Paul Hoffman

Name: Paul Hoffman
Title: M.I.S. Director
Affiliation:

County: Allegheny
District: Highlands School District
School: Administration

California at Eleventh Avenue

Natronia Heights 15065

E-mail: NA

ACTIVITIES:

1. WAN to all district buildings 2. LAN established in all district buildings 3. 5 computers per classroom K-5 4. Summer 97, establish Internet connection to all district buildings.

BARRIERS:

1. Funding for projects. 2. Lack of technical people on staff to support district personnel.

GOALS:

1. Provide Internet access to all district buildings. 2. Develope Technology plan for secondary schools.

INFORMATION NEEDED:

Educational value of the Internet

Professional development

Funding sources

COLLABORATIONS:

Part of a consortium

EXPERTISE:

Technical support

SUPPORT:

Support for entire district isprovided by M.I.S. director. Needs: qualified contact person in each district building. *District currently has WAN and LAN connectivity in every district building.

SUSTAINABILITY:

Set-aside in operating budget

Grants and donations

SCOPE:

NETWORKING SUPPORTS REFORM:

Yes

How technology assists reform:

Allows improvement in teaching strategies

Brings additional resources into the classroom

Increases the relevance of student learning

Reduces isolation of the school and classroom

COMMENTS:

N.A.

EXPECT TO ATTEND:

Yes