District Education Technology Plan 2010-2013 School Board Workshop

1. District Education Technology Plan 2010-2013 School Board Workshop April 13, 2010

2. Goals of Workshop • District Education Technology Plan 2010-2013 • Goals • 8 goals aligned to State/National Education Technology Plans • Strategies to meet challenges • Next Steps • Board Approval by April 20, 2010 • Submit Florida DOE for review and approval by May/June 2010 • E-Rate requirement July 1, 2010

3. Importance of the Plan • In addition to the inherent benefits of the technology planning efforts, the following funding streams are contingent on the adoption of a new District Technology Plan. The current plan is set to expire on June 30, 2010. • E-Rate Funding (Over $70 million dollars to date) • (potential reimbursement for telecommunications services - $20 million over the next 3 years) • Federal NCLB: Title II-D Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) Grant Program • Other forthcoming grant initiatives that require technology components

4. Committee Representation 45 members • Chair, Robert Crawford, Principal, Atlantic Technical Center • TAC Members • University/Community • Principals • Teachers • Non-instructional (school-based) • Students • District Staff (Curriculum/Instruction, Business, Technology) • Diversity Committee Member

5. Factors considered in the plan development: • Aligning to State and National Education Technology Plans and National Education Technology Standards (ISTE-NETS) • Meeting student achievement needs • Educational Equity (Diversity Committee Policy 1.5) • Maintaining current best practices • Exploring alternative, mobile digital devices • The potential of virtual and eLearning opportunities • Innovative budgeting strategies given the current economic conditions • Leveraging and expanding the current infrastructure • Stakeholder input and feedback

6. Technology Vision & Mission • Vision: Maximize the power of instructional and information technology to improve student achievement and business efficiency in a globally connected community. • Mission: Broward County Public Schools will: • Engage students more meaningfully in their learning to prepare them for the global workforce. • Enable teachers to integrate digital tools and resources across the K-Adult curriculum. • Provide administrators with integrated data systems to increase efficiency and improve learning. • Provide all stakeholders with easily accessible student information. • Improve efficiencies in business management practices/procedures. • Develop Digital Citizens who employ ethical, responsible, courteous and productive behavior within the context of 21st century learning.

7. Technology Plan Goals • Leadership • Innovative Budgeting & Acquisition Planning • Teacher and Staff Professional Development • eLearning, Virtual Schools, & New Learning Strategies • Broadband Access, Infrastructure, & Convergence • Digital Content & Digital Tools • Integrate Data Systems • Information Technology (IT) Service Management & Support

8. Leadership3 goal components • Goal Statement: Leaders at every level in the school district must not only supervise, but continuously advance informed, innovative, and ultimately transformative leadership for systemic change through the integration of technology. •  LEAD-1 Goal Component 1: Informed leadership for systemic change. •  LEAD-2 Goal Component 2: Innovative leadership for systemic change. •  LEAD-3 Goal Component 3: Transformative leadership for systemic change.

9. Innovative Budgeting & Acquisition Planning3 goal components • Goal Statement: Maximize the effectiveness, efficiency, and appropriateness of all available technology resources and purchases, and identify and secure alternative forms of funding and strategies to support educational objectives. • BUD-1 Goal Component 1: Maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of all available technology resources. • BUD-2 Goal Component 2: Identify and secure alternative forms of funding. • BUD-3 Goal Component 3: Ensure that technology procurements and asset management strategies address the needs of students and staff, meet technology and curriculum standards, and accommodate unique student requirements.

10. Teacher & Staff Professional Development3 goal components • Goal Statement: All employees (teachers, non-instructional, administrators) have the necessary knowledge, skills, behaviors, attitudes and aspirations to effectively use digital technologies to perform job roles, enhance learning and support student achievement. Ongoing professional development, offered through hands-on, online, and blended learning models, support life-long learning and help to maximize the potential of each employee. • PD-1 Goal Component 1: Administrators will be able to model and support the effective use of technology for data-driven decision-making and improved student achievement. • PD-2 Goal Component 2: Teachers will learn how to integrate digital tools and digital resources into daily classroom instruction through professional learning activities that are collaborative, interactive, and blend both hands-on and online learning models to improve student achievement. • PD-3 Goal Component 3: Non-Instructional personnel will be able to effectively use district management systems to perform job functions, increase efficiency, and meet performance responsibilities.

11. eLearning, Virtual Schools, & New Learning Strategies4 goal components • Goal Statement: Provide 24/7 access to curriculum that offers differentiated instruction, inquiry-based learning and the ability to “customize” learning for all administrators, teachers, and students through eLearning, Virtual Schools, and the incorporation of new learning strategies. • EL-1 Goal Component 1: Provide every student access to virtual and eLearning opportunities. • EL-2 Goal Component 2: Provide opportunities to customize and extend online professional development for all stakeholders. • EL-3 Goal Component 3: Promote Digital Citizenship among all BCPS stakeholders. • EL-4 Goal Component 4: Provide opportunities for every school to participate in inquiry-based learning and new 21st century instructional strategies.

12. Broadband, Infrastructure & Convergence4 goal components • Goal Statement: Maximize access to educational and business resources by extending the network (time and place), improving information technology ( IT) operational efficiencies, ensuring network security and appropriate use, and developing a rich communication and collaboration environment. • BIC-1 Goal Component 1: Extend the parameters of the network to provide access to educational resources. •  BIC-2 Goal Component 2: Improve the operational efficiencies of the infrastructure and core services. •  BIC-3 Goal Component 3: Improve the District’s TCO of core infrastructure and operational systems. •  BIC-4 Goal Component 4: Develop a rich communication and collaborative environment.

13. Digital Content & Digital Tools5 goal components • Goal Statement: The District will expand access to digital content and digital tools, offering students and teachers a variety of teaching/learning options accessible anytime/anywhere, which can be customized and personalized to their needs to increase student engagement, and ultimately increase student achievement. • DC-1 Goal Component 1: Access to digital tools. • DC-2 Goal Component 2: Access, develop, and procure digital curriculum content. • DC-3 Goal Component 3: Maximize use of digital curriculum content. • DC-4 Goal Component 4: Develop a rich communication and collaborative environment. • DC-5 Goal Component 5: Access to online and digital assessment.

14. Integrate Data Systems2 goal components • Goal Statement: Integrated, interoperable data systems are the key to better allocation of resources, greater management efficiency, and online and technology-based assessments of student performance. • DS-1 Goal Component 1: District-wide data systems will be integrated, where feasible. •  DS-2 Goal Component 2: Data is accessible to all appropriate district employees.

15. IT Service Management & Support3 goal components • Goal Statement: Maximize the economic life of all information technology ( IT) assets, ensure users will have access to support in the use and maintenance of systems, and maximize the availability and utility of IT assets. • ITS-1 Goal Component 1: Maximize the economic life of all IT assets. •  ITS-2 Goal Component 2: Users will have access to support in the use and maintenance of systems. •  ITS-3 Goal Component 3: Maximize the availability and utility of IT assets.

16. Challenges • Meeting equity across the district • 24/7 Access • Digital Divide • Aging Teacher and Student laptops (curriculum delivery & classroom management) • Maintaining services with reduction of staff – district, school-based, vendor contracted • Funding/Budget reductions (capital and operating) • Technology equipment “Refresh” strategy • Lack of funding for out-of-warranty and maintenance of equipment • Aging infrastructure • Increased requirements for online assessments

17. Next Steps • Board Adoption of 2010-2013 District Education Technology Plan by April 20, 2010. • Submit to Florida DOE for review and approval by May/June 2010. • E-Rate requirement July 1, 2010. • http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/detp