Section 4 - Strategic Goals & Objectives

4.1 CURRICULUM AND LEARNING


4.1.1 Curriculum and Learning Goals and Objectives

5.1.1 Action Steps for Curriculum and Learning Technology Objectives

East Stroudsburg Area School District staff will integrate technology into all curricular areas to enhance student learning skills and student achievement. Associated Objectives: Provide community and parents with access to educational resources beyond the school day to guide and facilitate learning. timeline | | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 Ensure that administrators are able to identify and evaluate effective uses of technology. timeline | | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 Provide leadership in the revision of all curriculum areas, according to the curricular cycle, to include technology activity benchmarks appropriate for each grade level/planned courses. timeline | | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 Utilize technology to enhance learning skills. timeline | | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3

Students will develop the informational skills required for them to become life-long learners as well as productive citizens in a technical, global and information rich society. Associated Objectives: Offer advanced courses in industry standard technologies including but not limited to: Oracle, Microsoft, Novell, Cisco each high school for students wishing to pursue high tech careers. timeline | | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 Develop and offer emerging technology courses each high school. timeline | | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 Form a district-wide "Information Technology" department. timeline | | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3

4.2 ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT


4.2.1 Administration and Management Goals and Objectives

5.2.1 Action Steps for Administration and Management Technology Objectives

East Stroudsburg Area School District will utilize technology as a means to enhance productivity and efficiency in the district Associated Objectives: Allow all employees to gather and share current and timely information for effective decision-making and increased efficiency at the school board, administration, school and classroom level using a knowledge management system. timeline | | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 Link all District student systems to the same database to eliminate redundant data entering, outdated records and conflicting information. timeline | | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 Provide all staff with access from their computer to District forms, procedures, policies and any other vital information needed to do their jobs. timeline | | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 Provide equitable and adequate equipment access and technical support at all buildings. timeline | | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3

4.3 COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ACCESS


4.3.1 Communication and Information Access Goals and Objectives

5.3.1 Action Steps for Communications and Information Access Technology Objectives

The East Stroudsburg Area School District staff will utilize technology to improve communication among all students, teachers, administrators, support personnel, parents, and the community. Associated Objectives: Provide all students in grades four and up with access to Email in accordance with the new PA State standards for technology. timeline | | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 Provide all students with access to the Internet and all of its educational resources. timeline | | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 Enhance communication between parents and teachers. timeline | | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 Enhance communication between all employees. timeline | | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 Develop a comprehensive web site to communicate district information to all stakeholders. timeline | | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3

The East Stroudsburg Area School District will identify and build technology partnerships within the community and state. Associated Objectives: Expand opportunities for technology school-to-work experience. timeline | | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 Locate and link technology partnerships timeline | | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 | Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3