NEW SUMMERFIELD ISD
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Technology Planning Committee
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Executive Summary
Executive SummaryPurpose
NEW SUMMERFIELD 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 and technical literacy of all students, to increase the rigor of curriculum standards, to develop critical thinking skills that are essential for academic and workplace success, to empower all teachers to integrate technology effectively into curriculum and instruction, and to provide resources to parents and community members.
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 students and teachers.
Interviews with teachers.
Technology committee discussions.
Other district technology plans.
Consortium collaboration.
Parameters
This Long-Range Technology Plan is driven by the state curriculum standards and supports the educational mission and instructional goals of NEW SUMMERFIELD 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 LEAs 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
New Summerfield Independent School Districts faculty, staff, students and parents envision a successful tomorrow for the collective community. Using technology and its best practices as a tool for creating and maintaining a disciplined, supportive environment which fosters responsible choices, growth, and movement toward each individuals potential and academic success, New Summerfield will empower learners with the skills and frameworks necessary to compete in a global society.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to assist all students and faculty to refine critical thinking skills, enable effective communication, and foster creativity utilizing the latest technology tools and skills so that they can be competitive members of the global market. New Summerfield will incorporate technology as a means of integrating curriculum across subject areas, developing both the technological and academic skills necessary to function responsibly in a society marked by rapid technological change.
General Information
New Summerfield ISD is a single campus district serving approximately 437 students. It is a district with special needs and special people who strive daily to meet those needs. 94% of New Summerfield students are economically disadvantaged and about half of the students are Limited English Proficient. Remotely located in a plant farming area of East Texas, technology and educational resources beyond those offered at the school are extremely limited. Indeed, only around 30% of our students have Internet access at home. It is essential for the students and the community as a whole that New Summerfield has strong, reliable, and efficient access to technology and online resources.
Administration and the districts board of trustees fully support technology integration. Instructional technology personnel include one technology director, two technology teachers, and one instructional aide. Technology committee members are drawn from staff, students and the community.
Needs Assessment
Assessment Process:Needs Assessment
A comprehensive needs assessment utilizing student and teacher surveys, research, technology committee discussions, district inventories and the Texas Campus STaR Chart was conducted to analyze the current status of technology in the district and to determine future needs. Items analyzed included: infrastructure, hardware, software, programs, courses, student achievement, technology resources, staff development, and technical support.
Findings from the Needs Analysis are as follows:
Excite and motivate students to achieve and be prepared for life beyond high school while increasing the rigor of the curricula so that they are prepared
Create a positive student-centered learning environment for students in which the needs of all students are addressed so that they want to attend school and complete their education
Integrate technology skills into content so that students learn to use technology as a tool, not as a separate entity, mastering both core content and technology TEKS
Provide appropriate staff development to empower teachers to integrate technology across the curricula, allowing them to master the SBEC standards
Involve the community in school activities, educational opportunities, and planning to increase community support of and access to the school
Existing Conditions:
Current Situation
The following technology is currently in place:
New Summerfield School
Direct connection to the Internet via two T1 leased lines to NETNet.
District web server and hosted web site, including student-developed content.
. E-mail for faculty as well as content-filtered e-mail accounts for student communication and data storage
Written policies in place on acceptable use of the Internet, World Wide Web content, and network management.
Computer labs and media center available for students, staff, and community members.
1Gbps fiber backbone to all district buildings. 100Mbps connections to every classroom in the district.
Networked online card catalog, Internet access, Texas Library Connection, and automated checkout in the library.
Notebook computers with wireless network access for all high school teachers and students
6 Computer labs
2 Mobile computer labs
Multimedia systems, including projectors, screens, speakers, and hook-ups for all classrooms
Projectors, digital cameras, and Interwrite pads available for checkout from the technology director
Notebook computers that can be checked out by teachers for administrative and classroom use
Electronic administrative tools such as: attendance, grade reporting, meal tracking, lesson planning
Electronic reporting tools such as the txGradebook, which offers online access to grades for parents and students
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). The district LAN reaches every classroom. In addition, the district has twelve wireless access points spread througout the campus to supply all wireless devices with network access
Inventory
The latest inventory of current technology available for student use in NEW SUMMERFIELD ISD as of October 2008 is given in the chart below. Only current, non-obsolete (Pentium 4 speed or better; at least 256MB RAM; network-capable) student computers are listed. The list does not include administrative computers or file servers.
CAMPUS NUMBER OF STUDENTS TOTAL COMPUTERS STUDENT TO COMPUTER RATIO
New Summerfield School 455 487 1/1
GRAND TOTALS 455 487 1/1
Technology Needs:
The challenges of a rapidly changing world confront the people of our districton a daily basis. The rural East Texas community of New Summerfield cannot escape this reality. Changing economic and demographic conditions present challenges and opportunities which require creative approaches for successful solutions.
New Summerfield, once a community of vast open farm and ranch land owned by a few families, has seen these farms broken into smaller properties owned by many as the older community members have passed away and as their children have chosen city life and left the area. This community, where the assets once lay primarily in the hands of a few, now more equitably divides the same assets, but among many. 93% of the districts 437 students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
The changing demographics of New Summerfield ISD serve to intensify for the learning community the same problems existing in most small schools. Improving student achievement is of paramount concern. The table below shows that, although New Summerfield continues to make positive strides toward improvement in student outcomes, most measurements remain well below state averages. TAAS test results, in all areas averaged well below those of the state. Although a larger percentage of New Summerfield students are taking college admissions tests than are statewide, fewer are scoring at or above criterion. These statistics point to a need to:
Excite and motivate students to achieve and be prepared for life beyond high school while increasing the rigor of the curricula so that they are prepared
Create a positive student-centered learning environment for students in which the needs of all students are addressed so that they want to attend school and complete their education
Integrate technology skills into content so that students learn to use technology as a tool, not as a separate entity, mastering both core content and technology TEKS
Provide appropriate staff development to empower teachers to integrate technology across the curricula, allowing them to master the SBEC standards
Involve the community in school activities, educational opportunities, and planning to increase community support of and access to the school
Opening up a larger world of global communication through the use of technology is the most effective method to meet the needs of the New Summerfield school and community. This creates for students and their parents a sense that they are an active part of a much larger world, a world with limitless possibilities and opportunities open to all.
Goals, Objectives, and Strategies
| GOAL 1: All students and teachers will utilize multiple technology resources to support research-based instructional strategies to improve student learning and meet diverse learning needs. | |||||
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OBJECTIVE 1.1:
100% of students will attain grade-appropriate mastery of technology application TEKS as integrated within the basic instructional program.
Budget Amount $10,000.00
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 | |||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |
| 1.1.1: | All teachers will develop Moodle lessons that integrate, assess, and monitor instructional standards and technology applications TEKS.
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL02, TL04, TL06 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Campus Administrators
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Database records-lessons and student progress |
| 1.1.2: | All teachers will utilize technology assisted methods to deliver instructional material while requiring the use of technology skills which address grade appropriate technology application requirements.
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL02, TL03, TL11 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Campus Administrators
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Lesson Database
Lesson Plans Classroom Observations |
| 1.1.3: | All teachers will develop instructional strategies that integrate the use of online resources and promote their safe, discerning, and ethical use.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, TL08, TL09, TL13, TL14 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Target Coordinator
Campus Administrators |
Classroom observations
Lesson Plans |
| 1.1.4: | Provide project-based Technology Applications courses for all K-8 students to reinforce core TEKS and ensure mastery of technology TEKS.
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL06, TL08, TL12 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Campus Administrator | Course rosters
Lesson Plans Student Portfolios |
| 1.1.5: | Provide safe email services for classroom use to students who have parental permission.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, TL09, TL12, TL13 |
State: Revised Status: Completed |
2008-2010 | Technology Director
Staff |
Contract
Email accounts |
| 1.1.6: | Provide appropriate software resources for student success.
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL03, TL05 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Technology Director
Technology Staff Campus Administrators |
Software in place and in use
Student improvement |
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OBJECTIVE 1.2:
100% of instructional staff will use strategies supported by technology that address and track student progress toward mastery of state learning standards.
Budget Amount $1,200.00
E-Rate Correlates: ER02 | |||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |
| 1.2.1: | All teachers will utilize a variety of technologies that use interdisciplinary problem solving and higher order thinking strategies to improve academic achievement while reinforcing technology TEKS.
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL02, TL06, TL12, TL13 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Campus Administrator
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Database
Classroom Observations Lesson Plans |
| 1.2.2: | All K-2 teachers will develop and deliver reading strategies based on results of TPRI data analysis.
Comments: Lesson plans Classroom observations LEA LRPT Correlates: TL04, TL08 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Campus Administrator | Lesson plans
Classroom observations TPRI Reports DMAC Data analyses created in conjunction with Region VII ESC |
| 1.2.3: | All teachers will utilize technology such as Moodle to track benchmarks aimed at assessing mastery of instructional standards as well as Technology Application TEKS and will provide interventions as informed.
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL06 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Campus Administrator
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Lesson plans
Resources on Moodle server Results of benchmark tests Classroom observations |
| 1.2.4: | All teachers will utilize technology based strategies which promote collaboration, inquiry, and analysis among students within the same classroom and school and across school district boundaries. This will include but not be limited to use of Moodle.
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL08, TL12, TL13 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Campus Administrator
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Lesson plans
Moodle lessons on server Classroom observations |
| 1.2.5: | All teachers will assist technology leaders in the assessment and reporting of the extent to which students meet technology proficiencies and the district supports these efforts through STaR chart campus submission.
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL06 |
State: Revised Status: Completed |
2008-2010 | Campus Administrators
Technology Director |
STaR Chart submissions |
| 1.2.6: | Teachers will use electronic resources, such as the DMAC-Data Management for Assessment of Curriculum- system, for TEKS reinforcement and for differentiation of instruction.
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL04, TL07, TL08, TL11 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Campus Administrator | Lesson Plans
DMAC records Student Progress Reports |
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OBJECTIVE 1.3:
All secondary students will have expanded curricular opportunities through the use of innovative strategies for delivery of specialized or rigorous courses not otherwise available. All students will have access to additional learning experiences through distance learning.
Budget Amount $14,250.00
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 | |||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |
| 1.3.1: | All secondary students will have the opportunity to supplement their course offerings through SUPERNet's Virtual High School online courses 24/7.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS15, TL09, TL12, TL13 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Campus Administrator
Technology Director Counselor |
Increased course completion rates
Course enrollment |
| 1.3.2: | All upper division high school students will be provided the opportunity to participate in dual-credit course offerings through NETNet distance learning technologies.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS15, TL09, TL12, TL13 |
State: Revised Status: Planned |
2008-2010 | Campus Administrator
Technology Director Counselor |
Enrollment
Completion records |
| 1.3.3: | All students will be provided with opportunities for distance learning experiences which involve access to experts and global resources.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS15, TL12, TL13 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Technology Director
Campus Administrators Counselor |
Recorded DL Events
Usage logs |
| GOAL 2: All instructional staff will receive ongoing professional development based on needs informed through multiple assessments. | |||||
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OBJECTIVE 2.1:
Multiple assessment methods will be utilized to inform professional development needs.
Budget Amount $2,982.00
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02 | |||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |
| 2.1.1: | All teachers, administrators, and library personnel will complete technology self assessments based on SBEC standards to inform professional development decisions.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, EP05, EP08, LAS01 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Technology Director | Documents on file
Competency reports |
| 2.1.2: | All administrators will be provided training in identifying staff technology integration strengths and weaknesses and strategies for intervening.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP04, EP05, LAS01 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Technology Director | Documentation of administrative meetings |
| 2.1.3: | All teachers will utilize the Moodle hosted lessons in order to practice and master SBEC standards.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP04, EP05, LAS03, LAS10, LAS12 |
State: Revised Status: Planned |
2008-2010 | Technology Director | Content on district Moodle server
Appraisals on File |
| 2.1.4: | All staff will integrate technology planning into all classroom, library, campus, and district plans.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, TL10, TL13 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | District and Campus Administrators | Evaluations on file
District plan |
| 2.1.5: | All stakeholders will provide evaluation and feedback of technology integration and other professional development opportunities.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS13, LAS14 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | District and Campus Administrators | Evaluations on file
Evaluation report |
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OBJECTIVE 2.2:
Instructional staff will be provided with ongoing training and support for the integration of technology into instructional strategies.
Budget Amount $4,000.00
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02 | |||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |
| 2.2.1: | All staff will participate in training designed to facilitate their use of electronic resources to deliver and evaluate the results of student assessment in core curricular areas.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP09 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Campus Administrators | Meeting Logs |
| 2.2.2: | All staff will participate in training designed for teaching and integrating Technology Applications into the foundation and enrichment TEKS through multiple delivery methods.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP09 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Campus Administrators
Technology Coordinator |
Sign-in sheets |
| 2.2.3: | All staff will participate in training designed to facilitate their use of electronic resources, such as class web pages, to share information with students and parents.
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL08, TL15, TL16 |
State: Revised Status: Completed |
2008-2010 | Technology Coordinator | Training logs
Developed web content |
| GOAL 3: All community stakeholders will be provided opportunities for increased access to technology and school based information to promoted parental and community involvement in planning and learning. | |||||
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OBJECTIVE 3.1:
All stakeholders will have the opportunity to contribute to planning for technology which encourages community participation.
Budget Amount $0.00
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 | |||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |
| 3.1.1: | School faculty, parents, students, and community members will have the opportunity to participate in the technology planning process.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02, LAS04, LAS07 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Technology Director | Technology Committee Meeting minutes
New/revised technology plans |
| 3.1.2: | Identify and communicate best practices in technology education to community members through board reports and formal presentations.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS07, TL14 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Technology Director | Board minutes and reports |
| 3.1.3: | With the use of electronic resources, the district will assess and update its technology plan to ensure realistic strategies are in place and comply with state and federal regulations while aligned with budget.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02, LAS03, LAS04, LAS05, LAS06, LAS07, LAS08 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Technology Director
Technology Committee |
Results of survey data
Results of teacher STaR charts Technology plan |
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OBJECTIVE 3.2:
Provide access to technology resources to community stakeholders.
Budget Amount $1,000.00
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 | |||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |
| 3.2.1: | Design and communicate policies regarding community access to technology resources and expand community access to school information through technology.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, LAS09, LAS11 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | District and Campus Administrators
Technology Director Technology Committee |
Policies in place and in practice |
| 3.2.2: | Establish policies to encourage expanded use of school facilities including libraries.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010
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Technology Director
Technology Committee |
Policies in place and in use
Usage logs |
| 3.2.3: | Provide electronic resources for ESL and GED adult learners through adult education classes.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, I05, LAS09, TL15 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Technology Director
Adult Education Coordinator |
Attendance Reports |
| GOAL 4: District technology infrastructure will be evaluated, updated, and maintained on a scheduled basis for maximum instructional and informational support. | |||||
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OBJECTIVE 4.1:
Provide and maintain equitable access of high quality technology resources to all campuses.
Budget Amount $157,000.00
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 | |||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |
| 4.1.1: | Maximize resources and minimize cost through participation in SUPERNet Consortium shared services arrangement.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, LAS13 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Technology Director
Superintendent |
Consortium Membership
Meeting Participation |
| 4.1.2: | Maintain tech equipment targets for professional educators to workstation ratio of 1:1
LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I05, I07 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Technology Director | Inventory |
| 4.1.3: | Meet tech equipment targets for student to workstation ratio of 1:1
LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I05, I07, LAS07 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Technology Director | Inventory |
| 4.1.4: | Provide access to adaptive technology as needed for students with disabilities.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I05 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Technology Director
Special Education Staff |
IEP reports |
| 4.1.5: | Maintain high speed internet access for students and staff.
Comments: Also encourage community access to high speed resources. LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I05, I06, I08, I09 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Technology Director | T1 lines in place |
| 4.1.6: | Create and maintain a technology replacement cycle to repurpose or replace obsolete equipment.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I07 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Technology Director | Inventory |
| 4.1.7: | Provide and maintain an infrastructure and system for communication with parents and communities.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, I08 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Technology Director
Technology Committee Campus and District Administrators |
Procedures in place and in use |
| 4.1.8: | Maintain client-centered district technical assistance and support through district technology staff.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, LAS10 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Technology Director | Technical service reports |
| 4.1.9: | Maintain a reliable firewall system to protect district data.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, LAS11 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Technology Director | Contracts
Service reports |
| 4.1.10: | Maintain service contracts and warranties on equipment and critical applications.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Technology Director | Contracts |
| 4.1.11: | Utilize a district-wide streaming video network to provide new resources to learners.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I09, TL08, TL12, TL13 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Technology Director | Equipment in place
Usage logs |
| 4.1.12: | Apply for federal E-rate funding to maintain adequate and cost efficient telephone services to all campus buildings and necessary cellular services for communication.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I08 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Technology Director | Equipment in place and functional |
| 4.1.13: | Seek state and federal external funding sources to maintain and expand resources.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, LAS04 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
2008-2010 | Technology Director | Grant/eRate applications |
Budget
Total amount of Title II, Part D formula funds received for the current year of this plan: $2,004.00Method of application for formula funds: Local Application
Budget year 2008 | ||
| Budget item | Cost | Funding Sources with amount per source |
| Staff Development | $3,491.00 | $501, Title II, Part D
$2,595 State Allotment |
| Telecommunications & Internet Access | $28,550.00 | $25,695 E-rate
$2,855 Local Funds |
| Materials & Supplies | $1,500.00 | $480 Local Funds
$1,020 Title II, Part D |
| Equipment | $70,000.00 | $8,374 State Allotment
$40,000 E-rate Funds $21,626 Local Funds |
| Maintenance | $4,500.00 | $450 Local Funds
$4,050 eRate |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $7,175.00 | Local Funds |
| Total | $115,216.00 | |
Budget year 2009 | ||
| Budget item | Cost | Funding Sources with amount per source |
| Staff Development | $3,491.00 | $501, Title II, Part D
$2,595 State Allotment |
| Telecommunications & Internet Access | $28,550.00 | $22,500 eRate
$2,500 Local |
| Materials & Supplies | $1,500.00 | $480 Local Funds
$1,020 Title II, Part D |
| Equipment | $30,000.00 | $9,105 State Allotment
$20,895 Local Funds |
| Maintenance | $4,500.00 | $1,000 Local Funds
$4,500 eRate |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $7,175.00 | Local Funds |
| Total | $75,216.00 | |
Evaluation
Evaluation Process: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 in March.
The Technology 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 Site Based Decision Making Committee, the Superintendent and the Board of Trustees after each formal evaluation occurs.
NEW SUMMERFIELD ISDs STaR Chart results for each campus will be used to help NEW SUMMERFIELD ISD assess its progress toward meeting the goals of the Long Range Plan for Technology.
Evaluation Method:
Other methods used for evaluation will include:
Surveys of the staff conducted twice yearly in regards to their use of technology in the classroom
Surveys of students conducted yearly
Informal interviews conducted once a semester by campus Technology Plan Committee representatives
Records of staff member participation in technology training and achievement monitored by sign-in sheets and teacher professional development records.
Integration of training into the classroom as measured by lesson plans, Moodle records, 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 and of involvement at functions
Yearly inventory of hardware and software will be undertaken
Technology maintenance support records will be maintained and reviewed
Benchmarks and Spring TAKS exams will be compared for performance changes
Student portfolios will be reviewed for mastery of TEKS
Staff SBEC standards-based assessments will be reviewed by administration
Implementation deadlines will be monitored by Technology Committee
The STaR Chart (Appendix) will provide guiding information on the condition of the district
A Target Assessment Document (Appendix) will measure teacher and student gains in technology skills, as well as student core content gains
All methods of evaluation will be utilized by the committee to monitor and adjust the technology plan.
Appendix
Attachment item A:District LAN
- Web site: http://www2.nsisd.sprnet.org/lan.htm
Attachment item B:
Student AUP
- Web site: http://www2.nsisd.sprnet.org/s_aup.htm
Attachment item C:
Faculty AUP
- Web site: http://www2.nsisd.sprnet.org/f_aup.htm
Attachment item D:
Community AUP
- Web site: http://www2.nsisd.sprnet.org/c_aup.htm
Attachment item E:
Star Chart
Attachment item F:
Obsolescence/Web Content Filtering Policy
- Web site: http://www2.nsisd.sprnet.org/obs.htm
NEW SUMMERFIELD ISD does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age, or national origin in its educational programs, activities, or employment as required by Title IX, Section 504 and Title VI.