THE GABRIEL ABBOTT MEMORIAL SCHOOL
FLORIDA DISTRICT #0098-0005
LONG RANGE TECHNOLOGY PLAN 2007-2010
Benchmark 1: Commitment to a Clear Vision and Mission Statement A. Goals

1. Training in the use of school-wide network server.
2. Expanded use of school-wide network server by administration and staff.
3. Increase of DLP projectors as a tool for instruction.
4. Maintain printing stations.
5. Continue to provide teachers with training in technology in order to increase scores on individual TSAT 's.
6. Increased use of technology in the classroom to include Power Point, DLP projections, Excel, internet lessons, video-conferencing, e-lessons, and graphic tools.
7. Continue to upgrade and purchase new computers; to purchase an additional wireless laptop cart.
8. Offer opportunities for students to become instructors particularly with senior citizen groups.
9. Complete and maintain school website
10. Investigate the possibility of purchasing a Smart-board for classroom instruction.

B. Technology Team
1. Principal
2. Technology Coordinator
3. Elementary Teacher
4. Middle School Teacher
5. Related Arts Teacher

C. Budget
1. Each year, for school committee consideration, the district will submit a budget with line items for technology
2. The budget will include staffing, hardware, software, professional development, and contracted services
3. When available, the school will access competitive technology grant opportunities
4. During each fiscal year, the district will apply for entitlement grants

D. Evaluation
1. The district evaluates the effectiveness of technology resources toward attainment of educational goals on a regular basis. This is done though teacher evaluation, technology meetings, TSAT, and teachers developing and evaluating classroom technology goals. Prior to purchasing technology, the district assesses the products and services that are needed to improve technology and learning.
2. The district continuously monitors its progress in its quest to achieve its technology goals. Mid-course corrections are made in response to new developments, needs, and to opportunities that may arise. An evaluation will be completed by staff and students by the technology team at the end of each academic year. The results of this survey will be used to complete the annual Massachusetts Department of Education Technology Survey and will be reported to the superintendent and school committee.

Benchmark 2: Technology Integration A. Teacher and Student Use of Technology
1.
(a.) Outside of the Classroom
At least 90% of teachers use technology everyday including some of the following areas: lesson planning, administrative tasks, communication and collaboration. Teachers share information about technology uses with their colleagues.
At least 85% of teachers use technology appropriately with students each week, including some of the following areas: research, multimedia, simulations, data interpretation, communications, video-conferencing, and collaboration. (
b) Within the Classroom
At least 85% of students from grades 5-8 show proficiency in all Massachusetts recommended Pre K-12 Instructional Technology Standards for grades 5-8.
2. At least 90% of teachers are working to meet the proficiency level in technology, and by the school year 2006-2007, 75% of teachers will have reached the proficiency level as defined by the Massachusetts Technology Self-Assessment Tool (TSAT).
3. The district has a CIPA-compliant Acceptable Policy (AUP) regarding Internet use.

B. Staffing

The district has a part-time equivalent (FTE) technology director/coordinator. Benchmark 3: Technology Professional Development
A. At the end of the school year 2006-2007, at least 85% of the district staff will have participated in 45 hours of high quality technology professional development covering technology skills and the integration of technology instruction.
B. Professional development is sustained and ongoing and includes coaching, modeling best practices, school-based mentoring, instruction at an individual's specific level of understanding and study groups. Teachers are also encouragement to participate in professional development opportunities at local colleges. The professional development includes concepts of universal design and scientifically based researched models.
C. Professional development planning includes an assessment of district and teachers' needs. The assessment is based on the competencies listed in the Massachusetts Technology Self-Assessment Tool. The Department, the Education Technology Advisory Council and stakeholders will review the levels of competencies in the Massachusetts Technology Self-Assessment Tool on an annual basis.

Benchmark 4: Accessibility of Technology A. Students per Instructional Computer
1. The district has an average ration of fewer than 4 students per high-capacity, Internet-connected computers.
2. The school encourages students to use approved portable and/or handheld electronic devices when appropriate to their grade level, needs, and assignment.
3. The school has established a computer replacement cycle of six years or less dependent on local and state funding.
B. Technical Support
1. The district will provide an instrument to assure timely in-class technical support with clear information on how to access support, so that technical problems will not cause disruption to instruction,
2. The district will provide a part-time network administrator based on the availability of funding.