TECHNOLOGYACTIONPLAN-BerkeleyUnifiedSchoolDistrict.doc

BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN 2003-2006TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PLAN FOUNDATIONS BUSD STRATEGIC VISION STRATEGIC PLAN OVERVIEW CURRENT TECHNOLOGY STATUS OVERVIEW OF IDENTIFIED NEEDS PLAN COMPONENTS CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE, HARDWARE, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, SOFTWARE FUNDING AND BUDGET ALLOCATIONS ADULT LITERACY RESEARCH-BASED METHODS MONITORING AND EVALUATION APPENDIX A CRITERIA FOR EETT-FUNDED EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY PLANS APPENDIX B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR COMPUTERS PURCHASED OR LEASED INTRODUCTION This technology plan was written for the Berkeley Unified School District using the Educational Technology Planning Guidelines provided by the State Department of Education and the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) published by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). This plan includes our vision statement, our goals for Preschool-Adult educational technology integration and a timeline for achieving these goals. It describes our effort to make technology accessible to every student and to help every teacher find appropriate uses for the powerful tools to enhance the curriculum and boost student engagement. It is intended to serve as both a guide for decision-making and an instrument to monitor and evaluate progress toward identified goals and objectives. The plan was written with input from many stakeholders. A series of focus groups were held to solicit input from principals, parents, teachers, community members, and administrators. Additionally, we solicited electronic input from parents and the community via the District website and the PTA website. Our top priority has been to consider what critical elements are needed to create an optimal learning environment for all of our students and to build a more collaborative community for all of our stakeholders. The State Department of E