KSD+Technology+Vision

Kentfield School District Mission Statement

 * //We are dedicated to helping all students maximize their potential as individuals, while preparing them to contribute to our diverse society.//**

Most Important Concepts Addressed in Tech Plan

 * Improving teaching and learning through teacher collaboration and sharing of data (supporting professional learning communities)
 * Delivering differentiated instruction
 * Teaching higher-level thinking skills
 * Promoting student and teacher collaboration
 * Fostering student creativity/expression
 * Promoting Global awareness/diversity/citizenship/character
 * Improving communication between staff, parents and students

"The" Academic Achievement Goal
This goal is the one spelled out in the District's 3-year strategic plan:

//**Promote academic achievement by challenging and supporting all students with attention to different needs.**//

The goal identifies five major implementation steps:
 * Increase emphasis on natural curiosity, critical thinking and active engagement in learning
 * Evaluate and refine student assessment to effectively guide classroom instruction and curriculum development
 * Expand intervention and support for students who are struggling at school
 * Provide appropriate learning opportunities for students needing additional challenge
 * Support effective professional development opportunities to enhance student learning

Proposed Technology Goals

 * 1) We will cultivate an environment where technology is a part of the academic culture encouraging students’ natural curiosity, critical thinking, and active engagement in learning.
 * 2) Utilizing a strong, research and standards-based curriculum, students will be empowered with the experiences, resources, and information they need to be successful in the diverse global environment of the 21st century.
 * 3) We will support effective professional development opportunities to ensure the integration of technology designed to enhance student learning.
 * 4) We will develop strategies to integrate technology into the curriculum in order to differentiate instruction to provide appropriate learning opportunities for students needing additional challenge or additional support.
 * 5) We will provide a solid and reliable technology infrastructure for the support of the teaching and learning process.
 * 6) We will build the capacity of administrators and teachers to use student achievement data to guide instructional practice and curriculum development.
 * 7) Our teachers will draw from the Standards of Quality and Effectiveness for Professional Teacher Induction in developing their goals for integrating technology into their program.
 * 8) Networked technology will be used to permit efficient and effective communication within and outside the district and between parents and teachers and/or school administrators.