Technology Grant

May 17, 2012

Arizona Department of EducationSchool Improvement and Intervention

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Webinar OverviewWho is eligible?

Purpose of the Grant

Website Resources

Preparation

Application Process

Next Steps

Contact Information

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Who is Eligible?Funded Schools from Tier I and II - SIG Cohorts 1 and 2

Only those located in rural settings

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Purpose of the GrantTo build the capacity of rural SIG

schools to support improving technology infrastructure and professional development for teachers in the area of technology use for assessment and integrated instruction in preparation for implementation of Arizona’s K-12 Academic Standards (Common Core)

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ADE Website Resources

Level of Technology Integration into the Curriculum by Characteristics of the Learning Environment (Arizona Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) http://www.azk12.org/tim/

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Website ResourcesTechnology surveys/tools available on ADE’s

website:http://www.azed.gov/educational-technology/technology-integration/

Technology Integration Matrix Observation Tool (requires login)

Technology Comfort Matrix (requires login) Arizona Technology Integration Matrix-LEA Level

Technology Literacy Assessment Tools (requires

login)

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Preparation1. Complete the Tech Readiness Tool –

administered through ADE’s Educational Technology Department – Contact Cathy Poplin at cathy.poplin@azed.gov or call her at 602-364-1349

This is a survey being conducted at the national level to get data on level of readiness for Common Core implementation

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Tech Readiness ToolArizona's PARCC Technology Readiness

Tool (TRT) District Admin Training

https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/917908166

You will need Windows Media Player 9 or higher to view the presentation.

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Preparation Continued

2. Complete the Technology Integration Surveys

2. Classroom Level3. LEA Level

3. Other surveys listed may need to be completed first in order to complete the Technology Integration Surveys

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Application Process1. Fill out A.1-A.3 in the application2. List data statements that describe

current status with technology3. Prioritize the statements4. Identify Strategies and Action Steps5. Attach dollar amounts to strategies and

action stepsTHEN:6. Submit the application to Teri Regan at

teri.regan@azed.gov

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Finalizing Application

After application is approved:You will need to put budget up on Grants Management

Sign the Assurances

Make adjustments to Continuous Improvement Plan on ALEAT

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Next StepsAssemble your Technology Leadership Team Include people with the appropriate expertise

Schedule meeting to create timeline for:Completing surveysCommunicating to stakeholdersCompleting application

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Contact informationHelp with the Technology Grant

Application – Teri Regan at teri.regan@azed.gov or 602-542-3281

Help with any of the surveys – Cathy Poplin at cathy.poplin@azed.gov or 602-364-1349