Belton independent school district tech plan

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Belton Independent School District Technology Plan 2011- 2014

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  • 1. Belton IndependentSchool DistrictTechnology Plan2011-2014

2. Belton Region 12IndependentSchool District 12 campuses Student enrollment of 9255 District size is 5000 to 9,999 Percent of economic disadvantage students46.70%Technology Expenditures $4,275,000Technology expenditure per pupil- $461.91Budget by categoryTeaching and Learning Budget- $990,000Educator Preparation and Development Budget-$405,000Leadership, Administration and Support Budget- $1,395,000Infrastructure for Technology Budget-$1,485,000 o 3. The Plan This three-year plan represents an alignment of technology services to the BeltonIndependent School Districts district improvement plan. By designing this plan with the same goals as the Belton ISD District Improvement Plan, thisplan exemplifies the philosophy that technology services is an integral part of the success ofBelton ISD in accomplishing its mission of ensuring that every student achieves theirmaximum educational potential. In order to be successful, there must be well-planned andimplemented processes and procedures for the use of technology in the district. Whentechnology tools and resources are effectively integrated into instructional processes,student achievement will improve. The availability of appropriate technology resourcesincreases staff productivity, satisfaction, and commitment. Technology tools are an integralpart of the development of safe and supportive schools as well as facilitating thecommunication between students, parents, schools, community and alumni. Federal, state, and local resources including formula, competitive and bond funds fromthroughout the district will be corrugated to ensure that technology equipment is well-maintained and current and that the appropriate tools are available to all student and staff.(TechPAC, 2010) 4. BISD Tech PAC Education is the only business still debating the usefulness of technology. Schools remain unchanged for the most part, despite numerous reforms and increased investments in computers and networks. Rod Paige U.S. Secretary of Education Belton ISD has accepted this challege!Through grants, e-rate and other funding-BISD is moving toward one to one withiPadsMacbooksnetbookso 5. The technology application Texas essentialknowledge and skills (TEKS) standards areintegrated into Belton ISD scope and sequencecurriculum guidelines for kindergartenthrough eighth grade to reflect the corecontent areas standards. Data from ClassroomWalk-throughs, Teacher and Campus STaRCharts, surveys, and student assessments willbe used to evaluate the use of technology andimprove instructional practices. 6. National Education TechnologyPlanThe NETP accepts that we do not have the luxury of time:We must act now and commit to fine-tuning andmidcourse correction as we go. Success will requireleadership, collaboration, and investment all levels of oureducation system-states, districts, schools, and thefederal government as well as partnerships with highereducation institutions, private enterprises, and not-for-profit entities(NETP, 2010) 7. National Plan meets Belton ISD Learning, Engageand Empower Productivity; Assessment, Redesign and Measure WhatTransformMattersInfrastructure;Teaching; Prepare Access andEnableand Connect 8. What learning should look likeEngagingenvironments,Tools forunderstandingGame based learningThis is a model of learning powered by technology. In contrast to traditionalclassroom instruction, which often consists of a single educator transmitting thesame information to all learners in the same way, the model puts students at the LEARNING center and empowers them to take control of their own learning by providingUNLIMITED!! flexibility on several dimensions. A core set of standards-based concepts andcompetencies form the basis of what all students should learn, but beyond thatstudents and educators have options for engaging in learning: large groups, smallgroups, and activities tailored to individual goals, needs, and interests (NETP,2010) 9. Tech PAC Goal 1Belton ISD will implement and Objective monitor well-designed processes, including long-range planning Develop and and budgeting, to communicate policies address future growth, changingand procedures on student needs, andeffective processes for the maintenance ofutilization of effective and efficient operations. technology. 10. Tech PAC Goal 2 Belton ISD will Objectiveachieve TEA Identify, evaluate, and implementresources in curriculum andExemplary Statues instructionwhereby all Increase student achievement usingtechnology tools to providestudents achievedifferentiated instruction andappropriate accommodations andtheir maximum modifications.educational Coordinate planning and budgetingprocesses to maximize fundingpotential.sources and increase studentachievement. 11. Central Texas Students Shine Belton High School was recognized this week with a Silver Medal Recognition in U.S. News andWorld Report. The areas that are judged are the student to teacher ratio, the percentage of studentstaking and passing an advanced placement test and the proficiency in math and reading asmeasured by state test scores. Nearly 22,000 high schools were ranked. Two percent of those highschools received gold awards and the next seven percent received silver awards. Belton High Schoolreceived a silver award. Being recognized with this honor validates the great work of our Belton High School teachers andstaff," said Dr. Kincannon, BISD superintendent. "Because of commitment to the success of everystudent, it is no surprise that our students are ranked among the top in the state and the nation. Great success comes from great support. "Because our community values the excellent education that the students get at Belton High School,our teachers are able to implement much more rigor into the curriculum each day," said Kathy Cook,BHS principal. "The increased rigor for all of our students allows them to be prepared for their post-secondary endeavors. We are so proud to be recognized for an accomplishment that is really astandard expectation at Belton High School. (McMullen, 2012) 12. Tech PAC Goal 3 Belton ISD will Objectiveattract and retainhigh-performing Provide professionaladministration; development for faculty,faculty and staff who administration and staffreflect the values of based on district needsthe community, andand aligned to state andare committed tonational standards.achieving excellencefor all students 13. Tech PAC Goal 4Belton ISD will sustain Objective safe and supportive schools that provide Utilize technology to secure, nurturing, nonthreatening,support the District Crisis respectful and Management Plan; disciplined learning Provide a safe environments where environment for students all members exceland teachers to utilize and exhibit moraltechnology. excellence. 14. Belton ISD will promoteshared partnerships of Objectivestudents, parents, Design an implementschools, community and online resources thatBISD alumni, to includewill convey criticalclear, informative, timely information to parentscommunications and and communityrecognition of the members, and includeachievements of allstakeholders.community and parents in the technology planning process. 15. AssessmentSTaR Chart Integration of technology into instruction as measured by classroom walkthrough data and lesson plansTechnology CoordinatorsProvide meaningful professional development for instructional staff. 16. References2004 National Educational Technology Plan - A New Golden Age In Americaneducation: how the internet, the law and todays students are revolutionizing expectations. Retrieved on May10th from http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/plan/2010/plan.pdf National Educational Technology Plan. Retrieved on May 10 from https://edtechfuture.org/ Belton ISD Technology Department. (2010). Three-year plan of belton isd. Belton, T:District Technology Committee President Barack Obama, Address to Congress, February 24, 2009 McMullen, L. (2012, May 8). U.S. News Ranks Nations Best High Schools. U.S Newsand World Report.