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