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Safe Surfing Guide / Policy
http://www.easynet.net/publicsector/education_safesurfing.asp
Easynet has confirmed its commitment to responsible use of internet technology in education with the launch of a specialist resource for teachers entitled The Safe Surfing Guide. This resource provides clear, practical advice for effective classroom management of internet technology. It outlines recommendations on how to ensure children gain maximum benefit from the Internet in education, and offers guidelines to protect them from the risks inherent to the technology.

ICT in General - OFSTED Report 2002-2003
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources
Annual Report of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools: Standards and Quality in Education 2002/03
ICT in General

USA National Technology Plan
http://www.nationaledtechplan.org/
USA National Technology Plan
The National Education Technology Plan for the U.S. Department of Education is developed as part of a long-range national strategy and guide for using technology effectively to improve student academic achievement?ither directly or through integration with other approaches to systemic reform.

Wakefield LEA ICLT strategy (2003-2005) (PDF)
http://tinyurl.com/yuxho
UK Wakefield LEA ICLT strategy (2003-2005) (PDF)

Hampshire Education Service ICT strategy
http://www.hants.gov.uk/education/department/strategy/edictstrategy/index.php
UK Hampshire Education Service ICT strategy

East Sussex ICT strategy for 2001-2004
http://www.eastsussexcc.gov.uk/edu/ict_strat/main.htm
UK East Sussex ICT strategy for 2001-2004

ICT & Internet Safety - Policy Guidance
http://www.safer-internet.net/
ICT & Internet Safety - Policy Guidance
Also free related resources ... Kidsmart Internet safety awareness programme for schools

USA National Educational Technology Standards Project
http://www.iste.org/standards.aspx
USA National Educational Technology Standards Project
In a unique partnership with teachers and teacher educators, curriculum and education associations, government, businesses, and private foundations, ISTE has responded to calls for educational technology standards, guidelines, and tools with its National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) Project. During the past several years, ISTE has released a number of publications supporting the National Educational Technology Standards.

Computer Lab Policies and Procedures
http://tinyurl.com/wyt4
Computer Lab Policies and Procedures
There are a wide variety of lab policies available online. The Riverside Brookfield High School Computer Lab policies and procedures are representative as well as the Reeths-Puffer High School Library Media Center. In an elementary setting, the Will L. Lee Elementary School's Computer Use Procedures are excellent.

ICT Strategy in West Sussex (UK)
http://bit.ly/LDG3dg
ICT Strategy in West Sussex (UK)
This strategy is intended to provide a coherent framework for development in Information Communication Technology in the West Sussex Education Service. It will be revised on a regular basis following consultation with key stakeholders in the Education Service.
| Overview | Curriculum | Management | Resources | Technology | Professional Development | Checklist |

Kuala Lampur Declaration on ICT Policies and eSTRATEGIES
http://www.ictliteracy.info/ICTResources-Background-Info.htm
Kuala Lampur Declaration on ICT Policies and eSTRATEGIES
ICT for Development

ICT benchmarking matrix & School ICT Dev.Plans examples
http://www.content.networcs.net/ngfl/ngflmatrix_pages.htm
Worcestershire LEA has developed an ICT benchmarking matrix (2001) which schools can use to locate their use of ICT in a number of key areas: strategic management; ICT within the curriculum; support for school leadership and management. There are four stages: initial, developmental, established and advanced.
The aim is for schools to use the matrix as a mechanism to prepare detailed action plans for ICT as part of school self review.
This page also contains Sample School ICT Development Plans

Writing a School Internet Access Policy
http://www1.bcs.org.uk/DocsRepository/03900/3982/iap.htm
Promoting the Responsible Use of the Internet in Schools ... published (free) by the British Computer Society
Schools' use of the Internet is expanding rapidly and fascinating applications have been developed. Many schools have asked for guidance on ensuring responsible and safe use of this new communications medium.
This leaflet provides an overview of the issues for headteachers, governors and ICT co-ordinators. A range of approaches is described including education for responsible use and regulation to reduce misuse, leading to advice on writing an Internet Access Policy.
Contents:
- What is the Problem? A summary of the issues
- Strategies for Consideration An overview of what schools can do
- Writing a School Internet Access Policy Guidance for schools
- Resources and References Sources of additional information