Introduction and Stakeholders. 2

I. Vision and Goals. 3

II.  Telecommunications Assessment 10

III. Promotion of Curricula and Teaching Strategies that Integrate Technology. 10

IV. Professional Development 11

V.  Technology Type, Costs, and Infrastructure. 12

VI. Evaluation, Data, and Accountability. 14

VII. Parental Involvement 14

VIII. Collaboration with Adult Literacy Service. 14

IX. School Safety and Technology. 15

X. Technology Staff 15

XI. Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Compliance. 15

 


Introduction and Stakeholders

 

Stakeholders were asked to brainstorm, develop, write, and/or approve a comprehensive district technology plan that would prepare our students to become technology literate and be able to use technology in career goals.  The stakeholders were charged with setting district-wide goals and coming up with a plan aligned with state and national academic and technology standards that would be both attainable and visionary. 

 

Rhea County Schools Technology Planning Team Include:

 

 Dallas Smith - Director of Schools                                                   Bill Graham – School Board Chairman
 Paul Riggs - Technology Director                                                    Bimbo McCawley – School Board Member 
 Tim Jones— System Software/Media Specialist                           Carroll Henderson – School Board Member
 Katrina Casteel -Special Education Supervisor                              Bruce Majors – School Board Member
 Sue Brown – Title 1 Director                                                             John Mincy – School Board Member
 Sally Lane – Food Service Director                                  B. J. McCoy - School Board Member
 Ronnie Holloway – Transportation Director                                  Maxine Moffett - School Board Member
 Clark Graham – Attendance Supervisor                                          Scott Pendergrass- School Board Member
 Jerry Levengood – Principal, Rhea County High                          Walta Toliver – Asst. Principal, Rhea County High
 Doug Keylon – Principal, Rhea Central Elementary                      Rhonda McNally – Asst. Principal, Rhea Central
 Barbara Roach – Principal, Spring City Elementary                       Betty Lundeen – Asst. Principal, Spring City Elem.
 James (Buddy) Jackson – Principal, Spring City Middle              Robert Willoughby – Asst Principal, Spring City Elem.
 Gayle Kelly – Principal, Frazier Elementary                                     Libby Brown – Principal, Graysville Elementary
 Dawn Evans Combs – Technology Trainer                                    Dedra Hale– Lab Instructor, Rhea Central
 Dallas Hicks – Network Engineer, Webmaster                               Adam Dyer – Network Engineer
 Wayne Simmons – Senior Network Engineer                 Kathy Farney – Lab Instructor, Rhea Central
 Tracy Clift – Lab Instructor, Rhea Central                                      Michelle McCuiston – Lab Instructor, Spring City Middle
 Grant Roddy – Lab Instructor, Rhea Central                                  Tina Stinnett – Lab Instructor, Spring City Middle
 Cathy Barger – Lab Instructor, Rhea Central                 Mary Jane Miller – Lab Instructor, Spring City Elem.
 Kathy Britton– Lab Instructor, Spring City Middle                      Angela Jolley – Techno Lab Instructor, Spring City Middle


I. Vision and Goals

Our Rhea County students will be among the top in the state and the nation in academic achievement and technical skill development. To accomplish this, our schools and community will unite as partners in the education process. Our schools will be responsible for providing all students with:

v   Challenging learning opportunities through an integrated curriculum

v   Hands-on experiences necessary for today’s technically advanced society

v   Resources necessary to set realistic career goals

 

Since education extends far beyond the four walls of the classroom, we see the community’s role as:

v   All parents and guardians becoming actively involved in the development of their children’s intellectual growth, citizenship skills, and physical and emotional well-being

v   Business industry and government joining together in the teaching and learning process.

v   Local government assuring the availability of critical resources to provide our students with a top-quality learning environment.

In this vision, Rhea County will enhance its “Community of Learning” where the focus of education is extended to all community members.

Administration/Faculty Goals

  1. Use technology to identify gaps in student learning and analyze assessment data.
      (Paul Riggs, Dallas Smith, Katrina Casteel, Dawn Combs, and all Principals)
  2. Use technology that is developmentally appropriate to promote active learning and individualize     
      instruction.  (Paul Riggs, Dallas Smith, Katrina Casteel, Dawn Combs, and all Principals)
  3. Ensure access to assistive technology for students with disabilities.
      (Paul Riggs, Dawn Combs)

Student Goals

The following have been identified a broad overview of K-12 goals.
(Paul Riggs, Dallas Smith, Katrina Casteel, Dawn Combs, and all Principals)

  1. Students will communicate through applications software. Create well-written documents, spreadsheets, and databases.  Use computer-assisted design tools.

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

25% of all students

40% of all students

60% of all students

 

 

 

 

  1. Students will communicate visually, graphically, and artistically through multi-media
    presentations.  Use a variety of technology (computers, projection devices, camcorders, video-editing equipment, scanners, calculators, copiers, laser discs, video and audio equipment, cameras).

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

15% of all students

35% of all students

55% of all students

 

           

           

 

C.    Students will communicate through networks and telecommunications.  Use computer networks and telecommunications (electronic mail (Within the District Only), voice mail,video)

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

10% of all students

25% of all students

40% of all students

 

 

           

           

D.     Students will access and retrieve electronic information.  Use search strategies to retrieve information.  Use on-site electronic resources (encyclopedias, catalogs, indexes, hand-held learning tools)  Use networks to access information (on-line databases, libraries, electronic bulletin boards)

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

75% of all students

95% of all students

100% of all students

 

           

 

           

E.      Students will interpret and evaluate information to support learning in all content areas.

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

65% of all students

80% of all students

90% of all students

 

 

 

 

F.      Students will use technology to enhance their productivity.  Use technology to develop learning and workplace skills.  Develop strategies for problem solving, critical and creative thinking.  Create high quality multi-media products.  Develop creativity and innovation through the use of technology

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

50% of all students

70% of all students