District+Vision+-+Goals

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 * Committee Members:**


 * Required Component**s:
 * Vision:** A broad vision is articulated for the district/school technology program.


 * Goals:** Broad, general district goals are established that reflect expectations of how technology willbe utilized within the district. These might include:
 * The district’s intent to highly integrate technology into teaching and learning;
 * The relationship of the goals to the long-term vision and the district mission;
 * Realistic strategies on how technology will be used to improve student learning and achievement;
 * A description on how the goals address the objectives of the school improvement plan/strategic plan.


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1. HCSD Mission/Vision/Belief Statements
This information is included from the Comprehensive District Educational Plan (CDEP):  ** District Vision Statement ** The Hamburg Central School District will provide a comprehensive program focused on high standards in which all students are inspired to reach their maximum potential and develop life-long learning skills.  ** District Mission Statement ** The mission of the Hamburg Central School District is to provide, through a framework of excellence and partnerships between a committed staff and an informed, supportive community, a learning experience that produces literate, adaptable, responsible citizens who have positive attitudes, and abilities to think analytically and creatively, manage personal resources, apply technologies, relate to the global community and appreciate the contributions of diverse cultures.  ** District Belief Statements ** <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);">We believe that: <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);"> ¨ Excellence through achievement of high standards should be the focus of all efforts. <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);"> ¨ The expectations of the community and the needs of individuals should be addressed through excellent programs that promote lifelong learning. <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);"> ¨ Educational programs that address high performance standards require a significant and continuing commitment of both human and financial resources. <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);"> ¨ Effective and positive public relations as well as the promotion of learning are everyone’s responsibility. <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);"> ¨ Communication is vital and must flow freely in all directions within the organization. <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);"> ¨ There should be a shared-decision making opportunities for stakeholders. <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);"> ¨ All individuals have responsibilities and must be accountable for results. <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);"> ¨ Schools must provide safe and positive learning environments. <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);"> ¨ All students can and will be successful with challenging academic experiences. <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);"> ¨ Schools must hold high expectations for all students and promote achievement at levels of distinction. <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);"> ¨ Schools must promote development of higher order thinking skills and provide applied learning opportunities. <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);"> ¨ Opportunities must be provided for effective intervention for students who require additional support in achieving success with learning. <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);"> ¨ Every student must be taught by teachers who have sound knowledge of relevant subject matter and hold high expectations for themselves as well as their students. <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);"> ¨ Schools must have positive learning climates; schools must promote and expect cooperation and civility among all people associated with the organization. <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);">

<span style="color: rgb(22,19,19);"><span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);"> 2. HCSD Technology Mission/Vision and Beliefs
=<span style="color: rgb(22,19,19);"><span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);"> = =<span style="color: rgb(22,19,19);"><span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);">** Technology Mission ** = <span style="color: rgb(22,19,19);"><span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);">In the Hamburg Central School District, technology will be used to enhance instruction, strengthen communication, and increase efficiency of operations while providing opportunities for students and staff to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the 21st century. <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);">

<span style="color: rgb(22,19,19);"><span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);">** Technology Vision Statement **
<span style="color: rgb(22,19,19);"><span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);">The Hamburg Central School District will provide the technology resources and support necessary to assure that all students will meet the New York State (N.Y.S.) Learning Standards and become self-directed, self-motivated, and lifelong learners. Teachers will increasingly be facilitators of student learning through proficient use of learning technologies. Teachers will incorporate high quality information resources in their teaching strategies to address multiple learning styles, to motivate and engage students, and to support student exploration and growth. <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);">

<span style="color: rgb(22,19,19);"><span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);">** Technology Belief Statements **
<span style="color: rgb(22,19,19);"><span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);">**__Technology will:__** <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);"> ¨ Allow students to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to function in an information society. <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);"> ¨ Assist in developing life-long learners who will achieve or exceed the N.Y.S. Learning Standards. <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);"> ¨ Be integrated into all areas of the curriculum. <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);"> ¨ Provide opportunities for students of various learning styles and abilities. <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);"> ¨ Be provided equitably with regard to hardware, software and Internet access <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);"> ¨ Support ongoing staff development opportunities. <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);"> ¨ Provide opportunities for staff to utilize new and emerging technologies that enhance teaching and learning. <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);"> ¨ Enable active communication between the school and community by providing a means of access to program descriptions, school activities, and student information. <span style="color: rgb(4,0,255);"> ¨ Be used to enhance organizational efficiency. <span style="color: rgb(25,20,20);">