Summary of the teachers' and administrators' current technology proficiency and

integration skills and needs for professional development.

1. Are administrators able to support teachers with the integration of technology into
daily curriculum?
The administration will be supportive and also keep track of technology
implications in the class. Technology usage will be also checked in the walk thrus
and formal observations throughout the year
2. Do teachers have the classroom management strategies to work with the
amount of technology actually available in the classrooms?
Technology will also come with the challenges. In certain ways it will create
difficulties for the classroom management. Teachers will be trained intensely how
to run classes with I Pads without losing students while they move on as a whole
class. Teachers will be also trained about how the kids can use those devices
safely. The IT managers will also monitor the internet traffic with filtering
programs on the top of teacher monitoring in the classrooms.

Describe goals and an implementation plan, with annual activities, for providing
professional development opportunities based on your LEA needs assessment data and
the Curriculum Component of the plan.
1. What professional learning will be available so teachers and administrators
can make informed decisions using data to meet individual student academic
needs?
Each year once the state results are announced for each state tested subject, the
data teams will meet together to identify the areas of weaknesses and strengths.
This report will be shared at the beginning of the year with all teachers and staff
will work collaboratively to address the area of concerns.
2. What professional learning will be available so teachers and administrators
can effectively use technology to assist with student assessment?
The standardized test results will be analyzed deeply and data driven decisions
will be made as a report. This studied data will be used to start the year and each
years results will be compared to see any factors that may lead to success of low
performance. The technology implementation will be evaluated and analyzed
whether it has contributed to the student success or not.
INFRASTRUCTURE, HARDWARE, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, SOFTWARE, AND
ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPONENT CRITERIA
The Plan must include an assessment of the telecommunication services, hardware,
software, asset management, and other services that will be needed to improve
education services.
(Answer at least 2 questions for each subsection below)
Describe the existing hardware, Internet access, electronic learning resources, technical

support, and asset management already in the LEA that will be used to support the
Curriculum and Professional Development Components of the plan.
1. What technologies are available to facilitate home/school communication
such as email, webpages, and voice mail?
School website is the general platform for all of the communications and it is updated
every day. There is also parent portal where parent and student can log in to check
students grades, messages, lunch balance etc. There is also activity calendar that was
shared to the parents and community in the school website. School also has a system
called School Reach which is a massive e mail, text, voice message in order to
communicate any information.
2. What technology access do parents have at home? What technologies do
parents prefer for home/school communication?
Kansas city school district has a high poverty rate for its parents. Only half of the
parents have internet/ computer at their homes. That being said, most of the parents have
smart phones and they use the smart phone app for the parent portal. Most of the parents
are not English speakers and that is why the school website and newsletter are being
translated to other languages.
Describe the technology hardware, electronic learning resources, networking and
telecommunications infrastructure, physical plant modifications, technical support, and
asset management needed by the LEA's teachers, students, and administrators to support
the activities in the Curriculum and Professional Development components of the plan.
1. What technology is needed to implement the Curriculum and Professional
Development components for students and staff?
The technology plan needs each classroom to have smart boards and each class should
also have I Pad classroom sets. On the top of this, school should purchase necessary
software for individual learning tools. There needs to be training for the staff as far as
how effective can the teachers utilize the technology.
2. What updates/modification does the current equipment need in order to meet
certain needs identified in the plan?
Current I pads lack to work on certain programs and there is not usb port to
transfer and data from any hard drive. The current management system seems to
be complicated for teacher level to manage the usage at the teachers level.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION COMPONENT
The plan must include an evaluation process that enables the school to monitor
progress toward the specific goals and make mid-course corrections in response to
new developments and opportunities as they arise.
(Answer at least 2 questions for each subsection below)
Describe the process for evaluating the plan's overall progress and impact on teaching

and learning.
1. Who will participate in the monitoring and evaluation process for the
technology plan? How often is the evaluation to be made?
Building principal and campus academic and technology coordinator will be in
charge of monition and implementation of the technology plan. The team is to
make report each quarter and make recommendations for the areas of growth.
2. How will the teacher evaluation system incorporate technology usage in the
classroom?
The Danielson model also has benchmarks for teachers to utilize technology in
the class. Each appraiser is to score the teachers in those domains when they are
doing formal and informal evaluations.
Describe the schedule for evaluating the effect of plan implementation, including a
description of the process and frequency of communicating evaluation results to tech plan
stakeholders.
1. How often will data be collected what where will that be reported?
The reporting period will be each quarter (nine weeks) and evaluating team will
share the results with the other campus administrators.
2. How the data are will be shared by other stake holders for technology
implementation?
School website will have the information for the data and each reporting period,
school will also share this information with the parents via newsletter.