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Scott Smith, Director
559.730.7385

MISSION
Instructional Technology is one branch of the Instructional Services Division. Technological Services is Directed by Jerry Walkowiak. Both Technology arms are under the supervision of Area Administrator Myron Sheklian. The mission of instructional technology is to empower students, teachers, and staff with the thoughtful deployment of technology tools. Our ultimate aim is to use technology to improve classroom instruction and increase student achievement.

RELEASE FORMS

bulletStudent Technology Use Parent Signature Form   |   (Spanish version)
bulletStudent Acceptable Technology Use Policy (BP 6163.4)
bullet Staff Acceptable Technology Use Policy (BP 4040)

School Technology Surveys (2005-06 ... posted 3.05)
District Technology Survey (2005-06 ... posted 3.05)

Appropriate Technology Use ... Staff Presentation (.ppt, posted 3.05)

remote pinnacle  |  Balanced Assessment   |  Resource Development
Marzano on Technology  |   voucher provider  |   Fresh Quotes
1-page Staff Self-Assessment

 

Professional Development Events

bullet VLC Sandbox
bullet2006 Summer Technology Festival w/ Free Computer
bulletInnovations in Education @ El Diamante HS, October 8, 2005
bulletCUE Conference (March 8-10, 2006)

Celebration Stories

bulletThacher (July 05)
bulletVISTAS - "programs don't change people, cultures do" (Sep 05)
bullet"Don't Bother ... Standardized Testing"
bullet"I do project, I do project"

In-Service Evaluation Form

Technology Coach Goals 2005-06  |  Reflections (May 2006)

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2004-05

AB 75 June 21-23

bulletTechnology Coach Goals 2004-05  |  Staff Development Calendar 2004-05
  
bulletTechnology Standards
bullet 2nd grade teacher training
bullet 3rd grade teacher training
bullet Middle School
  
bulletTechnology Integration
bullet6th grade
bullet5th grade
bullet4th grade
   
bulletSystems Development & Professional Networking
bulletUpdated Technology Use Plan
bulletDigital High Network
bulletMiddle School Computer Lab Network  |  Middle School Articulation
bullet Pinnacle Gradebook
 
bulletReform Projects - Grant funded
bulletVISTAS 03-06 Graduate Program (EETT grant)
bulletVoice (middle school EETT grant)
bulletDigital Enterprise (CTC grant)
bullet3-7 Literacy Strategies Technology Integration Model
  
bulletProfessional Development Events At Large
bullet VLC Sandbox
bullet2005 Summer Technology Festival w/ Free Computer
bulletInnovations in Education @ El Diamante HS, October 9, 2004
bulletCUE Conference (March 10-12, 2004)
  
bulletStudent Competitions
bullet Tulare COE CyberQuest (November 20th) ... 2004 Visalia Award Teams
bullet Slickrock Student Film Festival (May 21st) ... Visalia Awards 2005

2003-04 Goals  |  June 04 Reflections

2003-04 Highlights

bulletTechnology Standards for students in grades K-6
bulletOnline Resources
bullet 4th grade teacher training
bullet 5th grade teacher training
bullet 6th grade teacher training
bulletData to Desktop for all schools
bullet3-7 Literacy Strategies Technology Integration Model
bulletTechnology Coach service 03-04
bulletDigital High Schools
bulletVISTAS 03-06 Graduate Program
bulletVISTAS Summer 2004 Teacher Training w/ Free Computer
bulletMiddle School Computer Lab Network
bulletInnovations in Education with Roger Taylor El Diamante HS, October 18, 2003
bullet Tulare COE CyberQuest

Technology's Connection to the 
California Standards for the Teaching Profession
 
(May, 2001)    

Technology's Role in the Classroom (August, 2000) 

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