Enhancing Education Through Technology Title II Part D Competitive Grant Award 20032007

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Enhancing Education Through Technology Title II
Part D Competitive Grant Award (2003-2007)

• (Corinth, Glens Falls, Granville, Johnsburg,
  Warrensburg, St. Clements, Saratoga Catholic,
  St. Marys/St. Alphonsus)

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Mission Statement

• Improve student interest and performance in ELA
  and Mathematics through infusion of advanced
  technology tools and quality professional
  development programs aimed at enhancing effective
  teaching practices, and by increasing student
  access to and experiences with advanced
  technologies in a school environment.

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Different Roles

• Project Coordinator
• Steering Committee
• Advisory Committee
• TEACHER LEADERS!

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5 Main Goals of the Grant

• Goal 1
• Raise achievement levels on the Grade 4 and 8
  ELA and Mathematics assessments and increase
  student attainment of the NYS Learning Standards.

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Goal 1 Initiatives

• Quarterly benchmark assessment using Scantron
  Performance Series online assessment tools
• Consistent informal assessments using the
  Scantron Classroom Wizard and handheld technology
• After-school, technology-rich, enrichment and
  academic intervention programs in ELA and Math
• Staff development to improve Math instruction
  through Teacher Leadership Quality Program

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Goal 2 Increase access to technology for
high-need school districts identified for
priority funding due to insufficient Title II
Part D formula allocations
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Goal 2 Initiatives

• Purchase/installation of equipment for Distance
  Learning rooms in Corinth, Granville, and
  Johnsburg
• Purchase/installation of mobile wireless computer
  labs and desktop computers as necessary
• Purchase/installation of PolyCom
  videoconferencing units in consortium schools
• Purchase/installation of SmartBoard technology
  and multimedia projectors
• Purchase/installation of Palm and AlphaSmart
  Dana hardware for assessments and field
  experiences
• Analysis network connectivity in consortium
  schools

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Goal 3 Develop and sustain effective Early
Literacy programs in participating districts
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Goal 3 Initiatives

• Early literacy teams of teachers to pilot
  software (Plato, Fast ForWord, Connected
  Educator, etc)
• Training on the use of DIBELS assessment measures
• Creation of thematic units for technology
  integration into instruction by groups of grade
  level teachers
• Provision of virtual field trip experiences and
  follow-up activities

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Goal 4 Offer high-quality sustained staff
development to enhance knowledge and skills of
teachers in using technology effectively in the
classroom to ensure all students meet the NYS
Learning Standards
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Goal 4 Initiatives

• 3-day Summer Institute for Teacher Leader
  training
• Design of cross-curricular professional learning
  teams in school buildings
• Utilization of Accelerate U, Plato, Connected U,
  and other online professional development
  resources
• Utilization of Blackboard.com. district websites,
  and other media to share results
• Development of best practices for inclusion in
  the NYS Virtual Learning Space
• Presentations at technology workshops and
  conferences (NYSCATE, NECC, etc.)

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Goal 5 Improve communications with parents
and community to promote parental involvement in
student learning and success
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Goal 5 Initiatives

• Availability of school computer labs in evenings
  for parent, student, and community use
• Technology Nights for presenting training and
  technology resources to parents and community
• Maintenance of Blackboard.com web community for
  course information, homework, and projects
• Distribution of bi-annual newsletter and
  necessary postal mailings