2026-2029 Instructional Technology Plan

 

Vision

The Canandaigua City School District will lead and inspire a community of learners to fulfill their academic and creative potential.

Canandaigua City School District Mission Statement

We demonstrate our commitment to the whole child by:

• Providing rigorous opportunities in academics, the arts, and athletics;
• Supporting the social, emotional, and developmental needs of all students;
• Maintaining a focus on character development, and
• Engaging families and our community

Technology Mission Statement

The Canandaigua City School District will use technology to enhance instruction, strengthen communication, ensure security, and increase operational efficiency, while providing opportunities for students and staff to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in an increasingly technology-based global society.

Technology Vision Statement

The vision of the Canandaigua City School District is to create an environment where students, teachers, and staff have safe, secure, and reliable access to technology that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and higher learning.  Teachers will facilitate student learning through proficient and meaningful use of learning technologies that will accommodate multiple learning styles, motivate and engage students, and support student exploration and growth.  Staff will also leverage technology to enable the most efficient and effective administration of K-12 education.

Executive Summary

The Canandaigua City School District Instructional Technology Plan (2026–2029) outlines a coordinated, district‑wide approach to leveraging technology to improve student learning, raise academic expectations, and ensure equitable access to learning opportunities.  Aligned with the District’s mission, vision, and instructional priorities, this plan emphasizes the intentional integration of instructional technology, professional learning, curriculum alignment, and equitable access.

This plan is a living document. While it provides clear direction for decision‑making, it remains flexible to respond to evolving instructional needs, emerging technologies, and student outcomes.

Planning Process

The Instructional Technology Plan was developed by the District Technology Committee (DTC), which includes representatives from each school building, District administration, and the District office.  The committee meets monthly to review needs, analyze data, and guide instructional technology planning.

During the spring planning cycle, the DTC reviewed the 2022–2026 Technology Plan, evaluated progress, and identified areas for continued growth.  Staff surveys were conducted to gather feedback on instructional technology use, challenges, and professional learning needs.  The committee also reviewed results from the 2026 Professional Development Survey to identify technology‑related gaps.

Following data analysis, the DTC drafted goals and action steps.  The Director of Technology collaborated with the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and the Assistant Superintendent for Business to ensure alignment with instructional priorities and fiscal planning.

Previous plans focused on establishing a strong infrastructure and sustaining the District’s 1:1 program.  With these foundations firmly in place, the 2026–2029 plan focuses on improving instructional practices, implementing mandated digital fluency and computer science standards, strengthening digital citizenship, and expanding family support.

Technology Environment

The District maintains a robust, secure, and redundant network infrastructure to support teaching, learning, and operations.

• Campus and building networks are connected using Cat 5e and Cat 6 copper cabling and redundant single‑mode fiber.
• All District switches provide a minimum of 1 Gbps connectivity, with buildings connected by redundant 10 Gbps links.
• Two internet service providers supply load‑balanced connectivity with automatic failover.
• Network performance is monitored in near real time, with alerts sent to IT staff to ensure rapid response.

The District operates two primary server rooms, with systems distributed between them to provide full redundancy and ensure continuity of operations.  On‑site IT support is available in all buildings, supplemented by BOCES Cooperative Services for additional infrastructure and technical support.

Building Technology and Devices

• All classrooms are equipped with presentation stations, desktop computers, and interactive displays.
• Every staff member is assigned a personal device with a 3–4-year replacement cycle.

Student devices include:

• iPads for kindergarten students,
• Touch‑enabled Chromebooks for students in grades 1–12.

Students in grades 6–12 may take devices home year‑round, including on weekends and during the summer months.  Students in grades K–5 store devices in classroom carts unless instructional needs require home access.  Devices are retained year‑to‑year and replaced every three years.  Loaner devices are provided during repairs, and Wi‑Fi hotspots are available for students lacking reliable internet access.

Dedicated Windows computer labs support specialized coursework such as engineering, business and programming.

The Major District Technology Goals for 2026-2029

1. Digital Citizenship - Adopt and implement the Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship curriculum to provide consistent, age‑appropriate instruction that promotes safe, ethical, and responsible technology use, with supporting resources for families and staff.

2. Computer Science and Digital Fluency - Integrate the New York State Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards into the K–12 curriculum by aligning them with the District’s existing Technology Skills Map to ensure consistent, standards‑based instruction.

3. Professional Learning - Establish and sustain a high‑quality, differentiated professional learning system that is job‑embedded, flexible, and responsive, enabling educators to implement innovative and equitable technology‑enhanced instructional practices.

Canandaigua City School District Technology Committee (DTC)

The District Technology Committee, chaired by the Director of Technology, includes parents, teachers, building administrators, and District leaders.  The committee advises District administration on instructional technology initiatives and ensures stakeholder input during planning and implementation.

DTC Responsibilities include:

• Developing, reviewing, and revising the District’s Instructional Technology Plan
• Reviewing technology guidelines and making policy and budget recommendations
• Collaborating with the Professional Development Committee to identify training needs
• Evaluating effectiveness and remaining responsive to evolving District needs

The Guiding Principles of Technology in CCSD

Technology at Canandaigua City School District will:

• Prepare students with the skills needed for college, careers, and the workforce
• Be integrated across all curricular areas
• Support ongoing professional learning
• Be accessible, secure, reliable, and well‑maintained
• Improve administrative efficiency and data‑informed decision making
• Provide access to global information resources
• Offer differentiated, anytime/anywhere learning opportunities
• Be routinely evaluated to ensure effectiveness and fiscal responsibility

District‑Wide Integration of Technology into Teaching and Learning

Technology is embedded across all grade levels and content areas as a core instructional tool. The District’s 1:1 program, interactive classroom environments, and reliable connectivity support daily technology‑enhanced instruction aligned with academic standards.

Instructional technology supports:

• Digital curriculum and adaptive learning platforms
• Collaboration, research, problem‑solving, and authentic application of skills
• Integration of Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards within curriculum maps

Students demonstrate learning through digital products, adaptive assessments, and collaborative platforms.  Evidence of learning includes student work, assessment data, and indicators aligned to digital fluency standards.

Equity, Access, and Engagement

Equity is central to this plan. The District ensures equitable access by:

• Maintaining a 1:1 device program and loaner devices
• Providing Wi‑Fi hotspots for students without home internet access
• Supporting assistive and accessibility technologies in collaboration with Special Education services
• Utilizing instructional platforms that personalize learning pace and content

These systems ensure that all students can engage meaningfully with instructional content.

Professional Learning

Educators are supported through a comprehensive professional learning system that includes in‑service days, faculty and department meetings, peer collaboration, asynchronous modules, and targeted workshops.

Technology integration is evaluated using:

• Annual professional learning surveys
• Participation and attendance data
• Lesson design and curriculum artifacts
• Teacher confidence and self‑efficacy indicators

The DTC and instructional leaders use these data to continuously refine professional learning opportunities.

Goal #1 - Digital Citizenship

Adopt and implement the Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship curriculum to provide consistent, age‑appropriate instruction that promotes safe, ethical, and responsible technology use, with supporting resources for families and staff.

Context

The District views digital citizenship as an important technology goal because students use digital tools every day.  Teaching students how to use technology safely and responsibly helps reduce online issues, supports student well-being, and protects District systems.  A consistent curriculum ensures students develop good digital habits that will benefit them in school and in life.

Action Plan

Goal #2 - Computer Science and Digital Fluency

Integrate the New York State Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards into the K–12 curriculum by aligning them with the District’s existing Technology Skills Map to ensure consistent, standards‑based instruction.

Context: 

The District has previously invested significant time and effort in developing a K–12 Technology Skills Map to define the skills students should acquire as they progress through grade levels.  As part of this work, curriculum review documents and instructional lessons were examined to identify where these technology skills were currently being taught, reinforced, or missing.  With the release of the New York State Computer Science and Digital Fluency (CS&DF) Standards, the District now has the opportunity to build on this foundation by comparing our existing skills map, curriculum materials, and lessons to the new State standards.  This process will allow the District to identify gaps, eliminate redundancies, and align instructional practices to ensure a cohesive, standards‑based approach to computer science and digital fluency instruction across all grade levels.

Action Plan

Goal #3 - Professional Learning

Establish and sustain a high‑quality, differentiated professional learning system that is job‑embedded, flexible, and responsive, enabling educators to implement innovative and equitable technology‑enhanced instructional practices

Context: 

The District has previously invested significant time and effort in developing a K–12 Technology Skills Map to define the skills students should acquire as they progress through grade levels.  As part of this work, curriculum review documents and instructional lessons were examined to identify where these technology skills were currently being taught, reinforced, or missing.  With the release of the New York State Computer Science and Digital Fluency (CS&DF) Standards, the District now has the opportunity to build on this foundation by comparing our existing skills map, curriculum materials, and lessons to the new state standards.  This process will allow the District to identify gaps, eliminate redundancies, and align instructional practices to ensure a cohesive, standards‑based approach to computer science and digital fluency instruction across all grade levels.

Action Plan

Financial Plan

The Canandaigua City School District is committed to maintaining the technology needed for our students, staff, and administration to provide a high-quality education that enables our students to thrive in this ever-growing technological world.  To support the District’s technology needs, the District will use the General Fund budget and will pursue state, local, and federal grants as they become available.  The District has a well-thought-out replacement plan for each component of the District's computing systems.   The District works to maintain a technology budget to sustain this replacement plan.

District Policies And Documents

• 7391 The Children's Internet Protection Act: Internet Content Filtering/Safety Policy
• 7390 Student Use of Computerized Information Resources
• 7315 Bullying: Peer Abuse in the Schools
• 7552 Student Privacy, Parental Access to Information, and Administration of Certain Physical Examinations to Minors
• 3320 Confidentiality of Computerized Information