Washingtonville Central School District
2026-2029 Instructional Technology Plan
I. District LEA Information
1. What is the name of the district administrator responsible for entering the Instructional Technology Plan data?
Joseph Catania
2. What is the title of the district administrator responsible for entering the Instructional Technology Plan data?
Director of Technology
II. Strategic Technology Planning
1. What is the overall district mission?
We support every student, offering equitable access to high quality programs that prepare them to contribute to their community.
2. What is the vision statement that guides instructional technology use in the district?
Washingtonville CSD will use instructional technology to support equitable, safe, and high-quality teaching and learning, expand access to rigorous and engaging educational opportunities, strengthen digital fluency and responsible technology use, and prepare students to learn, communicate, and contribute effectively in an evolving digital world.
3. 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
1. Digital Content
The district uses standards-based, accessible digital content that supports all curricula for all learners.
Goal attainment: Significantly
2. Digital Use
The district's learners, teachers, and administrators are proficient in the use of technology for learning.
Goal attainment: Moderately
3. Digital Capacity and Access
The district's technology infrastructure supports learning and teaching in all of the district's environments.
Goal attainment: Significantly
4. Leadership
The District Instructional Technology Plan is in alignment with the Statewide Learning Technology Plan vision.
Goal attainment: Significantly
5. Accountability
District-level information is posted on the district website, is easy to access, and is easily understood. Information provided includes the results achieved by the district in its efforts to enable students to build knowledge, master skills, and grasp opportunities for a better life.
Goal attainment: Moderately
IV. Action Plan: Goal 1
1. Instructional technology goal
The district will complete the modernization of public address and emergency communication systems across all three elementary buildings, ensuring reliable building-wide notification capability and eliminating communication dead zones district-wide.
- Topic
- Network and Infrastructure
- Target student population
- All students
- Additional target populations
- Teachers/Teacher Aides; Administrators; Parents/Guardians/Families/School Community; Technology Integration Specialists
- Estimated three-year cost
- $950,000.00
- Selected funding source
- Capital Project
| Action step | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Action Step 1 | Planning | Conduct an audit of PA and emergency communication systems at all three elementary buildings to identify dead zones, document current coverage gaps, and prioritize the upgrade sequencing. |
| Action Step 2 | Purchasing | Procure and install modernized PA components (classroom speakers, exterior horns, strobe lights) at the first priority elementary building based on audit findings. |
| Action Step 3 | Infrastructure | Complete PA system installation at the remaining two elementary buildings, ensuring all three buildings have full building-wide notification capability. |
| Action Step 4 | Evaluation | Conduct annual functionality testing of all PA and emergency communication systems district-wide, documenting results and identified gaps. |
| Action Step 5 | Budgeting | Identify and secure funding through capital project, district operating budget, and/or Smart Schools Bond Act allocations to support the full scope of the modernization. |
| Action Step 6 | Communications | Coordinate with building administrators and safety teams to integrate upgraded PA systems into existing emergency protocols and drill procedures. |
| Action Step 7 | No response | No response |
| Action Step 8 | No response | No response |
IV. Action Plan: Goal 2
1. Instructional technology goal
The district will adopt a Board of Education AI policy and develop supporting instructional practices, governance frameworks, and professional learning systems that enable educators and students to leverage artificial intelligence effectively and responsibly to enhance teaching, learning, and productivity.
- Topic
- Other: AI Governance & Integration
- Target student population
- All students
- Additional target populations
- Teachers/Teacher Aides; Administrators; Parents/Guardians/Families/School Community; Technology Integration Specialists
- Estimated three-year cost
- $75,000.00
- Selected funding sources
- BOCES Co-Ser purchase; District Operating Budget; Instructional Resources Aid
| Action step | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Action Step 1 | Policy/Protocols | Draft and secure Board of Education adoption of a district-level AI policy establishing the district's position on artificial intelligence use in teaching, learning, and operations. |
| Action Step 2 | Policy/Protocols | Develop an operational AI framework aligned to Board policy, including staff and student guidelines, academic integrity expectations, data privacy protocols, approved tool processes, and practical classroom implementation guidance. Incorporate student voice into this work through student participation in the AI committee and a short student questionnaire to help shape student-facing expectations. |
| Action Step 3 | Professional Development | Design and launch a multi-format AI professional learning series, including small-group sessions, half-day workshops, and on-demand Otus modules, aligned to a curriculum-style rollout model and focused on ethical, effective instructional use of AI. |
| Action Step 4 | Staffing | Expand the role of instructional technology coaches to include dedicated AI coaching cycles, push-in classroom modeling, and immediate follow-up support for teachers integrating AI tools into instruction. |
| Action Step 5 | Curriculum | Identify and vet grade-band-appropriate AI tools and develop instructional resources that position AI as a support for thinking, studying, feedback, and productivity rather than task avoidance or replacement of human effort. |
| Action Step 6 | Professional Development | Cultivate and support teacher leaders at each building who serve as peer mentors for AI integration, supported by ongoing coaching from the instructional technology team. |
| Action Step 7 | Evaluation | Administer annual staff and student surveys to measure AI confidence, frequency of instructional AI use, consistency of expectations, and alignment with district AI guidelines. |
| Action Step 8 | Planning | Document all AI programs and tools in use district-wide to satisfy NYSED Section VII innovative program reporting requirements. |
IV. Action Plan: Goal 3
1. Instructional technology goal
The district will strengthen its cybersecurity practices and maintain supporting network infrastructure to ensure a secure, reliable, and resilient digital environment that protects district systems and data while supporting all instructional and operational needs.
- Topic
- Cybersecurity
- Target student population
- All students
- Additional target populations
- Teachers/Teacher Aides; Administrators; Parents/Guardians/Families/School Community; Technology Integration Specialists
- Estimated three-year cost
- $750,000.00
- Selected funding sources
- BOCES Co-Ser purchase; E-Rate; Smart Schools Bond Act
| Action step | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Action Step 1 | Evaluation | Conduct a baseline assessment of current network capacity, performance, and cybersecurity posture across all buildings to identify vulnerabilities and inform upgrade priorities. |
| Action Step 2 | Infrastructure | Implement a systematic schedule for network hardware upgrades, firmware patching, and end-of-life equipment replacement to maintain reliable, high-performing connectivity. |
| Action Step 3 | Cybersecurity | Strengthen cybersecurity protections through enhanced threat monitoring, updated firewall configurations, and proactive vulnerability scanning across all district systems. |
| Action Step 4 | Professional Development | Deliver annual cybersecurity awareness training for all staff, including phishing simulation campaigns, data privacy best practices, and incident reporting procedures. |
| Action Step 5 | Policy/Protocols | Review and update district acceptable use, data privacy, and incident response policies annually to reflect evolving threats and regulatory requirements. |
| Action Step 6 | Budgeting | Allocate recurring funding within the district operating budget for network infrastructure maintenance, security tools, and emergency remediation needs. |
| Action Step 7 | Evaluation | Conduct periodic network capacity assessments against current and projected device loads to ensure infrastructure keeps pace with instructional technology demands. |
| Action Step 8 | No response | No response |
8. Would you like to list a fourth goal?
No.
V. NYSED Initiatives Alignment
1. 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)?
Washingtonville CSD uses instructional technology to support a comprehensive, sustained effort to improve student performance, expand access to standards-based learning, and provide equitable opportunities for all students. The district maintains broad student access to devices, digital resources, and online platforms, supported by reliable network infrastructure, internet connectivity, and ongoing cybersecurity investments. These systems help ensure students can access learning resources and instructional opportunities across schools, grade levels, and learning environments.
The district's approach to instructional technology focuses not only on access but also on effective implementation. Instructional technology coaches provide support through classroom modeling, small-group training, and on-demand professional learning that help teachers integrate technology to strengthen instruction and student engagement. As part of the 2026-2029 plan, the district is advancing a more intentional framework for AI readiness and responsible technology use so educators can use emerging tools to support learning while maintaining high expectations for critical thinking, academic integrity, and effortful learning.
Students across grade levels engage with the New York State Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards through curriculum-based technology experiences, including Project Lead the Way, robotics, and digital learning activities embedded in core instruction. To ensure instructional technology supports continuous improvement, the district reviews multiple sources of evidence, including classroom observations, software usage data, participation in professional learning, stakeholder feedback, and cybersecurity assessments. Continued modernization of communication and infrastructure systems across the district also supports equitable access to safe, reliable, and connected learning environments.
2. At the start of the 2026-27 school year, will the district offer full-time virtual instruction to any students?
None of our students will participate in a full-time virtual instruction program.
3. If the district files or has filed a Smart Schools Investment Plan (SSIP) to apply for Smart Schools Bond Act funds, do all responses in this survey align with the district's response to any related question or questions in the SSIP?
Yes.
VI. Administrative Management Plan
1. Staff Plan
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) count, as of the plan submission date, of all staff whose primary responsibility is delivering technology integration training and support and/or technical support.
| Staff category | District Employed Staff (FTE) | Staff Contracted Through Vendor or BOCES (FTE) |
|---|---|---|
| District Technology Leadership | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| Instructional Support | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Technical Support | 6.00 | 0.00 |
| Totals | 7.00 | 1.00 |
2. 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.
3. Districts are required to post an Instructional Technology Plan on their website. Please provide the URL link as evidence of this requirement.
VII. Established Educational Technology Programs
1. Innovative educational technology programs implemented with and for students for at least two years at a building or district level
Selected topics:
- Advanced Computer Science or Technology Courses
- Digital Citizenship
- Digital Fluency
- STEAM/STEM
