Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 126-5-17 - New Policy 2470 (Use of Technology by Students and Educators)17.1. Policy 2470 provides for the use of technology, especially computers, to improve the achievement of students. Policy 2470 delineates state, county board and school responsibilities for the use of technology. Specifically, Policy 2470 requires: 17.1.1. County and school technology teams and plans.17.1.2. Equal access to technology for all students.17.1.3. Access, to the extent practicable, to technology after normal school hours for students, teachers, parents and citizens.17.1.4. The use of technology, especially computers, throughout all programs of study.17.1.5. The use of technology, especially computers, for career awareness, career exploration, work-based learning and for accessing post-secondary education information.17.1.6. The availability of staff development to enable educators to use technology effectively.17.2. The State Technology Plan is incorporated in Policy 2470 by reference. That plan is a comprehensive approach to the use of technology for higher student achievement. A copy is available from the West Virginia Department of Education=s Office of Technology.W. Va. Code R. § 126-5-17