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Croton-on-Hudson
Instructional Technology Plan
Croton-Harmon UFSD
Strategic Instructional Technology Plan (2026 — 2029)
I. Strategic Technology Planning
District Mission Statement
"All members of the Croton-Harmon learning community will demonstrate an enduring curiosity, engage in the pursuit of inspiration, and develop the habits of mind to promote personal growth and the well-being of society."
Instructional Technology Vision Statement
In the Croton-Harmon School District, we believe technology should be used actively and intentionally to deepen learning and expand what is possible in our classrooms.
Thoughtful Integration Technology use should be thoughtfully integrated to add, enhance, and enrich learning—especially when it enables experiences that could not be created otherwise.
Removing Barriers We view technology as a powerful tool for removing barriers to learning and ensuring that every student has access to the supports they need to thrive.
Student Voice & Custom Scaffolding Effective technology use should create scaffolds for all learners, increase student choice and voice, and open multiple pathways for demonstrating understanding.
Ethical Citizenship Our vision is to prepare all Croton-Harmon students to be adaptable, ethical communicators and learners who actively contribute to and shape their world—using technology with purpose, confidence, and responsibility.
II. Student Device Access Allocation
| Grade Level | Device Access Model |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten - Grade 1 | Shared district devices as needed (e.g., classroom carts) |
| Grades 2 - 8 | District-owned dedicated individual device provided to all students |
| Grades 9 - 12 | Multiple levels of device access provided based on educational track |
| UGE / UGS | Multiple levels of device access provided based on student requirements |
III. NYSED Technology Goal Attainment
| Benchmark Category | Attainment Status |
|---|---|
| Digital Content: Standards-based, accessible digital content supporting all curricula. | Fully Met |
| Digital Use: Proficiency of learners, educators, and administrators. | Significantly Met |
| Digital Capacity & Access: Robust infrastructure supporting all environments. | Significantly Met |
| Leadership: Complete alignment with the Statewide Learning Technology Vision. | Fully Met |
| Accountability: Availability, transparency, and clarity of district tech results website. | Fully Met |
IV. District Goals & Action Plan
Goal 1: Critical and Discerned Use
Teach students to be critical, discerning, and ethical users of technology.
Goal 2: Innovation and Creativity
Empower our learning community to harness the transformative power of technology to bring ideas to life in innovative ways not possible through traditional, analog methods.
Goal 3: Purposeful Integration
Ensure that technology use is purposeful, research-based, and tied to clear learning goals.
Goal 4: Equitable Access and Opportunity
Recognize how technology creates opportunities, and ensure all students can engage, access, and demonstrate their learning in meaningful ways.
V. Improving Student Performance & Equity
1. Curricular Integration
Technology in Croton-Harmon is a transformative catalyst integrated through the lens of adding, enhancing, and enriching the curriculum. We prioritize active over passive use, moving away from compliance-based screen time toward inquiry-based exploration and design.
2. Teacher Facilitation
Educators use data-informed platforms to provide real-time feedback and differentiate instruction. Effectiveness is measured by the depth of knowledge (DOK) applied during tech-integrated lessons.
3. Student Demonstration
Students use digital portfolios, multimedia production, and coding to bring their ideas to life, demonstrating mastery in ways that reflect their personal habits of mind.
4. Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Digital scaffolds—such as text-to-speech, translation tools, and adaptive software—ensure that a student's physical, linguistic, or cognitive profile does not limit their potential.
5. Multi-Year Sustainability Framework
| Focus Area | Short-Term Solutions (Years 1–2) | Long-Term Solutions (Years 3–5) |
|---|---|---|
| Access | Strategic mobile device distribution. | Sustainable lifecycle refresh cycles. |
| Infrastructure | High-speed campus Wi-Fi & cybersecurity. | Future-proofed cloud architecture & AI data privacy. |
| Human Capacity | Job-embedded PD on active implementation. | Advanced ethical tech & media literacy workshops. |
| Partnerships | Collaboration with libraries & tech firms. | Formalized pipelines for student internships. |
VI. Administrative Management & Staffing
| Personnel Assignment Category | District Employed (FTE) | Contracted / BOCES (FTE) | Total Force |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Technology Leadership | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Instructional Support Training | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
| Technical & Systems Support | 0.00 | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| Combined Totals | 3.00 | 2.60 | 5.60 |
VII. Established Educational Technology Programs
- Active Learning Spaces / Makerspaces
- Advanced Computer Science Courses
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy
- Assistive Technology for Special Education
- Broadcasting and Podcasting Systems
- Culturally Responsive Digital Tools
- Digital Citizenship & Online Safety
- Digital Fluency & Media Literacy