Longview ISD Technology Plan 2013-2016
From Longview ISD Technology Wiki
JAMES E. WILCOX
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DISTRICT PROFILE
ESC Region: 7
City, State Zip: LONGVIEW, TX 756063268
Phone: (903) 381-2200
Fax: (903) 753-5389
Number of Campuses: 17
Total Student Enrollment: 8846
District Size: 5,000 - 9,999
Percent Econ. Disadvantaged: 65.70%
PLAN INTRODUCTION
Technology Planning Committee
Earnestine Berryman - Elementary Teacher Jane Binford - Instructional Technology Specialist Penny Champion - Secondary Administrator Vicki Clark - Instructional Technology Specialist Linda Ferguson - Instructional Technology Specialist Denise Frederick - Elementary Teacher Carmen Hohlt - Instructional Technology Specialist Anna Huntsinger - Elementary Teacher Winifred Jackson - Elementary Teacher Pat Johnson - Supervisor of Instructional Technology Lee Killingsworth - Elementary Teacher Gay Lewis - District Administrator Kim Marshall - Elementary Principal Melanie Martin - Elementary Teacher Sharon Moore - Elementary Teacher Brian Pitts - Director of Technology Kay Ray - LISD Foundation Liaison Kimberly Shadowens - Library Media Specialist Patty Williams - Instructional Technology Specialist
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Longview ISD believes all students can learn and technology is a tool that maximizes learning opportunities. The Longview ISD Technology Plan 2013 - 2016 ensures technology is an integral part of all students’ learning. The plan enables educators and staff to benefit from technology as an essential part of instruction, classroom management and administration.
The district has made significant progress in the use of technology to support instruction. The highlights include:
- •high-speed access to the Internet on all LISD campuses with a fiber backbone and a multi-megabit connection to the Internet
- •a minimum of two networked computers per classroom
- •a minimum of two networked multi-purpose computer labs or equivalent per campus
- •wireless access available throughout all district facilities
- •access to wireless laptop carts on all campuses
- •virtual technology including servers and classroom computers
- •ip phones in all instructional classrooms and offices
- •a tool kit of standardized software for use by students and staff
- •professional development offerings with topics ranging from Google Apps to the application of district standardized classroom tools, such as the Qomo tablet and Elmo document camera
- •professional development delivery methods range from face-to-face, small and large group sessions via hands-on training, the online Technology Wiki, instructional videos and scheduled webinars, delivered by district technology staff; as well as training provided by out-of-district vendors and online training services subscriptions purchased annually
- •Technology Help Desk, assisting all district users via email, telephone, and remote management tools
- •increased use of technology by students for improving academic achievement
- •communication with all stakeholders by means of the district web site
- •a replacement cycle implemented to renew technology resources across the district
- •increased use of portable technology including wireless computer labs, ipad labs, LiveScribe pens,and Nook eReaders
- •elearning opportunities for all students via online curriculum
- •BYOT for educators
The Longview ISD mission statement says, “Believing in excellence for all, the Longview Independent School District will guarantee the highest level of academic achievement and character development of each learner by providing challenging curriculum and exemplary instruction within a safe environment.” The technology department strives to meet the challenges of guaranteeing exemplary instruction, which requires a more complex and expensive technology infrastructure. The technology department desires to improve the infrastructure, both the “wires and boxes” component and the human component, in order to support exemplary instruction and improve district administrative functions.
The Longview ISD Technology Plan for 2013 - 2016 aligns with recommendations for local education agencies as defined by the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology 2006 - 2020 and state standards including the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology Applications for students, the Technology Applications Standards for Beginning Teachers and technology standards in the Texas STaR Chart.
The technology plan is based on information drawn from various sources:
- •a review of current research including Technology Briefs published by the Northeast & the Islands Regional Technology in Education Consortium and Learning for the 21st Century by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills
- •other district technology plans
The plan stresses the importance of:
- •all LISD students becoming technologically literate and applying technology skills to enhance academic achievement
- •all LISD educators and staff becoming technologically proficient
- •all LISD educators successfully structuring and supporting technology-based learning experiences
- •adequate hardware, software, professional development and support in order to provide challenging curriculum, exemplary instruction and efficient business operations
- •planning for hardware, technology infrastructure, software, professional development, and support.
Technology is an integral part of teaching, learning and business operations in Longview ISD. The Longview ISD Technology Plan for 2013 - 2016 is a living document. As district needs change and new technology developments occur, the technology department will evaluate the plan and make appropriate adjustments.
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Assessment Process
Texas schools are required to have an approved technology plan to participate in the federal Universal Service Fund program (E-Rate) and the Title II Part D Enhancing Education through Technology program established by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. All Texas school campuses and professional educators are expected to complete self-assessments of technology use based on the four levels of implementation described in the Texas STaR chart.
Longview ISD has examined NCLB and E-Rate goals for technology use. The district has studied the expectations of the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology 2006 - 2020 for local education agencies. Teachers from all LISD campuses are required to complete the Texas Teacher STaR Chart. In addition, each LISD campus is required to complete the Texas Campus STaR Chart. The district is implementing the state-approved technology applications TEKS. LISD eighth graders complete an online interactive technology literacy assessment. Results from this assessment are reported to TEA through the online NCLB/Texas STaR chart portal. The Technical Services department collects data on the status of the existing hardware. Hardware inventory records report the age of the district’s hardware components. The district instructional software inventory reports information about the variety and quantity of software available to staff and students. Staff development records report the nature, frequency and attendance of technology professional development, including completion of the required annual technology proficiency for professional staff. The district has sought input from all stakeholders through the technology committee. The goals, objectives, and strategies in the Longview ISD Technology Plan 2013 - 2016 address the data collected and input provided by committee members.
Existing Conditions
“The Longview Independent School District is the largest and most comprehensive school district in the greater Longview area. Our district mirrors the rich diversity of the East Texas community and culture.” Longview ISD consists of 1 high school, 3 middle schools, 7 elementary schools, 1 alternative programs high school, 1 juvenile justice program, the Education Support Center, the Plant and Auxiliary Services, the Facilities Annex, and the Early Childhood Program. The STaR chart summary continues to identify the district at the Developing Tech level.
All seventeen district facilities are connected to the district’s core routers via a fiber backbone. District servers are housed centrally at the Education Support Center and Longview High School. Longview High School serves as the termination point for an OC-12 fiber connection which provides the district’s Internet connectivity. All schools have ten gigabit switched backbones with gigabit Ethernet connecting to the desktop. All sites are part of a comprehensive district-wide wireless network.
All classrooms have one or more computers with network and Internet access. All instructional classrooms contain: a presentation cart consisting of a computer, document camera, wireless tablet, student response system, and multi-directional microphone; a mounted projector and interactive whiteboard; and an ip phone for communicating within district and locally. Every campus has a minimum of two multimedia labs with an appropriate number of workstations for the instructional setting. Wireless laptop carts are available for instruction on all campuses. Shared network laser printers are available throughout each campus. Virtual computing tools are employed as district servers as well as staff and student computers. All staff members have email and web-based productivity and collaborative tools. Teachers have access to a collection of additional software tools including electronic grade book and other electronic resources to support the curriculum. Students use campus computers to reinforce academic content and to create original products that demonstrate academic and technology skill mastery.
District equipment available for short-term checkout includes: digital camera lab, digital video camera lab, iPod lab, iPad lab, Nook eReaders, and streaming video broadcast equipment.
Technology Needs
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, (NCLB) Enhancing Education Through Technology directs school districts to establish and implement a comprehensive plan for the use of technology to improve student academic achievement. NCLB goals also include ensuring that every student is technology literate by the end of the eighth grade, and encouraging the effective integration of technology resources and systems into professional development and curriculum development.
The primary objective of the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006 - 2020 is “to improve student achievement by fully integrating technology into teaching and learning and to ensure that all Texas students are technologically literate by 2010.” The plan addresses four areas: teaching and learning, educator preparation and development, leadership, administration and instructional support and infrastructure for technology. District technology plans must establish clear goals and objectives for using telecommunications and information technology to improve instruction. District plans must include professional development and assessment components that address state technology plan goals and objectives.
Schools receiving e-rate funds must meet the Internet safety policies of the Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Act which addresses electronic messaging, disclosure of personal information of minors, and unlawful online activities. E-rate also addresses The Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act that requires schools to cover the education of minors about appropriate online behavior.
The state adopted K – 12 technology applications TEKS, defined in 19TAC Chapter 126 of the TX Education Code, located on the Internet at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/ta/standards.html, describe what students using technology should know and be able to do.
The Longview ISD Technology Plan 2013 - 2016 must correlate to the goals of No Child Left Behind and the four areas of the state Long-Range Plan for Technology. The plan must also meet e-rate requirements and support the implementation of the Texas technology applications TEKS. In order to address state requirements and continue to support Longview ISD instructional programs and administrative services, the following needs are identified:
- •All LISD students need instruction in the use and application of technology to support learning
- •All LISD students need instruction in Internet Safety
- •LISD needs to continue educator expectations for teaching with technology
- •LISD needs to budget funds to maintain technological tools and resources necessary for efficient operations of classrooms, campuses and the district
- •LISD needs to budget funds to support sufficient technology staff necessary for efficient operations of classrooms, campuses and the district
- •LISD campuses need to continue to measure technology use and integration based upon the Texas STaR chart
- •Campus and district planning for technology integration should address efforts to reach the target tech, the highest level, on the STaR Chart.
GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGIES
Goal 1
All LISD students will acquire and apply technological skills to enhance academic achievement.
Objective 1.1
LISD will ensure accessibility to technology-enriched instruction through the use of a variety of technological devices and electronic resources for all students.
LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 06, 08, 10, 12
Strategy 1.1.1: Recommend technology staff to support: *the use of technology in all school and district operations, *the effective integration of technology into teaching and learning, *instruction of technology applications TEKS. * Refer toTechnology Staffing Recommendations
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: Until approved
Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/ Technology, Management: Director of Technology Performance: Technology Department
Evidence: LISD Technology Staffing Recommendations in approved plan
Comments: Recommendations not implemented by the district due to funding.
LRPT Correlates: EP09, LAS03, LAS10
Strategy 1.1.2: Provide support for district approved software and other technology resources for all LISD students, including but not limited to the district adopted K12 technology applications instructional materials. * Refer to Supported Technologies
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: Yearly
Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Technology Department Administrators Management: Technology Department Administrators
Performance: Technology Department
Evidence: District Software Inventory Campus Electronic Calendar District Technology Curriculum Alignment Teacher lesson plans Technology HelpDesk emails TechNetwork, the district tech request database Schedule of technology department webinars Technology Wiki
Comments: K-8 Technology Applications curriculum continues to be available to classroom teachers.
LRPT Correlates: I05, TL03
Strategy 1.1.3: Offer a minimum of four 9-12 technology courses in the Longview High School course selection guide yearly.
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: Yearly
Person(s) Responsible: High School Administrators
Evidence: Published High School Course Selection Guide
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL02
Strategy 1.1.4: Provide access to and support for adaptive/assistive technological devices for LISD students with identified needs based on the IEP.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: Yearly Person(s)
Responsible: Finance: Director of Special Education Management: Director of Special Education
Performance: Special Education Staff
Evidence: LISD students with special needs have access to appropriate technology.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I05
Strategy 1.1.5: Recommend all foundation subject teachers to facilitate technology-enhanced activities that address technology applications TEKS.
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: Yearly
Person(s) Responsible: Management: Superintendent, Campus Principals
Performance: Classroom Educators
Evidence: Classroom Observations Lesson Plans Advanced Tech Score for all campuses on sections TL1, TL2, L3, L4 of the campus STaR Chart. PDAS
Comments: Campus administration should incorporate these expectations for teachers into campus improvement plans.
LRPT Correlates: TL01
Strategy 1.1.6: Provide support from all campus librarians/library paraprofessionals for curriculum integration activities. • A balanced collection of print and electronic resources that are carefully selected and organized • Collaborative development and delivery of instructional units • Utilize flexible scheduling where possible
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: Yearly Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Management: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Performance: Campus Librarians/Library Paraprofessionals
Evidence: Campus Library Schedules Library Inventory Samples of collaborative projects
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL11
Strategy 1.1.7: Maintain access to information and resources available through a web-based electronic library management system for all LISD students.
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: On-going
Person(s) Responsible: Finance:Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Management:Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Library Network Specialist
Evidence: Availability of the Web-based library management system
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I08, LAS09, TL10
Strategy 1.1.8: Implement new technology resources based on researched best practices, identified district needs and available funding. *Pilot Android and Windows-based tablet devices for classroom use. *Expand use of streaming video equipment beyond current use. *Pilot the use of digital audio/video recording devices. *Target expanded use of video for teaching and learning. *Explore the feasibility of incorporating scientific probes to enhance the depth of science instruction, especially at the secondary level.
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2014-2016 Person(s) Responsible:
Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/Technology Management: Technology Department Supervisors, Campus Principals
Performance: Technology Staff, Campus Educators Evidence: New technology resources implemented Purchase Orders Technology Workshop Registration data
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS08, TL05, TL08
Strategy 1.1.9: Utilize innovative strategies to expand curricular and instructional offerings through the use of technology. *Use of tablet devices for instruction *Explore the flipped classroom concept *Explore teacher-created blended instruction using district supported technology tools and resources *Explore the use of collaborative technology tools and resources across district campuses.
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: Fall 2013 Yearly
Person(s) Responsible:Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/ Technology Management: Superintendent, Campus Principals
Performance: Classroom educators
Evidence: Purchase orders Educator lesson plans Usage logs
Comments: LRPT
Correlates: TL05, TL13, TL15
Strategy 1.1.10: Promote student use of current and emerging technologies, aligned with state standards, for developing greater levels of collaboration, inquiry, analysis, creativity and content production. Promote student collaboration using digital cameras, web cams, tablet apps, and Web 2.0 tools such as Google Apps in Education, etc.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: Fall 2013 Yearly
Person(s) Responsible:Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/Technology Management: Campus Principals
Performance: Classroom Teachers Evidence: Teacher Lesson Plans Student products
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL08, TL12
Strategy 1.1.11: Investigate the option to allow BYOT for LISD students. Review district policy, make changes as needed. Develop and publish guidelines and procedures.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: Fall 2014
Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/ Technology Management: Director of Technology
Performance: Technology Department, Campus Administrators
Evidence: Published policy and guidelines for Student BYOT in LISD. Observance of students' use of BYOT in classes.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I04, TL09, TL12
Objective 1.2
All LISD students will demonstrate technology literacy based on state and district standards by the end of the eighth grade. LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01 02 03 04a 07 11 12
Strategy 1.2.1: Recommend technology curriculum for all K-8 students. * Curriculum is aligned to the required Technology Applications TEKS. * Curriculum is taught by K-8 core teachers. * Instruction leads students to mastery of the TA TEKS. * Instruction addresses the student acceptable use of district technology resources and Internet safety. • Refer to Technology Applications TEKS curriculum requirements: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/ta/stustd.html • Refer to TX Long Range Plan for Technology 2006 – 2020: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/lrpt_lrpt.html State: Revised Status: In Progress Timeline: Annually Person(s) Responsible: Management: Supervisor of Instructional Technology, Instructional Technology Staff Performance: Core Curriculum Educators Evidence: Data collected from K-8 Technology Applications online curriculum Educator lesson plans Student Products reflecting technology use Comments: Currently available curriculum by Learning.com. LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL03, TL14
Strategy 1.2.2: Document student mastery of the Technology Applications TEKS. • Refer to NCLB requirements for eighth grade technology literate students: • Refer to TX Long-Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/lrpt_lrpt.html • Assessment currently conducted at the end of eighth grade. The District plans to add 5th grade technology assessment in future years. State: Revised Status: In Progress Timeline: Yearly Person(s) Responsible: Management: Supervisor of Instructional Technology, Campus Principals Performance: Instructional Technology Staff, LISD Educators Evidence: Student technology applications assessment results Comments: LRPT Correlates: EP09, LAS03, LAS05, LAS08, TL06
Strategy 1.2.3: Maintain CIPA compliance concerning Internet Safety and Acceptable Use of the Internet by all LISD employees and students. To promote safe and compliant web use, LISD will: 1)Maintain district-wide Internet content filtering software: Implemented since 2000, Evident from within the LISD district network environment. 2)Maintain an Internet Safety Policy / Acceptable Use Agreement – refer to Appendix A 3)Enforce the LISD Employee Acceptable Use Agreement and the LISD Student Acceptable Use Agreement. Refer to district discipline policy and monitor online activities of minors. (Refer to Student Acceptable Use Agreement) 4)Deliver Internet Safety instruction to LISD students including but not limited to instruction about appropriate online behavior. Address such topics as cyberbullying and social networking. State: Revised Status: In Progress Timeline: Yearly Person(s) Responsible: Management: Director of Technology Performance: Campus Principals, Technology Staff, LISD Educators Evidence: PO for Filtering software license renewal LISD District Intranet Lesson Plans Comments: LRPT Correlates: TL14
Strategy 1.2.4: Publish a list of electronic resources for parents that address student Internet safety. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Fall 2013 Person(s) Responsible: Management: Supervisor of Instructional Technology Performance: Instructional Technology Staff Evidence: Published list of Internet safety resources Comments: LRPT Correlates: TL14
Objective 1.3
LISD will provide all educators technology for the management of student performance. LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01 02 06
Strategy 1.3.1: Provide support for a district electronic gradebook for use by all LISD grades 1-12 classroom teachers. • Provide training • Provide servers • Provide technical support State: Revised Status: In Progress Timeline: Yearly Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/Technology Management: Director of Information Services, District Data Systems Analyst, Campus Principals Performance: District Data Systems Analyst, Instructional Technology Staff Evidence: All grade reporting and attendance completed electronically Comments: Current electronic gradebook is a component of Skyward, the district information management software. LRPT Correlates: EP03, I08, LAS11, TL16
Strategy 1.3.2: Provide all LISD educators access to assessment tools, data and professional development for analyzing student progress. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Yearly Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/Technology Management: Assessment Department Performance: Assessment Department, Technology Department Evidence: DMAC data available to LISD educators Comments: LISD educators currently make use of DMAC - a data management tool available through the Region VII cooperative. LRPT Correlates: EP03, LAS08, LAS11, TL04, TL07
Strategy 1.3.3: Participate in State Online Testing opportunities as well as other online assessments as available. • TELPAS – grades 2-12 • EOC – as required • Others as the State makes tests available online State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Yearly Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/ Technology Management: Director of Research, Planning, and Accountability, Technology Department, Campus Principals Performance: LISD Students Evidence: Registration documents with TEA for participation in online testing, Student Test Results Comments: LRPT Correlates: TL04
Strategy 1.3.4: Apply data collected and published by data-mining tools such as DMAC and the district's information management system to district, campus and classroom management and instructional decisions. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Yearly Person(s) Responsible: Financial: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/Technology Management: District Assistant Superintendents Performance: District and Campus Administrators, Classroom Teachers Evidence: District planning documents District curriculum documents Teacher Lesson Plans Comments: LRPT Correlates: LAS08, LAS11, TL04
Goal 2
All LISD educational staff will demonstrate competency in the use and application of technology tools/resources to support teaching, learning and administrative services.
Objective 2.1
LISD will maintain expectations for staff development for all educational staff that focus on the integration of technology into teaching and learning, instructional management and administration. LRPT Category: Educator Preparation and Development E-Rate Correlates: ER02 NCLB Correlates: 01 03 04a 04b 11
Strategy 2.1.1: Maintain an annual technology proficiency requirement for all LISD professional staff. Align expectations with SBEC technology proficiencies. * Refer to the Technology Proficiency Plan - Appendix H State: Revised Status: In Progress Timeline: Yearly Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Management: Campus Principals Performance: LISD professional staff Evidence: Administrator Evaluations PDAS Proficiency Completion Records Comments: Technology Proficiency expectations have been required annually since 2004. LRPT Correlates: EP02, EP04, EP05, LAS12
Strategy 2.1.2: Deliver technology professional development using a variety of methods to meet the diverse needs of LISD educational staff, including just-in-time, small group, and distance learning. Expand delivery methods to include video segments and the use of webinar software. State: Revised Status: In Progress Timeline: Yearly Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/ Technology Management: Supervisor of Instructional Technology Performance: Instructional Technology Department, Out-of-District Consultants Evidence: Scheduled Technology Professional Development Sessions PDAS Comments: LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP04, EP08
Strategy 2.1.3: Allocate 30 percent of available funds for technology for technology professional development. State: Revised Status: In Progress Timeline: Annually Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/ Technology Management: Technology Director Performance: Technology Department Evidence: Technology Budget Purchase Orders Comments: LRPT Correlates: LAS06
Strategy 2.1.4: Facilitate out-of-district technology professional development opportunities for all LISD professionals. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Annually as needed Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/ Technology, Campus Principals Management: Campus Principals Performance: Out-of-District Consultants Evidence: Annual Technology Budget Purchase Orders Meeting Registration Forms PDAS Comments: LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP06
Strategy 2.1.5: Provide opportunities for all technology department staff to increase knowledge and improve skills to maintain standards for educational technology. * Attend state conferences * Attend training via web sessions * Attend in-district training * Attend out-of-district training * Retain services of technology consultants * Review technology journals State: Revised Status: In Progress Timeline: Annually Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/ Technology Management: Technology Department Supervisors Performance: Technology Staff Evidence: Annual Technology Budget Meeting Registration Forms Technology Staff Annual Evaluation Comments: LRPT Correlates: EP06
Strategy 2.1.6: LISD educators will be encouraged to participate in the Master Technology Teacher program. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: 2014 Person(s) Responsible: Technology Department Administrators, Campus Principals, Instructional Technology Staff Evidence: Information is distributed Number of LISD educators with Master Technology Teacher Certification Comments: LRPT Correlates: EP07
Strategy 2.1.7: Provide all new LISD professional staff training on the employee and student AUP agreement and Internet Safety. Refer to Technology Applications TEKS curriculum requirements: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/ta/stustd.html, and CIPA and eRate requirements. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Yearly Person(s) Responsible: Management: Supervisor of Instructional Technology Performance: Instructional Technology Staff Evidence: Workshop registration database Comments: LRPT Correlates: EP01, LAS10, TL13, TL14, TL16
Objective 2.2
LISD will provide all LISD educators technology for the development of curriculum materials. Budget for this objective: $771,900.00 LRPT Category: Educator Preparation and Development E-Rate Correlates: ER01 ER02 NCLB Correlates: 01 04a 04b 07 09 12
Strategy 2.2.1: Provide all LISD educators access to electronically published district timelines and curriculum guides. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Yearly Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/Technology Management: Assistant Superintendent, Director of Instruction Performance: Education Support Center Administrators Evidence: Review of LISD educator access to CScope. Teacher lesson plans Administrator walkthroughs Comments: LRPT Correlates: TL16
Strategy 2.2.2: Provide all LISD educators access to and support for electronic resources for communication and instruction. Electronic resources may include email, grade/attendance reporting, teacher/class web pages, and productivity tools. State: Revised Status: In Progress Timeline: Yearly Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Technology Department, Campus Principals Management: Technology Department, Campus Principals Performance:Technology Department, Campus Principals Evidence: Teacher Web Page, including class calendar. Instruction that includes the use of productivity applications. Timely distribution and collection of electronic information. Comments: All LISD educators have the ability to communicate using district assigned email accounts and to communicate to a broader audience through class/teacher web pages. All LISD educators have electronic accounts for the creation of curriculum content using Google Apps or computer-installed productivity tools such as Microsoft Office. LRPT Correlates: I03, I08, LAS01, TL08, TL16
Strategy 2.2.3: Increase opportunities for all LISD students to access online learning tools and curricular content developed or identified by LISD educators. • Promote use of Destiny resources and other subscription databases for student research. • Encourage classroom teachers to deliver curriculum content via Google Apps. • Make use of state provided and district purchased resources that provide curriculum content delivered online, i.e. Classworks, iStation Reading. State: Revised Status: In Progress Timeline: Yearly Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/ Technology Management: Technology Department Staff, Librarians Performance: Campus teachers Evidence: Student products Comments: LRPT Correlates: I09, TL08, TL09, TL10
Goal 3
LISD Technology Department will provide all LISD educational staff technological tools and resources necessary for services critical to the comprehensive and efficient operations of campuses and the district.
Objective 3.1
All LISD educators will design learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies when planning for classrooms, campuses and the district. LRPT Category: Leadership, Administration and Support E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01 02 04b 07 09
Strategy 3.1.1: Provide services by campus technology specialists for planning with classroom educators for technology-enriched lessons. * Refer to Technology Staffing Recommendations - Appendix J State: Revised Status: In Progress Timeline: Annually Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/ Technology Management: Supervisor of Instructional Technology Performance: Instructional Technology Department Evidence: Electronic calendars Lesson Plans Sample Student Projects Comments: The instructional technology department will provide services via a variety of professional development delivery models such as small group, face-to-face, online, and train-the-trainer model. LRPT Correlates: LAS01
Strategy 3.1.2: Target 100% annual participation by LISD educators in the completion of the Texas Teacher STaR Chart survey. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Annually Person(s) Responsible: Management: Supervisor of Instructional Technology, Campus Administrators Performance: LISD Educators Evidence: Online STaR Chart data reflects 100% participation for each campus group Comments: LRPT Correlates: EP05, LAS03
Strategy 3.1.3: Incorporate technology use into campus planning by all campus administrators. Campus improvement plans will reflect annual results from the Teacher and Campus STaR Chart Surveys. * Refer to the current Texas STaR Chart District Summary – Appendix I State: Revised Status: In Progress Timeline: Annually Person(s) Responsible: Management: Campus Principals, Technology Department Performance: Campus Planning Staff Evidence: Campus Improvement Plans Comments: LRPT Correlates: LAS02, LAS05
Strategy 3.1.4: District and department planning by district administrators will address the use of technology for instruction and for efficient district operations. State: Revised Status: In Progress Timeline: Annually Person(s) Responsible: Management: District Administrators Performance: District and Department Planning Staff Evidence: District Improvement Plan Department Plans Annual Budget District Technology Plan: Include community input via district technology committee Comments: LRPT Correlates: I03, LAS02, LAS07, LAS14, LAS15
Strategy 3.1.5: Incorporate the use of technology into facilities renovations plans and into plans for new facilities. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Annually Person(s) Responsible: Management: Executive Director of Plant and Maintenance Performance: Facilities Planning Staff Evidence: District Improvement Plan Campus Improvement Plans Comments: LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02
Strategy 3.1.6: Research technology best practices. Recommend new methods and resources based on district identified instructional needs. * Refer to Technology Procurement - Appendix E State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Annually Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/ Technology Management: Technology Department Administrators Performance: LISD Administrators Evidence: Research Documents Recommendations published District and campus plans reflect adopted recommendations Comments: LRPT Correlates: LAS15
Strategy 3.1.7: Communicate LISD technology best practices to all stakeholders. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: On-going Person(s) Responsible: Management: Technology Department Supervisors Performance: LISD Administrators Evidence: Technology Best Practices shared via: campus newsletters, campus and district webpages Comments: LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP09
Strategy 3.1.8: Develop and implement a policy to address the expanded use of media and technology facilities. • Provide access to campus computer labs before and after school hours on a scheduled basis. • Provide access to campus libraries before and after school hours on a scheduled basis. • Provide access to media and technology facilities for community use on a scheduled basis. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Annually beginning Fall 2013 Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/Technology Management: Campus Principals Performance: Instructional Technology Department, Campus Librarians Evidence: Policy published Access to computer labs, libraries after school hours scheduled Schedules available via electronic calendar Attendance records Comments: LRPT Correlates: LAS13
Strategy 3.1.9: Communicate with all LISD stakeholders information about adult literacy service providers via the LISD web site. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: 2013 On-going Person(s) Responsible: Management: Technology Department Supervisors Performance: Technology Department Evidence: Information available at the LISD web site Comments: LRPT Correlates: LAS13
Strategy 3.1.10: Participate annually in the comprehensive state technology planning system. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Annually Person(s) Responsible: Management: Technology Department Supervisors Performance: Technology Department Staff, LISD Administrators Evidence: LISD district technology plan posted to the state technology system and available from the district web site Comments: LRPT Correlates: I06, LAS02, LAS04
Strategy 3.1.11: Communicate policies and procedures for technology procurement. * Refer to Appendix G State: Revised Status: In Progress Timeline: Annually Person(s) Responsible: Management: Technology Department Administrators Performance: Technology department staff Evidence: Policies written and published Comments: LRPT Correlates: I07, LAS01
Strategy 3.1.12: Maintain existing policy for upgrading, maintaining and retiring existing academic hardware and software. Review policy annually for changes/updates as needed. State: Revised Status: Planned Timeline: Annually Person(s) Responsible: Management: Technology Administrators Performance: Technology department staff Evidence: Policies written and published Updates to policy published Comments: LRPT Correlates: I07, I09
Objective 3.2
LISD will provide support for services critical to the efficient operations of business services. LRPT Category: Leadership, Administration and Support E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 06 12
Strategy 3.2.1: Maintain and support district administrative computer hardware at a minimum of the “Developing Tech” level on the STaR Chart. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: On-going Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Technology Department Administrators Management: Technology Department Administrators Performance: Technical Services Department Evidence: Proper operation of administrative computers 99% server uptime for administrative functions Centrally deployed technical support call-in; response time less than 24 hours Comments: District technical staff not currently maintained at a level required to accomplish this strategy. LRPT Correlates: I05
Strategy 3.2.2: Maintain and support district administrative database servers at a minimum of the “Developing Tech” level on the STaR Chart. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: On-going Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Technology Department Administrators, Director of Data Processing Management: Technology Department Administrators Performance: Technical Services Department Evidence: Proper operation of district administrative database servers 99% server uptime Centrally deployed technical support call-in; response time less than 24 hours Comments: LRPT Correlates: I05, LAS14
Strategy 3.2.3: Maintain procedures to ensure district administrative data integrity: • Monitor and stop virus activity • Backup administrative data and archive on and off site • Implement a disaster recovery plan • Communicate security policies to all users of sensitive data • Maintain network security and traffic monitoring measures • Monitor for and act upon secruity anomalies State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: On-going Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Technology Supervisors, Director of Data Processing , Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/ Technology Management: Technology Department Administrators Performance: Technical Services Department, Data Processing Department, Business Services Department Evidence: Data is virus free and backed up Disaster recovery plan is published, needed resources gathered and plan is implemented Comments: LRPT Correlates: I05, LAS14
Strategy 3.2.4: Purchase, maintain, and make changes as necessary to business operations software including: • Financial Packages • Student Services Packages • Teacher Packages including grades and attendance • Custom software • Timeclock system State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Annually Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/Technology Management: Director of Data Processing, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/Technology, Director of Human Resources Performance: Data Processing Department, Business Services Department, Human Resources Department Evidence: Business operations are efficient Procedures and processes are current with industry standards and state mandates. Comments: LRPT Correlates: I05, LAS14
Strategy 3.2.5: Provide training for all users of business operations software including: • Financial Packages • Student Services Packages State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: On-going Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/Technology Management: Director of Data Processing, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/Technology, Director of Human Resources Performance: Data Processing Department, Business Services Department, Human Resources Department Evidence: All users trained and using proper procedures for data entry and processing Comments: LRPT Correlates: I05
Strategy 3.2.6: Maintain and support peripherals necessary for district administrative data processing and business operations including: • High-speed data processing printers • Specialized paper handling devices • Other specialized peripherals such as optical readers and data driven telephone devices State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: On-going Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Director of Data Processing Management: Director of Data Processing Performance: Data Processing Department, Technology Department Evidence: All necessary peripherals operational Centrally deployed technical support call-in; response time less than 24 hours Comments: LRPT Correlates: I05
Strategy 3.2.7: Maintain the services of a dedicated systems analyst for district needs including information management needs. State: Revised Status: In Progress Timeline: Annually Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/Technology Management: Director of Technology Evidence: Services rendered Comments: LRPT Correlates: I01, LAS08
Objective 3.3
LISD will expand access to technology resources to parents and community, where appropriate. LRPT Category: Leadership, Administration and Support E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 09
Strategy 3.3.1: Implement an adult learning program for interested adults providing opportunities to acquire information and media literacy skills. Limited space will require pre-registration. Collaborate with adult literacy providers. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Dependent upon the interest level Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/Technology Management: Director of Alternative Programs Performance: LISD adult patrons Evidence: Published catalog Adult Learning Program Attendance Records Comments: LRPT Correlates: LAS09, LAS13
Strategy 3.3.2: Implement innovative programs that promote increased communications with parents and community. • Connect-ED – parent contact via automatic dialing • Transfinder – Student bus transportation information via the Internet • Student Grades available via the Skyward Parent Portal State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: On-going Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/Technology Management: Director of Transportation, Coordinator of Community and Media Relations, Director for Information Services Evidence: Increased communication with parents Parent feedback Comments: LRPT Correlates: LAS11
Strategy 3.3.3: Provide parents access to district electronic instructional resources, where applicable. • Atomic Learning • Library Online Card Catalog - Destiny State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: On-going Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/Technology Management: Technology Supervisor, Campus library personnel Evidence: Resources available to parents Comments: LRPT Correlates: LAS09, LAS13
Goal 4
LISD will provide an infrastructure capable of supporting technology goals and meeting the needs of a rigorous curriculum as defined by the LISD Strategic Plan.
Objective 4.1
LISD will maintain and improve, as necessary, a district network infrastructure. Budget for this objective: $2,129,100.00 LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates: NCLB Correlates: 05 08 12
Strategy 4.1.1: Maintain a minimum gigabit backbone to all elementary campuses and a minimum 10 gigabit Ethernet backbone to all secondary campuses. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: On-going Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/ Technology Management: Director of Technology Performance: Technical Services Department Evidence: Network operational Comments: LRPT Correlates: I01
Strategy 4.1.2: Maintain district Internet servers, file servers and other administrative servers at a minimum of the “Advanced Tech” level on the LAN/WAN category of the Texas STaR Chart. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: On-going Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/Technology Management: Director of Technology Performance: Technical Services Department Evidence: Servers operational Comments: LRPT Correlates: I01
Strategy 4.1.3: Maintain campus network components to meet minimum specifications as indicated in appendices listed below. * Refer to the Technology Placement Plan – Appendix B * Refer to the Technology Replacement Plan – Appendix C * Refer to Minimum Hardware Specifications – Appendix D * Refer to Technology Staffing Recommendations – Appendix J State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: On-going Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/ Technology, Campus Principals Management: Director of Technology Campus Principals Performance: Technical Services Department Evidence: Campus network operational Comments: LRPT Correlates: I01
Strategy 4.1.4: Comply with CIPA requirements to include but not limited to providing district network components required by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 such as filter software. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: On-going Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/ Technology Management: Director of Technology Performance: Technical Services Department Evidence: Required components in place Comments: LRPT Correlates: I01
Strategy 4.1.5: Maintain campus technology equipment to meet minimum specifications as indicated in the appendices listed below. * Refer to the Technology Placement Plan – Appendix B * Refer to the Technology Replacement Plan – Appendix C * Refer to Minimum Hardware Specifications – Appendix D * Refer to Technology Staffing Recommendations – Appendix J State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: On-going Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/ Technology, Campus Principals Management: Director of Technology, Campus Principals Performance: Technical Services Department, Instructional Technology Department Evidence: Observations Comments: LRPT Correlates: I07
Strategy 4.1.6: Purchase technology equipment meeting district standards from an approved vendor, and accept donations per LISD specifications. * Refer to Minimum Hardware Specifications – Appendix D * Refer to Supported Technologies – Appendix F State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Annually Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/ Technology, Campus Principals Management: Director of Technology Performance: Technology Department Evidence: Purchase orders Donations accepted Comments: LRPT Correlates: I09
Strategy 4.1.7: Maintain local and long distance telephone services to all LISD locations. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: On-going Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/Technology Management: Executive Director for Plant and Maintenance, Director of Technology Performance: Telephone Company Evidence: All LISD locations receive local and long distance service Comments: LRPT Correlates: I01
Strategy 4.1.8: Maintain phone systems utilizing campus network infrastructure. State: Revised Status: In Progress Timeline: On-going Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Executive Director for Plant and Maintenance Management: Director of Technology Performance: Technical Services Department Evidence: Phone systems in place and functioning on campus Comments: LRPT Correlates: I01
Strategy 4.1.9: Research and develop a project for loaning computers networked to LISD to LISD parents based on parent completion of required training. State: Revised Status: Planned Timeline: 2014 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology Supervisor of Instructional Technology Evidence: Plan is in place for this project Comments: LRPT Correlates: LAS13, TL09, TL13, TL15
Strategy 4.1.10: Recommend technical staff to ensure efficient operations of the district network infrastructure and technology tools and resources. * Refer to Technology Staffing Recommendations – Appendix J State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Until appropriate staffing levels are maintained Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/ Technology, Management: Director of Technology Performance: Technology Department Evidence: LISD Technology Staffing Recommendations in approved plan Comments: LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, TL09
Strategy 4.1.11: Maintain wireless access in all LISD facilities. State: Revised Status: In Progress Timeline: Yearly Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/ Technology, Management: Director of Technology Performance: Technology Department Evidence: Wireless access available Comments: LRPT Correlates: I01
=Objective 4.2
LISD will provide all educators technology tools and resources for curriculum integration. LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates: NCLB Correlates: 03 05 12
Strategy 4.2.1: Maintain a published comprehensive policy to ensure acceptable and appropriate use by all employees of district technology tools and resources. * Refer to LISD AUP in Appendix A * AUP agreement for employees may be found on the District Internet at http://neptune.lisd.org/index.php/Acceptable_Use_Policy! State: Revised Status: In Progress Timeline: Annually Person(s) Responsible: Management: Assistant Superintendent for Administrative and Pupil Services Performance: Technology Department Staff Evidence: LISD Acceptable Use Policy, included in approved Technology Plan, Employee Manual, and posted to the LISD website Comments: LRPT Correlates: I01, TL14
Strategy 4.2.2: Provide support for district-approved software and electronic resources. * Refer to Supported Technologies – Appendix F * Refer to Technology Staffing Recommendations – Appendix J State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Annually Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/ Technology Management: Technology Department Administrators Performance: Technology Department Evidence: Reports from Instructional Technology Specialists Comments: LRPT Correlates: I09
Strategy 4.2.3: Evaluate district hardware and software for continued use and support. * Refer to Technology Replacement Plan – Appendix C * Refer to Supported Technologies – Appendix F State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Annually Person(s) Responsible: Management: Technology Department Administrators Performance: Technology Department Evidence: Inventory records Comments: LRPT Correlates: I07
Strategy 4.2.4: Maintain a one-to-one ratio of educators to computers on all LISD campuses. * Refer to Technology Placement Plan - Appendix B * Refer to Technology Replacement Plan – Appendix C * Refer to Technology Procurement – Appendix E State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: On-going Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/ Technology, Campus Principals Management: Director of Technology, Campus Principals Performance: Technology Department Staff Evidence: District Hardware Inventory LISD Technology Placement/Replacement Plan Comments: LRPT Correlates: I04
Strategy 4.2.5: Maintain a minimum of two multiuse computer labs or equivalent per elementary campus and three multiuse computer labs or equivalent per middle school campus. Maintain a minimum of one multiuse computer lab or equivalent for the high school. State: Revised Status: In Progress Timeline: On-going Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/ Technology Management: Director of Technology, Campus Principals Performance: Technology Department Staff Evidence: District Hardware Inventory LISD Technology Placement/Replacement Plans Comments: LRPT Correlates: I01
Strategy 4.2.6: Improve the student-to-computer ratio on each campus, targeting a minimum ratio of 3 to 1 based on district specifications. * Refer to Minimum Hardware Specifications – Appendix D State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: On-going Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/ Technology, Campus Principals Management: Director of Technology, Campus Principals Performance: Technology Department Staff Evidence: District Hardware Inventory LISD Technology Placement/Replacement Plans Comments: LRPT Correlates: I04
Strategy 4.2.7: Provide access to peripherals, such as printers, scanners, digital cameras, etc., in adequate quantities to support campus needs. * Refer to Technology Placement Plan – Appendix B * Refer to Technology Replacement Plan – Appendix C * Refer to Minimum Hardware Specifications – Appendix D State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: On-going Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/ Technology, Campus Principal Management: Director of Technology, Campus Principals Performance: Technology Department Staff Evidence: District Hardware Inventory LISD Technology Placement/Replacement Plans Comments: LRPT Correlates: I01
Strategy 4.2.8: Provide campus technology supplies to adequately maintain the use of instructional computers and peripherals. • Network printing available 99% of the time • Student-used computers sanitized after each use • All computers’ surfaces cleaned twice/year State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: On-going Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/ Technology, Campus Principal Management: Supervisor of Instructional Technology Performance: Instructional Technology Specialists Evidence: Computers and peripherals cleaned regularly Printers have ink Comments: LRPT Correlates: TL01
Strategy 4.2.9: Provide campus libraries technological tools and resources to support student learning. • Maintain an electronic library management system on each campus. • Provide a minimum of 4 student workstations with electronic card catalog access. • Provide access to a minimum of one electronic database subscription per campus. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: On-going Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/Technology, Campus Principals Management: Campus Principals Performance: Campus Library personnel, Library Network Specialist Evidence: Library Management System utilized on workstations in all campus libraries Electronic subscription access Comments: LRPT Correlates: I05, TL10
Strategy 4.2.10: Research emerging technology tools and resources, recommending pilots where appropriate. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: On-going Person(s) Responsible: Management: Technology Department Administrators Performance: Technology Department Staff, District/Campus staff Evidence: Research Results Pilot projects recommended Comments: Spring 2007: IT department researched the use of ipods and podcasting. LRPT Correlates: TL05, TL15
Strategy 4.2.11: Require LISD educators to utilize classroom computers and computer labs to enhance learning. State: Revised Status: In Progress Timeline: Annually Person(s) Responsible: Management: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Campus Principals Performance: LISD Educators Evidence: Classroom observations Lesson Plans Sample students products Comments: LRPT Correlates: TL01
Strategy 4.2.12: Acquire external funding for current technology infrastructure and for new technology initiatives. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: On-going Person(s) Responsible: Management: Superintendent Performance: Central Administration Staff Evidence: External funding available Purchase Orders Invoices Comments: LRPT Correlates: I02
Strategy 4.2.13: Provide access to digital video broadcast equipment for checkout and use at facilities throughout the district. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Fall 2013 Annually Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Director of Technology Management: Director of Technology Performance: Technology Department Staff Evidence: Equipment available for checkout Comments: LRPT Correlates: TL08
Strategy 4.2.14: Maintain classroom presentation equipment based on district standards. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: 2013 Annually Person(s) Responsible: Finance: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/Technology Management: Director of Technology Performance: Campus Principals Evidence: Equipment present and functioning in classrooms. Comments: LRPT Correlates: I09, LAS01, TL08
EVALUATION
Evaluation Process
The Longview ISD Technology Plan 2013 - 2016 is a living document. District needs will change and new technology developments will occur. The technology department will establish a technology plan evaluation committee. The committee will evaluate the plan annually and make recommendations for adjustments. The evaluation process will focus on finding answers to the following key questions: • To what extent is LISD preparing its eighth graders to be computer literate? • To what extent are LISD educators and staff meeting district expectations for technology integration into teaching, learning, and administration? • To what extent does LISD provide its educators and staff technological tools and resources necessary for efficient operations of classrooms, campuses, and departments? • To what extent are LISD campuses reaching the Texas STaR (School Technology and Readiness) Chart targets?
The technology department will collect data throughout the year. The evaluation committee will examine the data to determine how successful the district has been in meeting the technology goals and objectives. Annual amendments to the technology plan will communicate the committee’s findings and recommendations.
The overarching goal of the LISD technology department is to support the district’s efforts to improve student achievement. Improvement in student achievement is the result of a combination of factors. These factors can include a vision and support of district and campus leaders for technology; teaching methods used that incorporate technology; ready access to technology; and the amount, availability and quality of professional development and technical assistance. Another critical factor is the connection among technology use and the curriculum, standards and assessment. The evaluation of the technology plan will provide a way of identifying practices that promote effective learning and improved student achievement.
Evaluation Method
The technology department will employ a variety of methods to accomplish the evaluation of the technology plan. Data collection will include but will not be limited to the following sources:
- • Surveys of students, teachers, administrators and parents
- • Electronically published computer lab schedules
- • Grade level technology skills checklists
- • Educator and staff technology certification data
- • Additional technology professional development records
- • Educator and staff technology self-assessments
- • Campus STaR Chart profiles
- • Technology expenditure reports
- • LISD district, campus, department and teacher web pages
- • Sample lesson plans and student products
- • District, department and campus plans
- • Reports from Instructional Technology Specialists
- • District technical help requests
- • District server records
- • Hardware and software inventory records
