School Technology Plan

The first technology goal  is to improve students academic achievement through the use of technology.  This is accomplished by integrating technology in the classroom.  Secondly, we want to insure effective access to technology for staff and students.  Teacher are to use technology as a tool to support learning.  They will also use it to increase communication with parents.  Teachers are also encouraged to use technology as a regular part of lesson plans to make sure students are exposed to a variety of technologies.  The third goal is to increase technology knowledge and use for all teacher and students.  By exposing students and teachers to various types of technology, we are able to demonstrate safe practices as well.  We are also able to show our understanding of various programs. The last goal is to increase productivity and efficiency through the use of technology by using technology to communicate effectively and creatively.  We also encourage the use of technology for research, problem solving and decision-making. 


Professional development is a key component to making sure the teachers feel comfortable and can practice what they are learning.  Teachers are encouraged to attend technology inservice opportunities.  There is also a technology specialist on campus to help teachers when they want to do something new in the classroom.  The technology specialist is also available to answer questions as needed.  The technology specialists also come into classroom and observe how technology is being used.  They give feedback of how you did and other types of technology that may be helpful in your classroom.


There are various assessments used to make sure students and teachers are using technology to the best of their ability.  Assessments are also used to help the school's technology specialists know who needs help, what programs to focus on, and what types of professional developments would be beneficial. 


The main funding for technology comes from student tuition.  Since I am at a private school, we are able to use some of our budget to go towards technology.  Donations make up a portion of our funding as well.