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Note: the following plan was approved by the MCSEC Board of Directors
on May 15, 2000.
MCSEC
Technology Strategic Planning Committee
(TSPC)
On December 16, 1999 nine people came together to
assess and evaluate technology skills, and create a technology vision for
the Marion County Special Education Cooperative. The primary focus of the
committee was to establish a functional on-going plan consisting of the
following steps: setting the vision, needs assessment, setting goals and
objectives, building an implementation plan, implementation, and on-going
evaluation.
Committee members were as follows :
Dwayne Abrahams, chair, Technology Coordinator
Debbi Darrow, Early Childhood Teacher
Carisa Funk, OASIS Teacher
Jerry Hinerman, Clerk of the Board
Susan Levra-Wallace, Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Norma Schmidt, Interrelated Teacher
Norman Winter, Transition Coordinator
Sue Meisel, Teacher of the Severely Multiply Handicapped
Barry Stanley, Executive Director
After creating the committee's vision, we established
the technology mission of the Marion County Special Education Cooperative.
The Marion County Special Education Cooperative
is committed to a compelling, ongoing, efficient, and cost-effective plan
for the use of technology in every learning environment. Technology enhances
the Marion County Special Education Cooperative vision and supports and
unifies instructional and administrative functions, maximizing the individual
potential of students and the effectiveness of staff.
The technology needs of staff members were assessed
through the *Profiler Basic Skills Checklist. Baseline data was determined
based on the results of the survey taken by certified staff, office staff,
and paraeducators.
Note: See the attached document for the Profiler
Results
*Profiler is an online collaboration tool provided
by SCR*TEC (South Central Regional Technology in Education Consortium)
http://profiler.scrtec.org/
Nine goals and corresponding objectives were established.
Goal 1: Operating Systems
Of the four operating systems skills rated as a
high priority, 95% of certified staff will rate themselves with at least
a Profiler level 3 (familiar) by May 2001.
By September 30, 2000, 75% of certified staff will
be able to start up and shut down the computer; open and close an application/program:
insert and eject a removable disk (baseline 2.5)
By April 30, 2001, 95% of certified staff will be
able to start up and shut down the computer; open and close an application/program:
insert and eject a removable disk (baseline 2.5)
By September 30, 2000, 75% of certified staff will
be able to open a file from a floppy disk/local/network hard drive; save
a file to a floppy disk/specific location on a local/network hard drive
(baseline 1.9)
By April 30, 2001, 95% of certified staff will be
able to open a file from a floppy disk/local/network hard drive; save a
file to a floppy disk/specific location on a local/network hard drive (baseline
1.9)
By September 30, 2000, 75% of certified staff will
be able to cut, copy, and paste both within an application and between
multiple open applications (baseline 1.7)
By April 30, 2001, 95% of certified staff will be
able to cut, copy, and paste both within an application and between multiple
open applications (baseline 1.7)
By September 30, 2000, 75% of certified staff will
be able to create, copy, move, rename, and delete folders (baseline 1.6)
By April 30, 2001, 95% of certified staff will be
able to create, copy, move, rename, and delete folders (baseline 1.6)
Goal 2: Internet and Telecommunications
Of the four internet and telecommunications skills
rated as a high priority, 95% of the certified staff will rate themselves
with at least a Profiler level 3 (familiar) by May 2001.
By September 30, 2000, 75% of the certified staff
will be able to access a specific Web page (URL) and search the Web using
a variety of tools. (baseline 1.9)
By April 30, 2001, 95% of the certified staff will
be able to access a specific Web page (URL) and search the Web using a
variety of tools. (baseline 1.9)
By September 30, 2000, 75% of the certified staff
will be able to send e-mail messages and send/receive attachments (baseline
1.9)
By April 30, 2001, 95% of the certified staff will
be able to send e-mail messages and send/receive attachments (baseline
1.9)
By September 30, 2000, 75% of the certified staff
will be able to create and use bookmarks/favorites (baseline 1.7)
By April 30, 2001, 95% of the certified staff will
be able to create and use bookmarks/favorites (baseline 1.7)
By September 30, 2000, 75% of the certified staff
will be able to manage names and groups in an address book (baseline 1.4)
By April 30, 2001, 95% of the certified staff will
be able to manage names and groups in an address book (baseline 1.4)
Goal 3: Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Of the five troubleshooting and maintenance skills
rated as a high priority, 95% of the certified staff will rate themselves
with at least a Profiler level 3 (familiar) by May 2001.
By September 30, 2000, 75% of the certified staff
will be able to solve common printing problems (baseline 1.6)
By April 30, 2001, 95% of the certified staff will
be able to solve common printing problems (baseline 1.6)
By September 30, 2000, 75% of the certified staff
will be able to install application software (baseline 1.5)
By April 30, 2001, 95% of the certified staff will
be able to install application software (baseline 1.5)
By September 30, 2000, 75% of the certified staff
will be able to create and maintain backups (baseline 1.4)
By April 30, 2001, 95% of the certified staff will
be able to create and maintain backups (baseline 1.4)
By September 30, 2000, 75% of the certified staff
will be able to correct a locked-up computer (baseline 1.2)
By April 30, 2001, 95% of the certified staff will
be able to correct a locked-up computer (baseline 1.2)
By September 30, 2000, 75% of the certified staff
will be able to setup computer system and connect peripheral devices (baseline
1.1)
By April 30, 2001, 95% of the certified staff will
be able to setup computer system and connect peripheral devices (baseline
1.1)
Goal 4: Tool Applications
Using tool applications such as word processing,
spreadsheet, and database, 95% of certified staff will rate themselves
with at least a Profiler level 3 (familiar) by May 2001.
By September 30, 2000, 75% of the certified staff
will be able to access, edit, format, save, and print documents using a
word processor (baseline 1.0)
By April 30, 2001, 95% of the certified staff will
be able to access, edit, format, save, and print documents using a
word processor (baseline 1.0)
By September 30, 2000, 75% of the certified staff
will be able to access, edit, format, save, and print a spreadsheet.
By April 30, 2001, 95% of the certified staff will
be able to access, edit, format, save, and print a spreadsheet.
By September 30, 2000, 75% of the certified staff
will be able to create a graph from spreadsheet data (baseline 0.6)
By April 30, 2001, 95% of the certified staff will
be able to create a graph from spreadsheet data (baseline 0.6)
Goal 5: KIDDS Program
Of the KIDDS program skills rated as a high priority,
all certified staff will rate themselves with at least a Profiler level
4 (fluent) by May 2001.
By September 30, 2000, 80% of the certified staff
will be able to be able to transfer student information to disks.
By April 30, 2001, 100% of the certified staff will
be able to be able to transfer student information to disks.
By September 30, 2000, 80% of the certified staff
will be able to be able to transfer student objectives.
By April 30, 2001, 100% of the certified staff will
be able to be able to transfer student objectives.
By September 30, 2000, 80% of the certified staff
will be able to be able to call up an old IEP (i.e. be able to back up
and retrieve).
By April 30, 2001, 100% of the certified staff will
be able to be able to call up an old IEP (i.e. be able to back up and retrieve).
By September 30, 2000, 80% of the certified staff
will be able to be able to copy and paste into IEPs.
By April 30, 2001, 100% of the certified staff will
be able to be able to copy and paste into IEPs.
Goal 6: Tech Support
The tech support system will be enhanced in order
to maintain current levels of support, and fulfill these proposed goals
involving technology. This includes: provide phone and/or in-person help;
MCSEC server system support and development; expand the communications
network; web page maintenance; coordinate technology related training;
facilitate staff and student use of Assistive Technology per the student's
IEP.
Goal 7: MCSEC provided technology and services
Each MCSEC certified teacher will have the
following technology equipment provided to her/him by the district she/he
serves: computer (with all standard devices including CD-ROM,
sound card, speakers, Ethernet card); printer in her/his room/office; Ethernet
connection to TEEN or TLC network; phone. If TEEN or TLC connection is
not possible, a modem and modem line will be provided. The equipment will
be kept up to date with upgrades/replacements as needed in order to run
the applications that the MCSEC staff person needs. The applications that
are provided to district staff will be supplied to the MCSEC staff person
(i.e. Microsoft Office, Pegasus, Netscape Communicator, grading program
etc.). If not provided by the district, MCSEC will provide the aforementioned
equipment and applications to all support staff (i.e. psychologists, social
workers, S/L service providers, etc.).
MCSEC will provide additional technology equipment,
applications, and services as needed that are specific to meeting IEP and
other unique MCSEC needs.
Goal 8: Technology budget
MCSEC will maintain an appropriate budget for technology
personnel, equipment, and training.
Goal 9: Evaluation
Goals and objectives will be reviewed bi-annually
in order to provide training, services, and equipment in a timely and on-going
manner.
Goals one through eight will be reviewed by the
technology committee on or before September 30, 2000.
Goals one through eight will be reviewed a second
time by the technology committee on or before April 30, 2001.
In order to accomplish the goals and objectives
that have been determined by this committee, we present the following recommendations
for your approval:
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Increase the participation of Marion County Special
Education Cooperative teachers in district level technology training |
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Include expectations for certified staff technology
competencies in the Marion County Special Education Cooperative Handbook |
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Establish on-going individual and group computer and
technology training organized by the Technology Coordinator for unique
needs within the Cooperative |
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Expand the current two person technology committee to
a representative sample of the cooperative |
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Utilize two 1/2 days during the beginning of the year
inservice days for training of new and returning staff |
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Expand the Technology Coordinator position to 1/2 time
to accommodate the varied technology needs of the Cooperative |
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Make necessary budget adjustments in order to meet these
goals and objectives |
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Secure the MCSEC Board of Directors approval for Goal
7 in regards to the technology relationship between MCSEC and the 5 districts |
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On-going evaluation procedures will be carried out by
the Technology Coordinator and the technology committee |
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