Progress and support
for Dimmitt Middle
School 1:1 Computer
Pilot Program
Spring 2017
Goal of Dimmitt Middle School 1:1 -- to amplify
empowerment of learners by increasing resources
and enhancing the instructional practice to
strengthen a student’s personal learning experience;
to extend the West Hill Now! focus through the
middle school; and to better prepare Dimmitt
students for the IB program at Renton High.
At Dimmitt, we empower each other to be compassionate citizens and daring thinkers.
Vision of digital learning
Using technology intentionally and innovatively leads to greater equity and achievement for all
students by:
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increasing rigorous learning opportunities
enhancing authentic learning environments
providing differentiated and personalized learning
supporting collaboration, productivity, and creativity
providing opportunities to develop and demonstrate critical thinking skills
This ensures high quality instruction and learning for every child, every day in every environment
and will advance Renton School District’s goals of achievement, college and career readiness, and
equity and access.
Project Planning:
Category
Action items (representative, but not exhaustive)
Instructional
Planning, Professional Development with staff, support growth mindset, site
visits, determine expectations, measure progress, increase capacity in content
areas + all classrooms
Communication/engagement
Plan family nights, involve students, share progress with District (school board,
on website) and the community, connections with CBOs
Technical (central office)
Assess infrastructure (wifi), plan for logistics (charging, extra supplies, cases,
insurance, assignment, replacement, etc.), develop support model, increase
on-the-ground support
Technical (Dimmitt)
Create technical team (with Technology Resource Specialist and other teacher
leaders), plan for logistics (where devices go during the day, where/how
students keep devices), work w/ ASB to engage student body
Planning
Date
Step/Action
3.01.2017
Digital Learning Professional Development with whole staff
5.03.2017
Digital Learning Professional Development with whole staff
5.19.2017
Digital Learning Professional Development (differentiated, lead
by teachers)
June 2017
Planning for 2017-18
Summer 2017
Lots of planning! (Teams: instructional and technical)
Aug. 2017
Collaborative sessions with whole staff
Planning
Additionally:
Administrative leadership team meeting regularly
a. Bi-monthly meetings with Principal, Assistant Principals, and district Digital
Learnng staff available for planning, co-teaching, in-class modeling, TIS
support
Planning for technical needs (with Tech Services)
Creating communications for students, families, community, district
Investment in students, connection to West Hill Now!, access and equity
Focus on small group instruction and differentiation
Opportunities for student collaboration and creativity
Increase in student engagement and agency
Ability to increase personalization for students
Dedicated, committed staff and leadership with experience
Technical components:
Support for staff learning
Planning for logistics