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NYS Technology Plan

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Babylon UFSD's Instructional Technology Plan, as required by the New York State Education Department.

Current Plan

2026–2029 Babylon UFSD Technology Plan:

The district's current three-year Instructional Technology Plan.

PDF View the Current Plan (opens in a new tab)

Mission & Vision:

Overall District Mission:

The Board of Education strives to develop students' moral, ethical, and cultural values, prepare them for citizenship in a democratic society, and meet or exceed state requirements, while encouraging individual creativity, good sportsmanship, and cooperation among home, school, and community.

Vision Statement that Guides Technology Planning:

The district is committed to integrating technology into education by:

  • Building the digital skills of students and staff
  • Providing access to diverse educational resources
  • Maintaining the infrastructure to support these efforts
  • Ensuring equal access to technology for all students

As education changes, teachers receive ongoing training, and students are given chances to take charge of their own learning as lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

Aligned with the NYS Portrait of a Graduate

In July 2025, the NYS Board of Regents adopted the Portrait of a Graduate, six attributes every New York student should develop for college, careers, and civic life. Our mission and vision for technology directly support these attributes, helping students become prepared, creative, thoughtful, and responsible graduates.

See how our skills connect

The Babylon Learning Environment:

Technology is an essential component of modern education and, when used appropriately with intent, can increase engagement, foster creativity, expand access to resources, and provide opportunities for personalized learning. Through the District's 1:1 Device Program, students use a district-issued device that supports learning both in the classroom and beyond the school day.

Here is how learning shifts from a traditional environment to the Babylon learning environment, preparing students for success in college, careers, and life in an increasingly digital world, and the NYS Portrait of a Graduate attribute each skill builds toward.

  • Traditional:One-size-fits-all instruction
    Babylon:Engaging, personalized learning
    Portrait of a Graduate:Academically PreparedReflective & Future Focused
  • Traditional:Memorizing facts
    Babylon:Critical thinking and problem solving
    Portrait of a Graduate:Critical Thinker
  • Traditional:Following a single set path
    Babylon:Creativity and innovation
    Portrait of a Graduate:Creative Innovator
  • Traditional:Accepting information at face value
    Babylon:Digital literacy and information evaluation
    Portrait of a Graduate:Critical Thinker
  • Traditional:Working in isolation
    Babylon:Communication and collaboration
    Portrait of a Graduate:Effective Communicator
  • Traditional:Teacher-directed pace and tasks
    Babylon:Self-directed learning and organization
    Portrait of a Graduate:Reflective & Future Focused
  • Traditional:Technology as an add-on
    Babylon:Intentional, effective use of technology to support learning
    Portrait of a Graduate:Academically Prepared
  • Traditional:Learning limited to the classroom
    Babylon:Learning in the classroom and beyond the school day
    Portrait of a Graduate:Academically PreparedReflective & Future Focused
  • Traditional:Online behavior left unaddressed
    Babylon:Responsible digital citizenship and online conduct
    Portrait of a Graduate:Global Citizen
  • Traditional:Little awareness of online risks
    Babylon:Cybersecurity awareness and safe digital practices
    Portrait of a Graduate:Global CitizenReflective & Future Focused
  • Traditional:Avoiding new and emerging tools
    Babylon:Ethical and effective use of technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies
    Portrait of a Graduate:Global CitizenCritical Thinker

From Our Classrooms to the Portrait of a Graduate:

The NYS Portrait of a Graduate describes six attributes students develop by the time they graduate. Here is how the skills students build through technology in Babylon transfer to each one.

Academically Prepared:

Grounded in state learning standards, with the knowledge and skills for college, work, and civic life.

In Babylon, students…

  • Use instructional resources, research tools, and online platforms every day
  • Apply technology intentionally to support learning in every subject
  • Continue learning beyond the school day

Creative Innovator:

Uses imagination and flexible thinking to solve problems, generate ideas, and adapt to change.

In Babylon, students…

  • Create projects, presentations, and media, not just consume content
  • Design and test solutions to real problems
  • Adapt to new tools and emerging technologies

Critical Thinker:

Evaluates evidence and connects ideas across subjects to handle complex issues.

In Babylon, students…

  • Evaluate online sources for accuracy and bias
  • Question and verify AI-generated information
  • Solve problems with logic and evidence

Effective Communicator:

Expresses ideas clearly through speaking, writing, and media, and listens to diverse audiences.

In Babylon, students…

  • Share ideas clearly through writing, speaking, and digital media
  • Collaborate with classmates in shared digital spaces
  • Communicate respectfully with teachers and peers

Global Citizen:

Acts responsibly and ethically in local, global, and digital communities.

In Babylon, students…

  • Practice responsible digital citizenship and online conduct
  • Protect their own and others' privacy and security
  • Use AI and emerging technologies ethically

Reflective & Future Focused:

Reflects on growth, sets goals, and makes responsible decisions that support well-being.

In Babylon, students…

  • Organize their work and manage their own learning
  • Build balanced, purposeful screen-time habits
  • Make safe, responsible choices online

Learn more about the NYS Portrait of a Graduate (opens in a new tab) from the New York State Education Department.

Technology Plan Documents:

Please click on a plan to view historical documents.

Questions about the Technology Plan?

Out team is happy to help.

Call 631-893-7983

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