Contact Information:
Robert Fraley, Assistant Director of Technology
Phone: (845) 774-7228
Instructional Technologies - Coser 556
The Instructional Technology Coser is offered as a cross contract service
through Orange-Ulster
BOCES. The service is based on two major components: an instructional
component and a technology component. Both of these will rely heavily
on a staff development component which will be provided through Model
Schools. All components will be offered in accordance with the Service
Delivery Standards Agreement. Each participating district will sign and
commit to this agreement. The following base service will be provided.
- New or expanded facility technology planning
- Regional technology design to support school district technology,
i.e. Internet
Filtering
- Technology support and needs analysis
- Monthly Regional Instructional Technology Advisory Committee Meetings
- Hardware and software purchases
- 4-County regional planning and interfacing with the RIC
The BOCES will also conduct site visits to assess building needs and
develop blueprints, if necessary. The Orange-Ulster BOCES will be responsible
for the installation and maintenance of the networks, hardware, and software
needed to share the
instruction and management between classrooms, buildings, and districts.
The BOCES staff will work with local districts to develop Local Instructional
Technology Plans which are consistent with the regional plan and the RIC
793 plans. Implementation of local plans will be coordinated through the
BOCES and all equipment will remain the property of the BOCES.
Staff development will include skills in integrating technology in instruction,
training in software applications, and information management systems.
Admission: This
service is available to any component district upon application and concurrent
with membership in the Sullivan BOCES Model
Schools Program
Cost Formula: This service
will operate under a basic per building charge, maximum of two buildings,
which will include the costs of BOCES coordination. Additional costs for
the technology portion will be based on individual building/district needs
for hardware, software, infrastructure, and maintenance. A small fee will
be assessed on all hardware and software orders to cover administrative
costs associated with those orders.
Please note: To sign up for this service refer to the Orange-Ulster
Service’s guide Coser 571.
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