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Section 12: Accountability Measures
The Mid-Del School District recognizes that for many students the use of technology, outside of the classroom, is common place. Also, the ability to use increasingly sophisticated technology is crucial for each student's continued success. Consequently, students must have access to technology rich learning environments in order to prepare them for the future. Students and parents alike must be informed about issues concerning safe and acceptable use of technology. Therefore, the district has adopted an acceptable use policy.
 * Students**

In addition to digital citizen accountability, the district is required to assess the proficiency of students' technology use. Beginning in FY 2011, all eighth grade students will be assessed with a performance based assessment to determine their proficiency with technology. Those results are reported to the state in the State Department of Education Computer Survey.

Technology is a tool to be used in the teaching of PASS (Priority Academic Student Skills) objectives and Common Core State Standards. Teachers are required, by contract, to demonstrate proficiency in technology integration of the curriculum. The teacher will demonstrate proficiency of technology integration through the use of technology that increases students' abilities to meet PASS objectives and Common Core State Standards. Principal observation and/or portfolios can be used to assess the practices identified in NETS (National Educational Technology Standards) for Teachers. Portfolios can consist of digitally created lessons with correlated PASS objectives, Common Core State Standards, and NETS.
 * Teachers**

The district goal of continuous improvement can be obtained through the constant assessment of technology integration and maintenance of meaningful portfolios which reflect classroom use and technology practice.

All documentation will be handled through the Teacher Appraisal System (TAS). All principals will utilize a technology integration rubric to assess the level of technology integration for each teacher. The rubric allows Mid-Del Schools to be standardized in the goals and intent, but allows the principal to identify the specific examples of technology integration. The rubric is developed by Instructional Technology and supplied to principals during yearly training. Any necessary training after the beginning of the school year will be documented with the building STEP (Sharing Technological Educational Practices) Educator. Documentation of proficient use will be sent to the building principal.

Building principals will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing training of the integration of technology into the curriculum, with specific emphasis on being able to recognize best practices in the field. Principals utilize TAS to document the appropriate use of Level II practices. If the principal observes a teacher in need of support to obtain Level II integration strategies, he or she can consult with the STEP educator to identify growth needs and opportunities for that teacher. The principal, STEP educator, and teacher will work together as a technology team to develop a growth plan for that teacher. Principals can base expectations on specific technology and Level II technology practices they have brought into the school in relation to the ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) NETS for Teachers. Each technology project is a unique implementation and subject to various influences and factors for completion. Even so, Mid-Del has adopted the practice of the industry standard project management when planning technology implementation projects. Vendors and district personnel will be accountable for missing or delaying timelines. These timelines will be established by using sound project management practices where limitations, risks and constraints are identified and planning for contingencies is incorporated.
 * Implementation and Project Management**

Inserts include: Acceptable Use Policies in Board Policy Mid-Del Schools Adult Agreement For Use of Computerized Information Resources