Instructional Technology Plan - Valley Central School District

Approved Technology Plan

The information in this document serves as a summary of the Valley Central School District Instructional Technology Plan for 2026-2029.

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Below is the 2026-29 Technology Plan in plain text format. Asterisks (*) mark areas that have been adjusted for formatting.

Valley CSD (Montgomery) 2026-29 Instructional Technology Plan

I. District LEA Information

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What is the name of the district administrator responsible for entering the Instructional Technology Plan data? Vincent Brancato
What is the title of the district administrator responsible for entering the Instructional Technology Plan data? Other
1. If ‘Other’ was selected in Question 2 above, please identify the title.
  Director of Innovation and Technology

II. Strategic Technology Planning

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What is the overall district mission?
- Our Mission Statement:
  - At Valley Central, we champion curiosity and set high expectations. Our mission is to empower every member to achieve at high levels and embrace the joy of continuous learning
- Three Priorities:
  - The three overarching priorities of Valley Central are:
    - Elevating Student Success & Engagement
    - Community Belonging & VC Pride
    - Clear & Transparent Communications
What is the vision statement that guides instructional technology use in the district?
- Empowering every student to succeed and engage through innovative technology.
At the start of the 2026-27 school year, will the district provide a dedicated mobile device for every student in all grades?
- yes

III. Goal Attainment

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Digital Content – The District uses standards-based, accessible digital content that supports all curricula for all learners.
The district has met this goal: Significantly
Digital Use – The District’s learners, teachers, and administrators are proficient in the use of technology for learning.
The district has met this goal: Significantly
Digital Capacity and Access – The District’s technology infrastructure supports learning and teaching in all of the District’s environments.
The district has met this goal: Fully
Leadership – The District Instructional Technology Plan is in alignment with the Statewide Learning Technology Plan vision.
The district has met this goal: Significantly
Accountability – District-level information is posted on the District website, is easy to access, and is easily understood. Information provided included the results achieved by the District in their efforts to enable students to build knowledge, master skills, and grasp opportunities for a better life.
The district has met this goal: Significantly

IV. Action Plan – Goal 1

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In 1 – 2 sentences provide an instructional technology goal for your district.:
- Valley Central School District will maintain the student 1:1 Chromebook initiative through scheduled refresh cycles and a reduction in preventable Chromebook damage.
Choose the topic that best aligns to your instructional technology goal..
- Classroom Technology (ex. interactive boards, 3D printers, robotics, etc.).
Target Student Populations(s)*
- All students
Additional Target Population(s)*
- Teachers/Teacher Aides
- Administrators
- Parents/Guardians/Families/School Community
- Technology Integration Specialists
Estimated cost of this goal/priority over the three-year plan? Round to the nearest thousand if exact figures are not yet known.
- 1,420,000.00
What is the potential funding source(s) and/or purchasing mechanism(s) for this expenditure over all three years of the plan? Can check multiple options.*
- BOCES Co-Ser purchase
Optional: If you would like to add an action plan for this goal list the action steps below.*
- N/A.

IV. Action Plan – Goal 2

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In 1 – 2 sentences provide a second instructional technology goal for your district.:
- Develop a framework for the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence for Valley Central School District.
Choose the topic that best aligns to your instructional technology goal.
- Instructional and/or Administrative Software
Target Student Population(s)*
- All students
Additional Target Population(s)*
- Teachers/Teacher Aides
- Administrators
- Parents/Guardians/Families/School Community
- Technology Integration Specialists
Estimated cost of this goal/priority over the three-year plan? Round to the nearest thousand if exact figures are not yet known.
- 150,000.00
What is the potential funding source(s) and/or purchasing mechanism(s) for this expenditure over all three years of the plan? Can check multiple options.*
- BOCES Co-Ser purchase
Optional: If you would like to add an action plan for this goal list the action steps below.
- N/A

IV. Action Plan – Goal 3

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In 1 – 2 sentences provide a second instructional technology goal for your district.:
- Enhance our comprehensive district-wide cybersecurity and physical safety through professional development, software applications, and hardware.
Choose the topic that best aligns to your instructional technology goal.
- Cybersecurity
Target Student Population(s)*
- All students
Additional Target Population(s)*
- Teachers/Teacher Aides
- Parents/Guardians/Families/School Community
- Technology Integration Specialists
Estimated cost of this goal/priority over the three-year plan? Round to the nearest thousand if exact figures are not yet known.
- 750,000.00
What is the potential funding source(s) and/or purchasing mechanism(s) for this expenditure over all three years of the plan? Can check multiple options.*
- BOCES Co-Ser purchase
Optional: If you would like to add an action plan for this goal list the action steps below.
- N/A
Would you like to list a fourth goal?
- No

V. NYSED Initiatives Alignment

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How will the district’s use of instructional technology support a comprehensive and sustained effort to improve student performance and academic standards, while also addressing the need to provide equitable learning opportunities “everywhere, all the time” (National Technology Plan)?
- Leveraging Technology for Equitable and Sustained Student Success at VCSD
  - At Valley Central School District, our approach to instructional technology is rooted in the belief that digital tools must be intentionally aligned with our academic standards to provide equitable learning opportunities for all students. Through our 2026-2029 Instructional Technology Plan, we are committed to building a sustainable ecosystem that supports teaching, safeguards our community, and empowers student learning.
    To achieve a comprehensive and sustained effort to improve student performance, our strategy focuses on three goals:
    - - Goal 1. Valley Central School District will maintain the student 1:1 Chromebook initiative through scheduled refresh cycles and a reduction in preventable Chromebook damage.
        We are committed to ensure technology provides multiple pathways to access learning regardless of a student’s location. Device access for all students is our first priority.
        
        Sustaining the 1:1 Initiative: Valley Central School District will maintain the student 1:1 Chromebook initiative through scheduled refresh cycles. This ensures every student has reliable access to digital curriculum and the ability to demonstrate their understanding of skills and concepts both at school and at home.
        
        Long-Term Financial Sustainability: We are proactively addressing the long-term viability of this program by budgeting appropriately with consideration of rising costs.
        
        Short-Term Asset Protection: To reduce preventable Chromebook damage and keep devices in the hands of our students, we are investing in hardshell Chromebook cases.
        
        Student Responsibility: We are pairing our hardware investments with student education on Chromebook care to foster a culture of digital responsibility.
        
        Goal 2. Develop a framework for the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence for Valley Central School District.
        Technology is only as effective as the educators wielding it. To deeply integrate technology into teaching and learning, we are focusing on the emerging role of Artificial Intelligence.
        
        Strategic AI Integration: We will develop a framework for the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence for Valley Central School District.
        
        Guided by Stakeholders: The deployment of these tools will be thoughtfully guided by an AI Committee and supported by Policy development.
        
        Empowering Practice: To measure and facilitate how teachers use technology to enhance their practice, we are launching an AI Software Pilot. This will allow teachers to differentiate instruction, design multiple pathways for learning, and streamline their workflows.
        
        Professional Development: The pilot will be heavily supported by targeted Professional Development, ensuring our staff has a partnership with technology and confidence to leverage these advanced tools effectively.
        
        AI Literacy for Students: As our educators model the responsible and ethical use of AI in their practice, they will simultaneously empower students to develop critical AI literacy. Teaching students how to thoughtfully and responsibly leverage these emerging technologies is essential to ensure they are fully prepared for post-secondary education and the modern workforce.
        
        Goal 3. Enhance our comprehensive district-wide cybersecurity and physical safety through professional development, software applications, and hardware.
        Academic improvement requires a safe, uninterrupted learning environment. Our infrastructure must protect the data and well-being of our students and staff.
        
        Cyber Infrastructure: We are deploying advanced cybersecurity tools to protect our network and ensure that digital learning pathways remain open and uncompromised.
        
        Continuous Training: We are mandating staff training to build human capacity around digital security awareness.
        
        Physical Safety: Physical safety is supported through S.H.E.L.L protocols managed digitally with speakers, cameras, and phone system to maintain a secure campus environment conducive to learning.
    - By maintaining a financially sustainable 1:1 environment, pioneering the responsible integration of AI into teacher practice, and rigorously defending our digital and physical infrastructure, VCSD is ensuring that our technology ecosystem comprehensively supports student performance and equitable access now and into the future.
At the start of the 2026-27 school year, will the district offer full-time virtual instruction to any students? (Select all that apply)*
- None of our students will participate in a full-time virtual instruction program.
If the district files or has filed a Smart Schools Investment Plan (SSIP) to apply for Smart Schools Bond Act funds, all responses in this survey align with the district’s response to any related question(s) in the SSIP
- Yes

VI. Administrative Management Plan

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Staff Plan: Provide the Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) count, as of plan submission date, of all staff whose primary responsibility is delivering technology integration training and/or technical support.*
- District Technology Leadership – 1 FTE
- Instructional Support – .6 FTE (Contracted through Vendor or BOCES)
- Technical Support – 7 FTE
- Totals – 8 FTE staff, .6 FTE contracted
Has the school district provided for the loan of instructional computer hardware to students legally attending nonpublic schools pursuant to Education Law, section 754?
- Yes

VII. Established EdTech Programs

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Please choose one or more topics that reflect an innovative educational technology program that has been implemented for at least two years at a building or district level.*
- Advanced Computer Science or Technology Courses
- Assistive Technology
- Instruction and Learning with Technology
- Media Literacy
- Personalized Learning
- Special Education Instruction and Learning with Technology
- STEAM/STEM