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2009-2010 Self-Study WASC Action Plan - Julian Charter School

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NOTES QUESTIONS<br />

• Established a technology committee to manage schoolwide<br />

technology policy, implementation, and budget, and formed<br />

a technology team for the integration of technology within<br />

the curriculum.<br />

• Added a learning management system, JCS Online, for high<br />

school home study core content classes.<br />

• Implemented TeacherEase, a web-based grade book and<br />

student management system for high school academies.<br />

• Purchased CompassLearning Odyssey, a web-based<br />

curriculum, for direct standards-based instruction for<br />

students in grades K-8 in reading, mathematics (through<br />

algebra), science, and social studies; added high school<br />

curriculum in <strong>2009</strong>-10.<br />

• Adopted Discovery Education for curriculum integration<br />

and modalities of learning.<br />

• Began offering courses, labs, and tutoring via Elluminate<br />

(online conferencing/collaboration tool). (WIGS <strong>2009</strong>-10)<br />

• Began to revise and/or write courses of study that incorporate<br />

all aspects of online learning (e.g., Digital Citizens Unite).<br />

• Upgraded teacher laptop computers.<br />

• Provisioned older computers for student use (e.g., MAP<br />

Mobile, computer labs).<br />

• Established June Tech Days and support modules for<br />

Teacher Technology Proficiency (TTP).<br />

• Held technology workshops (e.g., JCS Online, Discovery<br />

Education, CompassLearning Odyssey) during forum days.<br />

• Adopted 21st Century framework/ESLRs in lieu of<br />

technology literacy graduation requirement.<br />

• Implemented DataDirector for administrator- and teacherlevel<br />

access to warehousing and analysis of student data;<br />

allows for dynamic data reporting and graphical reports.<br />

• Transitioned from managed web site to parent and staff<br />

collaborative wikis.<br />

• Incorporated parent/student portals for management systems<br />

and parent mentor accounts for online learning programs.<br />

• Hosted opportunities for parent-teachers to learn more about<br />

technology.<br />

• Added an Exchange server for staff communication and<br />

collaboration tools, plus shared document archiving.<br />

• Expanded online presence/tools: Website, Twitter,<br />

Facebook, Google Docs, JCS Online, and TeacherEase.<br />

• Noticed an appreciation for and embracing of 21st century<br />

tools from a majority of staff members.<br />

Chapter 3: Progress Report<br />

30 <strong>Julian</strong> <strong>Charter</strong> <strong>School</strong> Focus on Learning <strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong>

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