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Introduction
The Reed Union School District (RUSD) is an elementary district serving
the southern Marin communities of Belvedere, Tiburon and a portion
of East Corte Madera. The three school sites are located in Tiburon:
Reed School for kindergarten through 2nd; Bel Aire School for grades
3, 4 and 5; and Del Mar Middle School for grades 6, 7 and 8. District
enrollment is approximately 1,086 students. Our three campuses
are rich with opportunities for students. The average class size
in the District is below 22 students. The Board commits funding to
maintain all classes, not just K-3rd grade, at effective teacher-
student ratios.
The Reed Union School District (RUSD) is an elementary district serving
the southern Marin communities of Belvedere, Tiburon and a portion
of East Corte Madera. The three school sites are located in Tiburon:
Reed School for kindergarten through 2nd; Bel Aire School for grades
3, 4 and 5; and Del Mar Middle School for grades 6, 7 and 8. District
enrollment is approximately 1,086 students. Our three campuses
are rich with opportunities for students. The average class size in
the District is below 22 students. The Board commits funding to maintain
all classes, not just K-3rd grade, at effective teacher- student ratios.
Academic achievement for students in the Reed Union School District
is a direct reflection of the highly trained teaching and professional
staff; students’ enthusiasm, abilities and hard work; the degree
of support and involvement provided by parents; and the level of commitment
and financial support from the entire school district community. Parents
participate in PTA-sponsored activities and assist in the classrooms,
libraries and other school site locations. They also serve on the school
site councils and the Board of Trustees. Parents, community members
and local businesses support the district's schools through a parcel
assessment and through contributions to the Reed Schools Foundation,
which funds Spanish,technology, art, music and other programs
and site enhancements.
Executive Summary
We live in a rapidly changing and increasingly complex society with
unprecedented quantities of information for consideration. In order
to live productively in the 21st century, our students need skills
in critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, communication,
and collaboration. The purpose of this technology plan is to provide
a framework within which further integration of technology will continue
to support learning.
The Reed Union School District’s Technology Use Plan was first
written in the 1996-1997 school year. Much has been accomplished
since the first plan was created. The plan is reviewed annually
and is in effect for the years 2003 through 2007.
The RUSD Technology Plan describes steps to responsibly integrate computers
and related technology into the District curriculum. The Technology Master
Plan addresses the roles of students, teachers, staff, parents, and community
members.
The plan lists ten goals for educational technology:
1. Teaching
and Learning
2. Access
3. Equity
4. Technology Leadership
5. Staff Development
6. Learning Resources Management
7. Networking and Connectivity
8. Funding, Support, and Partnerships
9. Community Awareness and Participation
10. Assessment and Evaluation
For each goal, the Technology Master Plan outlines the concrete objectives
that will effectively support the Reed Union School District Mission.
The plan identifies a need and a method for routine review and revision
of the plan itself—and the related site plans—to ensure
continuing alignment of technology with curriculum development and
the District's Mission. [More] |
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