Jefferson County Public Schools ◊ May 5-7, 2010

Located adjacent to the Rocky Mountains, Jefferson County Public Schools is the largest school district in Colorado with more than 84,000 students. Our size and diversity as a large suburban/urban/rural district provides challenges and opportunities as we prepare students for a digitally rich world. We are committed to ensuring that our students and our teachers have the skills and tools to effectively lead and learn in the 21st century.

Like the beautiful mountains that frame our sunset we are reaching high to make student achievement a reality for all students. Our educators work hand-in-hand with technology professionals to ensure that technology is integrated with curriculum, preparing students for a bright and successful future. We work collaboratively to lift up innovative ideas from our best and brightest and make them available to all. Most importantly, we build sustainable solutions with technology and leadership to meet the challenges of a large school district in uncertain financial times. Explore and learn how to:

  • Form a strong partnership between Division of Instruction and Information Technology to support systemic practices of 21st century learning across the organization
  • Extend classrooms by restructuring libraries to lead the work of technology and information literacy for all students and staff
  • Focus on technology tools and resources to best meet the needs of digitally rich classrooms
  • Create sustainable funding models utilizing existing and ongoing funds
  • Expand professional development through online opportunities such as quality online courses and digital Professional Learning Communities
  • Provide online learning opportunities for students in varied environments from full time online to online enhanced
  • Develop policies and practices to extend the vision and use of technology and information across a district
  • Prioritize student Educational Technology standards aligned to a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum Alignment Project
  • Implement and utilize technology systems effectively for district initiatives such as progress monitoring, readingintervention, video conferencing, online learning, Response To Intervention, student centered instruction and a six-year graduation plan
  • Create school based leadership models to support technology and information literacy in a “fl at world” structure

Join us to explore new heights in the use of technology tools, resources, information, and structures to support 21st teaching and learning environments for your students, staff and community.

Wednesday, May 5

5:00 - 7:00 pm  ◊  Registration and Reception

Denver West Marriott – Golden Colorado

Thursday...

Thursday, May 6

7:00 - 7:30 am am  ◊  Registration – Denver West Marriott

Full Breakfast (for Denver West hotel guests)

7:45 am  ◊  Buses Depart for Jefferson County District Offices

8:00 - 10:00 am  ◊  Opening Session and Visit Overview - Learning with Altitude

10:00 am  ◊  Buses Depart for School Tours A and B

10:30 am - 3:00 pm  ◊  School Tours (select one)

Lunch provided at school sites

Tour A - Elementary Focus Meiklejohn Elementary & Little Elementary

See how elementary schools infuse technology and instruction to increase student achievement. Learn how Jeffco is:

  • Restructuring library programs for the 21st century
  • Using the Smartboard as an instructional tool
  • “Doing a lot with a little”– How schools with few resources create digital learners
  • Implementing and assessing ISTE Teacher and Student Proficiencies
  • Embedding educational technology standards within core curriculum
  • Using Netbooks and Laptops in the classroom
  • Utilizing Web 2.0 tools to effectively engage learners
  • Creating digital citizens for the 21st century
  • Providing online learning opportunities for students

Tour B - Secondary Focus Wayne Carle Middle School & Arvada West High School

See how secondary schools are building leadership teams to effectively align instruction and technology. Learn how Jeffco is:

  • Restructuring library programs for the 21st century
  • Using the Smartboard as an instructional tool
  • Creating an effective School Leadership Team as a tool for instruction for students and teachers
  • Implementing and assessing ISTE Teacher and Student Proficiencies
  • Embedding educational technology standards within core curriculum
  • Utilizing Web 2.0 tools to effectively engage learners 24/7
  • Engaging students in real world issues and authentic problem solving using digital tools and resources
  • Developing digital assessment options for students to demonstrate their learning
  • Communicating and collaborating using digital-age tools for instruction
  • Providing online learning opportunities for students

3:00 pm  ◊  Buses depart for Jeffco Education Center/Denver West Marriott

3:30 pm  ◊  Technical overview with tour of Jeffco’s Data Center (Optional)

6:00 pm  ◊  Buses Depart for Dinner at Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Experience a geologically formed, open-air amphitheatre that is not duplicated anywhere in the world. The design of the amphitheatre consists of two, three hundred-foot monolith rock formations that provide acoustic perfection for any performance and include a restaurant with inside dining within the rock formation. A backstage tour of the venue will be included.

Friday...

Friday, May 7

7:00 - 8:00 am  ◊  Registration Denver West Marriott

Full Breakfast (Denver West hotel guests)

8:15 am  ◊ Buses Depart for school tours

8:45 am - 1:00 pm am  ◊  School Tours (select one)

Lunch provided at school sites

Tour C - Elementary Focus Shelton Elementary & Kyffi n Elementary

See how elementary schools in Jeffco infuse technology and instruction to increase student achievement. Learn how Jeffco is:

  • Using the Data Driven Decision Making Model effectively to support the Response To Intervention Model
  • Engaging students through the use of Document Cameras
  • Providing online learning opportunities for staff
  • Enabling teacher collaboration through online Professional Learning Communities
  • Creating an effective School Leadership Team technology as a tool for instruction for students and teachers
  • Maximizing the power of video streaming tools
  • Partnering with Jefferson County Public Library for resource sharing
  • Developing a district-wide online resource bank for teachers

Tour D - Secondary Focus Carmody Middle School & Lakewood High School

See how secondary schools in Jeffco infuse technology and instruction to increase student achievement. Learn how Jeffco is:

  • Using the Data Driven Decision Making Model effectively to support the Response To Intervention Model including Acuity
  • Using technology to support struggling readers at the secondary level
  • Unleashing the potential of Blackboard
  • Using the Smartboard as an instructional tool
  • Encouraging student and teacher collaboration using Google Apps
  • Building instructional data interoperability between software systems
  • Maximizing the power of video streaming tools
  • Providing online learning opportunities for staff
  • Enabling teacher collaboration through online Professional Learning Communities
  • Creating 21st century broadcast studio programs

1:00 pm  ◊  Buses Depart for hotel

1:30 pm  ◊  Meeting Adjourns