NAPA STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TECHNOLOGY USE PLAN

September 1997- June 2002

Napa Street Elementary School

Los Angeles Unified School District

19010 Napa Street

Northridge, CA 91324

(818) 885-1441

Allen Sussman, Principal

Jack Bagwell, Assistant Principal

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Technology Coordinator - Barbara Hill

Asst. Technology Coordinator - Betsy Strassner (7/97-12/97)

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Technology Committee

Barbara Hill, Chairperson/Teacher

Elke Giardina, Vice-Chairperson/Teacher

Betty Cameron, Recording Secretary/Teacher

Irene Belden/Teacher

Carlos Diaz/Teacher

Susan Ixta, Parent

Eva McCormick, Teacher

Arturo Salcido, Teacher

Betsy Strassner, Teacher (7/97-12/97)

Table of Contents

Mission/Vision Statements………………………………………………………… 3

School Profile……………………………………………………………………… 4

History of the Computer Technology Program…….……………………………... 5

Current Technology Inventory and Resources…………………………………….. 6

Needs Assessment…………………………………………………………………. 7

Staff Development…………………………………………………………………. 8, 9, 10

Grade Level Standards for Computer Technology………………………………… 11, 12

Cost Projection and Funding Sources……………………………………………… 13, 14

Planning, Assessment, and Evaluation…………………………………………….. 15

Mission

The mission of our technology program at Napa St. Elementary School is in alignment with the mission stated in the school's 1997 Learn Site Action Plan as well as the technology mission stated by Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) in Planning for Technology, a Vision, a Reality.

Students at Napa St. Elementary School will become life long learners by gaining computer literacy while using computer technology to support all areas of learning. Computer and information systems technology will be developed as an integral part of the educational process to develop the skills needed to enable students to become successful, contributing members of the global community in the 21^st century.

Vision

We support the vision stated by LAUSD in the1995 Planning for Technology- a vision, a reality. Our vision is in alignment with our 1997 Learn Site Action Plan. We envision a school in which the students are excited, and confident about learning and are able to solve problems independently, cooperatively and collaboratively using the latest technological tools. Students, teachers and staff will be eager and proficient in searching for information on the Internet to broaden their base of knowledge on which to formulate and validate their ideas and values.

Key items for the vision are as follows:

1. Students, staff, and faculty will be technologically proficient so that they can successfully integrate technology into the curriculum.

2. The school will be equipped with 5 state of the art computers in each classroom.

3. Each classroom will be connected to the Internet. This means that the process of research over the Internet can be learned, and sharing (exchanging ideas) can take place in each classroom state wide, nation wide and world wide.

4. Our school will be a learning center for the whole global community where individuals and multi-cultural groups will come together at the physical plant or over the Internet, using the latest technology, to interact collaboratively and cooperatively, to learn and solve problems.

5. By year 2000, we will have integrated our technology into our state-adopted curriculum providing a rich environment for the purpose of enhancing and strengthening students' basic skills, creativity and problem-solving abilities and school/career skills.

School Profile

Napa Street Elementary School is a year-round school. It had an enrollment of 810 students on November 1, 1997. The school has 100% of its students on the Federal Free Lunch Program. The school qualifies as a Title I school and receives Federal Money for this program. The majority of the students are Limited English Proficient. The school configuration is Pre-K through 5. Napa has a Special Education Program, Early Education Non-Severe (EEN) program, a School Readiness Language Development Program (SRLDP), and a Gifted and Talented (GATE) program.

The staff at Napa includes the following:

1 Principal

1 Assistant Principal

1 Bilingual Program Coordinator

37 Teachers

37 Teacher Assistants

1 Nurse

1 Office Manager

2 Office Assistants

1 Library Aide

1 Cafeteria Manager

3 Cafeteria Workers

1 Cafeteria Clerk

1 Plant Manager

1 Day Custodian

1 Evening Custodian

1 L.A.'s Best (After School Program) Coordinator

1 parent Center Director

1 Playground Supervisor

2 Playground Supervisor Aides

1 Speech Teacher (part-time)

1 Adapted P.E. Teacher (part-time)

1 Psychologist (full-time)

1 Music Teacher (part-time)

History of the Technology Program

Computer Technology was introduced at Napa Street School in 1984. Thirty Apple II computers were purchased and a Computer Lab was created in Room 2. Special security doors were purchased and installed. The Lab was utilized for a "pullout" program in one-hour periods. The first year was for 5^th and 6^th graders. The emphasis was on Logo, problem solving, and the production of a school-wide newspaper. In the following years, 3^rd and 4^th graders were introduced to the Lab and incorporated into the program. Staff Development in computer technology consisted of in-service classes offered after school in the Lab. After three years, the Computer Lab was disbanded and the computers were dispersed to the upper grade classrooms. Computer technology continued to be used in the classrooms by teachers possessing sufficient computer skills and interest. The level of integration into the state teaching curriculum varied from teacher to teacher. As the computers and software became outdated and the computers needed repair, the interest and use of computer technology at Napa St. School began to diminish.

In 1995, Napa purchased Power Mac computers and Style Writer printers. Every classroom teacher had at least one Power Mac computer and access to a printer. With state of the art computers and software, the interest and excitement in computer technology was renewed.

In the school year 1996-97, with the state mandate of not more than twenty students per teacher ("20-1") in grades K-3, class size reduction was phased in during the next three years creating a need for more computers.

In September 1997, Napa Street School created a Technology Committee to write a Technology Use Plan. The committee will review and update the Technology Use Plan as needed and ensure that the Plan is implemented.

In January 1998, the faculty voted to convert one classroom (Room 2) into a computer lab causing one more teacher to be a "Rover".

Technology Inventory and Resources

Computer Lab

Napa St. Elementary School's Computer lab is located in Room 2. It is equipped with 25 Apple/Macintosh computers with Operating Systems 7.5 or higher. When the Federal government grant (E-rate) is awarded, we will have a high quality designated Server, which will be networked to all of the computers in the Lab and the three IBM compatibles (from the Annenberg Grant) in the Library. The networking has been contracted for completion by December 31, 1998, Year 2 of the Plan. The computers in the Lab will be networked to a Laser Writer Pro 630. There are 14 school tables 30" x 72" with two computers on each table. The configuration of the tables and computers will permit one tutor to sit comfortably in between two students at respective computers at each large table. There are 4 rows of tables with 5 computers on each row. (See diagram on following page) A TV connected to a monitor by a converter will be used as a larger screen for demonstrations and teaching until a LCD panel can be purchased. The Lab will be used to train students, teachers, staff, and parents, and to facilitate the teaching and learning of the state mandated curriculum using site specific software. It will also be used to supplement the core curriculum. Teachers are responsible for conducting and overseeing the instruction of their respective classes in the Computer Lab.

Classrooms

Most classrooms are equipped with LCIII, LC575, 5200/75LC, 5250/120, and/or 6100/60 computers. Classrooms share Style Writer II or Style Writer 1200 printers. The use and extent of integration into the curriculum of technology varies depending upon the individual classroom program and teacher.

Inventory of Technology Equipment

Throughout the school campus, there exist the following items of technology:

· 18 VCRs locked down on carts with TVs

· 21 TVs on carts

· 30 purchased Macintosh computers in classrooms (LCIII, LC575, MAC Classic, 5200/75LC, 5260/120, and 6100/66)

· 25 donated Macintosh computers in Computer Lab (LCIII, Quadra 610 & 650, 6100/66, and 7100/66)

· 19 printers in classrooms (Style Writer II, Style Writer 1200, and Color Style Writer Pro)

· LaserJet Pro printer in Lab

· 1 E-mate laptop computer for checkout for note taking purposes at meetings.

Needs Assessment

The technology needs assessment is based upon test scores, survey information from teachers, students, and parents, and discussions by staff and Napa Councils.

Staff Development

· Develop awareness of the use of technology in the classroom and how to integrate it into the curriculum.

· Provide staff training in the use of educational technology.

· Develop community awareness regarding the use of technology.

· Expand the use of available community resources.

Hardware/Software

· Expand and upgrade educational technology materials and hardware throughout the school

· Acquire necessary hardware and software to connect to the Internet.

· Acquire teleconferencing equipment.

· Acquire sufficient computers so that every classroom teacher will have at least one computer.

Student Needs

· Expand student knowledge in the use of technology

· Improve writing and reading skills through the use of technology.

· Improve English language acquisition through the use of a variety of computer programs.

· Develop skills in on-going self-assessment and rubrics in the use of technology.

Professional Development Overview

Over the next three years a successful integration of technology into the curriculum will be conducted in the classrooms. Teachers/Staff, students, paraprofessionals, and parents will need time to get the training and support necessary to become proficient and feel comfortable in the use of technology as an instructional, learning, and communication tool. It has been well documented that the success of a technology program depends on the quality of staff development. With this in mind, the following recommendations are ideas to be considered by all stakeholders.

· Become involved in the training of other teachers, staff, and parents

· Visit other schools and acquire ideas and knowledge

· Attend technology conferences, in-service classes, and workshops

· Provide release time and compensation for professional development in technology

· Stay updated on technology resources, including software and other media

· Acquire or borrow a computer on which to practice at home

1. Teacher Training

Goals

· All teachers will have a working knowledge of the basic operations of the Macintosh and the PC computers.

· All teachers will have a working knowledge of the operations of the four major components of the site specific Claris Works and/or Microsoft Office.

· All teachers will have a working knowledge of the basic workings of the site specific, multimedia programs, Kid Pix, The Bilingual Writing Center, and Hyper Studio.

· All teachers will have a working knowledge of the use of all technologies in the Computer Lab. (i.e., scanners, printers, digital camera, video camera, teleconferencing equipment, CD Roms, and the Internet as a research tool and an interactive communication tool, including email)

· All teachers will have a working knowledge of the various grade appropriate software available at our school site.

Implementation

· On-site tutoring by University, Cleveland H.S. and Northridge Middle students

· Peer tutoring

· After school workshops in the Computer Lab

· LAUSD sponsored classes through the ITD after school and Saturdays

· Staff Development Days

2. Paraprofessional Training

Goals

· All paraprofessionals will have a working knowledge of all of the programs that are being used for instruction

· All paraprofessionals will be introduced to the use of the Internet for research as well as an interactive communication tool

· All paraprofessionals will be introduced to the video conferencing equipment

Implementation

· Training sessions offered periodically

3. Parent Training

Goals

· To recruit and train parents who will become skilled in the use of computers and other multimedia equipment, along with software programs used at Napa, enabling them to assist with the use of technology at home, in the classroom, and in the Computer Lab.

Implementation

· Parent technology training with classes in the Computer Lab

· Establish a Parent Technology Team who will assist with use of technology at the school and help train other parents. One parent of this team will serve on the School Technology Committee.

4. Student training

Goals

· To learn how to use the technology equipment at Napa, site specific computer programs, and Internet as tools to facilitate learning through research, collaboration, cooperation, and interaction with each other and the global community in order to meet or surpass the Grade Level Standards of the School, District, and State.

Implementation

· In the classrooms, teachers will facilitate the use of the computer technology throughout the curriculum in order to enhance the teaching and learning.

· Classroom teachers are responsible for decisions regarding the utilization of the Computer lab and computer technology in the classroom.

· Student Technology Team - Selected students will form a team who will meet on a regular basis with the Technology Coordinator. This team will assist other students in the use of the technology.

· After School Computer Lab - On certain days, the Computer Lab will be available for student use as a part of the L.A.'s Best after school program under the supervision of L.A.'s Best Coordinator.

Grade Level Standards for Technology

The grade level standards for computer technology are in alignment with and build upon the State Adopted Curriculum and Learning Standards. The focus is on learning with the aid of technology and not simply learning technology. Therefore, with that focus in mind, the technology committee adopted the following standards:

Kindergarten

· Introduce to the computer laboratory.

· Introduce to the proper care and treatment of computer components.

· Introduce to the basic operations of the computer.

Turning computer on/off

Manipulating the mouse

· Introduce to Kid Pix and other grade appropriate language arts based software which have drawing and painting features for illustrating.

· Introduce the Sticky Bear Math software program and other grade appropriate math software.

· Develop skills in locating letters and numbers on the keyboard.

First Grade

· Review skills from previous grade level.

· Introduce to saving files into folders, onto floppy disk, or onto desktop.

· Continue developing skills in the use of Kid Pix and other language arts software appropriate to grade level, along with the drawing and painting features.

· Continue using grade appropriate math software.

· Begin to develop basic keyboard skills.

Second Grade

· Review skills from previous grade levels.

· Develop independent use of computer.

· Continue to develop more advanced skills in the use of Kid Pix and other language arts software appropriate to grade level for writing projects.

· Continue to develop more advanced skills using the painting and drawing features of the above software programs, such as importing, inserting, cropping, and resizing graphics.

· Continue the use of grade appropriate math software.

· Introduce the spreadsheet for graphing.

· Continue to develop keyboard skills.

Third Grade

· Review skills from previous grade levels.

· Continue to develop more advanced word processing skills using language arts software such as Kid Pix, The Writing Center, and Young Authors for writing projects.

· Introduce Hyper Studio to create multimedia projects.

· Introduce word processing programs such as Claris Works and/or Microsoft Word.

· Continue to develop more advanced skills using the painting and drawing features of the above programs.

· Continue the use of math software.

· Continue using and expanding skills in the use of the spreadsheet.

· Introduce to the Internet and email.

· Continue to develop keyboard skills.

Fourth Grade

· Review skills from previous grade levels.

· Continue to develop skills in the use of Hyper Studio and other language arts software for multimedia writing projects.

· Continue to develop more advanced skills for painting and drawing programs.

· Continue the use of math software, including spreadsheets.

· Introduce to Internet as a research tool.

· Continue use of email.

· Introduce to more advanced multimedia projects using scanner, digital/video camera, sound recording.

· Introduce to basic web page creation.

· Continue to develop keyboard skills.

Fifth Grade

· Review skills from all previous grade levels.

· Introduce more advanced features of the computer operating system.

· Introduce to more advanced features in word processing and other language arts programs.

· Continue to develop more advanced skills for painting and drawing programs.

· Continue the use of math software and spreadsheets.

· Continue the use of advanced multimedia projects.

· Develop skills in creating more advanced web pages.

· Develop skills in more advanced research using Internet.

· Develop skills in using more advanced email features.

· Continue to develop keyboard skills.

Cost Projection

YEAR 1 (1997-98)	COST	FUNDING SOURCE
· Form Technology Committee	0	Volunteered Hours
· Write Technology Use Plan	2,080	Sub Days (Staff Development) School Budget; plus volunteered hours
· Install telephone line in Computer Lab	470	Grant - Annenberg for Cleveland Complex
· Connect 21 computers in Computer Lab and 3 computers in Library to the Internet and to each other creating a LAN	49,000	Grant - Federal Government E-rate (44,100); Donation fr LA's Best - (10% of $49,000 = 4,900)
· Procure 21 lab computers	0	Donation fr Prudential
· Install sufficient electrical power in the Computer Lab	5,275	BB Money
· Install 3 teleconferencing lines (ISDN)	1,410	Pacific Bell Grant
· Purchase Apple Quick Take Camera	600	LA's Best Donation
· Purchase Digital Video Camera	1,000	LA's Best Donation
· Purchase Computer Tables (30" x 70")	2102	LA's Best Donation
· Purchase Apple Color One Scanner w/kit and cables	804	LA's Best Donation
· Purchase Zip Drive and cartridges	300	LA's Best Donation
· Computer/TV Converter	300	LA's Best Donation
· Supplies: Ink, cables, misc.	500	LA's Best Donation
TOTAL COST YEAR 1	63,841

YEAR 2 (1998-99)
· Review and revise Technology Use Plan	1,040	Sub Days (Staff Development); plus volunteered hours
· Begin automated check-out system for Resource room and Library	300	School Budget
· Purchase Bar Codes	200	School Budget
· Apply for E-Rate discount to get each classroom connected to the Internet creating a school wide LAN	260	Sub Days (Staff Development); plus volunteered hours
· Connect every classroom to Internet and create school-wide LAN and WAN	100,000	Federal Gov't E-rate will pay 90%; School budget must pay 10% or $10,000
· Create and design school Website	1,040	Sub Days (Staff Development)
· Replace old equipment	4,000	School Budget
· Software (with site license)	2,000	School Budget
· Purchase supplies: printer cartridges, diskettes, videotapes, film for digital camera, cables, surge protectors, misc.	3,000	School budget
· Staff Development	4,000	School Budget
TOTAL COST YEAR 2	115,840

YEAR 3 (1999-2000)
· Review and revise Technology Use Plan	1,040	Sub Days (Staff Development); plus Volunteered hours
· Software (with site license)	2,000	School Budget
· Supplies: printer ink cartridges, diskettes, video tapes, film for digital camera	3,000	School Budget
· Replace old equipment	4,000	School Budget
TOTAL COST YEAR 3	10,040

Planning, Assessment, and Evaluation

Planning, assessment, and evaluation will be on going processes at Napa St. Elementary School. Evaluation is viewed as a tool to provide on-going feedback for the purpose of improving instruction and learning.

Planning

· The site technology committee will meet regularly to review and update the Technology Use Plan. Data collected from assessment instruments will determine the basis for improvement in the program

Assessment and Evaluation

Students

· Students will complete self-assessment rubrics twice a year. The process will focus on the perceived effectiveness of the reading and writing programs.

· Students will begin an electronic portfolio to use in self-assessment.

Teachers/Staff

· Teachers and staff will complete a self-assessment rubric twice a year. The process will focus on the effectiveness of the program, identifying needs and support, problems and attitudes, and hardware/software skills.

· Teachers and staff will complete written evaluation at the end of each staff development training workshop.

Parents

· The parents will complete an annual assessment survey of the technology program.

Technology Committee

· The technology committee will annually review and update the Technology Use Plan and present it to the Learn Council for formal approval.

· The committee will collect and analyze data from assessments and present it to the Learn council. Data collected from such assessments will determine the basis for improvement in the program.