Technology Instruction Task Force
Background
In response to the growing national and statewide reliance on technology in the workplace, the Port Angeles School District included an objective in its strategic plan that demonstrated the need for clarifications in this area. This objective, 2.3, states “…the District will have identified grade level standards for student knowledge and skills in technology and will have developed assessments to measure and report their achievement.” This objective defines an integral aspect of our instructional program and framed the work of the task force.
Task Force Parameters
The task force was asked to review and respond to seven target responsibilities:
- Assess current technology uses in instruction K-12;
- Align and document instructional technology for grade bands;
- Examine accountability challenges related to instructional technology;
- Review and document NCLB technology requirements;
- Calendar technology targets K-12;
- Communicate expectations; and
- Identify grade level assessments.