1.+Strategies


 * Strategies for improving academic achievement and teacher effectiveness** – a description of how the applicant will use Ed Tech funds to improve the academic achievement, including technology literacy, of all students attending schools served by the LEA and to improve the capacity of all teachers in schools served by the LEA to integrate technology effectively into curriculum and instruction.

Current Information:

We are currently integrating this component in the following ways:

Writing, Language, and Spelling: • webbing • concept mapping • Inspirations, Compass Learning/Odyssey • handheld devices • Microsoft Word 2003 and Excel 2003 • Type to Learn software • Accelerated Writer software

Math: • Databases, Microsoft Access 2003 • Spreadsheets/graphs, Microsoft Excel 2003 • Encore Math

Early Literacy: • Reader Rabbit software • STAR Accelerated Reader • STAR Early Literacy • Jump Start software • Fluent Reader software • Reading Blaster software • Study Island • Sirs Discover • Library Media Database • BEAR software • CARS software • Read 180

Algebra I and Science: • use of technologies provided by textbook companies • A+LS (A+ Learning Software) software in middle school computer labs • Internet resources Other Subjects: • Keyquest software • Music Ace software • Click and Learn software • textbooks online • Skillsbank software • Curriculum Mapper for core subject alignment

District Level/Administrative: • PowerSchool • spreadsheets • databases • palm pilots as assessment tools • The WAVE and SIF • PowerSchool Parent Portal • PowerTeacher • cell phones

Site Improvement Goals: • involve teachers • data analysis • incorporate technology to meet needs Use of technology to support different learning styles: • Microsoft Power Point 2003 • online manipulatives, Internet research, and business simulations • SMART Boards and projectors • United Streaming • content-based software, • digital sounds, images, text, speech, audio visual aids • Synchroeyes by SMART Technologies • sound amplifiers in classrooms • document cameras • Marco Polo and other PASS based online resources • teacher created websites

Site Level: • building software support personnel and trainers housed in each school site • support from all administrative staff in encouragement of teacher grants and workshop participation

Professional Development: • Workshops, conferences, training available as needed • electronic record keeping system for Professional Development Schools Conditions: • Internet-connected workstations • presentation computers, TV, DVD/VCRs • projectors/screens • SMART Boards • all purpose computer labs • DVD/VCRs • Scanners • Responders • Text book software • Test generators

Teacher Evaluation Tool: • use of technology as a classroom management tool • use of technology as a instructional tool