D-LS_ISD_Technology_Report

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 **2010 - 2013**
 * ||  **DAINGERFIELD-LONE STAR ISD**
 * Technology Plan**
 * Technology Plan**

 **E.W. ADAMS** **SUPERINTENDENT** ||

 **DISTRICT PROFILE**


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 * ||  ||   || **ESC Region** || 8 ||
 * **City, State Zip** || DAINGERFIELD, TX 756380851 ||
 * **Phone** || (903) 645-2239 ||
 * **Fax** || (903) 645-2137 ||
 * **County District Number** || 172902 ||
 * **County District Number** || 172902 ||




 * || **Number of Campuses** || 4 ||
 * **Total Student Enrollment** || 1251 ||
 * **District Size** || 1,000 - 1,599 ||
 * **Percent Econ. Disadvantaged** || 74.82% ||
 * || **Number of Campuses** || 4 ||
 * **Total Student Enrollment** || 1251 ||
 * **District Size** || 1,000 - 1,599 ||
 * **Percent Econ. Disadvantaged** || 74.82% ||
 * **Percent Econ. Disadvantaged** || 74.82% ||



**reported in plan by category** ||  || Teaching and Learning Budget ||  $14,040.00  || **Per Pupil** || $925.35 || **with Direct Connection to Internet** || 4 || **with Direct Connection to Internet** || 100.00% || **with Direct Connection to Internet** || 145 || **with Direct Connection to Internet** || 100.00% || **complete the Texas Campus STaR Chart** || 4 || **completed the Texas Campus STaR Chart** || 100.00 % ||
 * || **Technology Expenditures** || $1,157,609.82  ||
 * **Technology budgets**
 * || **Technology Expenditures** || $1,157,609.82  ||
 * **Technology budgets**
 * || **Technology Expenditures** || $1,157,609.82  ||
 * **Technology budgets**
 * **Technology budgets**
 * Educator Preparation and Development Budget || $4,461.00  ||
 * Leadership, Administration and Support Budget || $14,200.00  ||
 * Infrastructure for Technology Budget || $1,124,908.82  ||
 * **Total:** || **$1,157,609.82**  ||   ||
 * **Technology Expenditure**
 * **Number of Campuses**
 * **Percentage of Campuses**
 * **Number of Classrooms**
 * **Percentage of Classrooms**
 * **Computer/Student Ratio** || 3 student(s) for every computer ||
 * **Computer/Teacher Ratio** || 1 teacher(s) for every computer ||
 * **Number of campuses that need to**
 * **Percentage of campuses that have**

 **Plan Introduction**


 * || **Plan Last Edited** || 12/02/2010 ||
 * || **Plan Last Edited** || 12/02/2010 ||
 * || **Plan Last Edited** || 12/02/2010 ||
 * || **Plan Last Edited** || 12/02/2010 ||
 * || **Plan Last Edited** || 12/02/2010 ||
 * || **Plan Last Edited** || 12/02/2010 ||



Changed budget for year 2. ||  || The district had a "written" plan before E-Rate Form 470 was filed on. ||
 * || **Plan status:** || approved ||  ||
 * **Years Included in the Plan:** || 2010 - 2013 ||  ||
 * **Number of years covered by the plan:** || 3 ||  ||
 * **Years Approved for the Plan:** || 2010 - 2013 ||  ||
 * **Number of approved years:** || 3 ||  ||
 * This is an Updated plan. The plan editor entered these comments about the changes since last year's plan:
 * **Years Included in the Plan:** || 2010 - 2013 ||  ||
 * **Number of years covered by the plan:** || 3 ||  ||
 * **Years Approved for the Plan:** || 2010 - 2013 ||  ||
 * **Number of approved years:** || 3 ||  ||
 * This is an Updated plan. The plan editor entered these comments about the changes since last year's plan:
 * **Does the district file E-Rate?** yes



SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
 * || **Technology Planning Committee**
 * || **Technology Planning Committee**
 * || **Technology Planning Committee**
 * || **Technology Planning Committee**
 * || **Technology Planning Committee**

John Lawson, Board President Miguel Larsen, Board Secretary Neil Roney, Board Member Maurice Tigert, Vice-President Marie Skipper, Board Member Mary Ellen Seymoure, Board Member Mike Alcorn, Board Member

ADMINISTRATION

E.W. "Pat" Adams, Superintendent Kay Handlin, Assistant Superintendent Lisa White, Business Manager Tim Lambert, High School Principal Justin Johnston, Junior High Principal Vicki Ochs, South Elementary School Principal Lesia Lewis, West Elementary School Principal

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

Jason Johnson - Director of Technology Darlene Thornton - Technology Coordinator Randy Jennings - High School Tech Support Paul Guinn - Junior High Tech Support Denise Smith - South Elementary Tech Support Sharon Lawson - West Elementary Tech Support ||  ||   ||  **Executive Summary**

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In order to prepare students to live, learn, work and thrive in the world of the 21st century, Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD must provide access to and education in the use of emerging technologies of the Digital Age. Digital Age Literacy – the ability to acquire, evaluate, and utilize vast amounts of information – has become the fourth basic skill needed by both present and future generations. Communication and publication, knowledge building and research, problem solving and experimentation, and construction and knowledge building, are requisite skills for the 21st century.

Schools in Daingerfield-Lone Star should be places where technology is integrated into all aspects of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and school management. Technology should play an integral role in providing, extending, and enriching learning opportunities for all students, ensuring staff time can be focused where needed and not wasted on tedious tasks that could be automated or made easier through the use of appropriate technology.

The Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD Long-Range Technology Plan will be presented to the school board on a yearly basis. This plan is designed to provide a framework for utilization of technology within the district and to inform decision-makers as to the allocation and need for resources for technology. The development of this revision involved collaboration of district staff which consists of teachers, librarians, administrators, students, parents, and community members.

The Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD Long-Range Technology Plan is based on six goals encompassing the areas of infrastructure and connectivity, support services, professional development, digital content, instructional integration, and information processing and communication, leading to improved teaching and learning, student outcomes, and school management.

Infrastructure and Connectivity – Maintain an infrastructure which provides all students and staff access to contemporary technologies, software, and telecommunications networks.

Support Services - Provide a level of technical support and service necessary to maintain hardware and software resources promoting efficiency in administrative and instructional functions.

Professional Development – Provide technical training and staff development for all employees, focusing on the mastery of technology standards, the integration of technology into instruction for instructional staff, and increased efficiency and productivity for all personnel.

Digital Content – Identify and integrate computer applications and digital content throughout the district to maximize educational benefits.

Instructional Integration – Utilize available technologies to improve teaching and learning and student outcomes, including mastery of the Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

Information Processing and Communication – Provide tools and strategies to collect, analyze, and communicate accurate data and information about student performance and the school district’s activities and plans in support of the continuous school improvement process.

Purpose

Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD has prepared this Long-Range Technology Plan to articulate a common vision for technology in the district and identify the strategies that will help us use advanced technology to improve the academic achievement, including technology literacy, of all students of rigorous curriculum standards and the development of critical thinking skills that are essential for academic and workplace success and build the capacity of all teachers to integrate technology effectively into curriculum and instruction.

Background

This plan is based on information drawn from many sources including:

•A review of the literature to identify best practices •A survey of school site hardware and instructional media. •A survey of teachers. •A survey of administrators •Interviews with site and district administrators and representatives from the Daingerfield-Lonestar community. •School site meetings •Other district technology plans •Experience from other school districts.

Parameters

This Long-Range Technology Plan is driven by the state curriculum standards and supports the educational mission and instructional goals of Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD and by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Specific attention is given to addressing student standards for technology as defined by the Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), required in the Texas Education Code, Section 28.002. The Technology Applications TEKS found in 19 TAC Chapter 126 describe what students should know and be able to do using technology. As a part of the enrichment curriculum, these TEKS are to be used as guidelines for providing instruction. The goal of the Technology Applications TEKS is for students to gain technology-based knowledge and skills and to apply them to all curriculum areas at all grade levels.

The plan stresses the importance of ongoing and sustained staff development in the integration of technology into the curriculum for teachers, principals, administrators, and school library media personnel to further the effective use of technology in the classroom or library media center. It also is consistent with the recommendations for LEA’s as defined by the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology in the areas of Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation and Development, Administration and Support Services, and Infrastructure for Technology, as well as the e-rate applications guidelines, and other state standards, such as the newly adopted Technology Applications Standards for Beginning Teachers.

Vision Statement

We envision technology as a transparent and effective tool which will transform teaching and learning in the Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District. Technology will convert every classroom into a worldwide laboratory. It will enhance our staff's ability to convey knowledge to students with diverse learning styles; and it will provide students with the means and methods necessary to explore new ways to interact, to communicate and to learn.

The Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District will appropriately integrate technology into all aspects of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and school management to achieve the best possible outcomes. All students will learn skills that will enable them to function as productive citizens in a global, technologically oriented society. Technology will extend learning for all students in the district.

The effective use of technology has many positive effects on the process of student learning and achievement. Technology –

•enhances regular classroom instruction by providing instructional models that support best practices and extensive access to learning resources;

•accommodates different learning styles and paces;

•provides intervention for some students while encouraging others to take their learning experience in exciting new directions;

•creates positive student attitudes about learning;

•promotes and improves productivity and skill that are vital both in the educational setting and in the workplace – teamwork, communication, presentation, and problem solving;

•breaks down physical and social barriers and reduces classroom isolation; and,

•increases efficiency in administrative functions and improves workflow.

Mission Statement

The Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District will incorporate technology into the educational process through an integrated, comprehensive framework to acquire, apply, and evaluate technological resources. This framework ensures that all students will have the opportunity to develop the learning skills necessary to be productive citizens in an information driven global society. Classroom use of technological tools and applications will enable teachers to create learning environments that enable students to:

•Expand their knowledge base. •Become responsible for their learning. •Improve their critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills. •Work ethically, independently, and collaboratively with others. •Prepare for employment in a technologically oriented job market. •Access, analyze, evaluate, and communicate information. •Use technology to assist in achieving the expectations of the Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

Our mission and vision leads to the following implications:

1.Take advantage of group purchasing and licensing when appropriate and feasible as identified in our campus STaR Charts 2.Select technology that can be accessed through the Internet 3.The D-LS ISD Technology Committee will continue to evaluate purchasing, maintenance, and support of all technologies 4.Provide increased access to technology advancements (for students, teachers, staff, parents, and other members of the community) to promote learning exploration and discovery as defined in the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology in the areas of Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation and Development, Administration and Support Services, and Infrastructure for Technology 5.Provide technology, in-service, and staff to support mission statement 6.Develop common expectations of technology use and ability for students and staff as defined by the Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), required in the Texas Education Code, Section 28.002 7.Reward and stimulate technology pioneers and enable the sharing of the expertise 8.All district employees must have a reasonable technology background as defined by the ISTE Administrator and Teacher standards 9.Develop technology literacy standards that are embedded in existing Technology Applications TEKS in 19 TAC Chapter 126, which states the guidelines for providing instruction for students to gain technology-based knowledge and skills and to apply them to all curriculum areas at all grade levels 10.The D-LS ISD Technology Plan will be driven by state curriculum standards and supports the educational mission and instructional goals of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

 **Needs Assessment**

**Assessment Process:** Needs Assessment

A comprehensive needs assessment utilizing teacher/student surveys, interviews, focus group sessions, inventories and the Texas Campus STaR Chart was conducted to analyze the current status of technology in the district and determine future needs. Items analyzed included: infrastructure, hardware, software, programs, courses, student achievement, technology resources, staff development, and technical support. Findings from this needs analysis are as follows.

The need for integrating technology into the educational system is recognized at the national, state, and local levels as well as documented in current research.

"Students in an inquiry based curriculum who used a variety of technologies including CD-ROMs, video discs, and computers to organize, plan and collect information and write reports, acquired significant amounts of knowledge and developed a positive self image with regard to the learning process. Students are engaged, motivated and enthusiastic." (Persky,S.) In addition, as noted by the ISTE, The International Society for Technology in Education, "to adequately prepare our students for adult citizenship in the Information Age, computer-related technology must become a tool that students and teachers use routinely.”

The results of the needs assessments indicate a continued growth in the technology vision, strategies and action items. Action items will continue to support the following three strategies:

1.Increase Staff Development Activities 2.Enhance, improve, and/or replace information systems and support structure 3.Improve communication

Activities were identified as a result of the needs analysis and vision:

•Improve instructional technology capacity in the teacher to teacher cadre – develop personal plans for improving technology productivity skills and integrating technology into the curriculum •Support technology integration in all classrooms •Continue to employ school technology coordinators as an instructional technology resource •Update presentation technologies for staff development and instruction •Offer a series of short training/orientation sessions to be delivered at faculty meetings, retreats and other convenient times •Create publications to help campuses and departments better use Technology in general. •Implement a hardware replacement cycle •Standardize technology •Identify and implement improved administrative information systems •Identify and implement improved instructional information systems

**Existing Conditions:** Current Situation

The following technology is currently in place:

District-Wide •Direct connection to the Internet via Trillion Wireless. •District web servers in place providing district information. •Written policies in place on acceptable use of the Internet, World Wide Web content, network management, and equipment donations. •Networked online card catalog, Internet access, Texas Library Connection, and automated checkout in the library.

Daingerfield High School •Direct connection to the Internet via Trillion Wireless. •Two network drops in each classroom •Web server maintained by the District Technology Coordinator. •Fiber-backbone, Ethernet-to-the-desktop connected computers in all classrooms and labs. •Teacher desktops in all classrooms, all teachers utilize email and administrative services. •Online grade book for teachers tied to administrative software. .Online attendance accounting for each teaching workstation. •Digital cameras and scanner technology available for classroom instruction as well as journalism and yearbook applications •Computer LCD projector available for teacher instruction and staff development

Daingerfield Junior High School •Direct connection to the Internet via Trillion Wireless. •Two - Four network drops in each classroom •Web server maintained by the District Technology Coordinator. •Fiber-backbone, Ethernet-to-the-desktop connected computers in all classrooms and labs. •Teacher desktops in all classrooms, all teachers utilize email and administrative services. •Stand alone grade book for teachers tied to administrative software. •Digital cameras and scanner technology available for classroom instruction as well as journalism and yearbook applications •Computer LCD projector available for teacher instruction and staff development

Daingerfield-Lone Star Elementary Schools •Direct connection to the Internet via Trillion Wireless. •Two network drops in every classroom. •Web server maintained by the District Technology Coordinator. •Fiber-backbone, Ethernet-to-the-desktop connected computers in all classrooms and labs. •Teacher desktops in all classrooms, all teachers utilize email and administrative services. •Digital cameras and scanner technology available for classroom instruction •Computer LCD projector available for teacher instruction and staff development

Telecommunications Services

Currently, all students and staff members in the school district have access to the Internet, through a direct connection (as cited above in the Statement of Existing Conditions). LANs are in place on every campus. The District also utilizes the federal Erate program for local telephone service, long distance telephone service, cellular telephone service, Internet access and Trillion Wireless Service through our Region Service Center.

Inventory

The latest inventory of current technology available for student use in Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD as of March 2004 is given in the chart below. Only current, non-obsolete (Pentium speed or better; at least 128MB RAM; network-capable) student computers are listed. The list does not include administrative computers or file servers. (Please see the District's Long-Range Technology Plan, page 15.)

**Technology Needs:** Needs

Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD recognizes that for today's students, the basic curriculum must extend beyond that of the "traditional" classroom. While core curriculum content standards support the learning of basic knowledge, paper, pencil and textbooks alone are no longer significant tools for that learning to take place. We see technology as both a tool to actively engage students in learning and as a way to deliver the National Goals, State Benchmarks, and Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). This Technology Plan infuses administrative and instructional technology throughout the district and is documented in the goals and objectives section as well as in our campus technology plans.

The Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD Long Range Technology Plan has been developed in order to formalize and document a set of guiding principles for:

•Development of instructional programs and teaching strategies •Training of faculty, staff, and community members •Acquisitions of hardware and software •Utilization of outside resources within the arena of educational technology for the next three years

Based on the information collected for this Technology Plan, the following aims were developed by the Technology Committee and were used to formulate the goals, objectives, and benchmarks for this District Technology Plan:

•Maximize the potential of technology to improve student achievement by keeping technology equipment (switches) and access (fiber) up to date •Enrich the curriculum •Prepare students for a changing technological society •Empower teachers to utilize technology as an effective tool to transform teaching and learning

All students need to:

•Improve language arts and mathematics skills •Use technology as a communication and information tool •Develop, practice, and demonstrate critical thinking skills in all areas

All staff members need to:

•Increase their basic "hands on" operation associated with technology use •Understand the "mechanics" of technology well enough to be adventurous, innovative, confident and experimental •Collaborate with one another and students in learning the technology operations •Improve effectiveness of instruction with the assistance of technology tools

A replacement schedule for aging equipment will be developed and implemented to improve cost effectiveness of maintenance services and to accommodate new hardware requirements of developing software applications. In order to improve learning through the use of technology, ongoing teacher training, curriculum development, additional software, and commitment from teachers, students, parents, and the community will be needed. As part of curriculum development, teachers need opportunities to discover and/or develop alternative, authentic performance tasks in all subject areas that include technology components and to work with teachers of other grade levels to improve articulation of technology skills across grade levels. In order to meet changing curricular requirements, the district will need relevant instructional software, including upgrades for current applications. To elicit the cooperation and commitment of teachers, students, parents, and the community to improve student learning through technology, periodic surveys will be administered to access changing technology needs.

Funding Strategies

Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD has demonstrated a commitment to acquiring and sustaining the use of technology in all aspects of the school organization. A local commitment to technology sustainability is evidenced by local fund allocations to provide staff technology specialists positions, hardware and software purchases and numerous staff training opportunities.

The funding strategy for this plan will be a combination of local general fund allocations, state technology funds, actively seeking corporate and government donations, participating in the Erate discount program and acquiring available grants from state, federal, and foundation funding opportunities.

 **Goals, Objectives, and Strategies**

Upon graduation all students will be able to independently use a variety of technological tools and resources including hardware and software in developing information literacy skills //Budget Amount $7,020.00// //LRPT category: Teaching and Learning// E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 07, 11 || Comments: Local, state, and federal funds, grant funds LEA LRPT Correlates: EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, I01, I03, I07, I08, I09, LAS01, LAS02, LAS05, LAS08, TL01, TL02, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL09, TL10, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || November and May || DEIC, Technology Committee || District Improvement Plan Campus Improvement Plans Curriculum alignment || Comments: Curriculum documents, web resources, staff development LEA LRPT Correlates: EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, I01, I03, I07, I08, I09, LAS07, LAS08, LAS10, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL09, TL10, TL11, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013; ongoing || Teachers, Curriculum Director, Principals || TAKS scores, demonstrated mastery of TEKS || Comments: Local, state, and federal funds, grant funds LEA LRPT Correlates: EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, I01, I03, I05, I07, I08, I09, LAS02, LAS05, LAS08, LAS10, TL01, TL02, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL09, TL10, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013 || Technology Director, Teachers, High School Principal, Counselor || List of course offerings, success of graduates || Comments: Curriculum documents, web resources, staff development LEA LRPT Correlates: EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, I01, I03, I07, I08, I09, LAS01, LAS02, LAS07, LAS15, TL01, TL02, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL09, TL10, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013; ongoing || Teachers, Principals, Curriculum Coordinator || Class work, student portfolios || Comments: Curriculum documents, web resources, staff development, distance learning, activity attedance LEA LRPT Correlates: EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, I01, I03, I07, I08, I09, LAS08, TL01, TL02, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL09, TL10, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013 || Teachers, Principals, Counselors || Lesson plans, student portfolios, extracurricular activities || Upon graduation all students will be able to select and use technological research tools for accomplishing a variety of tasks, problem solving, supporting learning and researching real world problems //Budget Amount $7,020.00// //LRPT category: Teaching and Learning// E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 03, 04a, 04b, 05, 07, 11 || Comments: Curriculum documents, web resources, staff development LEA LRPT Correlates: EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, I01, I03, I07, I08, I09, LAS10, TL01, TL02, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL09, TL10, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013 || Curriculum Director, Teachers || Assessment of lesson plan objectives and vertical alignment || Comments: Region VIII ESC, TEKS, service providers LEA LRPT Correlates: EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, I01, I03, I07, I08, I09, LAS04, LAS05, LAS10, TL01, TL02, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL09, TL10, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013 || Teachers, Curriculum Coordinator, Counselors || List of course offerings, vertical alignment || Comments: Software and hardware LEA LRPT Correlates: EP02, EP05, I01, I03, I07, I08, I09, LAS07, LAS10, TL01, TL02, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL09, TL10, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013 || Technology Director, Teachers, Principals, Curriculum Coordinator || Assessment of lesson plans, objectives, staff development || Comments: Curriculum documents, staff development, distance learning LEA LRPT Correlates: EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, I01, I03, I07, I08, I09, LAS02, TL01, TL02, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL09, TL10, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013 || Technology Director, Teachers, Principals, Curriculum Coordinator || Assessment of lesson plans, objectives, workshops ||
 * |||||||||||| **GOAL 1: Improve student learning by infusing technology into the curriculum and classroom aligned with challenging state academic content and student academic achievement standards** ||
 * **OBJECTIVE 1.1:**
 * **OBJECTIVE 1.1:**
 * //Strategies// || //State/Status:// || //Timeline:// || //Person(s) Responsible:// || //Evidence:// ||
 * 1.1.1: || Develop a district-wide plan for building technology literacy using the Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
 * 1.1.2: || Increase academic performance through the use of technology-based resources
 * 1.1.3: || Offer all technology applications courses; teach a minimum of four classes each year
 * 1.1.4: || Engage students in the classroom use of technology and structure classroom opportunities for students to seamlessly apply technology in their learning
 * 1.1.5: || Provide skills and means for students to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences
 * **OBJECTIVE 1.2:**
 * //Strategies// || //State/Status:// || //Timeline:// || //Person(s) Responsible:// || //Evidence:// ||
 * 1.2.1: || Focus curriculum on high level thinking skills and information accessing procedures
 * 1.2.2: || Develop curriculum for TEKS-specified credit courses, industry-specified certification programs and other technology based courses as appropriate
 * 1.2.3: || Integrate the TEKS into all curriculum areas in the K-12 programs by including software and electronically delivered materials in instruction
 * 1.2.4: || Use evolving technologies in instruction to foster greater levels of interest, inquiry, analysis, collaboration, creativity, and content production by including software and electronically delivered materials in instruction utilizing Ed Tech Funding

Develop a systematic plan for delivering instruction to all teachers to help them achieve competency, as outlined in the ISTE NETS for Teachers, in the use of technology and teaching methodologies using existing resources //Budget Amount $1,487.00// //LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development// E-Rate Correlates: ER02 NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 04b, 07, 12 || Comments: Region VIII ESC, in-district offerings by Instructional Technology Trainers LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, LAS01, LAS05, LAS07, LAS12, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL12, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013 || Assistant Superintendent,Technology Assistants, Principals || Lesson plans, TAKS scores, integrated lessons || Comments: Region VIII ESC, in-district offerings by Instructional Technology Trainers LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, LAS10, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL12, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013 || Assistant Superintendent,Technology Assistants, Principals, Library Specialists || Documentation of staff development participation || Comments: Local, state, and federal funds LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, LAS05, LAS07, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL12, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || August and June || Assistant Superintendent, Technology Director, Principals || Staff Development for Administrators before the start of school and immediately following release || Comments: Local, state, and federal funds LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS07, LAS10, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL12, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013; ongoing || Assistant Superintendent, Technology Director, Principals || Documentation of staff development || Draw upon other successful technology integration projects to develop successful methodology of improving all teachers’ pedagogical approaches to student learning using technology //Budget Amount $1,487.00// //LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development// E-Rate Correlates: ER02 NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 04b, 07, 12 || Comments: Region VIII ESC, in-district offerings by Instructional Technology Trainers LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, LAS07, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL12, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013; ongoing || Assistant Superintendent, Technology Director, Principals || Self assessments, teacher appraisals, professional development models || Comments: Local funds, Title II, Part D LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, LAS07, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL12, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013; ongoing || Assistant Superintendent Technology Director, Principals, Business Manager || Documentation of staff development participation, PEIMS data || Comments: Local funds, Title II, Part D, Title 1, Part A LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, LAS07, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL12, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013; ongoing || Technology Director, Principals Business Manager || Documentation of staff development participation, PEIMS data || Comments: Local funds, Title II, Part D, Title 1, Part A LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, LAS02, LAS07, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL12, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013; ongoing || Assistant Superintendent, Technology Director, Principals, Business Manager || Documentation of staff development participation, PEIMS data || Provide access to timely and ongoing training and support activities to meet the established technology standards for all teachers, administrators, and support staff //Budget Amount $1,487.00// //LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development// E-Rate Correlates: ER02 NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 04b, 07, 12 || Comments: Region VIII ESC, in-district offerings by Instructional Technology Trainers LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, LAS07, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL12, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013 || Assistant Superintendent, Technology Director, Principals || Results of periodic assessments, self assessments, teacher appraisals, professional development models || Comments: Local funds, Title II, Part D LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP07, EP09, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, LAS01, LAS02, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL12, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013 || Assistant Superintendent, Technology Director, Principals || Levels of technology integration, self assessments, District Professional Development Plan document || Comments: Local funds, Title II, Part D, Title 1, Part A LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP08, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, LAS07, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL12, TL14 || State: Revised Status: In Progress || 2010-2013; ongoing || Technology Director, Principals, Business Manager || Documentation of staff development participation, PEIMS data || Comments: Local funds, Title II, Part D, Title 1, Part A LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, LAS02, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL12, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || August, June || Assistant Superintendent, Technology Director, Principals, Business Manager || Levels of technology integration, self assessments, District Professional Development Plan document ||
 * |||||||||||| **GOAL 2: Provide initial and ongoing staff development for teachers and educational staff members to enhance technology skills that will help achieve curriculum objectives, manage information and communicate effectively** ||
 * **OBJECTIVE 2.1:**
 * **OBJECTIVE 2.1:**
 * //Strategies// || //State/Status:// || //Timeline:// || //Person(s) Responsible:// || //Evidence:// ||
 * 2.1.1: || Provide staff development opportunities to meet district-defined and SBEC proficiency standards through the use of Region VIII, local technology personnel and other contracted service providers.
 * 2.1.2: || Facilitate collaboration between all classroom teachers and Library/Media Specialists in the development for integrating technology into teaching and learning
 * 2.1.3: || Build awareness of technology integration practices through an administrator development model based on the review of relevant research
 * 2.1.4: || Provide and assess professional development for integrating technology into teaching and learning, instructional management, and administration
 * **OBJECTIVE 2.2:**
 * //Strategies// || //State/Status:// || //Timeline:// || //Person(s) Responsible:// || //Evidence:// ||
 * 2.2.1: || Use staff development personnel, area coordinators, and planning group personnel to develop a variety of professional development models, including “just-in-time" professional development
 * 2.2.2: || Utilize technology funds to provide professional development training for teachers, librarians, principals, and administrators that aligns with SBEC Technology Applications
 * 2.2.3: || Provide on-site assistance to assist teachers with teaching strategies for vertical alignment of TEKS
 * 2.2.4: || Provide incentives and support for educators to develop models in the integration of teaching, learning, and technology
 * **OBJECTIVE 2.3:**
 * //Strategies// || //State/Status:// || //Timeline:// || //Person(s) Responsible:// || //Evidence:// ||
 * 2.3.1: || Skill and integration assessment: Periodic assessments of technology skills and levels of integration will be used to determine professional development needs
 * 2.3.2: || Develop professional development plan – establish a comprehensive district-wide professional development planning model to assist teachers, administrations and support staff in meeting established SBOE technology standards
 * 2.3.3: || Provide on-site and online assistance to assist teachers with teaching strategies for vertical alignment of TEKS
 * 2.3.4: || Provide incentives and support for educators to develop models in the integration of teaching, learning, and technology

Support the improvement of student achievement through the use of technology //Budget Amount $4,733.00// //LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support// E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 04b, 06, 07, 11, 12 || Comments: Curriculum and instruction practices, technology use in the classroom, student information data LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP05, EP06, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS10, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL10, TL12, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013 || Assistant Superintendent, Technology Director, Principals || Annual technology survey, annual achievement as measured by standardized assessments || Comments: Staff development LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP05, EP06, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, LAS04, LAS05, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL10, TL12, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013 || Administration, Technology Director, Principals, Teachers || Annual technology survey, annual achievement as measured by standardized assessments staff development to disaggregate data || Comments: Students graduation records LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP05, EP06, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, LAS10, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL10, TL12, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013 || Administration, Technology Director, Principals, Teachers || Records of student use and staff use for professional development || Comments: Federal, state, and local funds LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP05, EP06, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, LAS02, LAS08, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL10, TL12, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013 || Administration, Technology Director, Grant Coordinator || Budget || Comments: Use of web site and school technology LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP05, EP06, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, LAS02, LAS11, LAS13, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL10, TL12, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013 || Administration, District Improvement Committee || District Improvement Plan, Web Site || Comments: Curriculum and instruction practices, technology use in the classroom, student information data LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP05, EP06, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, LAS07, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL10, TL12, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013; ongoing || Assistant Superintendent, Technology Assistants, Principals, Librarians || Campus and District Plans || Implement technology performance indicators at all grade levels //Budget Amount $4,733.00// //LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support// E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 04b, 07, 11 || Comments: Campus plans LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP05, EP06, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, LAS07, LAS10, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL10, TL12, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013; ongoing || Technology Director, Principals, Teachers || Campus plans for implementing technology performance benchmarks || Comments: No Child Left Behind legislation LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP05, EP06, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, LAS01, LAS12, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL12, TL13, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || September || Technology Director, Jr. Hi. Principal, Teachers || Campus plans for implementing technology performance benchmarks || Comments: No Child Left Behind legislation LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP05, EP06, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL10, TL12, TL13, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013; ongoing || Administration, Technology Director, Principals, Teachers || Grade 8 technology integration assessment || Promote community involvement in all schools //Budget Amount $4,734.00// //LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support// E-Rate Correlates: NCLB Correlates: 09, 10 || Comments: Parents, clergy, local businesses, community organizations LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, I09, LAS07, LAS13 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013 || Technology Director, Principals || Volunteerism increases, local business technology donations, || Comments: Local businesses, Chamber of Commerce LEA LRPT Correlates: I09, LAS02, LAS09, LAS13 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013 || Administration, Technology Director, Principals || Annual technology surveys, network inventory || Comments: Parents, clergy, local businesses, community organizations LEA LRPT Correlates: I09, LAS07, LAS10, LAS15 || State: Original Status: In Progress || August || Technology Committee, Technology Director, Principals || Annual technology surveys, network inventory || LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS07, LAS09, TL05 || State: Original Status: Planned || 2010-2013 || Assistant Superintendent Campus Principals CIS Personnel || Attendance sheets || LEA LRPT Correlates: I06, I08, LAS14 || State: Original Status: Planned || 2010-2013 || Assistant Superintendent, Technology Coordinator || Technology Reports, Purchase Orders || LEA LRPT Correlates: TL09, TL16 || State: Original Status: Completed || Fall 2007 || Campus Principals, Technology Coordinator, Teachers || Website hits ||
 * |||||||||||| **GOAL 3: Provide appropriate data and information to identify strengths and concerns of the District’s use of technology to support administration, data management, and communications processes** ||
 * **OBJECTIVE 3.1:**
 * **OBJECTIVE 3.1:**
 * //Strategies// || //State/Status:// || //Timeline:// || //Person(s) Responsible:// || //Evidence:// ||
 * 3.1.1: || Support the use of research-based curriculum and instructional practices
 * 3.1.2: || Support data driven decision-making
 * 3.1.3: || Utilize distance learning and digital content services for expanding curricular offerings and meeting the needs of all students
 * 3.1.4: || Continue to seek external funding for technology infrastructure
 * 3.1.5: || Implement policies regarding parental and community access to personnel and other non-secure data through technology
 * 3.1.6: || Integrate technology planning into all classroom, library, campus, and district plans
 * **OBJECTIVE 3.2:**
 * //Strategies// || //State/Status:// || //Timeline:// || //Person(s) Responsible:// || //Evidence:// ||
 * 3.2.1: || Campus-level implementation – campus technology committees design methods for meeting performance indicators
 * 3.2.2: || Assessment of technological literacy development – develop an assessment tool and/or process to ensure that students are technologically literate by the end of grade 8
 * 3.2.3: || Assessment of technological literacy development – grade 8 students use assessments tools to demonstrate that they are technologically literate
 * **OBJECTIVE 3.3:**
 * //Strategies// || //State/Status:// || //Timeline:// || //Person(s) Responsible:// || //Evidence:// ||
 * 3.3.1: || Recruit volunteers – seek out community volunteers to work with students and staff on technology projects
 * 3.3.2: || Solicit contributions – provide local businesses with a “wish-list” of equipment and services needed to prevent equipment obsolescence
 * 3.3.3: || Community partnerships – promote partnerships among schools and local businesses and agencies that utilize technology in order to share and acquire technology skills
 * 3.3.4: || Research adult literacy programs to implement in the district to increase the educational level of community
 * 3.3.5: || Implement a VOIP system
 * 3.3.6: || Implement an online gradebook and attendance program

Provide for appropriate and equitable technology for all students, teachers, and administrators //Budget Amount $168,975.49// //LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology// E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 03, 05, 07 || Comments: Erate Funding LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, I01, I02, I03, I04, I07, I08, LAS02, TL01, TL02, TL05, TL07 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013 || Technology Director, Support Staff || Network reports || Comments: District inventory LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, I03, I07 || State: Original Status: In Progress || May, June, July, August || Technology Director, Support Staff || Updated inventories || Comments: New and emerging technology resources LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, LAS07, TL07 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013; ongoing || Technology Director, Technology Committee || Annual technology survey, student academic achievement, network availability || Comments: New and emerging technology resources LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, I01, I07, LAS10, LAS14, TL04, TL05, TL06 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013; ongoing || Technology Director, Principals || Annual technology survey, student academic achievement, network availability || Create appropriate standards for all computer and software purchases //Budget Amount $113,447.54// //LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology// E-Rate Correlates: NCLB Correlates: 05, 06, 12 || Comments: District inventory LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, LAS02 || State: Original Status: In Progress || June || Technology Director, Technology Committee || Updated inventories, computer specifications, budget information || Comments: District inventory LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, I01, LAS02, TL05, TL06, TL14 || State: Original Status: In Progress || June || Technology Director, Technology Committee, Principals || Updated inventories, computer specifications, budget information || Create appropriate standards for student to computer ratio and teacher to computer ratio //Budget Amount $168,975.49// //LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology// E-Rate Correlates: NCLB Correlates: 03, 04b, 05, 12 || Comments: District inventory LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I05, I07, LAS02, LAS10, TL05 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013; ongoing || Administration, School Board, Technology Director, Technology Committee || Updated inventories, computer specifications, budget information || Comments: District inventory LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, I01, I02, I06, I07, LAS02, LAS10 || State: Original Status: In Progress || June-August || Administration, School Board, Technology Director, Technology Committee || Updated inventories, computer specifications, budget information || Comments: District inventory, service providers LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, I01, I02, LAS10 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013; ongoing || Administration, School Board, Technology Director, Technology Committee || Computer specifications, budget information, vendor presentations || LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I04, I06, I07 || State: Revised Status: Planned || 2010-2013 || Superintendent Business Manager Technology Coordinator || Computer replacement log || Provide curricular specific software and online resources that align with school level curriculum standards //Budget Amount $166,583.85// //LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology// E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 07, 08 || Comments: Software inventory, Online resources LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, I01, I08, LAS10 || State: Original Status: In Progress || June || Technology Director, Principals, Curriculum Director || Annual technology survey to measure progress || Comments: Software inventory, Online resources LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, LAS07, TL05 || State: Original Status: In Progress || May || Technology Director, Principals, Teachers, Campus Librarians || Annual technology survey to measure progress || Comments: Software inventory, Online resources LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, LAS07, TL05, TL09 || State: Original Status: In Progress || June, July || Curriculum Director, Technology Director, Principals, Teachers, Campus Librarians || Annual technology survey to measure progress, benchmark test scores, student academic achievement records || Provide technology support services for all new and existing equipment, network infrastructure, and software //Budget Amount $340,342.60// //LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology// E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 12 || Comments: Local, state, and federal funds LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, I01, LAS02, TL05 || State: Original Status: In Progress || June || School Board, Administration || District budget || Comments: Local, state, and federal funds, Erate funds LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, I01, I07, LAS02, TL05 || State: Original Status: In Progress || June || School Board, Administration || District budget, purchase orders || Comments: Local, state, and federal funds LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, EP05, I01, LAS07, TL02, TL05 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013; ongoing || School Board, Administration, Curriculum Director || District Budget, service orders || Comments: Local, state, and federal funds, Erate funds, grant funds LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, I09, LAS08 || State: Original Status: In Progress || 2010-2013 || Assistant Superintendent, Technology Director, Technology Committee || Technology surveys, Online and telephone usage records, District Improvement Plan || Comments: Local funds, e-rate funds LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, LAS09, TL09, TL15 || State: Original Status: Planned || 2011-2012 || Superintendent, Technology Director, Technology Committee, Maintenance Director || Technology surveys, telephone usage records, district improvement plan || Develop standards for access to Internet-based resources including e-mail, World Wide Web, and distance learning //Budget Amount $166,583.85// //LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology// E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 02, 05, 11 || Comments: Network utilization LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, I01, I02 || State: Original Status: In Progress || June-August || Technology Director || Network utilization study results || Comments: District Technology Plan LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, I01, I04, TL01, TL05 || State: Original Status: In Progress || August || Technology Director, Technology Committee || School use standards || Comments: Security and safety policies LEA LRPT Correlates: || State: Original Status: In Progress || June, August || Technology Director, Technology Committee || Network safety and security procedures ||
 * |||||||||||| **GOAL 4: Maintain the capability and stability of the LAN, WAN, Internet connectivity, user/computer ratio, and emerging technologies as appropriate** ||
 * **OBJECTIVE 4.1:**
 * **OBJECTIVE 4.1:**
 * //Strategies// || //State/Status:// || //Timeline:// || //Person(s) Responsible:// || //Evidence:// ||
 * 4.1.1: || Provide Internet access for all administrative staff, teachers, students and parents through shared service agreement with Region VIII/Trillion
 * 4.1.2: || Inventory – maintain a current technology inventory of all computers, peripherals, etc. The database will be updated on a regular basis and be available for viewing via a secure website
 * 4.1.3: || Evaluation of emerging technology – evaluate emerging technology and recommend its appropriateness for use within the district
 * 4.1.4: || Technology sharing – develop a method for sharing technology resources within the district
 * **OBJECTIVE 4.2:**
 * //Strategies// || //State/Status:// || //Timeline:// || //Person(s) Responsible:// || //Evidence:// ||
 * 4.2.1: || Computer specifications - develop computer specifications based on software applications and operating systems requirements. These standards will include provisions for surge suppression and line conditioning (if needed). The standards will be updated on an annual basis and be available prior to budget preparation
 * 4.2.2: || Software specifications – develop software specifications based on the following criteria: (1) educational need; (2) community and business practices; and (3) installed hardware base and apply these specifications to all campuses. Update on an annual basis
 * **OBJECTIVE 4.3:**
 * //Strategies// || //State/Status:// || //Timeline:// || //Person(s) Responsible:// || //Evidence:// ||
 * 4.3.1: || Maintain student to computer ratio – according the Texas LRPT, all schools will have a 4:1 student to multimedia computer ratio
 * 4.3.2: || Teacher computers and presentation systems – all schools will provide teachers with access to a modern multimedia computer and presentation system. Obsolete computers will not be included in the calculation of teacher to computer ratio. The district will have a 1:1 ratio of teachers to computers
 * 4.3.3: || Assess access to emerging technologies – presently PDAs, e-books, and other devices are emerging as potential replacements for student desktop computers. Evaluation of student access to these technologies is require on an ongoing basis and may modify and/or replace the student to computer ratio
 * 4.3.4: || Research a lease program that ensures the replacement of a computer every three years.($103000)
 * **OBJECTIVE 4.4:**
 * //Strategies// || //State/Status:// || //Timeline:// || //Person(s) Responsible:// || //Evidence:// ||
 * 4.4.1: || Research resources – evaluate curricular software and online resources that are research-based and effective in meeting instructional goals and benchmarks
 * 4.4.2: || Establish resources – each school will create an inventory of curricular specific software and online resources to help achieve instructional goals and benchmarks
 * 4.4.3: || Implement resources – the district will purchase and support curriculum specific software and online resources to help achieve instructional goals and benchmarks
 * **OBJECTIVE 4.5:**
 * //Strategies// || //State/Status:// || //Timeline:// || //Person(s) Responsible:// || //Evidence:// ||
 * 4.5.1: || Technology support services – continue to fund this service to a level that will address the district’s technological needs
 * 4.5.2: || Technology maintenance – continue to provide funding for maintenance of technology, hardware, software, and infrastructure - including fiber connectivity.
 * 4.5.3: || Training – continue to provide training for Technology Support Services staff
 * 4.5.4: || Provide an effective system for communication with parents of students
 * 4.5.5: || Provide an updated telephone/voice mail system for communication between all campuses and administrative offices and parents of students.
 * **OBJECTIVE 4.6:**
 * //Strategies// || //State/Status:// || //Timeline:// || //Person(s) Responsible:// || //Evidence:// ||
 * 4.6.1: || Define access requirements – determine levels of use through a network utilization study
 * 4.6.2: || Develop standards – determine current acceptable standards for network connectivity based on educational needs
 * 4.6.3: || Develop security policies and procedures – policies and procedures to ensure the secure and safe use of all networks and equipment are to be implemented

 **Budget**

Total amount of Title II, Part D formula funds received for the current year of this plan: $0.00

Method of application for formula funds: Local Application

Local funds 10% Title II Part D ARRA 62% Tech. Allotment 10% || Local funds 20% || Local funds 54% Title II, Part D .47% Tech. Allotment 38% Title I Part A 7% || Tech. Allotment 78% || Local Funds 97% Tech Allotment 1% Title II, Part D - ARRA 1.32% ||
 * |||||| **Budget year 2010** ||
 * **Budget item** || **Cost**  || **Funding Sources with amount per source** ||
 * Staff Development || $8,166.00  || Title II, Part D 18%
 * Staff Development || $8,166.00  || Title II, Part D 18%
 * Telecommunications & Internet Access || $131,000.00  || Erate funds 80%
 * Materials & Supplies || $50,413.00  || Title II Part D ARRA 1%
 * Equipment || $52,617.00  || State Fiscal Stab. Fund 100% ||
 * Maintenance || $20,000.00  || Local funds 23%
 * Miscellaneous Expenses || $199,017.00  || Title II, Part D 1%
 * Total || $461,213.00  ||   ||

Tech. Allotment 41% || Tech. Allotment 44% State Fiscal Stabilization Funds 21% || Title I ARRA 40% || Tech. Allotment 64% State Fiscal Stab. Funds 18% || Tech. Alottment 4% Title I ARRA 5% Title I 13% Title II, Part A 2% ||
 * |||||| **Budget year 2011** ||
 * **Budget item** || **Cost**  || **Funding Sources with amount per source** ||
 * Staff Development || $850.00  || Local Funds 59%
 * Staff Development || $850.00  || Local Funds 59%
 * Telecommunications & Internet Access || $7,800.00  || Local funds 100% ||
 * Materials & Supplies || $38,250.00  || Local funds 35%
 * Equipment || $53,600.00  || State Fiscal Stab.Fund 60%
 * Maintenance || $16,500.00  || Local funds 18%
 * Miscellaneous Expenses || $232,727.00  || Local Funds 76%
 * Total || $349,727.00  ||   ||

Local Funds 29% Tech. Allotment 25% || Title II, Part D 1% Local funds 56% Tech. Allotment 39% Title I Part A 3% || Tech. Allotment 77% || Local Funds 96% Tech Allotment 1% Title II, Part D - ARRA .32% Title I, Part A ARRA 1% ||  **Evaluation**
 * |||||| **Budget year 2012** ||
 * **Budget item** || **Cost**  || **Funding Sources with amount per source** ||
 * Staff Development || $3,596.88  || Title II - Part D 46%
 * Staff Development || $3,596.88  || Title II - Part D 46%
 * Telecommunications & Internet Access || $6,323.04  || Local funds 100% ||
 * Materials & Supplies || $51,119.96  || Title II,Part D ARRA 1%
 * Equipment || $55,281.74  || State Fiscal Stab. Fund 100% ||
 * Maintenance || $21,012.50  || Local funds 23%
 * Miscellaneous Expenses || $209,335.70  || Title II, Part D 1%
 * Total || $346,669.82  ||   ||

**Evaluation Process:** Evaluation

Description of how the impact of technology on student learning will be evaluated

Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District believes that evaluation is critical to the progress of its educational technology plan. Therefore, we will engage in a rigorous, summative and formative evaluation process as a part of the ongoing nature of our planning network. We will produce an evaluation report each year of our three-year implementation effort.

Evaluation means ways of examining the performance of the overall technology program as well as specific aspects of the program, such as professional development, technical assistance, and resources. Program evaluation usually addresses questions of accountability, quality, impact, sustainability and lessons learned.

Accountability – Is the program doing what is supposed to do i.e., what was laid out in the technology plan? Is the money being spent well?

Quality – How well are we implementing program activities and strategies? How good (useful, effective, well-received) are the program’s services and products, such as professional development, technical assistance, resources, and infrastructure?

Impact – Is the program making a difference? What effects are services and products having on teachers? Students? Administrators? Community?

Sustainability – What elements are or need to be in place for sustained levels of improvement in teaching and learning with technology to occur?

Lessons learned – What lessons are we learning about the processes and factors that support or inhibit the accomplishment of objectives.

Improvement - How are we using the results of the evaluation to improve the teaching and learning process and student achievement?

Schedule for Plan Evaluation

As noted in previous sections, Plan evaluations will take place at different times during the year. Final summaries will be developed each March.

The following chart summarizes the types of data that will be collected, notes the proposed schedule for evaluation, and identifies the personnel responsible for initial data analysis: (Please see the District's Long-Range Technology Plan, page 41.)

The District Technology Committee carefully reviewed the goals, objectives, strategies, evaluation instruments, benchmarks and timelines described for each component of the Plan and used them to create the overall monitoring and evaluation system. The Committee considers it essential to make ongoing revisions of each component at least annually and will use the data collected for each component to monitor and evaluate progress toward achieving stated benchmarks. Care will be taken to determine areas needing improvement and to develop strategies for plan modification accordingly.

The Committee will share with stakeholders the results from various monitoring processes and solicit their feedback. Together they will examine whether or not the Technology Plan has had a positive impact on student achievement, whether or not the plan was implemented according to the timeline, and whether progress has been made in the integration of technology into the curriculum. Student achievement will be measured through TAKS scores, standard testing, benchmark testing, attendance, high school completion, percentage of students retained at grade level, and grade point averages. Surveys, interviews, and focus groups will be used to measure teacher progress in integration of technology. Evaluation results will be used to revise the plan for the following year and adjust the timeline for implementation if necessary.

**Evaluation Method:** Description of how the evaluation information will be used

Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD goes through a regular and systematic process to monitor the progress of student learning and achievement. At the beginning of each school year each campus presents a site plan for review by the Superintendent. The purpose of the school site plan is to improve student learning and achievement through a systematic approach to curricular improvement and instructional pedagogy. Specific data is assessed on a year-to-year basis with benchmarks measured throughout the year. The district’s administration regularly examines student data including standardized test results and the information is used in creating the school site plans. The information obtained through the monitoring and evaluation of the Technology Plan will provide additional school and district data to improve and modify instructional methodology and curricular objectives. The information will be made available to and shared with, district staff members, parents, and community members.

Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD staff will work with the district technology committee to monitor the progress being made at each school site towards the goals outlined in this plan. These staff members will produce a summary report at the end of each year that will include information regarding each program component. The report will document implementation issues, provide analysis of quantitative data, describe qualitative data, and include recommendations and modifications to the plan for the goals not met. The report will evaluate the overall impact of the district’s effort to implement the Technology Plan, and its findings will provide direction regarding allocation of resources for technology; it may also identify possible professional development needs and provide the impetus to look for collaborative partners. Evaluation results will be reported to the District’s Board of Directors and the Superintendent and will be used by the Technology Committee to revise the plan for the following year and adjust the timeline if necessary.

Evaluation of the Technology Plan will be a systematic ongoing process. All aspects of the Plan will be evaluated formally two times each year in November and May. The Technology Plan Committee will be responsible for the ongoing evaluation of this plan. The intention of the evaluation will be to make decisions on the impact that technology has on the learning process for all students. A report will be given to the Superintendent and the Board of Directors after each formal evaluation occurs.

Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD’s STaR Chart results for each campus will be used to help Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD assess its progress toward meeting the goals of the Long Range Plan for Technology.

Other methods used for evaluation will include:

•Surveys of the staff conducted yearly in regards to their use of technology in the classroom •Informal interviews conducted once a year by the campus Technology Plan Committee representative •Records of staff member participation in technology training monitored by sign-in sheets and teacher professional development records •Integration of training into the classroom as measured by lesson plans and number and type of technology and distance learning projects •Monitoring and documentation of community access to technology resources and information on the campuses and on the web site •Monitoring and documentation of community involvement •Yearly inventory of hardware and software •Support and maintenance of technology as documented by technical support records

 **Appendix**

**Attachment item A:** District Web Site


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