PAWS Elementary School PAWS Elementary is a Title I school with approximately 80% free and reduced lunch economic

population. The ethnic makeup of the school is lead by the Hispanic population. Below you will find a Maturity Benchmark Survey and a summary of the PAWS Elementary School in all of the Benchmark stages.

Administrative Filter: Integrated

Policy Behavioral - Appropriate technology use is formalized and embraced in many parts of the school. Resource/Infrastructure - Some policy exists, loosely and most informal, with no formal approval. Planning Behavioral - Informal planning process, isolated to projects, and is budget driven. Resource/Infrastructure - Formal plan with isolated implementation and little or no connection to other planning efforts.

Budget Behavioral - Comprehensive long-term budgeting for the institutio; multiple budgets including upgrades, etc.

Resource/Infrastructure - Specific budget is proven in addition to line items in other budgets for long-term budget needs.

Administrative Information Behavioral - The daily use of electronic systems is required for support activities; paper systems are replaced. Resource/Infrastructure - Administrative systems are available to all administrators and staff.

Curricular Filter: Islands

Electronic Information Behavioral - Staff and students rarely depend upon electronic resources and use them sporadically. Resource/Infrastructure - Staff and students rarely depend upon electronic resources and use them sporadically.

Assessment Behavioral - Used by most of the staff and many students for the evaluation of work and self assessment. Resource/Infrastructure - Some supporting and assessment tools are available, with a focus on traditional assessment measures. Curriculum Integration Behavioral - Curriculum is somewhat dependent on technology and used in multiple ways. Resource/Infrastructure - Technology and related resources are available for most curricular areas. Teacher Use Behavioral - Regular use by teachers but not integrated into daily work. Resource/Infrastructure - Most teachers have access to appropriate technology in their work area. Student Use Behavioral - Student use of technology is sporadic, primarily for remediation and enrichment. Resource/Infrastructure - Few students have consistent and regular access to appropriate technologies.

Support Filter: Islands

Stakeholder Improvement Behavioral - Some of the groups are aware of the planning and implementation procedure, but few are engaged in the process. Resource/Infrastructure - Many of the groups are represented in the planning and implementation process. Administrative Support Behavioral - Peripheral involvement by the administration in plannin, practice, and implementation. Resource/Infrastructure - No formal administration, time and support allocated to the planning and implementation process. Training Behavioral - Few staff members participate in technology training activities. Resource/Infrastructure - On-going teacher training provided by site & District resources. Technical & Infrastructure Support Behavioral - Many staff members utilize formal and informal support. Resource/Infrastructure - Limited formal technical assistance, usually a mentor, teacher, consultant, etc.

Connectivity Filter: Islands

Local Area Networking Behavioral - Staff and students use available networks often but use is unsophisticated and limited. Resource/Infrastructure - High speed networking, limited to isolated areas. District Area Networking(WAN) Behavioral - Staff use district services often, but in very traditional and basic manners. Resource/Infrastructure - Comprehensive network services with high speed lines, voisce radio and data capacity; data services are available. Internet Access Behavioral - Many staff and students use the internet frequentaly, and curriculum intergration is limited. Resources/Infrastructure Communication Systems Behavioral - E-mail is used frequently to form administrative and learning activities. Resources/Infrastructure - E-mail is available to most staff and some students.

Innovation Filter:Islands

New Technologies Behavioral - New technologies are accepted by many of the staff members, although opportunities for experimentation are limited. Resources/Infrastructure - New technologies readily accepted by many staff members with little implementation.

Comprehensive Technologies Behavioral - Technology becoming more comprehensive including A/V digitizing and scanning. Resources/Infrastructure - Available technology utilization is limited to one or two types of technology for most staff and students.