Aim 3: How Technology Supports Quality Teachers, Administrators and Staff

Strategic Priority 3: Quality Teachers, Administrators and Staff*
Strategic Goal: (Please check.) X Professional preparation aligned with state priorities X A system to develop, train, and license a BK (birth-kindergarten) professional staff for public schools X A system to recruit, retain, and compensate a diverse corps of quality teachers, administrators, and staff X A system to ensure high performance of teachers, administrators, and staff X A system of continuous learning and professional development to support high performance of all employees X High ethical and professional standards for all employees
Objective 3.1 All teachers will have access to up-to-the-minute student information
Strategy	Time-line	Method of Evaluation	Evaluation Results June, 2006
3.1a Refresh computers so that teachers may effectively utilize NC WISE data to make informed decisions	2005-2009 with annual benchmarks and evaluations in September and June	AMTR and tech support inventories	Our refreshment campaign has been well documented and publicized. This year Camp Price presented to the BOE. We also had many articles in the local newspaper and three appearances on local talk radio. This year the BOE supported full funding for refreshment. This is the first time in five years that this has occurred. Initial reports from county commissioners are positive, although some cuts are expected.
3.1b Provide training and support for teachers to use NC WISE attendance and gradebook modules on a daily basis	2005-2009 with monthly benchmarks and evaluations	Teacher use of NC Wise attendance and gradebook.	NA—our initiation into NCWise has been delayed until SY07-08.
Objective 3.2 All schools will have highly qualified media coordinators, technology facilitators, and media and technology assistants.
Strategy	Time-line	Method of Evaluation	Evaluation Results June, 2006
3.2a Hire technology facilitators with 079 (special endorsement) or 077 (Masters in Instructional Technology) with 3+ years classroom teaching experience	2005-2009 with annual benchmarks and evaluations in September and June	Technology Facilitator Performance Appraisal Instrument (TFPAI)	The last three tech facilitators we have hired have been excellent classroom teachers. They are doing outstanding work as tech facilitators.
3.2b Re-dedicate commitment to MCPAI and TFPAI Tools and Processes	2005-2007	Inventory of Principals following IMPACT Guidelines for hiring, MCPAI and TFPAI	This survey was sent via e-mail on 8/25.
Objective 3.3 Support the professional growth of teachers, staff and administrators.
3.3a Train all grades 3-12 teachers in Intel Teach to the Future model	2005-2009 with annual benchmarks and evaluations in June	Intel Roster	To date we have conducted three Intel workshops that included 78 teachers.
3.3b Train all grades 6-12 teachers in the expanded literacies of the communication age	2005-2009 with annual benchmarks and evaluations in November and June	Roster, Observation: Blog, Wiki, Podcast on teacher websites.	Four schools (WCHS, MMS, AES and CHS) reported a total of 49 teachers trained in blogging. Some stellar local examples exist and have been shared. (Butler, Lewis, Mayo, Lancaster, Poletti, Chronicle, Sheehan)
3.3c Train all grades 3-12 teachers in value-added assessment	2007-2009 with annual benchmarks and evaluations in June	EEVAS data
3.3d Develop communities of learners within schools	2005-2009 with annual benchmarks and evaluations in November and June	Interviews with principals	During the last few weeks of school, the initial interviews began. These will be followed up by principal visits during July. From the interviews, several schools (BMS, BCMS, CHS, HIES, MMS, MCPS, and WOES) are in the process of developing communities of learners that focus on data-supported problems.
3.3e Develop a series of grade level technology “experiences” that augments Computer Skills Curriculum and NETS-S	2005-2007 with annual benchmarks and evaluations in November and June	Evidence of development/ publication on web	This objective is in the early stage of evolution. In this stage, schools are supported in developing plans to implement the NCSCoS for computer skills and information skills. This is covered in items IV and V of the School Media Tech Planner, ’06-’07.
3.3f Develop consistent professional development evaluation that addresses teacher growth and implementation plans.	2006-2007	Evidence of development/ publication on web
3.3g Investigate innovation and best practice in CEU requirement	2007-2008	Evidence of development/ publication on web