Vision

=Vision=

Hyde Park Central School District Students will be supported and graduate with the technology skills necessary to allow them to be competitive in a 21st century world regardless of the life path they choose.

=Goals=
 * Staff will model for students the best practices for technology use.
 * Staff will utilize technology to better meet the instructional needs of students
 * The district will continue to explore technology to improve data collection and help inform classroom practice.
 * Technology will be used to continually evaluate and improve curriculum, instruction and assessment practices.
 * Technology will be used to efficiently implement and improve district operations and business functions.
 * Staff will strive to meet the commitments of the district strategic plan in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, environment, collaboration, and community connections (see chart below)
 * Development of an online K-12 ELA curriculum with technology-based assessments to help foster literacy development
 * Staff will be provided with adequate professional development in order to help them better use technology in the classroom as well as integrate technology into their curriculum

=District Commitments=


 * = Curriculum =


 * ** is aligned with NYS standards and has clearly defined grade-level goals for each subject **
 * ** is developmentally appropriate **
 * ** includes electives/student choice as early in the K-12 spectrum as appropriate **
 * ** integrates disciplines and grade levels **
 * ** challenges and supports all students **
 * ** is meaningful and honors student interest **
 * ** is applicable to today’s world **
 * ** emphasizes global awareness **
 * ** promotes character education and civic responsibility **
 * ** fosters communication skills **
 * ** emphasizes essential life skills and healthy living **
 * ** encourages a sense of wonder ** || ** Instruction **


 * ** is aligned with curriculum and assessment **
 * ** is differentiated such that it supports all learners **
 * ** incorporates multiple intelligences **
 * ** develops critical thinking skills **
 * ** develops problem solving skills **
 * ** includes use of essential questions **
 * ** provides opportunities for experiential learning **
 * ** develops written and verbal communication skills **
 * ** encourages student to student and student to adult collaboration **
 * ** incorporates appropriate use of technology and the development of age-appropriate technological skills ** || ** Assessment **


 * ** is aligned with curriculum and instruction **
 * ** includes pre-assessment, formative and summative assessments that guide instruction **
 * ** is an integral part of program development, instructional practice and student learning **
 * ** is authentic and incorporates multiple-intelligences theory **
 * ** is varied and inclusive of self-evaluation, self-reflection and peer-evaluation **
 * ** is differentiated such that it accurately measures the full range of student performance **
 * ** is supported by appropriate technology ** ||
 * = Environment =


 * ** allows the school serves to as an integral resource for the community **
 * ** promotes physical safety **
 * ** provides appropriate teaching and learning spaces for students and adults **
 * ** supports the integration of 21st century technology in teaching **
 * and learning **
 * ** accommodates various groupings and purposes **
 * ** supports healthy lifestyles and physical wellness ** || ** Collaboration **


 * ** includes broad-based members **
 * ** is supported by the infrastructure **
 * ** is nurtured through professional development **
 * ** is enhanced by clearly defined roles and responsibilities **
 * ** is multidisciplinary across grade levels and incorporates world-wide learning communities **
 * ** is enhanced by consistent and genuine information sharing **
 * ** includes defined lines of communication that promote authentic involvement **
 * ** grows a new history of trust nurtured by all stakeholders ** || ** Community Connections **


 * ** incorporates community members in instructional activities **
 * ** provides access to facilities **
 * ** establishes lines of communication between schools and community **
 * ** includes inter-generational activities **
 * ** offers continuing education opportunities for community **
 * ** creates opportunities for students through collaboration with business organizations **
 * ** includes shared involvement in character education, civic responsibilities and community service projects **
 * ** supports closer collaboration with public agencies ** ||