| Network Infrastructure | Communication Tools | Student Records |
| Student Assessment | File Storage | Human Resources |
| Lockwood Website | Grants and Programs |
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2003-2004 |
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| Fiber optic network backbone pulled to 10 wiring closets |
Pull additional fiber from tech area (A) to main closet (G) |
Connect extra fiber pair run from closet A to closet G to provide direct service for router |
Pull fiber from closet F (MS Computer Classroom) to Closet G |
| 12-24 port 10MBS hubs 2-12 port 10MBS hubs 3- 8 port 10MBS hubs 1-24 port 10/100 switch 1-12 port 10/100 switch |
Replace 5 hubs with 10/100 switches |
Replace 5 hubs with 10/100 switches |
Fully switched 10/100 network |
| 2 fileservers (AppleShare) 1 fileserver (Unix) 1 communication server |
Add one server for student information system (PowerSchool) |
Add one OS X server to begin transition to OS X environment |
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75% classrooms wired with category 5 and terminated directly into main closets |
100% classrooms wired with category 5 and terminated directly into main closets |
Improve connectivity in science classrooms, MS computer classroom and Mac Lab |
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| One networked computer per classroom |
Replace 20% of the computers annually- older computers stay in classrooms as additional access points. |
Replace 20% of the computers annually- older computers stay in classrooms as additional access points. Consider laptops for flexibility. |
Replace 20% of the computers annually- older computers stay in classrooms as additional access points. Consider laptops for flexibility. |
| One mobile wireless lab shared among 54 classrooms. Goal is to move toward one wireless per building. |
Add one mobile wireless lab (now 2 for district) |
Add two mobile wireless lab (now 4 for district) |
Add one mobile wireless lab (new goal to move toward one wirless lab per grade levlel or team) |
| Two computer labs (located in the Primary building, Intermediate Building), and one additional lab dedicated to Middle School computer classes) |
Support existing computer labs until classroom computer access and wireless lab availability provides for adequate student access. Add computers to library to accommodate 15 students (or class of 30 sharing machines) |
Support existing computer labs until classroom computer access and wireless lab availability provides for adequate student access. Add computers to MS Computer Classroom to provide one computer per student in this room |
Support existing computer labs until classroom computer access and wireless lab availability provides for adequate student access |
| Using 256K frame relay service provided by Touch America |
Using 256K frame relay service provided by Touch America |
Using 256K frame relay service provided by Touch America |
Cutthroat Communications to install 2MB broadband access |
| Network support by CTA and Yellowstone Electric |
Network support by CTA and Yellowstone Electric |
Network audit by outside contractor/consultant |
Network audit by outside contractor |
| 2000-2001 (baseline) |
2001-2002 |
2002-2003 |
2003-2004 |
| Three Lockwood committees (Pursuit of Excellence Team, Professional Development Committee, Library) post and exchange committee communications in the various conferences set up to promote schoolwide communication |
Create additional conferences to cover most of the committee processes at Lockwood. Appoint moderators for the conferences and promote staff use to encourage schoolwide communication |
Continue promotion of First Class as a collaborative communication tool |
Continue promotion of First Class as a collaborative communication tool |
| Lab scheduling available through First Class. Staff can use this program to make appointments for the 3 Lockwood Labs |
Continue to train staff on using the lab scheduling process, expand to using the additional features available in the calendar program. Add mobilie lab scheduling. |
Add SmartBoard scheduling |
Add any resource scheduling as necessary |
| Electronic leave requests are generated within the First Class program and sent to administration for approval. Total staff has access to this form. |
Expand the number of forms available in the First Class program to promote electronic communications and cut down on the use of paper. |
Expand the number of forms available in the First Class program to promote electronic communications and cut down on the use of paper. |
Expand the number of forms available in the First Class program to promote electronic communications and cut down on the use of paper. |
| 2000-2001 (baseline) |
2001-2002 |
2002-2003 |
2003-2004 |
| Entire schedule for requested leaves and the substitutes hired is posted on First Class. This creates a universal schedule available to administrators and secretaries to smoothly manage leaves and coverage. |
Continue to support the leave calendar. |
Continue to support the leave calendar. |
Continue to support the leave calendar. |
| Entire schedule for Community Education program and facilities use is posted on First Class creating a universal schedule for facilities available to all stake holders |
Community Education Schedule and schedule for all Lockwood facilities posted as First Class calendar, also post on website |
Community Education Schedule and schedule for all Lockwood facilities (along with Boys and Girls Club) posted as First Class calendar, also post on website |
Community Education Schedule and schedule for all Lockwood facilities posted as First Class calendar, also post on website |
| 2000-2001 (baseline) |
2001-2002 |
2002-2003 |
2003-2004 |
| Lockwood's school nurse uses the Mac School centralized database to enter all student health information. The nurse is able to generate useful reports for staff to raise awareness of student health risks. |
Lockwood's school nurse uses the PowerSchool database to enter and track all student health information. The nurse is able to generate useful reports for staff to raise awareness of student health risks. |
Lockwood's school nurse uses the PowerSchool database to enter all student health information. Fields containing vital student health info are pushed to the teacher grading program for easy access. |
Lockwood's school nurse uses the PowerSchool database to enter all student health information. Custom PowerSchool health info pages allow nurse to track student health issues specific to the district. |
| Middle School and Intermediate grades are recorded and analyzed using eClass Grades, a program that interfaces with Mac School to share student assessments via the Lockwood LAN. |
Electronic grading data is gathered from all students (K-8) using PowerGrade and PowerSchool Teacher. Grading info is shared in a password-protected area for parent web access. |
Electronic grading data is tied to curriculum standards and essential skills and trackable using PowerSchooll for Primary and Intermediate students |
Electronic grading data is tied to curriculum standards and essential skills and trackable using PowerSchool for Primary, Intermediate and MS students. |
| Student demographic and grading data is stored in a database serving each building. Data can be exported in ASCII format to be used in other analytical programs. |
Appropriate stakeholders can easily access the district-wide PowerSchool database. Data can be exported and graphically portrayed to assist in critical curriculum and achievement decisions. |
Continued use and development of PowerSchool reporting tools and customized pages with a focus on data driven decision-making processes. |
Continued use and development of PowerSchool reporting tools and customized pages with a focus on data driven decision-making processes. |
| 2000-2001 (baseline) |
2001-2002 |
2002-2003 |
2003-2004 |
| Lockwood students (grades 2-8) take the STAR Reading assessment 3 times per year. Their scores are compared to nationally normed levels that aid in assessment of Lockwood's reading curriculum. The STAR Reading data is stored on a networked fileserver to provide access from any workstation on campus. |
Continue with updates and support of the STAR Reading tool. Support teachers in their efforts to apply the data to curricular decisions |
Combine the database that serves all STAR programs (Reading, Math, Accelerated Reader) for consistency and for reporting ability. Continue to support teachers in their efforts to apply the data to curricular decisions. |
Move the STAR Testing Program into the OS X environment. Support teachers in their efforts to apply the data to curricular decisions. |
| Lockwood students (grades 3-8) take the STAR Math assessment 3 times per year. Their scores are compared to nationally normed levels that aid in assessment of Lockwood's math curriculum. The STAR Math data is stored on a networked fileserver to provide access from any work-station on campus. |
Continue with updates and support of the STAR Math tool. Support teachers in their efforts to apply the data to curricular decisions. |
Combine the database that serves all STAR programs (Reading, Math, Accelerated Reader) for consistency and for reporting ability. Continue to support teachers in their efforts to apply the data to curricular decisions. Update to STAR Math 2.0 which will include math testing for grades one and two. |
Move the STAR Testing Program into the OS X environment. Support teachers in their efforts to apply the data to curricular decisions. Add Accelerated Math as a pilot program in grades 4, 5 and 6 to work towards improvement in math achievement |
| 2000-2001 (baseline) |
2001-2002 |
2002-2003 |
2003-2004 |
| Lockwood students (grades K-2) take the STAR Early Literacy assessment 2 times per year. Their scores are compared to nationally normed levels that aid in assessment of Lockwood's reading curriculum. The STAR testing data is stored on a networked fileserver to provide access from any workstation on campus. |
Continue with updates and support of the STAR Early Literacy tool. Support teachers in their efforts to apply the data to curricular decisions. |
Combine the database that serves all STAR programs (Reading, Early Literacy, Math, Accelerated Reader) for consistency and for reporting ability. Continue to support teachers in their efforts to apply the data to curricular decisions. |
Move the STAR early Literacy Testing Program into the OS X and or Classic environment. Support teachers in their efforts to apply the data to curricular decisions. |
| Lockwood students have access to A+LS, an assessment and skill development based program. The Special Education department is focusing on A+LS implementation. A+LS data is stored on a networked fileserver to provide access from any workstation on campus. |
Update the A+LS software as necessary. Look for tools that export the A+LS data to other analytical software programs. Provide training for interested staff who wishes to use the A+LS program with selected students. |
Update the A+LS software as necessary. Look for tools that export the A+LS data to other analytical software programs. Provide training for interested staff who wishes to use the A+LS program with selected students. |
Update the A+LS software as necessary. Look for tools that export the A+LS data to other analytical software programs. Provide training for interested staff who wishes to use the A+LS program with selected students. |
| 2000-2001 (baseline) |
2001-2002 |
2002-2003 |
2003-2004 |
| Accelerated Reader is a networked program available to all students at Lockwood School. AR offers a motivational student reading program that aligns with the Reading Renaissance philosophy. Students successfully read books at their reading level (as prescribed by STAR testing) and then go on to take a computerized comprehension test. All reading records and tests are accessible through the network at any workstation on campus. |
Update the Accelerated Reader software as necessary. Add titles/tests to the program as needed. Library Media Specialist collaborates with staff to order appropriate book titles and tests. |
Update the Accelerated Reader software as necessary. Add titles/tests to the program as needed. Library Media Specialist collaborates with staff to order appropriate book titles and tests. |
Update the Accelerated Reader software as necessary. Add titles/tests to the program as needed. Library Media Specialist collaborates with staff to order appropriate book titles and tests. |
| 2000-2001 (baseline) |
2001-2002 |
2002-2003 |
2003-2004 |
| Lockwood subscribes to several online resources to provide current and safe information sources for our students. Electric Library (periodicals and reference materials), Ebsco Host (full text periodicals) and World Book Online (encyclopedia) are available to students at networked workstations around the campus. |
Continue online subscriptions including Electric Library, Ebsco Host and World Book Online. Supported by Title V federal grant. |
Continue online subscriptions for Ebsco Host and World Book Online. Supported by Title V federal grant. |
Continue online subscriptions for Ebsco Host and World Book Online. Subscribe to Net Trekker for a rich teacher/student online resource. Supported by Title V federal grant. |
| Health and PE teachers use the Fitnessgram database to record student fitness data and generate reports for students and parents. Scores are compared to nationally normed levels. |
Update the Fitnessgram program as needed. Assist in collecting historical data to allow for growth reports over time. Offer training as needed. |
Update the Fitnessgram program as needed. Assist in collecting historical data to allow for growth reports over time. Offer training as needed. |
Update the Fitnessgram program as needed. Assist in collecting historical data to allow for growth reports over time. Offer training as needed. |
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| Lockwood School's two libraries use Library Pro, an automated checkout database, which can be accessed by all classrooms via the Lockwood LAN. |
Continue to upgrade the Library Pro software as needed. Provide Internet access to the library collections to facilitate home student use |
Continue to upgrade the Library Pro software as needed. Provide Internet access to the library collections to facilitate home student use |
Continue to upgrade the Library Pro software as needed. Provide Internet access to the library collections to facilitate home student use |
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| All software titles at Lockwood are bar-coded and entered into a Library Pro database. The automated system provides inventory, checkout and tracking functions. All classrooms can access software data via the Lockwood LAN. |
Continue to upgrade the Library Pro software as needed. |
Continue to upgrade the Library Pro software as needed. |
Continue to upgrade the Library Pro software as needed. |
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| All resources owned by the Family Resource Center at Lockwood School are bar-coded and entered into a Library Pro database. The automated system provides inventory, checkout and tracking functions. |
Continue to upgrade the Library Pro software as needed. |
Continue to upgrade the Library Pro software as needed. |
Continue to upgrade the Library Pro software as needed. |
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| Common software installers are stored on the fileserver to provide easy access to all network users. |
Continue to keep the installers available and current. Weed out out of date materials. |
Continue to keep the installers available and current. Weed out out of date materials. |
Continue to keep the installers available and current. Weed out out of date materials. |
| Each staff member has a locked, password-protected folder on the fileserver for storage and back up. Students have guest access to a storage area on the fileserver. |
Support teacher file storage. Expand file storage to provide protected class folders for student work. |
Support teacher file storage. Expand file storage to provide protected class folders for student work. Explore individual student file storage as requested and supervised by staff. Provide training for access and maintenance. |
Support teacher file storage. Expand file storage to provide protected class folders for student work. Explore individual student file storage as requested and supervised by staff. Provide training for access and maintenance. |
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| The Technology Coordinator assists the administration, school board, and staff towards the integration of technology into the curriculum in order to facilitate student learning and empowerment. (see job description) |
The Technology Coordinator assists the administration, school board, and staff towards the integration of technology into the curriculum in order to facilitate student learning and empowerment. (see job description) |
The Technology Coordinator assists the administration, school board, and staff towards the integration of technology into the curriculum in order to facilitate student learning and empowerment. (see job description) |
The Technology Coordinator assists the administration, school board, and staff towards the integration of technology into the curriculum in order to facilitate student learning and empowerment. (see job description) |
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| 2000-2001 (baseline) |
2001-2002 |
2002-2003 |
2003-2004 |
| Tech Coaches provide in-depth sustained assistance for staff through the “Technology Literacy Coach” program. One coach/grade level is appointed and becomes the on site mentor who can guide co-workers toward tech proficiencies. Coaches receive extensive training (at least monthly) on computer skills and technology integration and then plan and implement training for their particular groups. Coaches provide “just in time” support and serve as models for technology integration practices. Coaches receive stipends for their extra duties supported for the last 2 years by grants. |
Continue to support tech coach/mentoring program. Look for grants and alternate funding to offer compensation for tech mentoring. |
Continue to support tech coach/mentoring program. Look fro grants and alternate funding to offer compensation for tech mentoring. Focus coach training on mentoring activities that help to support colleagues in tech integration processes. |
Continue to support tech coach/mentoring program. Look fro grants and alternate funding to offer compensation for tech mentoring. Focus coach training on mentoring activities that help to support colleagues in tech integration processes. |
| 2000-2001 (baseline) |
2001-2002 |
2002-2003 |
2003-2004 |
| The Tech Assistant is a full time employee who provides support for the Technology Program. Her duties range from scheduling and assisting in the Mac Lab to machine maintenance and general staff support for tech needs. (see job description) |
Continued support for Tech Assistant. |
Continued support for Tech Assistant. |
Continued support for Tech Assistant. |
| The Lockwood Tech Team is a group of 7 th or 8 th grade students who are committed to supporting the technology program. Directed by the Tech Coordinator, they meet each day to assist staff with tech needs. Their duties range from software install and machine maintenance to running cameras and VCR's. |
Continued support for Tech Team. |
Continued support for Tech Team. |
Continued support for Tech Team. |
| 2000-2001 (baseline) |
2001-2002 |
2002-2003 |
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| Lockwood's Webmaster is an energetic teacher who builds and maintains our school website. She also assists teachers wishing to have their class represented on the web site and supports their efforts to use the web as a teaching tool. (see web site table) |
Continued support for Webmaster. Explore grants and alternate funding to assure compensation for this position. |
Continued support for Webmaster. Explore grants and alternate funding to assure compensation for this position.. |
Continued support for Webmaster. Explore grants and alternate funding to assure compensation for this position.. |
| Consultants and support outside the district. CTA Architects and Engineers-network design and support Yellowstone Electric-network implementation and repair AAA Computers (Mike Wagner)- repair for machines and all warranty work
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Consultants and support outside the district: CTA Architects and Engineers-network design and support Yellowstone Electric-network implementation and repair AAA Computers (Mike Wagner)- repair for machines and all warranty work |
Consultants and support outside the district: CTA Architects and Engineers-network design and support Yellowstone Electric-network implementation and repair AAA Computers (Mike Wagner)- repair for machines and all warranty work Steve Greene-network planning and development |
Consultants and support outside the district: CTA Architects and Engineers-network design and support Yellowstone Electric-network implementation and repair AAA Computers (Mike Wagner)- repair for machines and all warranty work Steve Greene-network planning and development Cutthroat Communications-braodband services and network audit |
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2001-2002 |
2002-2003 |
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| Lockwood's award winning website portrays the rich picture of activities, programs and resources available on the Lockwood Campus and provides a useful source of information available online for students, staff, parents, community and beyond. |
Continue support for website and web master. Look for grants and alternate funding that assure the existence of this resource. Continued expansion of the site with more staff and classroom contributions. |
Continue support for website and web master. Look for grants and alternate funding that assure the existence of this resource. Continued expansion of the site with more staff and classroom contributions. |
Continue support for website and web master. Look for grants and alternate funding that assure the existence of this resource. Continued expansion of the site with more staff and classroom contributions. |
| Lockwood's many programs, specialty services and classroom highlights are included on the web site. |
Same as above |
Same as above |
Same as above |
| Vital community and parent information is available including school calendars, lunch menus, phone directories and the school newsletter. |
Same as above |
Add staff email addresses and Powerschool links. Add the Annual Report online. |
Same as above |
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| Resources abound on the site such as links to curriculum-related sites, direct access to “safe” search engines, online periodical services and World Book online. |
Same as above |
Same as above |
Same as above |
| Businesses and individuals who support Lockwood Schools are recognized and thanked on the website. |
Same as above |
Same as above |
Same as above |
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2001-2002 |
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| GOALS 2000 Lockwood's Goals 2000 Grant focuses on refining curriculum and aligning local essential skills to the Montana state standards. The process includes developing meaningful assessment tools and utilizing student achievement data to guide schoolwide curriculum decisions. Quality professional development will be provided. |
Technology benchmarks, which define student outcomes for all levels at Lockwood School will be aligned and updated through the grant. Local assessments to measure student progress in technology skills will be written and implemented. Networked assessment tools will be utilized and processes for gathering, publishing and employing data will be fine-tuned. |
Goals 2000 completed. |
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| Lockwood School applies for E-Rate funding each year and has received support for telecommunication services and network infrastructure over the last 3 years. |
Complete the application process for E-Rate funding. |
Complete the application process for E-Rate funding. |
Complete the application process for E-Rate funding. |
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Technology Rennovation Grant application completed and grant awarded to provide funds to improve current technology equipment and network equipment . |
End of grant |
| Title II Dwight D. Eisenhower Math and Science Grant- provides funds that support teacher training in math and science |
Provide professional development opportunities which maximize technology tool integration into math and science subject areas. |
Title II-D Technology Professional Development funds-goal focuses on training teachers to integrate technology into curriculum and instruction using the Montana Technology Content Standards |
Title II-D Technology Professional Development funds-goal focuses on training teachers to integrate technology into curriculum and instruction using the Montana Technology Content Standards AND enabling students to meet challenging State Standards |
| Title VI federal grant focuses on technologies related to the implementation of school based reform programs. |
Title VI federal grant focuses on technologies related to the implementation of school based reform programs. |
Title V (formally VI) federal grant focuses on technologies related to the implementation of school based reform programs. |
Title V (formally VI) federal grant focuses on technologies related to the implementation of school based reform programs. |
| 2000-2001 (baseline) |
2001-2002 |
2002-2003 |
2003-2004 |
| The Community Education program along with the Family resource Center at Lockwood School provide community access to the campus and its resources. Offerings for both adults and children enrich the program. |
Continue to provide community access to Lockwood resources, including technology. Added GED classes and Internet instruction. Added an on site Boys and Girls Club for the Lockwood community. |
Continue to provide community access to Lockwood resources, including technology. Continue support for Boys and Girls Club |