Lockwood's Vision...

To facilitate the integration of technology into an interactive learning environment, effecting an increase

in individual student and teacher achievement,

thinking ability, motivation, and empowerment .

Lockwood's Philosophy...

Lockwood School faculty, staff, board and community strive to meet the diverse educational needs of all children and to empower them to become competent, productive contributors to a democratic society and an ever-changing world.

The challenge will be to meet young people's needs to be technologically proficient and to provide them with the learning skills to be competent and successful in their personal and professional endeavors.

Students are encouraged to be innovative, creative, and productive while permitting the development of critical problem solving skills.

The continued integration of technology as a transparent tool into the Lockwood Schools curriculum will allow Lockwood students to work toward educational autonomy and take responsibility as architects of their own learning. Technological advances will be explored and appropriately implemented to provide current and emerging technologies essential for accomplishing educational goals. Our sights are on excellence and preparing our young people for the future.

Technology Goals 2000—2001

(and related School Improvement Plan goals

established Spring 2001, aka SIP)

The Technology Planning Committee met July 18, 2000 as prescribed in Lockwood's Technology Plan. The committee's job was to assess and evaluate the year's progress and then set goals for the coming year based on the evaluation. Technology goals focus on equipment needs, staff development plans, infrastructure planning, and an annual review of the Technology Plan and its effectiveness. Goals from previous years become part of the technology plan and are also considered in the goal setting process. These goals are soon to be posted on the Lockwood web site.

Thanks to the members of the Tech Planning Committee:

           Primary rep— Jane Carlson

           Intermediate rep— Deani Kirkness

           Middle School rep— Nancy Eby

           Board Member— Robert Guenther

1. Provide inservice opportunities for all staff.

*SIP Goal #3—to apply technology to maximize learning

*SIP Goal #1—to improve student learning

• workshops will use a variety of models: one—on—one, after school sectionals,   classes for credit and/or OPI renewal, demonstrations at staff meetings, whole group workshops, technology staff working with teacher and his/her students in the classroom
• plan for a summer technology/curriculum integration institute as outlined in the Goals 2000 Grant

—direction and planning for inservice shall come from the Professional Development Committee

—community members are welcome to attend inservice workshops

2. Continue to develop and update the Lockwood Web Site.

*SIP Goal #3—to apply technology to maximize learning

• continue to cultivate business partner relationships through the Lockwood site
• provide support for teachers to share classroom information on the Lockwood site

—webmaster will provide generic templates and training for classroom teachers   to simplify the process

—engage administrative support for success

• expand the technology area of the web site by adding tech literacy coach information and tech team information

3. Continue to develop system wide electronic reporting/communication systems.

*SIP Goal #2—develop consistent assessments in all    curricular areas

• promote staff use of the First Class calendar and conferencing programs to enhance system wide communication
• report leave requests/approvals/sub coverage via First Class calendar
• look into workshop/class/session evals via First Class
• expand the First Class server to manage Lockwood's Internet mail service
• begin to offer limited student email accounts through the First Class server as a pilot project

4. Develop and implement protocol for prudent fileserver use.

• install additional fileserver
• create zones to distribute network traffic
• set up protected folders for classroom/student storage by request
• disseminate information through Tech Coach program

5. Continue the Technology Literacy Coach Program as outlined in the Technology Literacy Grant. **

*SIP Goal #3—to apply technology to maximize learning

*SIP Goal #1—to improve student learning

** this goal supported by the Goals 2000 grant

6. Form a committee to review Technology Benchmarks.

• with the guidance of the curriculum coordinator, evaluate and update   the current Lockwood "technology benchmarks" and check for alignment to the Montana state technology standards
• in addition examine the "flow" of technology skills as they are introduced, developed and mastered grades K-8  
• develop strategies for integrating technology benchmarks

7. Purchase a mobile, wireless computer lab to be available to classroom teachers as a resource to support project based learning/research. **

*SIP Goal #3—to apply technology to maximize learning

*SIP Goal #1—to improve student learning

• provide inservice training to Technology Literacy Coaches to support the philosophy and use of the wireless lab
• Technology Literacy Coaches will train interested staff and assist in developing a sign-up procedure for staff

** this goal supported by the Goals 2000 grant

8. Continue to update Lockwood network infrastructure, hardware and wiring.

*SIP Goal #3—to apply technology to maximize learning

• investigate Internet filtering services and share information with the school board for consideration.
• investigate a security firewall for the Lockwood Network system and bring recommendations before the school board for consideration.

9. Continue to explore any available grants that could benefit our technology program.

*SIP Goal #3—to apply technology to maximize learning

*SIP Goal #1—to improve student learning

• application for the Technology Literacy Challenge grant is available Spring 2001
• participation with MSU—Billlings in T-5 grant to support technology training for pre-service teachers

—Lockwood staff serve as mentors for pre-service teachers, demonstrating best practices in technology integration

—establish a team of Lockwood educators willing to collaborate to support T-5 grant goals

10. Continue to update and evaluate Lockwood's Technology Plan.

*SIP Goal #3—to apply technology to maximize learning

• planning committee meet to revise plan as needed and prepare for state approval
• planning committee to meet in the spring to evaluate the technology program, write a summative report and set the goals for the coming year

Technology Goals 2001-2002

(and related School Improvement Plan goals

established Spring 2001, aka SIP)

The Technology Planning Committee met April 24, 2002 as prescribed in Lockwood's Technology Plan. The committee's job was to assess and evaluate the year's progress and then set goals for the coming year based on the evaluation. Technology goals focus on equipment needs, staff development plans, infrastructure planning, and an annual review of the Technology Plan and its effectiveness. Goals from previous years become part of the technology plan and are also considered in the goal setting process. These goals are soon to be posted on the Lockwood web site.

Thanks to the members of the Tech Planning Committee:

           Primary rep—Jane Carlson

           Intermediate rep—Deani Kirkness

           Intermediate rep—Denise Wulff

           Middle School rep—Nancy Eby

           Board Member—Robert Guenther

           Administrator—Mike Bowman

           Technology Coordinator—Pam Richau

1. Provide inservice opportunities for all staff.

*SIP goal #3—to apply technology to maximize learning

*SIP goal #1—to improve student learning

• workshops will use a variety of models: one-on-one, after school sectionals,   classes for credit and/or OPI renewal, demonstrations at staff meetings, whole group workshops, technology staff working with teacher and his/her students in the classroom
• plan for a summer technology/curriculum integration institute as outlined in the Goals 2000 Grant

—direction and planning for inservice shall come from the Professional Development Committee

2. Continue to develop and update the Lockwood Web Site.

*SIP Goal #3—to apply technology to maximize learning

• continue to cultivate business partner relationships through the Lockwood site
• provide support for teachers to share classroom information on the Lockwood site

—webmaster will provide generic templates and training for classroom teachers   to simplify the process

—engage administrative support for success

• expand the technology area of the web site by adding tech literacy coach information and tech team information

3.Continue to develop system wide electronic reporting/communication systems.

*SIP Goal #2 — develop consistent assessments in all curricular areas

• Provide classroom email accounts through the First Class server as a pilot project
• Notification of leave approval (Who sub is—email or voice mail message)

4. Continue to implement protocol for prudent fileserver use.

• Set up class fileserver accounts (logins/passwords)
• create zones to distribute network traffic
• set up protected folders for classroom/student storage by request

5. Continue the Technology Literacy Coach Program as outlined in the Technology Literacy Grant*

*SIP Goal #3—to apply technology to maximize learning

*SIP goal #1—to improve student learning

* this goal supported by the Goals 2000 grant

6. Continue to purchase mobile, wireless computer labs to be available to classroom teachers as a resource to support project based learning/research.

*SIP Goal #3—to apply technology to maximize learning

*SIP goal #1—to improve student learning

*SIP Goal #3 to apply technology to maximize learning

8. Continue to explore any available grants that could benefit our technology program.

*SIP Goal #3—to apply technology to maximize learning

• participation with MSU-Billings in T-5 grant to support technology training for pre-service teachers

—Lockwood staff serve as mentors for pre-service teachers, demonstrating best practices in technology integration

—establish a team of Lockwood educators willing to collaborate to support T-5 grant goal

9. Continue to update and evaluate Lockwood's Technology Plan.

*SIP Goal #3 to apply technology to maximize learning

• planning committee meet to revise plan as needed and prepare for state approval
• planning committee to meet in the spring to evaluate the technology program, write a summative report and set the goals for the coming year

Technology Goals 2002-2003

Reviewed Spring 2002

Thanks to the members of the Tech Planning Committee:

           Primary rep—Jane Carlson

           Intermediate rep—Deani Kirkness

           Intermediate rep—Denise Wulff

           Middle School rep—Nancy Eby

           Board Member—Robert Guenther

           Administrator—Mike Bowman

           Technology Coordinator—Pam Richau

Goal 1 - Lockwood teachers will be effective and efficient integrators of technology into their curriculum and teaching

Objective/Timeline: Eighty-five percent (85%)of Lockwood teachers will rate themselves as a “3” or better as measured by the Teachers' technology Use in Teaching and Learning section of the Taking a Good Look at Instructional Technology online assessment (TAGLIT) by Spring 2007.

Associated Lockwood 5 Year Comprehensive Education Plan Goal: All students will reach high standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading and mathematics by 2013-2014.

By 2005-2006, all students will be taught by highly qualified teachers.

Activities:

• Provide training that focuses on technology integration in a variety of models: one-on-one, after school sectionals, classes for credit and/or OPI renewal, demonstrations at staff meetings, whole group workshops, technology staff working with teacher and his/her students in the classroom, tech coach providing training and support for grade level or team
• Direction and planning for inservice shall come from the Professional Development Committee and TAGLIT assessment.
• Inservice will focus on researched technology integration strategies that improve student achievement
• Para-professionals and community members are welcome to attend inservice workshops.
• Continue Tech Coach program as defined in “Supporting Resources”
• Plan for summer training institutes with opportunities for participants to plan for technology-supported lessons that support higher level thinking skills (if funds permit)
• Provide support for teachers to implement the technology essential skills into the Lockwood School curriculum

Goal 2 - All Lockwood teachers and administrators will be technologically proficient .

Objective/Timeline: Eighty-five percent (85%) of Lockwood teachers and administrators will rate themselves as “3” or better as measured by the Teacher's Technology skills section (basic tools, multimedia tools, communication tools, research/problem solving tools) of the Taking a Good Look at Instructional Technology online assessment (TAGLIT) by Spring 2007.

Associated Lockwood 5 Year Comprehensive Education Plan Goal: All students will reach high standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading and mathematics by 2013-2014.

By 2005-2006, all students will be taught by highly qualified teachers .

Activities:

• Provide workshops/training that focus on technology proficiencies in a variety of models: one-on-one, after school sectionals, classes for credit and/or OPI renewal, demonstrations at staff meetings, whole group workshops, technology staff working with teacher and his/her students in the classroom, tech coach providing training and support for grade level or team
• Direction and planning for inservice shall come from the Professional Development Committee and TAGLIT assessment.
• Para-professionals and community members are welcome to attend inservice workshops.
• Encourage administrator participation in the Gates Grant activities
• Encourage administrative support for teachers' growth in technology integration skills

Goal 3 - All Lockwood students will have opportunities to be technologically proficient and use technology in to maximize learning.

Objective/Timeline: Eighty-five percent (85%) of Lockwood students (grades 3-8) will rate themselves as “3” or better as measured by the Student's Technology skills section (basic tools, multimedia tools, communication tools, research/problem solving tools) of the Taking a Good Look at Instructional Technology online assessment (TAGLIT) by Spring 2007.

Associated Lockwood 5 Year Comprehensive Education Plan Goal: All students will reach high standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading and mathematics by 2013-2014.

 Activities:

• Participate in classroom activities using word processing, spreadsheets, graphic organizers, multimedia and other appropriate productivity tools.
• Use technology to research and solve interesting .
• Participate in the Student TAGLIT online assessment to measure student technology growth.

Goal 4 -Lockwood Staff will utilize the Lockwood Web Site and PowerSchool to share information and online resources with students, staff and community.

Objective/Timeline: Increase web site utilization and PowerSchool hits by 10% annually. (baseline data established July 2003)  

Activities:

• Contract annually with Deani Kirkness, Webmaster, for website design, content and updates
• Provide support for teachers to share classroom information on the Lockwood site and develop curriculum support resources
• Advertise website and its rich content to community and staff

Goal 5- Lockwood Staff will utilize technology resources to support data driven decisions that effect student achievement

Timeline: All ITBS available to staff through PowerSchool by Fall 2003. All STAR testing data available to staff by January 2004.

Activities:

• Add student achievement data to PowerSchool
• Train teachers to access and analyze data

Goal 6- Lockwood staff will develop and implement protocol for prudent fileserver use.

Objective/Timeline: Increase student and class accounts 10% annually (baseline established July 2003)

Activities:

• Provide training to raise awareness of prudent file storage
• Provide class account on request
• Provide student accounts on request
• Add additional server

Goal 7- Technology Coordinator will purchase and update equipment and software as prescribed in the Framework for Technology Acquisition and Replacement

Timeline: Ongoing goal tied to the technology acquisition framework

Activities:

• Migration to OS X operating system in 2003-2004 school year
• Update software for compatibility
• Focus on “tool” software in the area of word processing, spreadsheets, graphic organizers and multimedia
• Focus on mobile, wireless laptop labs that serve students in their classroom environments  

Goal 8- Technology Coordinator will apply for and implement Erate discounts and explore any available grants that could benefit the technology program

Timeline: Apply for the coming Erate discount in the Fall of each school year and implement discount procedures July 1-June 30 for the current year.