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PROGRAMS
& SERVICES:
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
(FORMERLY TITLE II, PART D)
(Updated 1/24/12)
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2012-15 Local Technology Plan Template PDF
PARTIAL RELEASE OF FULL PLAN |
The following document is a segment from the upcoming release of the Vermont State Technology Plan. This segment is the Local Technology Plan Template Guide and while it may see some minor changes in the final document, this indicates the direction the Vermont Department of Education is moving with regards this next iteration of technology planning. Schools should use this document to begin guiding their work with local technology plan efforts. This spring will mark the end of our current technology plan phase which began in 2009. New technology plans will be due in June of 2012. The document provides a format for the new plan and a series of questions that locals can use under each goal area to drive discussion on actions for continuing to meet the need of all learners.
Questions can be addressed to: Peter Drescher, Education Technology Coordinator, at peter.drescher@state.vt.us or (802) 828-5149. |
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OVERVIEW
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The department's Educational Technology program works in close partnership with organizations across the state, including Vita-Learn, 21st Century Classrooms, and the regional ESA's 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
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Presentation at VermontFEST 2011
This presentation was conducted on November 4, 2011 and covered a general state of the state overview and provided guidance on upcoming technology plans and initiatives.
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Presentation on E-rate Rules and Services from ENA
This presentation was conducted on October 11-13, 2011 and covered E-rate rules for 2012 and the services available from Education Networks of America, that now has a state contract for all schools.
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ATTAIN Act OSL
On the national front education technology funding, if it continues, could possibly take the form represented by the ATTAIN Act introduced by Senator Jeff Bingaman, New Mexico (D). As this develops further, be assured that communication will follow from the Vermont Department of Education. |
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Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) OSL
In the spring of 2011, the Vermont Department of Education in conjunction with the Vermont School Boards Association (VSBA), updated the AUP policy guidelines. Schools are encouraged to use this resource as a guideline for planning their individual AUPs. |
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Update on Proposals for Competitive Cellular Service Bids on Behalf of K-12 Schools
The Vermont Department of Education, as of fall 2011, has not renewed these bids. In school year 2010-2011, only a handful of schools took advantage of the offering. Schools are being encouraged to release their own 470 form to take advantage of cellular offerings.
- 2010-2011 Bids (For Comparison Only) PDF
The Vermont Department of Education released a 470 Application in the spring of 2011 to solicit proposals on behalf of schools for competitive cellular service bids. Essentially, three bids were received and all were available to the field.
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Vermont Ed Tech is on Twitter
Be apprised of grant opportunities by joining our VTDOE_EdTech Tweet. OSL |
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EdTEch Listserv
Be apprised of grant opportunities via our Ed Tech Listserv. Please note, this is a closed listserv which means you and others in the field cannot post to it, only recieve messages from it. Many appreciate this model, as it does not fill your Inbox regularly. To join the Ed Tech Listserv, send an email to Peter Drescher and put "join EdTech Listserv" in the subject line. |
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Vita-Learn Web Site OSL
Use this link to access the Vita-Learn site and resources formerly found at VTCITE.org. OSLThe Vita-Learn site provides information to educators about state conferences, forums on various topics regional meetings and professional development opportunities for all educators. The department highly recommends your attendance at the regional Vita-Learn meetings held regularly throughout the school year. |
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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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