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School Evaluation Summary for Western High School by Noah Weber

Western High School Demographics

The following school demographic characteristics are from the August 2012 California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) data collection and the 2012 Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program student answer document. The total student enrollment grades 9-12, at Western High School (pseudonym) is 1,836. The two ethnic/racial characteristics of Western High School (pseudonym) were 97% Hispanic or Latino, and 3% White. Students in free or reduced-price lunch were 88%. Students in gifted and talented education programs were 13%. Students in migrant education program were 15%. English learners enrolled at Western were 25%. Reclassified fluent-english-proficient students were 55%. Students with disabilities were 6%. Parent education levels include 60% without a high school diploma. 25% were high school graduates. 9% that were enrolled in some college courses, 4% college graduates, and 2% went to graduate school.

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Peter H.R. Sibley and Chip Kimball developed a maturity model that includes benchmarks that allows educational institutions and evaluators to gain a better understanding of where their technology use plan lies. The four benchmarks that

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evaluated Western high school included: The Emergent Stage, the Islands Stage, the Integrated State, and the Intelligent State. The Emergent Systems Stage is characterized by:

Lack of formal support when using computing technology for instruction No formal plans, policies or procedures exist to ensure the efficient and appropriate acquisition or use of technology throughout the Institution

Computers are used sporadically throughout the Institution Institution wide coordination to ensure grade level and program level access is absent

Formal support for teacher training is minimal

The Islands of Technology Stage is characterized by:

Regular use of computers at one or more grade levels and program levels at each school within the Institution on a regularly scheduled basis

Formal plans, policies and procedures exist to facilitate the optimal use of technology in both instructional and administrative areas throughout the Institution

Institution sponsored and school sponsored training is available Technology has budgetary visibility at the Institutional level and school/program level

The instructional delivery system is somewhat dependent on technology

The Integrated Systems Stage is characterized by:

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Regular planned access for students to technology as a means of instruction and a focus of instruction

Teachers' systems also support administrative functions, such as grading, attendance and electronic mail

Technology has a high budgetary visibility at the Institutional and school/program level

Comprehensive plans, policies and procedures for instructional and administrative use of technology are reviewed and revised regularly

The Institution is an advocate of technology training for all personnel The instructional delivery system is very dependent on technology

The Intelligent Systems Stage is characterized by:

Student access to technology as an indispensable component of instruction

Every curriculum is augmented by intelligent learning systems Administrative functions are automated, integrated and paper less Student, teachers and stake holders have access to appropriate systems from home

Technology is one of the three highest expenditures of Institution funds Technology planning is an integral part of Institution planning The systematic adoption of new technologies is ongoing

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Technology advocates at each organizational unit assist in the introduction of the new technologies

Instructional and administrative personnel are knowledgeable in the use of technology

Maturity Model Benchmarks Administrative Filter Category Policy

Behavioral

Type Emergent

Summary
Believe in a policy that first has total access to administration and teachers. Students unfortunately are negatively affected. Formal planning to gain technology is initially started. That planning sometimes doesnt come to fruition. Administration has the best intentions in mind, and positive look of technology for the future. Demands that

Policy
Resource/Infrastr ucture

Islands

Planning
Behavioral

Integrate d

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technology is updated and has an open ear to new technology.

Integrate Resource/Infrastr d
ucture

Planning

Implement training and intervention programs. Online computer testing such as SRI, and Read 180 for ELD students is apparent. With the vast amounts of money they receive they quickly spend it in the area of technology. The main source of funding comes from the Quality Education Investment Act (QEIA). Due to the low income and highly Hispanic demographics of the school they receive millions of dollars. School district

Budget
Behavioral

Intelligen t

Integrate Resource/Infrastr d
ucture

Budget

Administrati

Intelligen

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ve Information
Behavioral

has adopted an electronic system that is being constantly updated and maintained. Has an intuitive graphic interface to distribute information.

Administrati ve Information
Resource/Infrastr ucture

Intelligen t

Give teachers
access to a video on demand system called Safari Montage. Access to direct standards aligned with video instruction and streamed directly to the teachers desktop. Which streams off a dedicated server.

Curricular Category Electronic Information

Behavioral

Type Islands

Summary This mathematics department

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wasnt dependant on electronic information. Half sought out and implemented EI, the other half showed no desire for it. Electronic Integrated Information
Resource/Infrast ructure Used funding to acquire ALEKS (Asessment and LErning in Knowledge Spaces). Manga High is used for interactive games, to tie in standards. Extremely hit or miss on use of assessment tools in directing their lesson plans. Technology programs called Quizdom allows students to use clicker technology to show understanding , displayed on a lcd projector.

Assessment
Behavioral

Islands

Assessment
Resource/Infrast ructure

Integrated

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Also TI Wireless Navigator calculators are used in assessing advanced mathematic students.

Curricular Integration
Behavioral

Islands

Staff members are torn on the issue of using technology into their curriculum. Staff that has been trained and younger tend to implement technology. Less trained and older staff members ignore the issue. Those that have the technology use it daily and in creative ways. Class sets of graphing calculators are in every math class. Varies, not used daily, but used often. All have access, issue is will

Curricular Integration
Resource/Infrast ructure

Intelligent

Teacher Use
Behavioral

Islands

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they master and include that technology into teaching and understanding.

Teacher Use Intelligent

Resource/Infrast ructure

Use TI Inspire technology which is required for advanced placement and core math classs. Student use is frequent when provided. Motivation is seen when used. Interactive games on a computer, and TI calculators.

Student Use Integrated

Behavioral

Student Use
Resource/Infrast ructure

Intelligent

Support Category Type Summary Most of the groups are aware of the planning and implementati on procedure. Handful of Professional

Stakeholder Integrated Involvement

Behavioral

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Learning Community leaders, and administrato rs Stakeholder Involvement

Resource/Infrast ructure

Islands

Selected members are given a voice, but the school districts members have the most say.

Administrati Integrated Administration throughout the ve Support

Behavioral year revisits its technology plan. Often technology is implement solutions.

Administrati Integrated Meetings are often long and ve Support

Resource/Infrast ructure

well thought out. Implementatio n is demonstrated when majority of administration is onboard with a technology issue.

Training
Behavioral

Emergent

Large red flag was apparent. Very few staff members show a willingness to be trained

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when time slots are available. If technology doesnt come easy to them, they simply dont use it.

Training
Resource/Infrast ructure

Islands

Training has decreased, due to a lack of staff motivation. Workshops are granted on a limited basis. Majority of staff utilize formal and informal support. Help is easy to find and solutions are quickly assisted. Peer to peer assistance is often the most popular form of support. Also an onsite IST Tech II employee is available.

Technical & Integrated Infrastructu re Support

Behavioral

Technical & Infrastructu re Support

Resource/Infrast ructure

Islands

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Connectivity Category Local Area Networking

Behavioral

Type Integrated

Summary
Staff grasp technology and utilize help. Limited in data use . School Service Desk , Vbrick (video system) and VOIP are used for help. Data, voice, and video are well established and available. School has a dedicated, high-speed landline. With 72 wireless access points to be used next school year. 72 wireless access points to be used next school year. Available only to staff not students. True gigatbyte uplink for all email,

Local Area Networking

Resource/Infras tructure

Intelligent

District Area Intelligent Networking (WAN)

Behavioral

District Area Integrated Networking (WAN)

Resource/Infras tructure

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attendance,and grade book though a new program called Synergy.

Internet Access
Behavioral

Islands

Majority of staff use internet while at school. Although use is sometimes used for curriculum integration. School is very well connected through the local area network and soon wirelessly.
All teachers have access and use Synergy, which is the email communication program.

Internet Access
Resource/Infras tructure

Intelligent

Communicat Intelligent ions System

Behavioral

Communicat Intelligent ions System

Resource/Infras tructure

E-mail is available to all staff and students. Also grades can be viewed by students and parents at school and at home.

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Innovation Category New Technologie s

Behavioral

Type Emergent

Summary
New technologies are often purchased and encouraged by administration. Rarely staff members take advantage and often reject new technology Staff accepts new technologies but is reluctant to implement. Smartboards and Synergy are the main technologies used.

New Integrated Technologie s

Resource/Infrast ructure

Comprehens Integrated Technology is fairly ive comprehensive Technologie , but lacks s more advanced
Behavioral techniques.

Comprehens ive Technologie s

Resource/Infrast ructure

Islands

Academic academies use the most technology. Examples include 3D printers, laser etchers, iPads.

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Staff sometimes take advantage of smart boards, lcd projectors, and document image cameras (ELMOs).