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PROGRAMS & SERVICES:
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
(Updated 5/1/13)

   
Vermont Multi-State Learning Technology Initiative

The Vermont Agency of Education has been involved this past winter in the Multi-state Learning Technology Initiative and with the conclusion of the RFP process and final selection of vendors, is pleased to be able to share the proposals that were selected. Maine is the lead state and Vermont must develop the contracts before purchases can take place, but an event taking place on May 2-3 will address questions school's might have in determining whether they are viable solutions for local schools.

For questions, pleace contact Peter Drescher, Education Technology Coordinator, at (802) 828-5149 or peter.drescher@state.vt.us.
   
OVERVIEW
   
 

The agency'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.
   
LINKS TO CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION
   
  Preliminary Results from Agency of Education Annual Technology Survey PDF
These results are “quick results” from our annual technology survey taken by all schools from Nov. 15 - December 14, 2012. Schools were asked to indicate figures for SY2011-12. Some questions, (clearly indicated) ask for current data. 283 schools reporting.
   
 

1:1 Program Preliminary Purchase Plans PDF
The letter outlines preliminary plans for a large scale purchase with multiple states of computing devices intended for 1:1 programs. The letter provides some level of detail, but at this point is more directly meant to provide a call for local planning strategies for funding 1:1 in School Year 2013. More detail will be provided as this process moves forward over this fall.
   
 

Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)OSL
In the spring of 2011, the Vermont Agency 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.

   
  Vermont Ed Tech is on Twitter
Be apprised of grant opportunities by following @VTED_Technology. OSL
   
  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 VT-AOE's not fill your Inbox regularly. To join the Ed Tech Listserv, send an email to Sabine Baldwin and put "join EdTech Listserv" in the subject line.
   
 

Vita-Learn Web Site OSL
The Vita-Learn site provides information to educators about state conferences, forums on various topics regional meetings and professional development opportunities for all educators. The agency highly recommends your attendance at the regional Vita-Learn meetings held regularly throughout the school year.
   
CONTACT INFORMATION
   
  Peter Drescher, State Coordinator
(802) 828-5149 (P)
(802) 828-6563 (F)
peter.drescher@state.vt.us
     
   
 
   
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