Approved by TEA 2010-2013

Technology Committee Administration- Central Office

SuperintendentThree assistant superintendents,

including the one in charge of instruction. The executive director in charge of

instructional services and federal programs.The executive director in charge of

accountability and PEIMS. The district’s textbook coordinator

Technology Committee (2) Technology/Facilities Staff

Executive Director of TechnologyNetwork AdministratorInstructional Technology SupervisorThree technology trainersAdministrative Supervisor- Facility

Control and Compliance Services

Technology Committee (3) Campus Staff

Two high school principalsA junior high principalAn elementary principalA high school teacherA junior high teacherThree elementary technology teachersTeacher Communications Committee

Chairperson

Technology Committee (4) Community Members

VP Information Technology & Facilities, Midland College

Midland College PresidentEducation Foundation DirectorRegion 18 DirectorChamber of Commerce president

Current Technology Plan Highlights of process

Approved for 3 years: 2010-2013Submitted March 12, 2010Approved by Region 18 and TEA2010 Technology Plan Approval

Certificate (PDF)

Certificate

Current Technology Plan (2) Revisions and Input

Assembled the committee and created technology plan blog in 2009

Met face-to-face for final revisionsOn-going blog topics

Tech Plan Requirements TEA LRPT Objectives-Star Chart

Educator Preparation and DevelopmentInfrastructure for TechnologyLeadership, Administration and SupportTeaching and Learning

Tech Plan Requirements (2) E-rate Requirements

○ Plan must improve education or library services in the areas of telecommunications and information technology with a clear and realistic strategy

○ Plan should include professional development to ensure successful implementation of new technologies

Tech Plan Requirements (3) NCLB Requirements (summary)

Strategies/Goals to promote student technology literacy/ teacher capacity

Increased Access for all students and tools for teachers

Promotion of technology integration in curricula

On-going professional developmentConsider the costs for required technology

Tech Plan Requirements (4) NCLB Requirements (continued)

Coordination of local resources with state/federal

Develop curriculum integration timelinesInnovate with delivery strategiesCommunicate with parents regarding technology

access and curriculumWork with adult literacy providersQuantify integration of technology in the

curriculumShow resources to implement technology:

infrastructure, network, tech support, etc.

Plan Outline/Structure District Profile Plan Introduction Executive Summary Needs Assessment Goals, Objectives, and Strategies Budget Evaluation

Tech Plan Sample An excerpt from the plan with an Objective and Strategy

Objective 1.1: All students will have access to and use a variety of resources to improve academic achievement and technology literacy.Budget for this objective: $651,830.95LRPT Category: Teaching and LearningE-Rate Correlates: ER01 ER02 NCLB Correlates: 01 02 03 07 08 11 12

Strategy 1.1.1: Students and teachers will use a variety of hardware and software as appropriate to align with the Texas Technology Applications TEKS and enhance learning. State: RevisedStatus: In ProgressTimeline: 7/01/2010 - 6/30/2013Person(s) Responsible: Campus administrators or designees, Curriculum area directorsEvidence: Lesson plans will reflect the use of technology by students as outlined in the TA TEKS. STaR Chart results from Area TL1, Patterns of Classroom Use

Technology Plan Updates Full 2010-2013 plan available at

www.midlandisd.net Recent Updates (December 2010)

New committee membersNew district enrollment statisticsE-rate yr. 14 updates

○ Planned Network overhauls at some schools○ Planned increased Wi-Fi access points○ Planned increased districts internet bandwidth

Conclusion Tech Plan Revisions are continuous Deadlines are every year before E-rate

470 forms are filed to include new changes

Planning committee never disbanded, only updating of member list.

Every 3 years, must re-write the tech plan. Existing one a starting point.