May22Update_DPS Tech Plan 2021 - 2024

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Students’ learning needs drive our goals and curriculum across content areas. Similar to all disciplines, learning in the area of technology is prioritized by content area standards. The International Society for Technology Education (ISTE) standards, provide overarching guidance for students, teachers and leaders. The ISTE Standards not only represent essential skills in technology, they shape the path for meaningful interdisciplinary connections. District practices reflect an integrated approach to technology application where teachers utilize technology as a tool to facilitate and elevate student learning. This approach engages students and increases student achievement, and essential skill development. Technology affords accessibility to all and provides powerful strategies for teachers to differentiate learning for all students. Additionally, integration of technology creates conditions for unique formative and summative assessment practices and quick data that can be used to inform instruction in real time. Focusing on evidence-based reasoning and data-driven decision making are embedded practices that have been made easier with technology. The District aligns resources of funding, time and discussion of disaggregating various data housed in RTI Studio to identify opportunities that will enhance instructional techniques and strategies with students' individualized learning profiles in mind. These findings are reflected in the District’s software choices and use of those tools to support students’ learning and growth. District curricula, instruction and assessment practices leverage the full range of technology and digital resources to ensure students are immersed in rich, authentic, and relevant, learning experiences that enable modern skills and deep learning across the disciplines. Tools for Learning and Accessibility Assistive Technology (AT) tools help students overcome barriers to learning in a variety of areas including communication and mobility. Technologies range in sophistication from graphic organizers and FM systems to refined speech-to-text tools. AT tools the individual

needs of students with learning differences in accessing the curriculum. The Assistive Technology Specialist provides District level oversight to ensure the technology is future ready and accessible to all students. Professional development and consultation for all administrators, teachers, staff, and families ensure best practices in the application of the current technologies.

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