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3 - Year Strategic Technology Plan School Name: Bridge Academy School Code: 82983 Address: 9600 Buffalo St. Hamtramck, MI 48212 Phone: 313-887-8100 Fax: 313-887-8101 Date of plan: June 2010 End Date of plan: June 2013 Intermediate School District: Wayne RESA URL Address: www.Bridge-academy.org Contact Person: Marwan Issa Address: 9600 Buffalo St. Hamtramck, MI 48212 Phone: 734-216-0619 Fax: 313-887-8101 marwan@gee-edu.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: TITLE PAGE......................................................................................................... 1!

SECTION 2: MISSION................................................................................................................ 3!

SECTION 3: VISION ................................................................................................................... 5!

SECTION 4: CURRICULUM INTEGRATION ....................................................................... 6!

SECTION 5: STUDENT ACHEIVEMENT............................................................................. 15!

SECTION 6: TECHNOLOGY DELIVERY ............................................................................ 17!

SECTION 7: PARENT COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS ........... 18!

SECTION 8: COLLABORATION ........................................................................................... 19!

SECTION 9: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT................................................................ 19!

SECTION 10: SUPPORTING RESOURCES ......................................................................... 22!

SECTION 11: INFRASTRUCTURE........................................................................................ 23!

SECTION 12: INCREASE ACCESS........................................................................................ 24!

SECTION 13: BUDGET ............................................................................................................ 25!

SECTION 14: COORDINATION OF RESOURCES............................................................. 28!

SECTION 15: MONITORING AND EVALUATION: .......................................................... 28!

SECTION 16: STUDENT INTERNET/COMPUTER ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY ...... 30!

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!"#$%&'(/*(0%!!%&'( Mission: Bridge Academy’s mission is to create academic excellence, positive character, an understanding of cultures and compassion for others.

Introduction: Bridge Academy will provide all students with a quality education through a variety of learning opportunities that incorporates international studies and informational technology. All students will become high-performing, culturally sensitive, life-long learners so they can be contributing citizens of an ever-changing global community.

Our student population consists of Arab-Americans, Caucasians, African-Americans and Asians.

Many of the students are classified as Limited English Proficiency. Most of these students have families who do not speak English at home; however through technology and efforts in the four core areas our students’ vocabulary and comprehension is reaching or have reached expected performance.

All teachers are certified and all teachers are teaching in their area of certification. Teachers manage classrooms at Bridge Academy with a wide variation in performance levels.

The school has interested and involved Board members, strong parent participation and is managed by Global Educational Excellence.

The planning team consists of the following individuals: Name Dr. Naji A. Jaber Jacqueline Booker Marwan Issa Abdulkader Alriyashi

Title Principal Assistant Principal Chief Technology Officer Technology Coordinator

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Philosophy Bridge Academy’s staff understands education is the community's most important source of opportunity, and that each student, regardless of the ethnic, religious, or cultural background, deserves an education designed to promote greater knowledge, talent, and ability. There is value in diversity and the concept that learning and building upon our differences can be the strength of our continued growth as a community and as a nation.

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District/School Background Bridge Academy is a Charter School located in Hamtramck, MI housing K through 8th grade students. The school was established under the authorization of Ferris State University. The school has had a full capacity of 350 students since it opened its doors in 2004 with a long waiting list until now. Due to the waiting list the school has added 13 more classrooms and school gym for the 2007-2008 school year, which resulted in increase of enrollment from 350 to 550 for the current school year of 2009-2010. The Academy has 45 teachers and 15 paraprofessionals.

Approximately 96% of the students are eligible for free/reduced lunches. Curriculum is focused around NCLB, Michigan State Standards and Benchmarks, Grade Level Content Expectations and technology integration. Student population represents eight different ethnicities/cultures and six different home languages Our plan is to fully integrate technology into the curriculum so every student has access to and understands computer usage and informational technology. More specifically, teachers are provided with a wide range of professional development to enhance student learning through technology. This includes training for the school information system Nextcampus, smart boards, Elmos, United Streaming, Lexia, Reading A-Z, and digital cameras.

The chart below highlights the services and programs provided by Bridge Academy.

Service/Program

Brief Description

Title I Program

Title I services provide students academic remediation to support and advance academic achievement.

After school activities support and extend learning into the non-school hours. Activities include enrichment and recreation opportunities.

Parents are involved in Parent Council activities, as volunteers in the classroom, and other school events.

Teachers and students have access to a school library which offers educational resources, including reference books, periodicals, and other materials.

Students participate in the School Lunch Program, which provides nutritious meals for students.

After School Services Parent and Family Involvement Library/Media Center Nutrition and Health Services

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The learning community of Bridge Academy, teachers, students, staff and parents, will learn to use technology as a tool to become proficient communicators, collaborators, problem solvers and thinkers, in preparation for an ever-changing world.

Guiding Themes ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Broad application of technology to support the teaching and learning process Various technological opportunities for students to develop processing skills, such as flexibility, adaptability, critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration Excellence in teacher preparation Equality in student access High levels of parent involvement Compliance with State of Michigan Curriculum Standards and Benchmarks Fulfillment of No Child Left Behind goals and objectives Preparation of students to participate in a global economic environment

Bridge Academy is committed to the following broad technology goals: Goal 1: Improve student academic achievement through integration of technology into the teaching and learning process using smart board technology.

Goal 2: Enhance staff technological knowledge; skills and abilities in support of classroom instruction; parent communication; and student data management and tracking using the Nextcampus learning management system.

Goal 3: Provide resources for use of technology for school operations, such as student data management, fiscal accounting, and personnel management Goal 4: Continually assess technology strengths, weaknesses, and needs and acquire technology resources to support student achievement of curriculum goals and standards Goal 5: Engage in fiscal planning and fund development activities to support acquisition of needed technology resources Goal 6: Implement a coordinated technology purchase, maintenance, and inventory program Goal 7: Evaluate the effectiveness of technology and its application and impact to the goals of Students, teachers, staff and parents.

Goal 8: School Stakeholder will have greater access to appropriate forms of technology, training and technical support and interact as partners to learn about and use technology. This greater access will be achieved through Nextcampus student Learning Management system supported by Professional development workshop.

Goal 9: Teacher will use Nextcampus blog system to communicate with students and parents to support student learning.

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!"#$%&'(3*(#455%#4+40(%'$".5-$%&'( Bridge Academy has aligned its technology goals with the National and State technology standards and benchmarks (http://techplan.org). The standards have been utilized as the basis for integrating technology into curricula and instruction to improve student academic achievement.

The specific goals for Bridge Academy are aligned with state and national standards. The goals are as follows: 1. Teachers will use technology appropriately to support curriculum.

2. Teachers will create and implement lessons that use best practices in teaching with technology.

3. Technology will be used to communicate integration practices throughout the school.

4. Students will use appropriate technologies to support learning.

5. The staff will provide extended access to appropriate forms of technology.

6. The technology committee will develop a purchasing strategy for new and replacement equipment and software.

The Bridge Academy teachers will use these technology-based strategies to improve academic achievement, including technology literacy, of all students: 1. The teachers will administer the Scantron Student Skills connection to identify the areas in curriculum that need remediation.

2. The students will strengthen their comprehension skills through the application of the Accelerated Reader Program.

3. The students will use educational software in all core subject areas to improve academic achievement.

4. The students will gain access to other courses that may not otherwise be offered at Bridge Academy through video conferencing.

5. The curriculum will be supplemented through the use of video streaming provided by United Streaming.

6. The students will enhance their knowledge of inquiry by accessing and using databases for research purposes.

7. The students will use websites as tools for discovery, and also to promote critical thinking and problem solving strategies.

Technology will be embedded into the curriculum. It will improve the language and communication skills of ESL students. Technology will target specific learning goals for special education students. It will challenge and stimulate a higher level of learning among the gifted and talented population of students at Bridge Academy.

The Technology and Curriculum Committees will work to identify curricula and teaching strategies that integrate technology effectively into curricula and instruction by focusing on the areas of need among the students. These needs will be assessed by the MEAP standardized test, Scantron Assessments, Michigan Literacy Progress Profile, Quantitative Reading Inventory, Terra Nova, and classroom student performance.

In order to promote the integration of technology effectively into the curricula and instruction, the Technology Committee will provide workshops and seminars. They will also provide the 6 - Bridge Academy Technology Plan, 2010-2013

technology integration components for the classroom teacher that link to the activities that are aligned with the benchmarks and assessments.

Technology will be integrated into curricula and instructions within the content areas. In the mathematics curriculum, the students will use Microsoft Excel to compute functions and create graphs. They will create Power Point Presentations and will use other appropriate future software to define mathematical terms.

In the science curriculum, students will use Microsoft Excel to graph data from experiments.

They will use Power Point and other future software to present research. The students will create a web page exhibiting scientific knowledge. They will use Encarta and the Internet for research purposes in science.

In the language arts curriculum, students will use Power Point and other future software to highlight the life of a particular author or illustrator. Students will use Microsoft Word to produce written narratives, expository essays, persuasive writing pieces, and other forms of writing. Students will create web pages in all areas of language arts.

In the social studies curriculum, the students will use Power Point and future software programs to present research on historical figures and events, economic principles, geography, and/or government. The students will use Microsoft Word to create written forms based on social studies content. The students will use Encarta and the Internet for research purposes in social studies.

Technology Content Standards K-3 and Curriculum outcomes: Introduce: Direct Instruction of the technology objectives.

Develop: Apply the technology objective with direction.

Independent User: Apply the technology objective without direction.

Content Standard 1: Students will demonstrate awareness, knowledge and appropriate usage of computer hardware components.

Mouse Skills: Mouse Skills: Point and Click/Double Click Introduce Mouse Skills: Point and Select from Menu

Introduce

Mouse Skills: Point, Click, and Drag

Introduce

Other: Identify and know the basic functions of computer hardware.

Know potential hazards that could damage computer hardware.

Learn Victory Academy student computer usage policies

Introduce Introduce Introduce

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Content Standard 2: Students will demonstrate awareness, knowledge and usage in file management and basic computer operation.

File Management: File Management: Save (Name, Choose a location) Introduce File Management: Retrieve saved documents Introduce Computer Operation Skills: Computer Operation Skills: Know how to start a computer software program Introduce Content Standard 3: Students will demonstrate awareness, knowledge, and usage of a word processor, spreadsheet, and database.

Word Processing: Word Processing: Know how to start a new Word Processing document.

Introduce Word Processing: Change the font and size of text.

Introduce Word Processing: Align text with alignment buttons.

Introduce Word Processing: Highlight text with the mouse.

Introduce Word Processing: Change the format of text with bold, italics and underline.

Introduce Word Processing: Know how to print independently.

Introduce Spreadsheet: Spreadsheet: Use the mouse to select a cell.

Introduce Spreadsheet: Enter data into a cell.

Introduce Content Standard 4: Students will demonstrate knowledge of creating and using graphics, desktop publishing, and creating presentations.

Graphics: Know how to use basic painting and drawing tools.

Introduce Able to put shapes together to create a picture.

Introduce Content Standard 5: Students will demonstrate awareness, knowledge and usage of the World Wide Web and research tools that leverage technology.

Know how to search for information within a reference-based software Develop program.

Learn Internet etiquette; do's and don’ts.

Develop Know basic internet terms.

Introduce Content Standard 7: Students will demonstrate an understanding of how technology can be used as a tool for problem solving and decision-making.

Know that objects occur in nature; but people can also design and make Develop objects.

Know that tools can be used to observe measure, make things, and do things Develop better and/or more easily.

Know that people are always inventing new ways to solve problems and get Introduce work done.

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Technology Content Standards Grade 4 and Curriculum outcome: Introduce: Direct Instruction of the technology objectives.

Develop: Apply the technology objective with direction.

Independent User: Apply the technology objective without direction.

Content Standard 1: Students will demonstrate awareness, knowledge and appropriate usage of computer hardware components.

Mouse Skills: Mouse Skills: Point and Click/Double Click

Develop

Mouse Skills: Point and Select from Menu

Develop

Mouse Skills: Point, Click, and Drag

Develop

Keyboarding Skills: Keyboarding Skills: Use Typing Tutorial Program.

Introduce

Keyboarding Skills: Proficiently type, using proper hand position, with all alphanumeric keys.

Other:

Introduce

Identify and know the basic functions of computer hardware.

Develop

Know potential hazards that could damage computer hardware.

Develop

Learn Victory Academy student computer usage policies

Develop

Content Standard 2: Students will demonstrate awareness, knowledge and usage in file management and basic computer operation.

File Management: File Management: Save (Name, Choose a location)

Develop

File Management: Retrieve saved documents

Develop

File Management: Distinguish between Save and Save As

Develop

Computer Operation Skills: Computer Operation Skills: Know how to start a computer software program

Develop

Computer Operation Skills: Cut, Copy, Paste

Develop

Computer Operation Skills: Manipulate Windows (Task Bar, Close Button, Minimize Button, Maximize Button, Restore Window Button)

Develop

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Content Standard 3: Students will demonstrate awareness, knowledge, and usage of a word processor, spreadsheet, and database.

Word Processing: Word Processing: Know how to start a new Word Processing document.

Develop Word Processing: Change the font and size of text.

Develop

Word Processing: Align text with alignment buttons.

Develop

Word Processing: Highlight text with the mouse.

Develop

Word Processing: Change the format of text with bold, italics and underline.

Develop

Word Processing: Know how to print independently.

Develop

Word Processing: Use the cut and paste commands.

Develop

Word Processing: Use the menu bar functions.

Develop

Word Processing: Insert Clip Art

Develop

Spreadsheet: Spreadsheet: Use the mouse to select a cell.

Develop

Spreadsheet: Enter data into a cell.

Develop

Spreadsheet: Learn spreadsheet terms.

Introduce

Spreadsheet: Know how to start a new Spreadsheet document.

Introduce

Other: Know basic distinctions among computer software programs, such as word processors, special purpose programs, and games.

Develop

Content Standard 4: Students will demonstrate knowledge of creating and using graphics, desktop publishing, and creating presentations.

Graphics: Know how to use basic painting and drawing tools.

Develop Able to put shapes together to create a picture.

Develop Desktop Publishing/Presentations: Know how to insert clip art.

Develop Content Standard 5: Students will demonstrate awareness, knowledge and usage of the World Wide Web and research tools that leverage technology.

Know how to search for information within a reference-based software Develop program.

Learn Internet etiquette; do's and don’ts.

Develop Know basic internet terms.

Develop

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Content Standard 7: Students will demonstrate an understanding of how technology can be used as a tool for problem solving and decision-making.

Know that objects occur in nature; but people can also design and make Develop objects.

Know that tools can be used to observe measure, make things, and do things Develop better and/or more easily.

Know that people are always inventing new ways to solve problems and get Develop work done.

Technology Content Standards Grade 5 and Curriculum outcome: Introduce: Direct Instruction of the technology objectives.

Develop: Apply the technology objective with direction.

Independent User: Apply the technology objective without direction.

Content Standard 1: Students will demonstrate awareness, knowledge and appropriate usage of computer hardware components.

Mouse Skills: Mouse Skills: Point and Click/Double Click Independent User Mouse Skills: Point and Select from Menu Independent User Mouse Skills: Point, Click, and Drag Independent User Mouse Skills: Know the basic functional differences between left and right Introduce mouse buttons.

Keyboarding Skills: Keyboarding Skills: Use Typing Tutorial Program.

Develop

Keyboarding Skills: Proficiently type, using proper hand position, with all alphanumeric keys.

Other:

Develop

Identify and know the basic functions of computer hardware.

Independent User

Know potential hazards that could damage computer hardware.

Independent User

Learn Victory Academy student computer usage policies

Independent User

Know basic facts about networked computers.

Introduce

Uses a variety of input and output devices. (Scanner, Digital Camera, etc‌)

Introduce

Content Standard 2: Students will demonstrate awareness, knowledge and usage in file management and basic computer operation.

File Management: File Management: Save (Name, Choose a location)

Independent User

File Management: Retrieve saved documents

Independent User

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File Management: Distinguish between Save and Save As

Develop

File Management: Create back up of documents.

Introduce

Computer Operation Skills: Computer Operation Skills: Know how to start a computer software program

Independent User

Computer Operation Skills: Cut, Copy, Paste

Develop

Computer Operation Skills: Manipulate Windows (Task Bar, Close Button, Minimize Button, Maximize Button, Restore Window Button)

Develop

Content Standard 3: Students will demonstrate awareness, knowledge, and usage of a word processor, spreadsheet, and database.

Word Processing: Word Processing: Know how to start a new Word Processing document.

Independent User Word Processing: Change the font and size of text.

Independent User Word Processing: Align text with alignment buttons.

Independent User Word Processing: Highlight text with the mouse.

Independent User Word Processing: Change the format of text with bold, italics and underline.

Independent User Word Processing: Know how to print independently.

Independent User Word Processing: Use the cut and paste commands.

Develop Word Processing: Use the menu bar functions.

Develop Word Processing: Insert Clip Art Develop Word Processing: Use Spell Check Introduce Spreadsheet: Spreadsheet: Use the mouse to select a cell.

Independent User Spreadsheet: Enter data into a cell.

Independent User Spreadsheet: Learn spreadsheet terms.

Develop Spreadsheet: Know how to start a new Spreadsheet document.

Develop Spreadsheet: Learn to graph or chart. Introduce Introduce Spreadsheet: Learn to add/subtract cell information.

Introduce Other: Know basic distinctions among computer software programs, such as word Develop processors, special purpose programs, and games.

Content Standard 4: Students will demonstrate knowledge of creating and using graphics, desktop publishing, and creating presentations.

Graphics: Know how to use basic painting and drawing tools.

Independent User Able to put shapes together to create a picture.

Independent User Know how to use advanced painting and drawing tools.

Introduce Know how to select specific areas of a painting or drawing.

Introduce Know how to use cut, copy, and paste with selected shapes.

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Desktop Publishing/Presentations: Know how to insert clip art.

Learn how to select and use a template.

Know how to Zoom in and out.

Learn how to create a basic presentation.

Use special hardware devices for input within a document (scanner, digital camera).

Develop Introduce Introduce Introduce Introduce

Content Standard 5: Students will demonstrate awareness, knowledge and usage of the World Wide Web and research tools that leverage technology.

Know how to search for information within a reference-based software program.

Learn Internet etiquette; do's and don’ts.

Know basic internet terms.

Manually entering an Internet Web address (URL).

Learn how to search and use keywords within a search engine.

Learn Internet Explorer button functions (back, forward, stop, etc...).

Learn to access, send and reply with e-mail.

Learn how to download graphics.

Independent User Independent User Independent User Introduce Introduce Introduce Introduce Introduce

Content Standard 6: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the relationships among science, technology, society, and the individual.

Know ways that technology is used at home and school.

Introduce Know that new tools and ways of doing things affect all aspects of life, and may have positive or negative effects on other people.

Introduce

Understand that when an individual creates something on a computer, the created work is that person's property, and only that person has the right to change it.

Know that technologies often have costs as well as benefits and can have an enormous effect on people and other living things.

Introduce

Know that new inventions often lead to other new inventions and ways of doing things.

Introduce

Know areas in which technology has improved human lives.

Introduce

Understand the concept of software piracy.

Introduce

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Content Standard 7: Students will demonstrate an understanding of how technology can be used as a tool for problem solving and decision-making.

Know that objects occur in nature; but people can also design and make Independent User objects.

Know that tools can be used to observe measure, make things, and do things Independent User better and/or more easily.

Know that people are always inventing new ways to solve problems and get Independent User work done.

Identify a simple problem that can be solved using technology.

Introduce Know constraints that must be considered when designing a solution to a problem.

Select and use appropriate tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems.

Know that people have invented and used tools throughout history to solve problems and improve ways of doing things.

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State and National Standards All teaching and administrative staff will receive the ISTE/NETS standards for teachers, students and administrators. They will all receive training in the interpretation of the standards and the standards will be aligned to all staff development activities. This means that the focus for staff development will move from skills training to integration of technology into curriculum and instruction.

A staff needs assessment is an important part of determining the focus for staff development.

Staff will be asked to self-assess their level of proficiency using the ISTE/NETS standards for teachers and the TTI self-assessment instrument as a model.

Our school improvement goals are: ! ! !

All students will read at grade level by the end of each year.

All students will perform mathematical calculations and conceptual skills at grade level by the end of each year; and All students will use scientific thinking and knowledge to make decisions about real world problems.

Specific measurable goals for using technology to improve student academic achievement include: 1. 100% of students will have access to high-speed Internet with voice, data, and video resources to support and advance classroom teaching and learning of Michigan State Core Curriculum Standards and Benchmarks; 2. 100% of teachers will receive training and participate in regular collegial planning sessions in the use of web-based resources and technology for meeting curriculum standards and benchmarks and tracking/recording/reporting student progress;

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3. Implement a school website, teacher and student e-mail, classroom web pages for communicating with parents regarding school calendar, student activities, and assignments, and community resources to address family needs/emergencies, etc.; 4. 100% of students and teachers will have access to and use a multimedia technology for preparation of reports, instructional materials, and English as a Second Language learning activities through the computer resource center; and 5. Provide teachers with access to voicemail for communicating and providing regular updated messages regarding homework assignments and other classroom activities.

Bridge Academy will improve student academic achievement and technology literacy by supporting teachers in planning instructional activities for students to master competency in the use of technology-based tools. Specific strategies are highlighted below. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Students will have multiple opportunities to gain a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems and gain proficient skills in the use of technology.

Students will discuss and practice the care, maintenance, and responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

Students will use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

Students will use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

Students will use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

Students will use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

Students will use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

Students will use technology tools to process data and report results.

Students will evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

Students will employ technology resources in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world and making decisions.

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Hardware and software will be carefully selected and available to students and staff; A comprehensive professional development program will be developed and implemented to ensure staff gain needed knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish school district goals.

Instructional and other staff will be able to access technological and instructional support to utilize technology on the job.

Instructional staff will have opportunities to attend workshops, seminars, and conferences to learning the value of and methods for integrating technology into their curriculum.

Instructional staff will be comfortable with technology, and have learned methods for integration of technology into classroom curriculum.

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Instructional staff will cooperatively develop and implement integrated lessons in the classroom.

Technology integration will be ensured through the availability and implementation of high quality: 1. Hardware.

2. Software.

3. Staff Professional Development.

4. Instructional and Technical Support.

5. Cooperative Instructional Planning and Implementation.

6. Ongoing Evaluation and Continuous Improvement.

Timeline for integration into curricula and instruction is included below: 1. 100% of students will have access to high-speed Internet in the classroom 2. 100% of teachers will receive training and participate in regular collegial planning sessions in the use of web-based resources and technology meeting curriculum standards and benchmarks and tracking/recording/reporting student progress 3. Implementation a school website, teacher and student e-mail, classroom web pages for communicating with parents regarding school calendar, student activities, and assignments, and community resources to address family needs/emergencies, etc.

4. 100% of students and teachers will have access to desktop and laptop computer and use multimedia technology for preparation of reports, instructional materials, and English as a Second Language learning activities through the computer resource center 5. Provide teachers with access to voicemail for communicating and providing regularly updated messages regarding homework assignments and other classroom activities 6. Year 1: ! ! ! ! ! !

Develop an online curriculum guide.

Align purchased technology services with Bridge Academy curriculum.

Model technology integration strategies.

Develop and distribute a technology newsletter for all staff that will facilitate the sharing of best practices of uses for technology.

Develop and distribute a technology newsletter for all parents that will give learning strategies of uses for technology in the home.

Staff will develop, teach and share lessons integrating technology with the curriculum.

7. Year 2: ! !

Align purchased technology with Bridge Academy curriculum.

Model technology integration strategies.

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Staff will be trained and will use desktop video editing.

Develop and distribute a technology newsletter for all staff that will facilitate the sharing of best practices of uses for technology.

Develop and distribute a technology newsletter for all parents that will give learning strategies of uses for technology in the home.

Staff will develop, teach and share lessons integrating technology with the curriculum.

8. Year 3: ! ! ! ! ! !

Align purchased technology with Bridge Academy curriculum.

Model technology integration strategies.

Model the use of video conferencing.

Staff will develop, teach and share lessons integrating technology with the curriculum.

Develop and distribute a technology newsletter for all staff that will facilitate the sharing of best practices of uses for technology.

Develop and distribute a technology newsletter for all parents that will give learning strategies of uses for technology in the home.

Bridge Academy will use several technologies to access distant resources. video conferencing will be used to integrate technology into instruction .

Interested instructional staff will receive in-service training as Video Conference Leaders. Sites for obtaining information about video conferencing opportunities will be available on building intranets. Instructional staff will select video conferencing resources that align with the curriculum. Instructional staff will be supported with training and assistance to become independent users of video conferencing.

Instructional staff may use desktop video editing as a tool to support curriculum-based projects.

Technology committee and other interested instructional staff will be in-serviced on desktop video editing to become Digital Video Editors. Equipment and software for desktop video will be purchased. Digital Video Editors will model the appropriate use of desktop video editing in the classroom. Instructional staff will be supported with training and assistance to become independent users of software and equipment for desktop video editing.

The technology plan will be disseminated to the community on the Bridge Academy website at www.Bridge-academy.org . The community will also be invited to an open house in which the technology plan will be disseminated in a hard copy form.

!"#$%&'(9*($"#8'&+&.:(7"+%2"5:( At Bridge Academy, technology is currently being used to allow students to participate in the online classroom using Nextcampus learning management system. In the future, computer networking infrastructure will be used to provide access to teleconferences, virtual field trips, guest speakers, distance learning courses (including foreign languages), and other on-line courses. There will be collaboration with community organizations and institutions such as Ferris State University.

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!"#$%&'(;*(,-5"'$(#&004'%#-$%&'(-'7(#&004'%$:(5"+-$%&'!( Plans for technology will be shared with parents through a variety of methods, the parent connect module in Nextcampus allow parent to check their kids homework, grade, discipline, and communicate with the teacher via the system. Another way of communicating is Parent Council/PIC meetings, school newsletters, Open House sessions, school website, e-mails and parent/teacher conferences. Technology will be used to promote parent involvement by providing opportunities for parents to learn about and utilize high speed internet connection and software through training and family computer lab opportunities. Families will be exposed to computer terminology. Parents will be informed of new technology available to students. The school website will be used to allow teachers to develop a web page for their classroom, share curriculum schedules, learning objectives, student classroom assignments, homework, and e-mail address.

Parents and community members are participating as members of the Technology Committee responsible for contributing to planning, implementation, and ongoing assessment of the technology plan.

Technology will be used to communicate with parents and promote parent involvement in using Nextcampus system to achieve: ! ! ! !

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Get an instant overview of current progress - This can help parents and students interact and build trust, so that each child can be successful See a list of assignments and due dates - Allows for greater accountability in student/parent and student/teacher relationships.

View test and homework scores and details - Parents won't have to wait for a report card to know what their student is doing... and how they can help! Students can track their progress, and get help accordingly.

Communicate with teachers and other school personnel - an internal messaging system directs messages to the intended recipient within seconds, and messages can be forwarded to any email address or communication device, such as a cell phone, or pocket organizer.

Receive automated announcements about parent-teacher meetings and school events - Now there's no excuse for forgetting! Messages can be forwarded to any communication device, so Parents can lead their busy lives, and still be a part of their child's school events

Parents will be able to access a homework hotline that is set up by the instructors at Bridge Academy. The Technology Committee will organize a technology open house where parents are encouraged to attend. Bridge Academy currently has a web page accessible to parents, and a goal in the future is to make this web page more interactive.

The staff will develop and distribute a technology newsletter for all parents that will give learning strategies of uses for technology in the home. Parents of students at all grade levels will have online access to records for their children. The technology committee will also provide workshops and training seminars to target specific software programs, and also provide information on public access to technology.

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plan. Parents and other community members will also be invited to attend any planning meetings that are held by the technology committee. Within Bridge Academy’s community, the technology committee will make an effort to forge business partnerships with surrounding community businesses.

!"#$%&'(<*(#&++-=&5-$%&'( Bridge Academy will implement the use of Nextcampus Learning management system (LMS) in 2010-2011. This implantation will help to collaborate between the school, student, teacher and the community. The LMS will build a strong learning environment for a student achievement.

!"#$%&'(>*(,5&?"!!%&'-+(7"2"+&,0"'$( Professional development for staff is essential to the success of the Technology Plan. Teachers will need to have working knowledge of, and the ability to utilize technology as a tool to support classroom instruction. Our school will utilize the Michigan Professional Development Rubric in planning and implementing activities that provide appropriate resources, support, and time.

Professional development activities will: ! ! ! ! !

Provide teachers with adequate resources and time to experience and experiment with district-supported technologies.

Focus on using technology to improve student learning. It should provide teachers with solutions to specific problems they encounter in their professional lives.

Aim at building learning communities among teachers and establish social connections among teachers and the support staff so they can offer help and support to each other.

Be continuous, frequent, and conducted in settings that are similar to the teaching contexts of the teachers.

Be provided by educational experts who understand technology or technology experts who understand education.

Additionally, our school will comply with ITSE and NETS standards, including ensuring teachers are knowledgeable and skilled regarding: ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Specific subject matter.

Human growth and development.

Adaptation of instruction for individual use.

Use of multiple teaching strategies.

Effective classroom motivation and management strategies.

Communication skills.

Instructional planning skills.

Professional commitment and responsibility; Assessment of student learning.

Partnerships (collegial, community, business, etc.).

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Professional development activities will provide teachers, administrators, and other staff with: ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Various technological activities and learning opportunities; Access to online resources, tools, and teaching aids that explain new teaching methodologies; Opportunities to partner with other professional educators on initiatives; Knowledge and skills to technologically prepare students for the global economy; Up-to-date information regarding state and federal requirements, Access to national subject area journals; Access to science, social studies, math, history, and English lesson planning resources that augment classroom learning; Access to reference materials, video reserves, and other resources available through Bridge Academy and Wayne Regional Educational Services Agency; Updates regarding state educational standards, recent research, and best practices; and Knowledge of how the Internet works and ways it can be used in the classroom to reduce preparation time and supplement lesson plan activities.

Professional development activities will offer workshop training, coaching, and hands-on support. All activities will be closely coordinated (and integrated where appropriate) with other curriculum training activities. Appropriate sources will be sought to provide funding for professional development activities. Potential sources of funding include: Title I, Tile IID, Title V, and/or Teacher, Principal Training and Recruitment funds, and general funds. The chart below provides a list of types of professional development activities that will be sought, subject to funding.

Timeline for Professional Development: Year One (2010-2011)221 ! !

Integrating technology into curriculum content areas The use of web 2.0 tools such as blogging, Wiki and discussion forum to help teacher to integrate technology into the curriculum ! Course and teacher website to help adding resources to student learning. ! Smart board integration for integrating lesson plan. ! Filtering objectionable materials ! Using voicemail system for homework and classroom updates to parent communication ! Introducing educational Internet resources ! Protecting children on-line ! Conduct a needs assessment with staff to determine basic staff development needs. ! Teach staff about the school network, which can be used for students, teachers and administrators and the application of those standards in daily practice. ! Teach staff how to create their own web pages for their classes. ! Teach selected staff to be tech coaches in the area of curricular integration. ! Teach staff to use new curriculum guide. ! Teach staff to use new technology curriculum based on skill acquisition for each grade level.

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Train staff in extended access to appropriate forms of technology.

Train staff to use the portable projector

Year Two (2011-2012) ! !

! ! ! ! ! ! !

Integrating technology into curriculum content areas The use of web 2.0 tools such as blogging, Wiki and discussion forum to help teacher to integrate technology into the curriculum ! Course and teacher website to help adding resources to student learning. ! Smart board integration for integrating lesson plan.

Teach staff about the school network, which can be used for students, teachers and administrators and the application of those standards in daily practice.

Teach selected staff to be tech coaches in the area of curricular integration.

Teach staff to use new curriculum guide.

Understanding e-mail, news, and spam Teach staff to use new technology curriculum based on skill acquisition for each grade level.

Teach middle and high school staff about the use of digital imaging.

Conduct a needs assessment with staff to determine intermediate staff development needs

Year Three (2012-2013) ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Integrating technology into curriculum content areas The use of web 2.0 tools such as blogging, Wiki and discussion forum to help teacher to integrate technology into the curriculum Course and teacher website to help adding resources to student learning.

Smart board integration for integrating lesson plan.

Conduct a needs assessment with staff to determine advanced staff development needs.

Having a classroom webpage Teach staff about the school network, which can be used for students, teachers and administrators and the application of those standards in daily practice.

Teaching Science lessons using the Internet.

Teaching Mathematics using the Internet Teach selected staff to be tech coaches in the area of curricular integration.

Teaching language arts and research projects using the Internet.

Teach staff to use the new curriculum guide with imbedded technology components.

Teach staff to use the new technology curriculum based on skill acquisition for each grade level.

Teaching history and social studies using the internet

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!"#$%&'()@*(!4,,&5$%'.(5"!&45#"!( Varieties of resources are utilized to support the technology program at Bridge Academy and can be categorized into three groups: human, print and electronic resources.

At present, Bridge Academy has a one Network Administrator/Computer teacher, one media specialist, and five members on the Technology Task Force who act as supporting resources for professional development, curricular integration and technical assistance. These people work with staff in a variety of areas, including troubleshooting, instruction, locating and providing resources and conducting in-services. ISD and REMC personnel are also valuable resources: they have conducted staff in-services in software and instructed staff in use of the online video lending library. The REMC provides us with valuable services: a Cooperative Bid Catalog for technology purchases, access to a pilot program in video streaming, a large lending video library, and classes for training in technology.

Many software and technology integration manuals are available for staff checkout in the school library. Handouts from past technology in-services are also on file.

The library maintains a collection of single-copy software available for staff to install on classroom computers. A selection of educational videos are also available, to supplement the REMC collection. Bridge Academy’s website provides the school enrollment application, registration checklist, staff e-mail addresses and information about Cycle 6 E-rate offering.

Students may also access their current grades through the website.

Human resource additions are planned, in the form of technology coaches, or teams of one or two teachers/media specialists, who are trained to assist staff in curricular integration and skills acquisition. We plan on adding two or three tech coaches each year.

Key additions to our technology print resources will be development of a curriculum guide to technology integration and a specific technology curriculum based on skill acquisition. The two may be merged at a future date.

Bridge Academy’s website will be used as the primary means to provide information to parents and students. A parent handbook and all policies and procedures will be placed on the school’s website, as will the school’s curriculum. Remote access to the library’s catalog and free databases from the State of Michigan’s E-library will be provided. Technology training and troubleshooting manuals will also be placed on our website. Our school newsletter will have an online version and each grade will have pages devoted to classroom activities and curriculum guides.

Bridge Academy will use a variety of resources to support the Technology Plan. Resources that will support our plan include: ! School district policies and procedures for technology purchase, inventory, maintenance, and evaluation, and use of an acceptable use policy/technology use agreement; ! Access to REMC CD-ROM and other technological materials; ! The development of a school informational website; ! Purchase and use of instructional software and record keeping software to track student progress and meet record keeping/grading requirements; 22 - Bridge Academy Technology Plan, 2010-2013

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Involvement of Ferris State University, Eastern University, and other institutions of higher education; and Activation of various other community and funding resources in this endeavor.

Solicitation of grant funds through the Federal E-Rate and other funding opportunities to maximize spending.

!"#$%&'())*(%'?5-!$54#$45"( Goal: The major infrastructure goal of the school is to provide an infrastructure which supports the school mission, goals and strategies outlined in this technology plan. The school continuously evaluates its current infrastructure and seeks to determine the need for updates. !

Current Status:

The Academy has a simple local area network (LAN) with Internet access. Currently, the school has 245 data drops and 4 server. The schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local area network (LAN) is built on Ethernet.

This allows all classrooms and offices to access the Internet. Each classroom has one Inter Dual Core for teacher use and 4 computers for student use. The school also has two computer labs with 26 computers each with Pentium Intel dual core. This gives the school a total of 245 computers, with 200 of these computers for the student use.

All school computer systems are running Windows XP. The school VOIP Voice Mail System is in place.

The academy is working to submit Funding request to SLD for 2010-2013. The objectives of the SLD funding request are to: 1. Windows 7 Server License. Windows 7 CAL, Installation and Configuration.

2. Provide telecommunication services (Local and Long Distance Telephone Service, Cell Phone Service, Centrex Service.

3. Internet Access with T3 Link since most our student application are web based application.

4. Firewall 5. Provide Basic Maintenance and Technical Support for the building which requires an average of 20 Hours/Week Bridge Academy strategies regarding interoperability of equipment 1. The technical staff provides onsite support for the hardware and software problems with all computers, printers, and audio/video equipment.

2. Make the best use of school funds by contacting the Manufactory provider for broken or inoperable equipment under warranty, instead of purchasing new equipment.

3. Replace any equipment if it is not fixable and not under warranty.

4. Keep our equipment up to current technology by replacing our hardware on the following schedule:

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Provide on-going technical support and professional development that will enhance the curriculum and improve student learning. (Daily) Continue updating and maintaining existing technology. (Daily) Upgrade antivirus software on all computers (Monthly) Purchase software to enhance the ability to integrate technology in the content areas.

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!"#$%&'()/*(%'#5"-!"(-##"!!( The school has recognized the need for personnel to be devoted to technical assistance in order to gain a fair return on dollars invested in technology hardware, software and infrastructure. In response to this need, the school has employed a technology specialist with the following responsibilities: ! Coordinate and maintain instructional hardware and software as well as network implementations ! Support and lead training in all areas of technology. ! Develop standards and practices for acquisition and maintenance of educational technologies ! Establish a process to monitor and keep interested school individuals informed of evolving technologies and their implications and costs ! Review and investigate violations of computer security procedures ! Develop and implement security policies and procedures for the school ! Supervise and maintain the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s communications network ! Refer major hardware problems to service personnel for correction ! Advise administrators and board on technology budget ! Supervise, in concert with building principals, technology instruction and teachers.

The technical staff will be responsible for ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Information technology resources are continuously updated.

Equipment receives regular inspection and routine maintenance on at least an annual basis.

A comprehensive security system is in place to safeguard the school's information technology resources.

The school maintains an up-to-date inventory of its information technology resources.

The roles and responsibilities of the management and coordination of the use of information technology resources throughout the school are clearly defined.

The school's insurance policy provides adequate coverage for materials and liability.

Professional development is provided for school personnel responsible for providing technical support and training.

Support procedure The staff will request help by filling the support form or using voice mail and also the email system.

Strategies to increase access to technology for all students and all teachers The schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local area network (LAN) provides internet access to all computers in the school network and computer lab.

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Our school operates at 3:1 student to computer ratio and our goal to increase the number of computer to be 2:1 for the next three years which give the student wide range to access to the computers in the school. We are also working in involving the parent to increase their ability to access the computer in the school by providing computer training and technology newsletters.

Bi-lingual paraprofessionals are hired by the school to help in translating for ELL students that may not understand computer function and directions given in English. In order to keep parents informed who also may not speak English, all technology newsletters sent home with students will also be translated into the other main dialect of the area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Arabic and Bengali.

!"#$%&'()1*(=47."$( The Budgets may need to be revised based on all of the following: qualification for USF discounts, change in the technology need, cost of products and services, and the total amount of additional funding received through other grants. However, the budgets do continue to allow for allocations that support collaborative activities aimed at seeking and assisting new members with all activities that would be required to join the group.

On-going funding for the project will be pursued through a number of avenues, including the following sources: " No Child Left Behind (NCLB) " Universal Service Fund (USF) " Academy contribution from State Aid " Title 1, Title II, and Title IV (Consolidated Grant funding) " Coordination with Title I and At-Risk Funding " Private foundations and donations " Academy fund-raising activities Table below shows the three years projected budget of Bridge Academy

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!"#$%&'()3*(#&&57%'-$%&'(&?(5"!&45#"!( The Academy will coordinate the resources from different funding federal and state grants such as Title I, Title II, and Title IV , and At-Risk. The Academy will apply for the USF funding to support the cost of Internet connection, wiring, maintenance, and telecommunication. Resources will be coordinated among all of the programs and funding sources identified in the plan. The school plans on applying for a comprehensive school reform grant in the next few years. The school will budget monies from this grant for professional development in technology. The management company for the school actively seeks grants to generate more revenue. The local ISD schedules many training courses in technology throughout the school year. Many of these sessions are free of charge or low budget trainings. The school will eventually be eligible for school wide status. At that time, all teachers will be eligible to benefit from professional development in technology.

!"#$%&'()6*(0&'%$&5%'.(-'7("2-+4-$%&'*( A general description of the process by which the evaluation will be conducted is included.

The Technology Plan will be evaluated twice a year by both the Principal and the Technology Committee. The Principal is responsible for the following; administering school wide surveys to evaluate effectiveness of the technology plan, meeting with teachers and staff to set information technology goals and review technology plan, Administering annual surveys to teachers and staff to gauge competencies in information technology skills, supervise and evaluate personnel who support technology in the school, gather information from teachers, staff, students and community members on equipment needs and use of technology in the school, and evaluate the value and implementation of the technology plan twice a year.

The Technology Plan will be evaluated throughout the year by the Technology Committee in the following ways. The Technology Committee will be responsible for the following; evaluating the value and implementation of the technology plan twice a year, administering surveys to faculty and staff to evaluate the success of the technology plan, meeting monthly to review and update the goals and objectives of the technology plan, consider amendments to the technology plan in order to maintain it as a current and relevant guide for the school, and surveying the success and performance of teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use of technology.

The Evaluation section indicates what measures will be used and how success will be determined.

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The Technology plan will be evaluated regularly for success. Success will be determined by a strict rubric, which will be created upon completion of the technology plan. The rubric will include all those aforementioned aspects of the Technology plan. Each previously mentioned section of the technology plan will be evaluated by both the Technology Committee as well as the Principal. Students and Teachers will be surveyed less frequently for further consideration of specific goals. The rubric will work as a starting point to discuss and evaluate the various objectives mentioned in the Technology Plan. Consideration will be made to those aspects of the Plan that are categorized as lacking in success.

Frequency of Evaluations: Evaluations will occur on an ongoing basis throughout the school year. The Principal, the Technology Committee, and the Faculty will conduct the evaluations. Rubrics will be established for each evaluating party and will be administered on a regular basis. The Principal will present a formal evaluation to the Technology Committee and Faculty in December and May of each school year. The Technology Committee will present a formal evaluation of the Technology plan to the principal and staff in January and June.

The Faculty will present a formal evaluation of the Technology plan in November and May. Persons Responsible for Evaluations: The entire school community is responsible for evaluating the success of the Technology Plan. However the bulk of the responsibility is with both the Principal and the Technology Committee. Faculty and community members will be responsible for providing feedback that will be used to further analyze the success of the Plan.

Strategies describing how unmet goals will be addressed: Unmet goals will be identified at the two meetings each year held by the Technology Committee. Prior to this the Faculty and Principal will have provided feedback on strengths and weaknesses within the Technology plan. The January and June meetings will provide an opportunity for the Technology Committee to review the strengths and weaknesses identified by the Principal and Faculty. Within the framework of the Committee, individuals will consider strategies that are available to address the concerns mentioned. These concerns will then be addressed in a meeting with the principal and suggestions will be made on how to remedy the unmet goals. Goals will be continually amended as the Principal, Technology Committee, or Faculty see fit. All Amendments will have to be approved by both the Technology Committee and Principal. Those Goals that are net addressed sufficiently according to the rubric will take center stage during the period of time in between meetings. Strategies for addressing improvements to these unmet goals will be identified and shared with the school community.

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Short Description of Filtering Efforts: Bridge Academy has purchased and has installed Cybersitter. This Software is used to filter inappropriate materials from the Internet. Computers are also checked on a regular basis to ensure that students are not visiting or bookmaking sites that are deemed inappropriate for their viewing. The academy filtering is in alignments of The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)

!"#$%&'()*+(!$,-"'$(%'$".'"$/#&01,$".(2##"1$234"(,!"( 1&4%#5( Internet Use Policy Internet users are expected to use the Internet as an educational resource. The following procedures and guidelines are used to help ensure appropriate use of the Internet at the Academy.

Student Expectations in Use of the Internet a. Students shall not access material that is obscene, pornographic, "harmful to minors," or otherwise inappropriate for educational uses. b. Students shall not use Academy resources to engage in "hacking" or attempts to otherwise compromise system security. c. Students shall not engage in any illegal activities on the Internet. d. Students shall only use electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications for Academy-related purposes. e. Students shall not disclose personal information, such as name, address, and telephone number outside of the Academy network. f. Students and their parents are required to sign onto the Internet Any violation of Academy policy and rules may result in loss of Academy-provided access to the Internet as outlined in the contract. Additional disciplinary action may be determined in keeping with existing procedures and practices regarding inappropriate language or behavior. When and where applicable, law enforcement agencies may be involved.

The Academy uses a technology protection measure that block or filters Internet access to block access to some Internet sites that are not in accordance with the policy of the Academy.

Staff Expectations in Use of the Internet a. Staff shall not access material that is obscene or pornographic. b. The technology protection measure that blocks or filters Internet access may be disabled by the Academy staff member for legitimate research purposes by an adult.

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c. An Academy staff member may override the technology protection measure that blocks or filters Internet access for a student to access a site with legitimate educational value that is wrongly blocked by the technology protection measure that blocks or filters Internet access. d. An Academy staff member will monitor students' use of the Internet, either through direct supervision, or by monitoring Internet use history, to ensure enforcement of the policy.

All teachers, staff members, and administrators are required to sign the Internet Use Policy contract.

Any violation of Academy policy may result in loss of Academy-provided access to the Internet. Additional disciplinary action may be determined in keeping with existing procedures and practices. When and where applicable, law enforcement agencies may be involved.

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