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The Technology Connection to the Arkansas School Facilities Assessment

The Technology Connection to the Arkansas School Facilities Assessment. Preamble “ - - - to ensure that adequate facilities and substantially equal facilities are, and will continue to be provided for Arkansas School children.” Act 1181 of 2003.

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The Technology Connection to the Arkansas School Facilities Assessment

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  1. The Technology Connection to the Arkansas School Facilities Assessment Preamble “ - - - to ensure that adequate facilities and substantially equal facilities are, and will continue to be provided for Arkansas School children.” Act 1181 of 2003

  2. Joint Committee on Educational FacilitiesResponsibilities Under Act 1181 of 2003 • Review and employ the opinion of the Supreme Court in the Lake View Case. • Recommend what constitutes an adequate school facility for: • Elementary Education • Middle School Education, and • High School Education

  3. Joint Committee on Educational FacilitiesResponsibilities under Act 1181 of 2003 • Recommend a method of providing substantially equal facilities and equipment for all schools in Arkansas. • Establish a process to conduct a review and assessment of all public school facilities in the state. • Recommend policies and criteria to determine renovation, replacement, or discontinuation of inadequate buildings

  4. Joint Committee on Educational FacilitiesResponsibilities under Act 1181 of 2003 • Recommend the cost of an adequate school facility in Arkansas. • Recommend a method of funding the cost of an adequate and substantially equal school facility. • Recommend a method to assess, evaluate, and monitor the school facilities across the state to ensure that adequate and substantially equal facilities are, and will continue to be provided for Arkansas’ school children.

  5. Facilities Assessment Goals • All buildings must be assessed • Assessment must be standardized • Assessment must be uniformly applied • Assessment must be objective • Consistently evaluated & reported

  6. Technology Support Committee • Determine support standards for supporting technical infrastructure. • Determine formulas and/or values for maintaining technology support adequacy on an annual basis.

  7. Educational Facilities Standards Committee • Determine educational standards • Determine construction standards • Determine technology standards

  8. Technology Facilities Technology Infrastructure • Electrical power system (NEC) • Local Area Network (LAN) • Wide Area Network (WAN) • Video System • Campus Voice System • Compressed Video Conferencing System • On-Sight Technical Support

  9. Self-Assessment Survey an integral part of the total school facilities assessment. • The Arkansas Facilities Task Force Self-Assessment will help to accurately reflect the technology support needs of Arkansas schools and credit for what is already in place. • The due date is not until late summer as some school staff may not be available during the summer.

  10. Wilbur D. Mills/Pulaski Region To Be Determined Western/ Archford Region Aliza Jones Region Project Coordinators Northwest/Ozark/North Central Region Brett Kingrey Crowley’s Ridge/ Northeast/ Great Rivers Region Scott Claiborne DeQueen/Mena/Southwest/South Central Region Pat Kelly Dawson/Arkansas River/ Southeast Region Stan Leek

  11. Analysis of Assessment • Assessment Tool • APPLE software [Assessment Program for Performance Learning Environments] • GIS [Geographic Information System] • Standardized Assessment Criteria

  12. Preliminary Assessments Field Assessment Recommendations Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Sep Oct Nov Dec Schedule Project Time Line

  13. Technology in Education Task Force • SCOPE • Curriculum content • Teacher training • Resources • Teachers • Students • Parents • Parental involvement • Staff development • Program management and administration 

  14. A Vision for Students • Class activities that blend course content & technology skills • Technology bringing students and teachers together – in and away from school • Daily access to technology • Skill acquisition for jobs and advanced education

  15. A Vision for Educators • Internet resources for teaching and sharing • Technology available in and away from school • Technical assistance • Professional development • Supportive school boards and administrators

  16. A Vision for Parents • Access to their child’s academic progress • Communication between home and school • Daily assignments and schedules • Attendance records • School calendar • Online forms for submission • Access to parenting support resources

  17. Review Process • Discovery Phase – Assessing Needs (panel discussions, etc): COMPLETE • Develop Vision Conditions: COMPLETE • Reports from National Model Programs:COMPLETE • Begin developing a program solution(s) recommendation: January Retreat

  18. What Do Teachers Need ? • Training • Toward mastery of the National EducationalTechnology Standards for Teachers • Technology Tools • Technology Support • Increased Communications with Parents • Strategies to better engage parents with their child’s teacher and overall education

  19. Teachers are the key element in changing from the traditional classroom to a more technology-oriented classroom that is keeping up with the rapid advancements in our society.

  20. Teachers must be prepared, equipped, and supported in utilizing technology, for students and parents to benefit from the educational enhancements that technology has to offer.

  21. Review of Models • Henrico County (VA) School District • Apple: Teaching & Learning in the Digital Age • Gateway: Professional Development Best Practices (State of Texas) • eMINTS: State of Missouri • IBM Models:Technology Improved Learning • Washington State Digital Commons

  22. Other Models To Consider • South Dakota’s Technology Teachers Learning Academy • The result of their Governor’s emphasis on teaching training for technology. • Training for a teacher to understand how technology can enhance instruction and learning. • A 20 day academy for teachers to receive training in both the use of technology and how that technology would be incorporated into the curriculum.

  23. Other Models To Consider • TeachNet.org Provides many lesson plans that teachers can utilize to enrich their instruction. A search engine for lesson plans is provided. A nationwide, non-profit education organization that identifies and connects innovative teachers exemplifying professionalism and creativity within public school systems. • http://www.teachnet.org/aboutus/index.htm

  24. Other Models To Consider • California Department of Education’s On-line Teacher Resources (SCORE) This site offers teachers on-line lesson plans, subject area discussion lists to join, list of on-line professional development opportunities and “Internet Activities” • http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/index.html

  25. Other Models To Consider • Louisiana’s Making Connections - Technology-rich lesson plans based on standards - Web links to lessons and assessment tools • Through the creation of a "virtual" resource center, teachers access "a one stop shop" for instructional materials that enhance teaching, learning, and technology opportunities in K-12 schools    • http://www.doe.state.la.us/conn/websites.php

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