|
|
Braxton and Gilmer County Public Schools
Burnsville, WV
School Type: Public
|
School Setting: Rural
|
Level: K-12
|
School Design: Traditional
|
|
Content Presented By:
|
|
Edvantia
|
|
Summary
The practice: Assessment and Evaluation - School leaders must utilize assessment and evaluation techniques to inform decision making and ensure continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
- Surveys by participating teachers and expert evaluation show teachers increased their technology skills by nearly 25%
- Third-year Stanford Achievement Test results higher than national average
- Increased technical assistance, and community support for technology
Coordinators of the Central West Virginia Technology Upgrade for Educators realized the importance of technology professional development, but knew that alternative forms of assessment would be required to demonstrate impact. While student test scores have improved over the past three years, the program sought alternative indicators. The program sought to increase technology skills by 25 percent and measured this impact through pre- and post-academy surveys. In addition, 90 percent of the participants were to review software to be applied in reading programs, 1,500 hours of technical service were provided, and a technology handbook was developed and delivered to all participating schools.
This site also exemplifies the following practice(s):
- Professional Development - School leaders must provide relevant, meaningful, and ongoing professional development for all staff.
[Top]
[Next]
|
