Roles and Responsibilities of District Model Schools Representatives

To attend and participate in the scheduled organizational meetings during the school year.
To be the liason between their district and the Model Schools committee in the:

• Sharing of Model Schools information with their district


• Identification of district staff who are successfully using technology in curriculum


• Identification of district technology training needs


• Identification of what forums work best in providing technology training to their district

To assist the committee in:

• Determining curriculum area and content of Model Schools Curriculum Events


• Assist in promoting and running the annual Media Festival

To encourage district participation in scheduled Model Schools events.

What is Model Schools?

The New York State Model Schools process enables schools to define their path for implementing learning standards and assessment through instructional technology planning, customized professional development, and peer review and demonstration.

DCMO BOCES Model Schools Goals:

• To train and support teachers in technologies that promote effective instruction and the integration of technology and telecommunications in all content areas K-12.


• To identify and explore new technologies which facilitate the delivery of instruction to meet the needs of diverse student populations.


• To promote professional communication and staff/curriculum development through telecommunications.


• To assist the development of curriculum, integrating technology based on the NYS Learning Standards.


• To asses needs and provide staff development strategies and programs which most effectively train teachers to integrate technology in the curriculum that aligns with school improvement plans.


• To assess the impact of educational technology on teaching and learning.

We believe that in order for Model Schools to be successful it is important that each school in the DCMO BOCES region has representation and participation in Model Schools.