Newport-Mesa USD | BP 0440 Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and Comprehensive Plans
District Technology Plan
The Governing Board recognizes that technological resources can enhance student achievement by increasing student access to information, developing their technological literacy skills, and providing instruction tailored to student needs. Effective use of technology can also increase the efficiency of the district's noninstructional operations and governance. The Board is committed to the development and maintenance of a districtwide infrastructure and to providing staff professional development that will allow the implementation of existing and new technologies.
(cf. 4040 - Employee Use of Technology)
(cf. 4131 - Staff Development)
(cf. 4222 - Teacher Aides/Paraprofessionals)
(cf. 4231 - Staff Development)
(cf. 4331 - Staff Development)
(cf. 6163.4 - Student Use of Technology)
The Superintendent or designee shall develop a three- to five-year technology plan which:
1. Focuses on the use of technology to improve student achievement and is aligned with the district's vision and goals for student learning
(cf. 0000 - Vision)
(cf. 0200 - Goals for the School District)
(cf. 6000 - Concepts and Roles)
2. Contains clear goals for the use of technology based on an assessment of district needs
3. Addresses all components required for state or federal technology grant programs, administered by the California Department of Education, in which the district participates (Education Code 51871.5, 52295.35; 5 CCR 11974; 20 USC 6764; 47 CFR 54.508)
4. Addresses the use of technology to improve district governance, district and school site administration, support services, and communications
(cf. 0400 - Comprehensive Plans)
(cf. 1113 - District and School Web Sites)
(cf. 3580 - District Records)
Planning Team
The Superintendent or designee shall appoint a planning team to assist with the development of the technology plan. The recommendations of the committee shall be advisory only and shall not be binding on the Board. The plan shall be submitted to the Board for approval.
(cf. 1220 - Citizen Advisory Committees)
(cf. 9140 - Board Representatives)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
10550-10555 Telecommunications standards
11800 K-12 High Speed Network grant program
51006 Computer education and resources
51007 Programs to strengthen technological skills
51865 California distance learning policy
51870-51874 Educational technology
52270-52272 Education technology and professional development grants
52295.10-52295.55 Implementation of federal Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) grant program
60010 Instructional materials, definition
66940-66941 Distance learning
PENAL CODE
502 Computer crimes, remedies
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
11971-11979.5 Enhancing Education Through Technology grants
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20
6751-6777 Enhancing Education Through Technology Act, No Child Left Behind Act, Title II, Part D
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 47
254 Universal service discounts (E-rate)
CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 47
54.500-54.523 Universal service support for schools, especially:
54.508 Technology plan
Management Resources:
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS
Education Technology Planning: A Guide for School Districts, 2001
WEB SITES
CSBA: http://www.csba.org
California Department of Education, Education Technology Office: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/et
California Learning Resource Network: http://www.clrn.org
California Technology Assistance Project: http://www.ctap.k12.ca.us
International Society for Technology in Education: http://www.iste.org
Technical Support for Education Technology in Schools: http://www.techsets.org
Policy NEWPORT-MESA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: September 8, 2009 Costa Mesa, California