WCS Technology Plan: School Information

Whittier Christian Schools
Revised November 2013
WCS Technology Plan

School Information
School Name:
District Phone Number:

562-698-0527
Contact Name:
Contact Title:
Contact Phone Number:
Contact Email:
Amy Biesiada
Curriculum and Technology Director
***-***-****
***@whittierchristian.org
Members of the Technology Steering Committee

Name
Amy Biesiada
Helen Cunningham
Shelley Andros
Sandra Guzman
Title
Curriculum Director
Maybrook Computer Teacher
Newlin Computer Teacher
Philosophy
We believe that God made man in His own image. One of these aspects is the ability to
create and communicate imaginatively. Technology affords the opportunity to
demonstrate these skills. WCS is committed to equipping students with academic
competency, creative and critical thinking skills, and the desire for lifelong learning. The
library/media center exists to fulfill this purpose and prepare students for the
technological age in which they live, able to navigate the ethical and moral issues
involved, and clearly communicate their ideas.
Demographics
Whittier Christian Schools are located in Whittier, California on two campuses that
include 2 preschools, 2 elementary schools, and 1 junior high. Most of the students come
from middle-class families within a 10-mile radius. The majority of students are
white/Caucasian and Hispanic, followed by a minority of Asian ethnicities. A small
minority of our students comes from Korea to study in the US, usually staying without
their parents. They come with limited English skills. Most of the families have
computers at home. A small minority does not have Internet access. Many of the
students are more computer-literate than their parents. Computer teachers encourage
students to share their knowledge at home, as well as promote software or computer
purchases to parents who have none.
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A. Curriculum Component
A1.
Needs and Resource Assessment
Appropriate Technologies
to Meet the Needs of Teachers and Students (P.29)
Computers
iPads
LCD projectors
Document cameras
Laptop cart
TV/DVD
Audio devices
Internet Websites
Smart Boards
Student Database and Electronic Gradebook-Veracross
Office equipment (copiers, printers)
Current
Use of Hardware to Support Teaching and Learning (P.30)

Computers
iPads-1 per classroom, as well as a 30-student iPad cart for check out
LCD projectors
Document cameras
Laptop cart
TV/DVD
Audio devices
Internet Websites
Smart boards in limited classrooms
Student Database and Electronic Gradebook-Veracross
Office equipment (copiers, printers)
Current Use of Software to Support Teaching and Learning (P.30)
Filtering system provided by Untangled Solutions
Google Drive
MS Office 2010
Keyboarding software
TechnoExplorers computer curriculum
Veracross
Online educational videos
Starfall.com
Various iPad applications for education
A2.
Goals and Implementation Plans
General School Curricular Goals ESLRs (P.30)

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Enthusiastic Scholars
Find satisfaction in working to reach or exceed academic benchmarks
Independently eager for lifelong learning
Think critically and creatively by analyzing, evaluating, synthesizing, and
applying
Use appropriate methods (oral, written, electronic) to effectively communicate
ideas
Responsible Citizens
Identify and articulate their own thoughts and feelings
Recognize the thoughts and feelings of others
Relate to others with respect
Evaluate social and ethical issues biblically
Apply biblical values in daily life
Passionate Disciples
Profess faith in Christ
Integrate biblical worldview into their lifestyle
Articulate their faith
Participate in a local congregation/church
Engage in community outreach
School Goals for Using Technology to Improve Teaching and Learning (P.31)
Whittier Christian Schools follows the National Educational Technology Standards
(NETS) for students as stated by the International Society for Technology in Education
(ISTE, 2007).
1. Creativity and Innovation
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products
and processes using technology. Students:
a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression
c. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues
d. identify trends and forecast possibilities
2. Communication and Collaboration
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including
at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students:
a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital
environments and media
b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media
and formats
c. develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures
d. contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems
3. Research and Information Fluency
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Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:
a. plan strategies to guide inquiry
b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of
sources and media
c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific
tasks
d. process data and report results
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems,
and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students:
a. identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation
b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
c. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions
d. use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions
5. Digital Citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal
and ethical behavior. Students:
a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology
b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and
productivity
c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning
d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
Students:
a. understand and use technology systems
b. select and use applications effectively and productively
c. troubleshoot systems and applications
d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies
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Implementation Plan for Using Technology to Improve Teaching and Learning (P.31)
Train students in keyboarding skills
Train students in the use of Microsoft Office
Train students in research, safety, and ethical use of the Internet
Train students in electronic presentations to build more effective
communicators
Train faculty, staff, and students on new technologies that improve
teaching and learning as they arise
School Goals for Describing How and When Students will Acquire Technological and
Information Literacy Skills Needed to Succeed in Classroom and Workplace
(P. 31)
Performance Indicators
From these six broad categories, performance indicators are used to describe
technology-literate students at key developmental points in their education at our school.
All students should have opportunities to demonstrate the following performances.
Numbers in parentheses following each performance indicator refer to the standards
category to which the performance is linked.
Grades K-2
Prior to completion of Grade 2, students will
1. Illustrate and communicate original ideas and stories using digital tools and media-rich
resources. (1, 2)
2. Engage in learning activities with learners from multiple cultures through e-mail and other
electronic means. (2, 6)
3. Use a variety of technologies to produce a digital presentation or product in a curriculum
area. (1, 2, 6)
4. Find and evaluate information related to a current or historical person or event using
digital resources. (3)
5. Demonstrate the safe and cooperative use of technology. (5)
6. Independently apply digital tools and resources to address a variety of tasks and problems.
(4, 6)
7. Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate
terminology. (6)
8. Demonstrate the ability to navigate in virtual environments such as electronic books and
Web sites. (6)
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Grades 3-6
1. Produce a media-rich digital story. (1, 2, 3, 4)
2. Use digital-imaging technology to modify or create works of art for use in a digital
presentation. (1, 2, 6)
3. Recognize bias in digital resources while researching with guidance from the teacher. (3, 4)
4. Select and apply digital tools to collect, organize, and analyze data to evaluate theories or
test hypotheses. (3, 4, 6)
5. Identify and investigate a topic and generate possible solutions using digital tools and
resources. (3, 4)
6. Conduct science experiments using digital instruments and measurement devices. (4, 6)
7. Conceptualize, guide, and manage individual or group learning projects using digital
planning tools with teacher support. (4, 6)
8. Practice injury prevention by applying a variety of ergonomic strategies when using
technology. (5)
9. Discuss the effect of existing and emerging technologies on individuals, society, and the
global community. (5, 6)
10. Apply previous knowledge of digital technology operations to analyze and solve current
hardware and software problems. (4, 6)
Grades 7-8
1. Describe and illustrate a content-related concept or process using a model, simulation, or
concept-mapping software. (1, 2)
2. Create original animations or videos documenting school, community, or local events.
(1, 2, 6)
3. Gather data, examine patterns, and apply information for decision making using digital
tools and resources. (1, 4)
4. Participate in a cooperative learning project in an online learning community. (2)
5. Evaluate digital resources to determine the credibility of the author and publisher and the
timeliness and accuracy of the content. (3)
6. Employ data-collection technology such as probes, handheld devices, and geographic
mapping systems to gather, view, analyze, and report results for content-related problems.
(3, 4, 6)
7. Select and use the appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks
and to solve problems. (3, 4, 6)
8. Integrate a variety of file types to create and illustrate a document or presentation. (1, 6)
9. Independently develop and apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware
and software problems. (4, 6)
Adapted from National Educational Technology Standards for Students 2007 ISTE.
Implementation Plan for Describing How and When Students will Acquire
Technological and Information Literacy Skills Needed to Succeed in Classroom and
Workplace (P. 31)
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Computer Classes
The following chart specifies the projects taught at each grade level for both Maybrook
and Newlin campuses.
1
2
Grade
levels
starfall.com abc-ya.com Germs Video
K
1st
(phonics and
fluency)
Review
Techno PC,
Germs, and
Good
Hygiene
2nd
Review
Techno PC,
Germs, and
Good
Hygiene
3rd
Review
Techno PC,
Germs, and
Good
Hygiene
Review
TechnoPC
4th
5th
Review
TechnoPC
6th
Review
TechnoPC
7th/8th Review
TechnoPC
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Techno PC
TechnoArtistPaint
Variation
brush,
shapes,
spray.
Learning to
save with
name and
description
Paint, Word,
PowerPoint
TechnoBookWord
Paint
I Like Book
PP
Monster
Exchange
Paint, Word,
PowerPoint
Digital story
TechnoBizincorporating
End of school
monster and
year
planet created by
students
Regions Report
Presidential
fitness tracking Google Drive
Crazy World
Famous Person
Digital Storybook PowerPoint
creator,
PowerPoint, Paint
Because of
Winn Dixie
PowerPoint, Excel
Save image
Carls Jr. PDF
from the
menu
Internet
Review
Explorer
charts,
Pages
headers, and
footers
Continue
Create tables Google Drive
Excel, Word
Writers
Science project
Workshop
data graphs
PortfoliosWord
Header,
footers, citing,
hyperlinking
State
Exam
Competency
Digital StoryPhotostory 3
Scan illustrations
and narrate story
written in class.
Done with 6th
grade buddy
support
Poetry
Rhyming Poem
Hooks/Leads
Introduce question
Word or
Pages/Pic Collage
Wordle
Animal Fact
Self Quotes
Sheet
Word
Pages for
Endangered
Species Report
Sacramento
Regions Poster Wordle
Digital Stories
Photo Journal
Pages
PowerPoint
State letters to
TechnoThink
governor of state Word search for
Word
Kinder buddies
around Easter
TechnoThink
Ancient
Civilization
Brochure on MS
Publisher
Word
PowerPoint
Excel
Publisher
CEO Challenge
State temp. and State reports

Google Drive
population
graphs, tables
Excel
Google Earth-fly
Allotted Times per week:

Maybrook
K-1 30 minutes
2-6
Newlin
1-6
45 minutes
7-8
44 minutes
40 minutes
Keyboard Policy
The first month of school will focus on keyboarding for Grades K-8. About 20-30 min.
of class time will be devoted to proper hand placement and keyboarding drills.
Thereafter, the first 10-15 min. of computer class will be devoted to Keyboarding.
Keyboard covers will be used at all times during keyboarding time for Grades 5-8.
Covers are optional in 2nd-4th grade.
The following chart shows Grade Level Benchmarks for WCS students in grades K-8.
Grade WPM Accurac
y
K
none
none
1
5
80
2
10
80
3
12
80
4
15
85
5
20
85
6
25
90
7
30
90
8
35
90
School Goals for Programs and Methods of Utilizing Technology to Ensure Access to
All Students (P. 32)
1. Add additional computers in each classroom for student use.
2. Implement quality curriculum for computer instruction.
3. Keep quality keyboarding software up-to-date.
4. Replace computers in the computer lab as needed to ensure quality tools for daily
student instruction.
5. Roll out a one-to-one iPad program for 6th-8th grade
Implementation Plan for Programs and Methods of Utilizing Technology to Ensure
Access to All Students (P. 32)
Start
Date
2009
Projected
Completion
2012
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Actual
Completion
Activity or Benchmark
Update to Windows 7
and Office 2010
Target Audience
Students and staff
Person Responsible
Superintendent, IT
worker

2011
2011
2012
2015-stoppe
d because of
newer
technologies
2012
2013
2012 in
limited
classrooms
Install Smart Boards
Teachers, students
Superintendent,
Curriculum Director, IT
worker
2012
2013
iPads for teachers

1-iPad cart per campus
for students
Teachers
Teachers, students
Superintendent, PTF
Superintendent, Director
of Curriculum and
Technology
of Curriculum and
Technology
of Curriculum and
Technology, PTF
2013
2016
1-to-1 iPads for students

in 6th-8th grade
Teachers, students
2013
2018
Update computer labs

with appropriate current
technology
Teachers, students
2013
2018
Replace LCD projectors

with current technology
Teachers, students
of Curriculum and
Technology, PTF
School Goals to Utilize Technology to Maximize Recordkeeping and Assessment to

Support Teachers' Efforts to Meet Each Student's Needs (P. 32)
1. Use a web-based grading system so teachers can input grades from anywhere.
2. Incorporate the use of electronic/online assessments with appropriate curriculum.
3. Research and implement assessment technology that tracks student assessment
longitudinally.
Implementation Plan to Make Student Recordkeeping and Assessment More Efficient
and Supportive of Teacher's Efforts to Meet Each Student's Academic Needs (P. 32)
Action Step
Person Responsible
1. Web-based grading
2. Electronic/online assessments
3. Research and implement
assessment tracking
Superintendent; Curriculum and Technology Director

A3.
Completion
Date
2008
Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitoring Plan for Curriculum Strategies and Methodologies (P. 33)

The Technology Director will meet with computer teachers annually to monitor and
update curriculum strategies and methodologies. The Technology Director is ultimately
responsible for monitoring the plan and reports to the Superintendent.
Indicators of Success Used to Evaluate Positive Impact on Student Achievement
(P. 33)
1. Quality student projects
2. Students are able to communicate effectively through electronic means.
3. Feedback from parents and students.
4. Students engage in real-life applications of academic concepts.
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B. Professional Development Component

B1.
Survey of Teachers' and Administrators" Current Technology Skills and Needs for
Professional Development (P. 34)
Current Skills of Teachers:
Word processing skills to create newsletters, lesson plans, and letters to parents
Generating grades through the use of an electronic grade book
Communicate with staff and parents using e-mail
Use of Internet for research, solving problems, and instruction
LCD projectors to enhance teaching
Use of document cameras to enhance instruction
Needs of Teachers:
Use of internet for collaborative learning and teaching students to take a more
independent role in their own learning
Participation in online field trips, seminars, virtual classrooms.
Create greater collaboration between classroom teachers and media teachers to
integrate grade-specific curriculum with media resources
Using technology to assess, track student progress, and enrich instruction
Receive training on new technologies that can enhance instruction and learning
Current Skills of Office Staff/Administrators:
Proficient in MS Office
Publishing skills
Use of office equipment
Input/retrieval of data from student database
E-mail communication
Trained in use of web-based database (Veracross)
Needs of Office Staff/Administrators:
Training in Veracross as updates occur
Appropriate Professional Development Opportunities in Technology for Teachers (P.

34)
Integrating technology with curriculum
Collaboration meetings
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B2.
Goals and Implementation Plans
School Goals for Providing Professional Development Opportunities (P. 35)

1. Send media staff annually to professional seminars designed specifically for school
library/media resource teachers.
2. Provide individual Veracross training for office staff, teachers, and administrators.
3. Provide on-going technology integration in-services.
4. Set up collaboration meetings.
Implementation Plan for Providing Professional Development Opportunities (P. 35)
Action Step
Person Responsible
1. Send librarian and computer

teacher to appropriate seminars
annually.
2. Veracross training
3. Technology integration
4. Collaboration meetings
Curriculum and Technology Director; individual staff
Completion
Date
On-going

On-going
On-going
On-going
B3.
Process for Monitoring Implementation of Professional Development Strategies and

Methodologies (P. 35)
The Technology Director will be responsible for monitoring implementation and will
report to the Superintendent.
C. Infrastructure, Hardware, Technical Support, and Software

Component
C1.
Hardware that Exists and is Needed by Teachers, Students, and Administrators to

Support Activities (Pp. 38-41)
See Appendix A.
LCD projectors
Document Cameras
Teacher computers
iPad carts
Teacher iPads
Computer Lab
Electronic Learning Resources that Exist and are Needed by Teachers, Students, and
Administrators to Support Activities (Pp. 38-41)
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Electronic assessments
Virtual Classrooms
Starfall.com
Electronic resources that come with curriculum
Networking and Telecommunication Infrastructure that Exists and is Needed by

Teachers, Students, and Administrators to Support Activities (Pp. 38-41)
3 servers, networking
Web-based database and accounting program
Technical Support that Exists and is Needed by Teachers, Students, and
Administrators to Support Activities (Pp. 38-41)
Technology Director
Untangled Solutions manages computers remotely
Security and Safety Issues Needed to Address to Support Activities of Teachers,
Students, and Administrators
Virus protection
Internet filtering system
Experts Involved in Inventory Acquisition (P. 41)
Superintendent
Business Administrator
Policy and Procedures

Replacing Computers
When a computer is moved to a different location or becomes inactive, the Business
Administrator will update the technology inventory list.
Purchasing New Computers
Appropriate personnel must be notified of any new purchases and file appropriate
documentation.
The Technology Director or the Business Administrator will tag the new item and
update the inventory list.
Donated Computers
Appropriate personnel will examine donated items and ensure they are in proper
working order.
The Technology Director or the Business Administrator will tag working items and
update the inventory list.
Donation Policy
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WCS appreciates and accepts donations of technology equipment from the school
community to improve the quality of its programs and equipment. In order to ensure a
quality education for our students, minimum requirements have been established.
These requirements are updated periodically based on the changing needs of the school
and the prevailing technology. Due to standardization, only supported technology will be
accepted.
Computer Systems
PC
Pentium or Athlon (2.4 GHz or greater)
At least a G3 processor
10/100 capable NIC
40 GB hard drive
256 MB Memory minimum
CD Rom drive
USB ports
Personal files and copyrighted software not intended for donation removed from
hard drive
Monitors
Flat panel monitors
LCD/ELD projectors
At least 2500 lumens
Accessories
All other equipment, including printers, digital cameras, scanners, iPads, projectors, etc.,
must be in good working condition and be less than 5 years old. Any software and
documentation accompanying donated items would be greatly appreciated.
Network Equipment:
All Network devices must be capable of 100MB performance, be in good working order,
and include all necessary software, cables and documentation.
The steps below must be followed for technology donation to Whittier Christian Schools.
1. Contact Amy Biesiada, Curriculum and Technology Director, by email at
biesiada@whittierchristian.org or by telephone at 562-947-3757. The email should
include specific information about the pieces donated, as well as contact information.
2. The Technology Director will assess the needs of WCS school sites and determine if
the donation is one that will be useful to the sites. The donor will be contacted within two
weeks regarding the acceptability of the donation.
3. If the equipment is accepted, tax information will be sent to the donor.
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C2.
Goals and Implementation Plan
Benchmarks and Timeline for Obtaining Needed Hardware, Infrastructure, Learning

Resources, and Technical Support (P. 41)
All computers in the computer lab will be replaced the same year. New computers will
be purchased in order of priority as follows: Central Administration Office, school
offices, Administrators, computer labs, classroom teacher computers, student computers.
Functioning computers that are replaced can be installed in classrooms for student use.
The Witt company has replaced printers. New servers will be replaced as determined by
the Network Technician. Learning resources purchased will follow the Curriculum
Review Cycle for each subject area and/or as available. Repairs and technical support
will occur as needed.
C3.
Monitoring Plan for Acquisition of Needed Hardware, Infrastructure, Learning

Resources, and Technical Support (Pp. 42-43)
The Technology Director will monitor the plan in conjunction with the Superintendent
and Business Administrator.
D. Funding and Budget Component

D1.
Identify the Current Budget for Implementing Each Component (P. 43)
See Appendix C.
Identify Established and Potential Funding Sources (P. 43)
Grants, parent and community donations, fundraising/PTF
Identify Potential Methods for Reducing Costs (P. 44)
Use educational discounts, non-profit discounts, donors
D2. Goals
Develop and Implement Annual Budgets for the Term of the Plan - 3-5 years (P. 44)
See Appendix C.
Future goals:
1. Utilize PTF to fund classroom technology
2. Obtain grant monies for technology
3. Use marketing strategies to obtain donors for technology.
D3. Monitoring and Evaluation
Establish a Feedback Loop to Monitor and Improve Progress (P.45)
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The Superintendent will monitor funding and budgeting.
E. Monitoring and Evaluation

E1.
Methods of Evaluating Impact of Technology on Student Learning (P. 46)

Technology committee will review regularly using indicators of achievement in
conjunction with ESLR review cycle.
Schedule for Evaluating the Effect of Plan Implementation (P. 47)
Regular review by technology committee
How and When will Results of Monitoring and Evaluation Process be Used (P. 48)
Technology committee will update the Technology Plan regularly to reflect monitoring
and evaluation results.
Partnerships
Existing Partnerships
PTF, parent donors
Potential Partnerships
Community businesses, alumni, government (grants, low-cost purchases, etc.)
Management
Management Overview
Individual(s)
Responsible
Person(s) or Job
Title(s)
Curriculum and
Technology Director
Curriculum and
Technology Director
Curriculum and
Technology Director;
Superintendent
Superintendent
Computer Teacher
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Responsibilities
Provide overall management and

coordination.
Manage and coordinate staff development.
Manage and coordinate hardware
acquisition and installation.
Coordinate ongoing partner involvement.
Collect data regarding students' computer
skills.
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Principals and
Curriculum Directors
Collect data regarding students' academic

achievement.
Curriculum and
Technology Director
Curriculum and
Technology Director
Collect staff development data on

technology proficiencies.
Collect data regarding staff development
focused on student computer knowledge
and skills.
Collect data regarding staff development
focused on integration of technology into
the curriculum to improve academic
achievement.
Use collected data to monitor and evaluate
progress toward benchmarks and the
timeline and to plan and make
modifications.
Curriculum and
Technology Director
Curriculum and
Technology Director;
Computer Teachers
Sustainability
Sustainability Overview
Type of Support
Provided
Ongoing equipment
maintenance, repair,
and replacement
Technical support
provided during
school hours
Technical support
outside school hours
Professional
development
Individual(s) Responsible
(Persons(s) or Job Titles(s))
Superintendent, Untangled
Solutions, Curriculum and
Technology Director
Curriculum and Technology
Director, Untangled Solutions
Plan for providing this

support
budget; use of outside tech
company
Not provided at this time
None
Curriculum and Technology

Director
Annual seminars for media

personnel; in-services for
staff
help@untangledsolutions.co
m
Appendices
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
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Technology equipment inventory

Computer Curriculum Scope and Sequence.
Budget
Acceptable Use Policy/BYOT Policy
Network Users
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