GLENS FALLS CITY SD Instructional Technology Plan - DRAFT 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? Paul Streicher
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? Glens Falls City School District educates, supports, and inspires all students as they learn to become productive and engaged members of their community.
2. What is the vision statement that guides instructional technology use in the district?
Glens Falls CSD Vision Statement: At GFSD, we are a dynamic and inclusive school community focused on the success of all students in achieving graduation by fostering diverse pathways and providing a multitude of engaging experiences.
Vision Statement Guiding Instructional Technology Use: Technology will be used to enhance students’ critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity, thereby supporting the success of all learners. Students and staff are encouraged to view technology as a tool to research and evaluate information, solve problems, and communicate effectively on a global scale. We believe technology has a positive impact on student performance and also provides meaningful opportunities for students and the broader school community to grow, thrive, and access experiences that may not have previously existed. This shift in learning moves us from passively accepting the ideas of others to engaging in active learning experiences that promote inquiry, critique, and understanding. Through this approach, students develop creativity and become responsible digital citizens who are empowered to make a positive impact locally and globally.
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. The district has met this goal: Significantly
2. 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
3. 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
4. Leadership – The District Instructional Technology Plan is in alignment with the Statewide Learning Technology Plan vision. The district has met this goal: 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 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
1. In 1 – 2 sentences provide an instructional technology goal for your district. The district will grow AI literacy and skills across the organization by developing instruction, professional learning, and approved operational uses that support teaching and learning. This work will build upon the district’s ongoing implementation of the New York State Computer Science and Digital Fluency standards, emphasizing ethical use, critical thinking, and instructional applications that enhance student learning without replacing student thinking.
2. Choose the topic that best aligns to your instructional technology goal. Professional Development
3. Target Student Population(s). Check all that apply. All students
4. Additional Target Population(s). Check all that apply. Teachers/Teacher Aides, Administrators, Technology Integration Specialists, Other
5. Estimated cost of this goal/priority over the three-year plan? Round to the nearest thousand if exact figures are not yet known. 75,000.00
6. 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, District Operating Budget, Instructional Resources Aid
IV. Action Plan - Goal 2
1. In 1 – 2 sentences provide a second instructional technology goal for your district. The district will provide ongoing training and support for educators to strengthen instructional practice, subject knowledge, and effective use of district-supported educational technology. This includes maintaining a centralized Staff Technology Resource Page and aligning professional learning, onboarding, and support structures to ensure consistent, informed use of instructional technology across the district.
2. Choose the topic that best aligns to your instructional technology goal. Professional Development
3. Target Student Population(s). Check all that apply. All students
4. Additional Target Population(s). Check all that apply. Teachers/Teacher Aides, Administrators, Technology Integration Specialists, Other
5. Estimated cost of this goal/priority over the three-year plan? Round to the nearest thousand if exact figures are not yet known. 50,000.00
6. 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. District Operating Budget, Instructional Resources Aid
IV. Action Plan - Goal 3
1. In 1-2 sentences provide a third instructional technology goal for your district. The district will plan and implement infrastructure, system, and cybersecurity improvements to ensure safe, reliable, and sustainable instructional technology environments for all students and staff. This work will support teaching and learning by strengthening system reliability, data protection, and long-term technology planning aligned to district instructional and operational needs.
2. Choose the topic that best aligns to your instructional technology goal. Network and Infrastructure
3. Target Student Population(s). Check all that apply. All students
4. Additional Target Population(s). Check all that apply. Teachers/Teacher Aides, Administrators, Technology Integration Specialists, Other
5. 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
6. 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. District Operating Budget, E-Rate, Smart Schools Bond Act
IV. Action Plan - Goal 4
1. In 1-2 sentences provide a fourth instructional technology goal for your district. The district will sustain and support a K–12 one-to-one student device initiative to ensure consistent, equitable access to instructional technology for all learners. This work will strengthen home–school connections and support teaching and learning by ensuring students have reliable devices, appropriate support, and clear expectations for use both in and out of school.
2. Choose the topic that best aligns to your instructional technology goal. End User Computing Devices (ex. iPads, Chromebooks, etc.)
3. Target Student Population(s). Check all that apply. All students
4. Additional Target Population(s). Check all that apply. Teachers/Teacher Aides, Administrators, Parents/Guardians/Families/School Community, Technology Integration Specialists
5. Estimated cost of this goal/priority over the three-year plan? Round to the nearest thousand if exact figures are not yet known. 850,000.00
6. 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. Distrcit Operating Budget, Smart Schools Bond Act
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)? The Glens Falls City School District uses instructional technology to support a sustained effort to improve student learning, academic performance, and equitable access to high-quality educational opportunities. Technology is integrated into teaching and learning across all grade levels to support instruction aligned to state standards, including the New York State Computer Science and Digital Fluency standards. Students regularly use technology to research, create, communicate, and demonstrate understanding, while teachers use technology to support instructional planning, assessment, and differentiation. The district emphasizes responsible and ethical technology use, including the development of AI literacy, to ensure that emerging tools enhance learning rather than replace student thinking. Professional learning, onboarding, and centralized instructional technology resources support consistent and effective use of district-supported platforms across classrooms and buildings. Equitable access remains a priority. A K–12 one-to-one student device program ensures that all students have consistent access to learning tools both in and out of school, while targeted supports are provided for students who need additional access. Reliable infrastructure, cybersecurity practices, and long-term planning further support learning “everywhere, all the time” by maintaining safe, stable, and accessible digital learning environments for students and staff.
2. At the start of the 2026-27 school year, will the district offer full-time virtual instruction to any students? (Select all that apply) Yes. One or more of our students will attend a program operated by a BOCES or another public school district.
3. 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
1. 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 support and/or technical support. District Employed Staff (FTE) Staff Contracted Through Vendor or BOCES (FTE) District Technology Leadership 1.00 0.00 Instructional Support 1.00 0.00 Technical Support 5.00 0.40 Totals: 7.00 0.40
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. https://www.gfsd.org/departments-services/instructional-technology
VII. Established Educational Technology Programs
1. Please choose one or more topics that reflect an innovative educational technology program that has been implemented with and for students for at least two years at a building or district level. Use “Other” to share a topic that is not on the list. Active Learning Spaces/Makerspaces, Advanced Computer Science or Technology Courses, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Assistive Technology, Blended and/or Flipped Classrooms, Digital Citizenship, Digital Equity Initiatives, Digital Fluency, Engaging School Community through Technology, Flexible Learning Spaces, Instruction and Learning with Technology, OER and Digital Content, Personalized Learning, Special Education Instruction and Learning with Technology, STEAM/STEM, Student Technology Support/Helpdesk
