TISD TECHNOLOGY PLANAN INTRODUCTION TO E-RATE

Presented by Julia AllenEDLD 5306 Week 2 Assignment Part 4

Agenda

Introduction to E-Rate

TISD’s Technology Plan Overview

Mission Statement

Planning

Focus

TISD Needs Assessment

TISD Budget

Evaluation

Conclusion

Introduction to E-Rate

Non-profit private schools can receive discounted telecommunications services

Provides discounts of 20 – 90 % for eligible telecommunications services

Based on economic need and location

Eligible Services List is posted on the SLD web site

Schools must have a Technology Plan to apply

TISD’s Technology Plan Overview

TISD Technology Mission Statement

provide technology resources and tools

to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities

needed by all students and staff

to enhance learning experiences

in an efficient and creative environment.

Technology Planning

Phase 1 (Year 1)

Upgrade technology infrastructure to current

standards

Expand staff development – focus on technology

integration

Meet SBEC standards for teachers

Meet technology standards and proficiencies for

administrators developed by ISTE

Technology Planning, Cont’d

Phase 2 (Year 2)

Expand infrastructure, staff development, and

technology integration

Phase 3 (Year 3)

Evaluation and Improvements

Technology Plan Focus

Four Focus Areas

1. Teaching and Learning

2. Educator Preparation

and Development

3. Administration and

Support Services

4. Infrastructure

TISD Needs Assessment

Assessment Process

Hardware inventory/database

Software database

Networking Status Data

Technology Teacher Survey

Campus STaR Chart Surveys

TISD Needs Assessment, Cont’d

Assessment Process

Attendance records

Feedback questionnaires of technology staff

development

Review of MIS status and needs

Review of existing laws, TEA guidelines, TISD

technology policies and administrative regulations

Technology Budget

Spans 3 years

Provides for local funding on non-eligible

expenses

Includes Title II Part D fund application

2008 TISD Technology Budget

Budget Item Cost Funding Sources with Amount per Source

Staff Development $165,000.00 Local funds 60%, Title II-D 40%

Telecommunications &

Internet Access

$200,000.00 Local funds 25%, E-Rate 75%

(with SLD approval)

Materials & Supplies $30,250.00 Local funds 100%

Equipment $500,000.00 Local funds 85%, E-Rate 25%

(with SLD approval)

Maintenance $121,000.00 Local funds 100%

Miscellaneous Expenses $24,000.00 Local funds 100%

Total $1,040,250.00

Technology Plan Evaluation

Plan will evolve to meet educational

goals

Evaluations of plan include

STaR Charts

Administrator Walk-Throughs

Standardized Testing

Student Work

Attendance Reports

Conclusion

TISD has established a solid technology plan

Implementation of the plan should result in

qualification for the E-Rate fund