Henrico County Public Schools Technology Plan Alignment to The Instructional Technology Plan for the Commonwealth of Virginia and HCPS Strategic Plan Effective Dates: June 2015­July 2018 http://henricoschools.us/strategic­plan/ HCPS Department of Technology & Instructional Technology ­ ​
Last Revision 6/30/16 1 Table of Contents Introduction and Executive Summary 3
The Planning Process
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Results of Needs Assessment
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Timeline
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Yearly Evaluation and Update Process
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Actions: State Goals and Objectives Henrico County Public Schools Strategies 10 Appendix A: Henrico County Action Plans and Cost Benefits
Appendix B: Guidelines for Acceptable Use of Technology and Software on Henrico County Public Schools Computers
Appendix C: Summary of the Henrico County Schools Internet Safety Program
Appendix D:​
Instructional Technology Strategic Goal Alignment
Appendix E: Teaching Innovation Progression Chart
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Last Revision 6/30/16 2 11 14 17 23 24 Henrico County Public Schools Mission Statement Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social, and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens. Introduction and Executive Summary Henrico County Public Schools expresses a division­wide commitment to every student by communicating a vision of inclusiveness: “The right to achieve. The support to succeed.” In its strategic plan, the school division also embraces four critical areas of focus: Student Safety, Academic Progress, Closing Gaps and Relationships. ​
Henrico County is a diverse community serving more than 320,000 families, that wraps around the city of Richmond. It serves a rural, an inner city, and a middle class/upper middle class population. ​
Henrico is Virginia’s fifth­most populous county and the sixth largest public school division in Virginia. It is comprised of 72 schools and program centers serving 50,000 students. ​
This population has rapidly changed over the last 5 years and has become a majority­minority school system. Our population is 42.1% Caucasian, 39.1% African­American, 9.3% Asian, 8.1% Hispanic, and 4.4% other. The economic deprivation rate is currently at 42%. 21% of our students live in one­parent families. 13% are exceptional education students and over 8% are LEP students. ​
Academic excellence and opportunity are hallmarks of Henrico County Public Schools. Seventeen division schools earned 2015 Virginia Index of Performance awards for advanced learning and achievement, presented by Gov. Terry McAuliffe and the Virginia Board of Education. HCPS was again tops in the Richmond region with the most schools earning the distinction. In January 2015, under the leadership of the School Board and superintendent, Patrick Kinlaw, the division embarked on a long­range planning effort to develop a three­year strategic plan, including a plan for technology integration, to guide the division to new levels of excellence. ​
The plan’s goal was to simplify the strategic plan and mirror the division’s four areas of focus: Student Safety, Academic Progress, Closing Gaps and Relationships. In November, 2016, the Virginia Department of Education issued a new technology plan. School divisions were given the choice of amending their 2010­15 technology plan or creating a new plan that would align with the current state plan. Because the 2010­15 technology plan was not aligned with the current HCPS strategic plan, and because the new state technology plan is more closely aligned to the current goals and objectives of Henrico County Public Schools, we elected to create a new technology plan for 2015­18 that would more closely align with Henrico’s vision to ensure the success of all of students and give them the tools they would need to succeed in an ever­changing, 21st century world. Henrico County Public Schools is in its fifteenth year of a one­to­one laptop initiative in grades 6­12. There has been significant progress in providing technology access to our elementary schools with a current ratio of one computer for every two students. In addition, we have continued our efforts to provide interactive whiteboard technology to use in conjunction with the laptop program. A strong emphasis of the current strategic plan is the st​
preparation of students to be successful contributing citizens in a global economy. The acquisition of 21​
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skills through the use of 21​
century technology tools is a critical component of the plan. This approach will enable us to move deeper into the use of technology in the instructional program as a means to an end rather than simply to introduce students to technology. This new technology plan will compliment our current strategic plan. The ​
Henrico County Public School’s Strategic Plan​
can be found in its entirety on the school division website. HCPS Department of Technology & Instructional Technology ­ ​
Last Revision 6/30/16 3 The strategies described in this document represent the alignment of the Henrico Strategic Plan and the state technology plan but are integrated with broader, less “technology specific” goals and objectives. Henrico County Public Schools believes that use of technology is not a “stand alone” but rather an integral part of the total program. Listed below are the core pieces and alignment to the Virginia Technology Plan goals and objectives. The Departments of Instructional and Operational Technology want to ensure a solid 21st century learning experience for Henrico students and to contribute to a culture where technology enhances engagement, instruction and learning in unique and powerful ways. Our vision is to provide an environment that supports instruction by helping our students live, learn, and work successfully in an increasingly complex and information­rich society. For students to thrive in this 21st century environment, students must be able to use technology effectively. Process: Planning, Timeline, Feedback, and Approval The initial decision to create a technology plan that was more closely aligned with the strategic plan, was made after an extensive review of the 2010­15 technology plan. Because technology is changing rapidly and instruction is ever­evolving to meet the needs of every child, it was clear that the 2010­15 technology plan did not have a tight alignment to the goals of the current Henrico County Public Schools’ strategic plan. It was important to simplify our goals and provide focused strategies to support every child. Key elements that were still important for our students were extracted from the 2010­15 plan. A year long needs assessment was conducted to determine what we were doing well, improvements that needed to be made, and needs that were not being met. A team from the Instructional and Operational Technology staff met with all K­12 building principals and their teams to gather the following information: ●
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What is operational and instructional technology doing well? How can we improve our support of teachers, students, and schools? What instructional and operational technology needs do you have that are currently not being met? The needs assessment indicated the following: What we do well: ● Instructional Technology Resource Teachers and Technical Support Technicians are a valued asset in all school buildings. ● In secondary schools, all students and teachers have a enterprise laptop computer with adequate bandwidth for instruction. ● Repair times are much improved and new solid state hard drives are not failing.The new hot swap process keeps computers in students’ hands. ● Schools have a wide variety of digital resources to help students learn and succeed. Clever™ (single sign on) has provided easy access to these resources. ● Teachers are open to using technology and trying new things. ● Elementary teachers love using their Promethean boards for a variety of instructional strategies. ● Google Apps for Education is a valuable resources for 21st century collaboration and communication. ● Instructional and Operational Technology provide good support to schools and are responsive to their needs. Schools appreciate the collaborative effort between these two departments. ● Teachers are excited about the new learning platform, Schoology. HCPS Department of Technology & Instructional Technology ­ ​
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are needed in elementary. Grades K­5 (laptops are primarily being used for testing and there is little opportunity for classroom teachers to use it for innovative instruction. The ratio of iPads in K­2 class does not meet the current needs for small group instruction.) ● The network in elementary needs to be updated and upgraded. Current hardware is no longer “supported” and there is not sufficient bandwidth to support instruction or texting. ● Promethean Boards are reaching their end of life. Many schools want a board in every classroom but don’t have local funding available to provide that for their students and teachers. This is most noticeable in schools that are neither Title 1 schools or schools with strong PTA support and funding. ● Elementary classroom printers are reaching their end of life. It is important to elementary teachers to have a printer in their classrooms since students cannot leave the room to pick up printing at a central location. ● Additional ITRT support was requested in elementary. Currently 12 Instructional Technology Resource Teachers support 46 schools. ● Equipment should be standardized in HCPS classrooms across levels­ elementary, middle, and high (every elementary classroom should have x; every middle school classroom should have y: etc.) ● The current high­volume printer/copiers in K­12 are not robust enough to meet the printing needs of schools in K­12. ● We need to re­address the need to be more innovative and provide an engaging 21st century learning experience for all students. (The focus on testing and accreditation has overshadowed the importance of teaching our students critical 21st century skills.) ● Additional professional development is needed for county provided resources ● Clear, concise communication from instructional and operational technology to the schools is important. In addition to this feedback, it was important to Instructional and Operational Technology that the development of the technology plan was an inclusive process that provided all stakeholder groups ample opportunities for input and so that all stakeholders needs would be considered when creating the plan. An initial draft of a broad­based plan was created by operational and instructional technology as a framework for presenting information to the stakeholder groups. This draft framework was based on: ●
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Last Revision 6/30/16 5 Stakeholder Groups A draft of this plan was presented to the following stakeholder groups for feedback, additions, or deletions to the plan. Committee Meeting Dates School Principals Directors February 1, 2016 | Central Office April 18, 2016 | Central Office May 17, 2016 | Central Office Technology Advisory Committee February 1, 2016 | Eastern Henrico Recreation Center April 11, 2016 K­12 Leadership February 16, 2015 | Central Office April 19, 2016 | Central Office Principal Advisory Group February 16, 2016 | 12:00 PM | Central Office Student Congress­ Additional feedback will be collected from Student Council Groups in each Magisterial District February 17, 2016 | Belmont Country Club April 6, 2016 | Belmont Country Club Teacher Advisory Committee­ This February 18, 2016 | Hermitage HS committee will seek input from all teachers K­12 via a feedback form. Instructional Technology Resource February 19, 2016| New Bridge Learning Center Teachers Computer Contacts (sought input from all elementary teachers) February 23, 2016 | Online meeting via Elluminate Parent/Community Task Force March 23, 2016­ 6­8 PM | Wilder MS ● An elementary, middle, and high school parent from each of the 5 school districts (15 parents). ● Henrico Education Foundation members(if possible) ● Selected school board members assigned to the division­wide strategic plan committee Operational Technology Leadership Team March 1, 2016 HCPS Department of Technology & Instructional Technology ­ ​
Last Revision 6/30/16 6 Technology Support Technicians March 1, 2016 District Leadership Team May 2016 | Central Office Timeline Task Date Next Steps Complete outline for technology plan February 1, 2016 Schedule planning meetings: 1/20­ 8 AM 1/26­ 8 AM 2/11/16 10 AM 12/12 3PM Calendar all necessary dates based on February 12, 2016 outline below Secure locations for all stakeholder meetings Update K­12 and District Leaders on technology plan and get feedback on process February 1, 2016 February 16, 2016 February 18, 2016 February 19, 2016 May 2016 Ensure that process meets approval before moving forward with stakeholder groups. Get feedback on membership of stakeholder groups. Create focus committees: ● Student Congress ● Teacher Advisory Committee ● Parent/Community Task Force ● Technology Advisory Committee ● Principal Advisory Committee ● Operational and Instructional Technology ● K­12 Leadership Team ● ITRTs and TSTs ● District Leadership Team February 12, 2016 Schedule meetings and locations for focus groups February 12, 2016 Create surveys for focus groups ➔ Student Feedback: https://docs.google.com/a/henrico.k12.va.
us/forms/d/1WB8jzl7GkWFfZJEUJK0ZiIrF
9jD5qq0nhuLg2yHDIAo/viewform ➔ Adult Feedback (Teacher, Administrators, Parent, etc. Feedback­ point by point­ ➔ https://docs.google.com/a/henrico.k12.va.
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zloVFI1sYrpEgBK0g8yDM/viewform Meet with focus groups and collect feedback from focus groups ●
➔ Select representatives from all stakeholder groups ➔ Send meeting invitations ➔ Request time to present to principal advisory group ➔ Request time to work with Student Congress ➔ Discuss timeline of presentation to the District Leadership team with Assistant Superintendent ●
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Student Congress ­ February 17, 2016; April 6, 2016 Computer Contacts (ES Teachers)­ February 23, 2016 Teacher Advisory Committee­ February 18, 2016 Technology Advisory Committee­ February 1, 2016 District Leadership (Directors, K­12, Specialists, etc)­ February 2016 Aggregate feedback from focus groups April 8, 2016 and apply to technology plan Share updated plan and changes with focus groups May 13, 2016 Input collected from all stakeholders and reworked plan reflecting the collective vision and investment of the community was made available to all committees for review and additional input Plan to K­12 and DLT April 19, 2016­ K­12 Week of May 9th, 2016­ DLT Submit for feedback and revisions Update to School Board May 2016 Make and updates, changes, corrections to plan if needed June 2016 HCPS Department of Technology & Instructional Technology ­ ​
Last Revision 6/30/16 8 Process for Yearly Evaluation and Updates Task Date Next Steps Mid­year evaluation by Instructional Technology and Operational Technology Leadership Teams January 2017 January 2018 Determine if pacing is on course and create an additional steps that may need to occur for areas of concern that exist. Mid­year input from Student Congress February 2017 February 2018 Determine additional needs of students as well as determine effectiveness of steps already put into place Mid­year input from parents February 2017 February 2018 Obtain feedback from parents to determine effectiveness of steps already put into place Plan reviewed yearly (by Instructional and Operational Technology) May 2017 May 2018 Evaluate tasks accomplished; make updates as needed Director of Technology and Assistant Director of Instructional Technology share goals that have been met with instructional leadership and request feedback for the next academic year May/June 2017 May/June 2018 Schedule meetings with Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, K­12, Student Congress, and the Division Leadership Team (DLT) for updates Plan reviewed yearly (by Instructional and Operational Technology) May/June 2017 May/June 2018 Determine collaborative and departmental action steps and focus for the upcoming school year HCPS Department of Technology & Instructional Technology ­ ​
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Actions: State Goals and Objectives/Henrico County Public Schools Strategies HCPS Department of Technology & Instructional Technology ­ ​
Last Revision 6/30/16 10 Appendix A: Henrico County Action Plans and Cost Benefits Virginia Technology Goal 1: Provide a safe, flexible, and effective learning environment for all students Objective 1.1: Provide the technical infrastructure necessary to support formal and informal learning environments Objective 1.2: Provide the human infrastructure necessary to support formal and informal learning Objective 1.3: Provide sound policies and procedures for the acquisition and management of technologies Description Cost Budgeted Item? Timetable Technical Infrastructure and Software Required Elementary Network Refresh Printer Refresh iPad Refresh Smart Board Add/Refresh Learning Platform Data Center Refresh $5,436,106.32 $825,000 $ TBD $ TBD $133,750 (2016­18) $ TBD Yes No No No Yes Yes Summer 2016 2016­2018 2017­2018 TBD January 2016­June 2018 July 2016­August 2017 Additional Human Resources Required Possible addition of Elementary ITRTs (17­18) Possible addition of TST Support $80,000 per 11­month ITRT $53,000 per 11­month TST No No 2017­18 2017­18 Professional Development Required Learning Platform (Extensive Support) Using Current Resources/Reques
ting additional Resources for summer PD 2017­18 (~$200,000) Current Resources already budgeted Additional Resources not budgeted 2016­2018 Virginia Technology Goal 2: Engage students in meaningful curricular content through the purposeful and effective use of technology Objective 2.1: Deliver appropriate, rigorous, and challenging technology­enhanced curricula to support formal and informal learning experiences. Objective 2.2: Provide Resources to support personalized learning for all students. Description Cost Budgeted Item? Timetable Technical Infrastructure and Software Required None HCPS Department of Technology & Instructional Technology ­ ​
Last Revision 6/30/16 11 Additional Human Resources Required None Professional Development Required Extensive Professional Development required for all Strategies Using existing ITRTS for majority of Professional Development Use of Dell Professional Development Days for ITRT Professional Development N/A 2016­18 Virginia Technology Goal 3: Afford students with opportunities to apply technology effectively to gain knowledge, develop skills, and create and distribute artifacts that reflect their understandings. Objective 3.1:.Provide resources and applications that encourage creativity, collaboration, and problem solving. Objective 3.2: Develop and evaluate technology policies to effectively balance the need for instructional innovation with safety and security. Description Cost Budgeted Item? Timetable Technical Infrastructure and Software Required None Additional Human Resources Required Internet Safety video­ Using existing work with Henrico resources Police for content and production N/A 2016­17 Professional Development Required Virginia Technology Goal 4: Provide students with access to authentic and appropriate tools to gain knowledge, develop skills, extend capabilities, and create and disseminate artifacts that demonstrate understandings. Objective 4.1:.Provide resources and support to ensure that every student has access to a personal computing device. Objective 4.2: Identify and disseminate information and resources that assist educators in selecting authentic appropriate tools for all grade levels and curricular areas. Description Cost Budgeted Item? Timetable Technical Infrastructure Purchase/lease of devices to pilot TBD No 2016­2018 HCPS Department of Technology & Instructional Technology ­ ​
Last Revision 6/30/16 12 and Software Required Additional Human Resources Required Additional ITRTs to provide off­contract Professional Development $2000.00 Temp salary funds 2016­18 budgeted Professional Development Required Virginia Technology Goal 5: Use technology to evaluate and improve teaching and learning Objective 5.1:Use data to inform and adjust technical, pedagogical, and financial support Objective 5.2: Promote the use of technology to support the design and implementation of next generation assessments. Description Technical Infrastructure and Software Required Cost Budgeted Item? Timetable Implement IT Service TBD Management processes via a best practice ITIL solution No 2016­2017 Additional Human Resources Required Professional Development Required Professional Development on Authentic Assessments Teacher training for piloting authentic assessments $0­ using existing Dell days from laptop contract Provided by Instruction No 2016­18 HCPS Department of Technology & Instructional Technology ­ ​
Last Revision 6/30/16 13 Appendix B: Guidelines for Acceptable Use of Technology and Software on Henrico County Public Schools Computers Staff R4­06­013 GUIDELINES FOR ACCEPTABLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SOFTWARE ON HENRICO COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMPUTERS (Revised March, 2010) School Board employees are granted the privilege of using technology only in an authorized and acceptable manner. Generally, a use is unacceptable if it conflicts with HCPS or the individual department's purpose, goal, or mission or interferes with an employee's authorized job duties or responsibilities as determined by their immediate supervisor. For purposes of this regulation, employees include permanent and temporary personnel, substitutes, contract personnel, student teachers, and volunteers. HCPS reserves the right to monitor, review and audit an employee's use of technology at any time. By using technology, the user consents to this monitoring. The failure of any employee to follow the terms of this regulation may result in disciplinary and legal action. 1. Acceptable Uses a. All employees shall use their real names in all educational activities that incorporate technology or the Internet (e.g., distance learning, online distance learning, etc.). Employees shall use their full names in school sanctioned discussion boards or emails, and follow proper grammatical rules. Employees shall not use Internet slang, such as “lol” or “bff,” to disguise or otherwise mask inappropriate communication, and shall refrain from typing in all capital letters, which indicates yelling or bullying of the recipient, when communicating in this forum. Examples of acceptable uses include, but are not limited to, the following types of communication: a. for educational purposes; b. with patrons and students; c. with federal, state, and local government personnel or agencies, and private businesses with which the School Board conducts business; d. for professional development; e. for administrative purposes; f. limited and judicious use of technology for personal use so long as the use is not an unacceptable use or violation of School Board policy or the law, and work productivity is not impacted. 2. Unacceptable Uses ​
Transmission of any material in violation of federal, state, local law, or School Board policy or regulation, is prohibited. Examples of unacceptable uses include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Excessive personal use of technology. Personal use will be deemed excessive if, in the opinion of an employee's immediate supervisor, the use detracts from the individual employee's or the department's productivity; b. Communicating to promote personal business ventures (e.g., consulting for pay, or sale of goods) or to advertise or solicit funds for personal business, political, religious, or other personal causes; HCPS Department of Technology & Instructional Technology ­ ​
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c. Communicating for illegal purposes including, but not limited to: violating copyright laws, using, downloading or copying unauthorized software (including screensavers), creating or knowingly spreading viruses, impersonating another user, or accessing restricted systems; Interfering with or disrupting network users, services, or equipment including, but not limited to: creating or forwarding chain letters, subscribing to any form of personal mailing list; damaging equipment, accessing a system (including using or sharing another userid and/or password), altering software settings such as operating system configurations (except for wallpaper, default colors, and other standard desktop customization settings), or destroying communications systems or electronic files; Introducing and/or piloting non­approved software, hardware or resources into the HCPS network or clients without appropriate approval from the building principal or supervisor and the Director of Technology; Accessing or distributing any communication which may constitute or contain intimidating, hostile, pornographic, offensive or discriminatory material on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability; Accessing or participating in news feeds, streaming media (i.e., web radio), "chat" rooms or services (including real time or instantaneous messaging types of services), unless specifically job related. Students ­ Technology & the Internet A. ​General Terms and Conditions of Use a. Henrico County Public Schools provides all students access to the Internet and other digital resources, as a means to enhance their education. All secondary students are provided with laptop computers to enhance their education. All technology resources are provided under the expectation and restrictions delineated in this document. b. The laptop that is issued for secondary student use is the property of Henrico County Public Schools and must be returned at the end of the academic year, within three (3) school days of withdrawal from a Henrico school, or immediately upon the request of a teacher or administrator. c. Transmission or creation of any material in violation of Federal, State, or local law, ordinance, School Board policy, regulation or the Code of Student Conduct is prohibited. d. The Internet filtering provided through HCPS exceeds the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requirements. Access to the Internet is filtered through a commercial filtering system. e. Henrico County Public Schools may provide students with access to online educational services and websites through contracts with educational companies and vendors. Students may be provided with a username and password to access educational content on these websites. Such websites may collect personally identifiable information from students including usernames and passwords. Specific website company/vendor privacy policies should be consulted regarding collection of information, including information for students under the age of 13. Please contact f. Henrico County Public Schools at any time regarding privacy questions or concerns or to request to review what personally identifiable information has been provided by the school and/or division. As requested, Henrico County Public Schools can also provide contact information for the educational companies and vendors for such websites for parents to contact directly. Parents can also contact Henrico County Public Schools (and/or the website company/vendor) at any time to request that they delete the personally identifiable information of their child and disallow further access. Please note that this removal could prevent the student from having access to critical instructional materials. g. HCPS has the right to inspect any provided computer or other electronic device and the contents contained therein on demand with or without notice to the user. Remote monitoring of computers on the network will occur at each school site. h. Students may connect a personal, non­school­district­owned desktop computer, laptop computer, tablet, smartphone or any other wireless network device into the HCPS network with written authorization from their building administrator. If this approval is granted, personal devices may be connected to the HCPS network for the purpose of accessing the Internet; however, technology staff cannot install or configure programs or software on personal devices. Use of these devices HCPS Department of Technology & Instructional Technology ­ ​
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while connected to the school network will be governed by the same rules and regulations that apply to HCPS­provided technology. Acceptable Use and Internet Safety a. Students will use technology with responsibility, integrity, and for educational purposes. b. Students will take responsibility for the choices they make and the actions they take while using technology. c. Students must manage the personal data on their computers. This includes backing up educational material regularly. Appropriate non­educational files are allowed, but should not negatively impact instructional use nor degrade device performance. d. Files and data on student computers must adhere to the following guidelines: i.
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All files and data sought, possessed, or distributed must be acceptable in a school setting. This forbidden content includes, but is not limited to: hacking tools, computer viruses, violent content, pornographic content, vulgar content, and obscene content. Students will maintain the security and integrity of their usernames and passwords. Students must keep their usernames and passwords confidential. a. Students will only log in with their own usernames and passwords. Students will maintain the integrity of the computer hardware and software. a. Students will not dismantle or otherwise physically alter computers. This includes affixing stickers or other decorations. b. Students are prohibited from altering or deleting files that are not in their ‘home’ directory. c. Students are prohibited from installing additional software or altering existing software in anyway. Students are responsible for obeying all HCPS standards for conduct when communicating using technology. a. Students may use HCPS or school approved communications mediums under teacher direction. b. Communications will be clear and precise. Intentionally obscuring communication through code words or other means is not permissible. c. Students will adhere to rules regarding cyber bullying, harassment, hate speech, and other forms of verbal assault. d. Students must understand that content published online is public, visible, and representative of the author. Students will respect the rights, privacy, property, and work of all users. a. Students will neither seek nor reveal personal information about others. b. Students will not attempt to access, alter, or use another user’s files without their permission. Students will operate within established HCPS filtering and security environments. a. Students will not attempt to evade or bypass HCPS Internet filters. b. Students will not attempt to conceal, disguise, or change their user information, nor the identity of their computer. c. Students will not attempt to disable any security or monitoring software. The use of HCPS technology for commercial activities is prohibited unless explicitly permitted by the School Board. Commercial activity includes, but is not limited to, the following: a. Any activity that generates revenue for the user; b. Product advertisement or political lobbying; c. Any activity that requires entry into an area of services for which the school will be charged a fee. With Teacher and/or Administrator Approval and for Instructional Purposes, Students may: a. Use approved email, chat rooms, instant messaging, message boards, and other communication methods; b. Publish or edit web pages; c. Wear headphones; d. Share files; e. Play educational games/activities; f. Connect student computers to Ethernet jacks. HCPS Department of Technology & Instructional Technology ­ ​
Last Revision 6/30/16 16 Appendix C: Summary of the Henrico County Schools Internet Safety Program All students in grades K­12 will receive Digital Citizenship and Internet Safety training throughout the school year. School Digital Citizenship and Internet Safety training will be a part of the school safety plan beginning in the 2015­16 school year. Because schools have a three year cycle for their safety audits, this plan will be reviewed every three years and adjustments made as necessary. Overview Presentation Digital Citizenship Elementary Digital Citizenship Implementation Plan 2015­16 The Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia Department of Education require all school systems to have an Acceptable Use Policy and an Internet Safety Plan that addresses the training of the following groups: Students, Teachers, Administrators, Parents and Community. In addition, the ​
Children’s Internet Protection Act​
(CIPA) requires schools to educate minors about appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms, and cyberbullying awareness and response.The intent of this requirement is that Internet Safety is embeded and taught when students are online using the Internet on a continual basis. There are required elements that must be taught to all stakeholders but each school may determine how they want to provide this training. Complete the following form by filling in your implementation plan and the date you completed it. Resources are available for all schools at the following website: http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/it/digital­safety​
The following form is used to report data to the safety committee. Embedded links provide access to our online digital citizenship/Internet safety resources. Suggested Time Frame August Objective Implementation Plan Date Completed School determines how Digital Citizenship training will be provided to students, teachers, administrators, and parents in their building and community. Teachers and Administrators receive PD on School Internet Safety Plan implementation and initial training and are directed to ​
HCPS provided resources. Teacher and Administrators receive Professional Development (PD) on ​
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Last Revision 6/30/16 17 Information on Internet Safety Resources distributed to parents. (School newsletter, Fee nights, PTA, etc) Ongoing­ Teachers and Students trained on September­May Information Literacy by School Librarian. Teacher integrate Internet Safety into lessons involving technology. September October Teacher integrate Internet Safety into appropriate lessons in the classroom, at least once per month from September through April. SROs provide training to teachers and students on being safe online (Predators, what is safe and legal, legal consequences of certain behaviors (sexting, etc), how to protect yourself online, etc.) Students are trained on HCPS Code of Conduct­ specifically “Technology and the Internet” and the Acceptable Use Policy. Teachers are trained on the Acceptable Use Policy and September modules. Kindergarten module​
­ What is the Internet? Grade 1 module​
­ What is the Internet? Grade 2 module​
­ Whose Property is This? Grade 3 module​
­ Acceptable Use Policy Grade 4 module​
­ Understanding the Acceptable Use Policy Grade 5 module​
­ Be comfortable and Acceptable Use Policy Information on Internet Safety and Terms and Conditions Resources distributed to parents. (School newsletter, PTA, Back to School Night, etc) Teachers and Administrators trained on October Modules HCPS Department of Technology & Instructional Technology ­ ​
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­ Respecting Property Grade 1 module​
­ Is it Yours? Grade 2 module​
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­ Safety with Internet Pals Grade 4 module​
­ Safety with Internet Pals Grade 5 module​
­ Whose is it? Information on Internet Safety and Terms and Conditions Resources distributed to parents. (School newsletter, PTA, Back to School Night, etc) Teachers and Administrators trained on the November modules. Kindergarten module​
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Last Revision 6/30/16 19 Information on Internet Safety Resources distributed to parents. (School newsletter, PTA, Back to School Night, etc) Secondary Digital Citizenship Implementation Plan 2015­2016 The Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia Department of Education require all school systems to have an Acceptable Use Policy and an Internet Safety Plan that addresses the training of the following groups: Students, Teachers, Administrators, Parents and Community. In addition, the ​
Children’s Internet Protection Act​
(CIPA) requires schools to educate minors about appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms, and cyberbullying awareness and response.The intent of this requirement is that Internet Safety is embeded and taught when students are online using the Internet on a continual basis. There are required elements that must be taught to all stakeholders but each school may determine how they want to provide this training. Complete the following form by filling in your implementation plan and the date you completed it. Resources are available for all schools at the following website: http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/it/digital­citizenship Suggested Time Frame August Objective Implementation Plan Date Completed School determines how Digital Citizenship training will be provided to students, teachers, administrators, and parents in their building and community. Teachers and Administrators receive PD on School Internet Safety Plan implementation and initial training and are directed to ​
HCPS provided resources. Teacher and Administrators receive Professional Development (PD) on Terms and Conditions. (August or September) HCPS Department of Technology & Instructional Technology ­ ​
Last Revision 6/30/16 20 Information on Internet Safety Resources distributed to parents. (School newsletter, Fee nights, PTA, etc) Ongoing­ September­May September Teachers and Students trained on Information Literacy by School Librarian. Teacher integrate Internet Safety into lessons involving technology. Teacher integrate Internet Safety into appropriate lessons in the classroom, at least once per month from September through April. SROs provide training to teachers and students on being safe online (Predators, what is safe and legal, legal consequences of certain behaviors (sexting, etc), how to protect yourself online, etc.) Students are trained on HCPS Code of Conduct­ specifically “Technology and the Internet” and the Acceptable Use Policy. Teachers are trained on the Acceptable Use Policy. Teachers and Administrators trained on the “Safety and Responsibility” portion of Digital Citizenship site. Students in all grade levels trained on “Safety and Responsibility” Information on Internet Safety Resources distributed to parents. Information on Terms and Conditions distributed to Middle School parents HCPS Department of Technology & Instructional Technology ­ ​
Last Revision 6/30/16 21 only.(School newsletter, PTA, Back to School Night, etc) October November­ December Teachers and Administrators trained on the “Relationships and Communications.” Students in all grade levels trained on the “Relationships and Communications” Information on Internet Safety Resources distributed to parents. Information on Terms and Conditions distributed to Middle School parents only. (School newsletter, PTA, Back to School Night, etc) Teachers and Administrators trained on the “Digital Identity.” Students in all grade levels trained on the “Digital Identity” Information on Internet Safety Resources distributed to parents. (School newsletter, PTA, Back to School Night, etc) HCPS Department of Technology & Instructional Technology ­ ​
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Instructional Technology Strategic Goal Alignment Henrico County Public Schools Mission Statement
Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence,
will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social, and civic
learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing
citizens. ​
HCPS Strategic Plan
HCPS Department of Instructional Technology
Mission: ​
To empower students to be innovative, lifelong learners.
Vision: ​
The Department of Instructional Technology contributes in unique and powerful ways to the knowledge,
understanding and skills that foster a culture of engagement in learning​
to inspire and empower students to become
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productive, contributing citizens.
In order for Henrico County Public Schools to provide opportunities for students to develop life skills that will ensure
individual success in a 21st century global society ​
we must provide students with;
● A learning model that facilitates student centered learning. Our students must have autonomy, voice, and choice in
the learning process. Teachers should facilitate the learning process. This facilitation should include the design,
delivery, and assessment of learning.
● An instructional program that supports the development of critical 21st skills as defined by the Teaching and
Innovation Progression Chart.
○ Research and Information Fluency
○ Communication and Collaboration
○ Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
○ Creativity and Innovation
○ Digital Citizenship
○ Self-efficacy
● An instructional program that provides alignment to content standards (VA SOLs) and resources.
Strategic Plan Alignment: Academic Progress
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success in a 21st century global society.
● Alternative assessment pilot plan and feedback documentation
● Instructional technology plan documentation
● Henrico/Student 21 lessons
● Instructional Technology Coaching Plans
● Safety audit data pertaining to internet safety instruction
Appendix E: Teaching Innovation Progression Chart HCPS Department of Technology & Instructional Technology ­ ​
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