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PROGRAMS
& SERVICES:
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
(Updated 4/22/08)
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OVERVIEW
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The department's Educational
Technology program works in close partnership with the Vermont Institutes (VI) to
provide leadership in policy matters and to coordinate a diverse array of grant and
educational technology initiatives, including technology planning, distance learning
and technology leadership. |
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LINKS
TO CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION (Updated 4/22/08)
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Vermont E-rate Funding Analysis Report
In an effort to better understand how E-rate is being utilized at the school and supervisory union level, the Vermont Department of Education contracted with E-Rate Central, a New York based consultant group, to undertake an analysis to address concerns that Vermont schools — most specifically, its public schools, districts, and supervisory unions — are not able to make optimal use of E-rate funding. Use the link above to view the complete report. A one-page summary of the report is provided below:
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Technology Planning Meeting Presentation
A download of the presentation given at the planning meeting on March 14, 207, is available for review in the following formats:
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Vermont Microsoft Cy Pres Program Information
As the result of the settlement of a class-action lawsuit brought by consumers against Microsoft in Vermont Superior Court, certain Vermont public schools will be eligible to receive cash reimbursement for recent and future technology purchases. Use the link above to view detailed information regarding the timeline for the program, qualifying hardware and software, and the reimbursement process. |
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“Standards Into Action” Web Site Changes
All content stored on the “Standards Into Action” Web site (http://www.standards.ed.state.vt.us/) will be transferred to one of two new Web resources being developed by the Vermont Department of Education in collaboration with IBM. It is critical that anyone wishing to preserve Web pages, unit plans, or lesson plans let the department know. Click on the link above for more details about this change. (See update below.)
NOTE: The Standards into Action site will close down permanently on or before June 30, 2008. The site is no longer technically supportable and providing that it continues to run, it will be available until June 30, 2008. The department has worked to migrate the instructional content of all users who responded to queries to the Riverdeep Learning Village site. Contact Arlyn Bruccoli at arlyn.bruccoli@state.vt.us with any questions. (Added 4/22/08)
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Vermont
Educational Technology Plan Resources
On June 9, 2004, the State Board of Education approved the final version of the State
plan, which includes the template for the development on all local educational technology
plans. Both the State plan and the local planning template are available by clicking
on the link above. |
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Information Technology Grade Expectations
A grade expectation (GE) is a stated objective that relates directly to a Vermont standard and associated evidences. A GE differentiates performance on content knowledge or skills between adjacent grade levels and describe clearly what students will do to show that they understand a designated concept. As a set, GEs should lead to focused, coherent, and developmentally appropriate instruction without narrowing the curriculum and can be used for local curriculum and assessment development.
The GEs also are offered in the following formats:
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NOTE: To view GE information for other content areas, go to the Curriculum & Assessment Web page. |
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Educational Technology Performance Tasks
Designed to support the Technology Grade Expectations (GEs), these content-neutral tasks can support classroom level determination of students’ knowledge and skills related to the GEs. The original performance tasks, created by a group of teachers in the northwestern part of Vermont through support from VITA-Learn, were the foundation for the Technology Grade Expectations. These revised tasks will be supplemented with “model” tasks geared toward numerous grade levels and content areas in summer 2005. |
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Application Process for the Educational
Technology Specialist Endorsement
As of July 1, 2004, those individuals providing direct instruction in educational
technology to students must be licensed as Vermont educators and must carry the endorsement
as an Educational Technology Specialist. This document provides information about who
needs to acquire this endorsement and the processes for doing so. |
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Online
CFP e-Application/e-Amendments for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs)
LEAs (supervisory unions/districts)
may view online the e-Application/e-Amendments for the consolidated federal programs.
Funds are allocated to each LEA based on federal formulas and allocation amounts.
Consolidated funds include:
- Title I, Part A -
Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged
- Title II, Part A
- Improving Teacher Quality
- Title II, Part D
- Enhancing Education through Technology
- Title IV, Part A
- Safe and Drug-free Schools and Communities
- Title V, Part A -
Innovative Programs
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Vermont Commons for Information Technology Educators (VTCITE)
One of the on-going projects supported by the Department of Education is the Web portal that houses the VTCITE. This site is a rich resource of discussions and resources dedicated to the integration of technology in all curriculum areas. |
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Other Information
and Resources
At this time, the Department of Education collaborates with Vermont Institute (VI) to provide information
and resources through VI: http://www.vermontinstitutes.org/tech/ |
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CONTACT
INFORMATION
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Peter Drescher, State Coordinator
(802) 828-5149 (P)
(802) 828-6563 (F)
peter.drescher@state.vt.us |
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