Common Set of Learning Objectives (CSLO)

To meet these goals, the following components of staff development are included in the service:Component 1 - RegionalEach building sends 2 teachers to regionally-delivered technology programs (see brochure)Component 2 - LocalModel Schools Staff DevelopmentWithout ILS:4 days of customized technology integration workshops for any teachersWith an ILS - 6 days of ILS support and alignment with district curriculumCan choose other technology integration in lieu of or in addition to ILS support

• participates in Model Schools 555.067 service.

• The district will attend annual awareness presentation by Western New York Regional Information Center (WNYRIC) staff on Common Set of Learning Objectives (CSLO) for district personnel.
• The district must have a Customized District Staff Development Plan and Instructional Technology Plan for CSLO to support those plans. The plan must include networking to the WNYRIC for data sharing.
• The district will identify a project administrator to Coordinate the district's on-site and regional participation activities and disseminate information.
• The project administrator will coordinate the staff development days per site as identified in the service agreement.
• The district will budget substitute salaries and agree to release a minimum of two teachers per site for participation at regional workshops scheduled through the year.
• Teachers will develop and share learning experiences integrating technology within curriculum through the regional meetings to fulfill the SED requirements for assessment data.
• The district will review with WNYRIC staff and third party vendors available hardware and software on an annual basis.
• The superintendent will sign agreements for acquisition of hardware/software which are to be provided as part of the CSLO service. The hardware/software will be acquired through the WNYRIC and be delivered to and reside within the CSLO buildings for the duration of CSLO service participation. The district will use this software/hardware acquisition in alliance with the CSLO service goals. The WNYRIC will retain ownership of software and hardware.
• The district, in collaboration with the WNYRIC, will select and purchase approved instructional management system software by the end of the third year of the service participation.
• District determines the method of payments for services and signs participation forms.
• District will comply with licensing agreements and U. S. copyright.

• The WNYRIC/Local BOCES staff will provide network configuration planning, including connectivity requirements and hardware and software selection.
• The WNYRIC/Local BOCES staff will meet with the school district to determine instructional technology support needs.
• The WNYRIC/Local BOCES staff will, in collaboration with school districts, select appropriate instructional software applications.
• The WNYRIC/Local BOCES staff will coordinate regional training activities, provide on-site support for building needs, staff development activities, planning, and project review.
• The WNYRIC/Local BOCES staff will provide electronic storage and retrieval capabilities for sharing exemplary resources.
• The WNYRIC/Local BOCES staff will ensure that it retains a high level of expertise for its staff through a commitment to research and development.

The WNYRIC utilizes cost effective best practices determined by research that allows our experienced and trained technical staff to perform robust testing and support of the WNYRIC network in the areas of security, infrastructure, energy management, virtualization strategies, disaster recovery and business continuity. Therefore, we are able to be a district advocate for vendor contract issues and aggressively negotiate contract pricing and performance terms. 

Staff follow best practices in order to provide necessary security as it relates to the most recent student, teacher and principal data security and privacy regulations.

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