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ROCKDALE ISDTechnology Plan

2013 ­ 2016

DENISE MONZINGOSUPERINTENDENT

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DISTRICT PROFILE

ESC Region 6City, State Zip ROCKDALE, TX 765670632Phone (512) 430­6000Fax (512) 446­3460County District Number 166904

Number of Campuses 4Total Student Enrollment 1594District Size 1,000 ­ 1,599Percent Econ. Disadvantaged 68.82%

TechnologyExpenditures

$1,777,950.00

Technologybudgetsreported in planby category

Teaching and Learning Budget $395,000.00Educator Preparation and Development Budget $36,000.00Leadership, Administration and Support Budget $48,000.00Infrastructure for Technology Budget $1,298,950.00Total: $1,777,950.00

TechnologyExpenditurePer Pupil

$1,115.40

Number ofCampuseswith High­SpeedBroadbandInternet Access

4

Percentage ofCampuseswith High­SpeedBroadbandInternet Access

100.00%

Number ofClassroomswith High­SpeedBroadbandInternet Access

148

Percentage ofClassroomswith High­SpeedBroadbandInternet Access

100.00%

Computer/StudentRatio

2 student(s) for every computer

Computer/TeacherRatio

1 teacher(s) for every computer

CIPA Compliance

CIPA compliance was certified by the district on 01/29/2015.The Board of Trustees or Governing Board for ROCKDALE ISD held a public hearing on its InternetSafety Policy on 7/23/2012 and adopted its policy on 7/23/2012. The public hearing was publicizedaccording to district or school policies and the adoption of the policy is reflected in the minutes of theboard of trustees or governing board.

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Plan Introduction

Plan Last Edited 03/24/2015

Plan status: approved Years Included in the Plan: 2013 ­ 2016 Number of years covered by the plan: 3 Years Approved for the Plan: 2013 ­ 2016 Number of approved years: 3

This is an Updated plan. The plan editor entered these comments about thechanges since last year's plan:

updated Superintendent; updated Technology Committee, as somefaculty/staff have left the district

Does the district file E­Rate? yesThe district had a "written" plan on 03/31/2014 before E­Rate Form 470 was filed on12/17/2014.

Technology Planning CommitteeDenise Monzingo ­ Superintendent Pam Kaufmann ­ Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Rebecca King ­ Director of Teaching and Learning Ken Swiech ­ Director of Technology Operations Sandee Calame ­ Principal, Rockdale Elementary Lauren Williams, Teacher, Rockdale Elementary Carrie Scitern, Education Media Assistant, Rockdale Elementary Amber Robinson, Teacher, Rockdale ElementaryKathy Pelzel, Principal, Rockdale Intermediate Abby Jones, Teacher, Rockdale IntermediateKelly Springfield, Teacher, Rockdale IntermediateRenee Knesek, Educational Media Assistant, Rockdale Intermediate April Eschberger ­ Principal, Rockdale Junior HighJoe Clark, Teacher, Rockdale Junior High Stephen King, Teacher, Rockdale Junior HighPat Elliott, Educational Media Assistant, Rockdale Junior High Tiffany Commerford ­ Principal, Rockdale High School Christine Williams, Teacher, Rockdale High SchoolCynthia Urban, Teacher, Rockdale High SchoolSarah Cleveland, Educational Media Assistant, Rockdale High School

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Executive SummaryRockdale Independent School District has prepared this District Technology Plan to articulate a common vision for technologyused in the district and to identify the strategies that will help advance technology to improve the academic achievement,including technology literacy, of all students. RISD is committed to providing the tools necessary for students to gain andmaintain technology skills and to provide a challenging curriculum for students who want to take their training beyond basiccompetencies. This document presents a three year plan for providing current and planned strategies for providing thehardware, software, telecommunications, and training necessary to deliver these opportunities to our students and staff. Itaddresses ways to improve the technology skills of teachers so they will be able to integrate the use of technology effectivelyinto curriculum and instruction. In addition it will include strategies for maintaining and improving the technology infrastructure inorder to continue to address technology needs in the classroom.

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Needs AssessmentAssessment Process:A comprehensive needs assessment utilizing interviews, inventories and the Texas Campus STaR Charts was conducted toanalyze the current status of technology in the district and determine future needs. Items analyzed included infrastructure,hardware, software, programs, courses, student achievement, technology resources, professional development, stafftechnology proficiencies, and technical support.

Existing Conditions:DISTRICT­WIDE • Direct connection to the Internet via four T1 leased lines to Regional Service Center. • Direct connection to the Internet via fiber WAN • Voice over IP telephone system provides communications to every classroom. • Network driven by Windows Server 2003 and 2008 • District web site with enhanced tools for communication. • Distance learning lab available for students, staff, and community members. • E­mail server in place providing student, staff and parental communications. • Regional and local web content and email filtering. • Centrally managed virus protection. • Local fire walls. • Listserv and Parent Notification System in place to promote communication with parents and community. • Network storage space provided for students and staff. • Electronic Grade book, Attendance and Lesson Plan software. • Follett Destiny software for library and textbook management on each campus • Networked security camera system district wide

ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL • Direct connection to the Internet via T1 leased line. • Two Ethernet­to­the­desktop connected computer labs with 24 computers each • Campus­wide wireless network • 3­8 network drops per classroom • 21 dedicated document cameras for classrooms • Multimedia projectors in every classroom • VOIP phones in every classroom • 3 Chromebook carts with 26 computers each (shared between classes) • 1 HP Elite laptop cart with 16 computers (at least 5 years old) • 5 Dell D830 laptop carts with 20­24 computers on each cart (4­5 years old) • 10 Smartboards (electronic whiteboards) dedicated to classrooms • 14 wireless tablets • 4 InterWrite tablets • 2­4 student computers per classroom • 1 videoconference system • A+ – used for credit recovery

ROCKDALE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL • Direct connection to the Internet via fiber to the District Technology Facility • Campus­wide wireless network • VoIP phones in every classroom • 3­9 network drops per classroom. • 2­4 student computers in each classroom • 2 Ethernet­to­the­desktop connected computer labs with 30 workstations in each • 15 Ethernet­to­the­desktop computers in the Library • 3 Chromebook carts (26 computers on each cart) • 1 Laptop cart (24 computers that are 4­5 years old) • 14 dedicated document cameras for classrooms. • LCD data projectors in every classroom • 6 SMART Boards dedicated to classrooms • 164 mp3 players (iPod Touches) • 12 computer tablets • 1 video conference system

ROCKDALE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL • Direct connection to the Internet via fiber to the District Technology Facility

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• Wireless connectivity for laptops • One Ethernet­to­the­desktop connected computer lab with 24 workstations • 3­8 network drops per classroom. • 2­4 student computers in each classroom • VoIP phones in every classroom • 3 Chromebook carts (20­23 computers in each cart) • 4 netbook carts (20­30 each) • 22 dedicated document cameras for classrooms • LCD projector in each classroom • 17 SMART Boards dedicated to classrooms • 14 computer tablets • 86 mp3 players (iPod touches) • Fifteen Ethernet­to­the­desktop computers in the Library • 1 video conference system

ROCKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • Direct connection to the Internet via fiber to the District Technology Facility • Wireless connectivity • 1 Ethernet­to­the­desktop connected computer lab with 24 workstations • 10 Ethernet­to­the­desktop computers in the Library • 3­5 network drops per classroom. • 2­4 student computers in each classroom • VoIP phones in every classroom • 3 dedicated document cameras for classrooms • K­2 teachers utilize 6 netbooks to administer the Texas Primary Reading Inventory. • 27 SMART Boards dedicated to classrooms • 34 wireless tablets • 1 video conference system

Technology Needs:• Offer more advanced technology instruction for students, through face­to­face or web­based classes • Continue implementation of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) initiative • Expand the use of Google Apps for Educators (GAFE) • Include SBEC Technology Applications standards in a technology­rich District Improvement Plan. • Provide professional development in order to seamlessly integrate the use of technology into all curricular areas • Provide training for the Technology Department in virtualization, VoIP, E­rate, and technologies security. • Incorporate teacher technology competency into annual teacher evaluations. • Develop online web­based lessons, resources, learning activities, and using such tools as Web 2.0 to augment classroomcurriculum and encourage student­centered learning. • Upgrade or replace student and staff workstations throughout the district according to the replacement schedule. • Replace/upgrade computer labs on each campus as needed. • Add Chromebook carts, iPads, and SMARTboards as needed • Add 2 collaborative learning computer labs at the elementary • Upgrade Windows XP computers to Windows 7 with Office 2010 or better • Update library computers on all campuses • Add mobile devices for students as needed each year • Provide and maintain ancillary classroom devices such as digital cameras, document cameras, data projectors, and studentresponse systems to facilitate technology integration into classroom curriculum. • Continue to update the district web page to provide a dynamic portal for current information and communication • Add server storage and explore virtualization as a solution to device management • Improve and expand the wireless network on all campuses

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Goals, Objectives, and Strategies

GOAL 1: All students and teachers will utilize multiple technology resources to support research­based instructionalstrategies to improve student learning and meet diverse learning needs.

OBJECTIVE 1.1:

100% of the instructional staff will increase the integration of technology into all academic subjects, using strategies thatimprove student progress toward mastery of state learning standards.

Budget Amount $61,500.00LRPT category: Teaching and Learning

E­Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 02, 07, 12

Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s)Responsible:

Evidence:

1.1.1: Develop and use technology/curriculum activitiescorrelated to the Technology Applications TEKS, corecontent, and enrichment courses in instruction with a focuson student achievement and student­centered learning

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, TL01, TL05, TL08

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August2013 ­June2016

Teachers,CampusPrincipals,Director ofTeaching andLearning

LessonPlans,ClassroomObservations

1.1.2: Use technology equipment, such as data projectors,laptops, visual presenters, electronic whiteboards,Interwrite boards, tablets, graphing calculators,presentation software, and other programs to model theuse of technology and to enhance classroom instruction ona daily basis.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL09

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August2013 ­June2016

ClassroomTeachers,CampusAdministrator

Formal andInformalClassroomObservations,Lesson Plans

1.1.3: Support teachers in developing classroom web sites, wikis,and educational blogs where they can share activities,links to grade­appropriate resources, homeworkassignments, and other information.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL16

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyCoordinator,Individualteachers

Screenshotsof teacherweb sites,wikis, etc.

1.1.4: Budget for annual fees related to CSCOPE curriculumsystem and continue to incorporate CSCOPE lessons andstrategies into classroom instruction. Budget for ProjectBased Learning and other engaging curriculum.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL06

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August2013 ­June2016

Teachers,CampusPrincipals,Director ofTeaching andLearning

CSCOPELessonPlans,ClassrooomObservationsandWalkthroughs

1.1.5: Utilize data from benchmark test scores, STAAR and EOCscores, TMSDS, AIMSWeb, Eduphoria Aware, WirelessGeneration, STAR Reading scores, walk­through data andother instructional data to promote higher studentacademic achievement by analyzing areas of instructionneeding reinforcement.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL04, TL07

State:Original

Status:Planned

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Teachers,CampusPrincipals,Director ofTeaching andLearning

StudentPerformanceData

1.1.6: Expect teachers to use online web­based lessons,resources, learning activities, podcasts, Web 2.0 tools, andother tools to augment classroom curriculum and toencourage student­centered learning

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL08, TL09, TL12, TL13

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Teachers,CampusPrincipals,Director ofTeaching andLearning,TechnologyDirector

StudentProductsusing Web2.0 tools,Student andTeacher­createdPodcasts

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1.1.7: Provide all staff and students with 24/7 access tosubscriber web­based tools such as Britannica Online andother DKC resources to support inquiry and research in allsubject areas.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL10, TL11, TL15

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

CampusLibrarians,TechnologyCoordinator,Webmaster

Current WebPages

1.1.8: Support the school library program. Maintain Destiny, theelectronic library catalog, and ensure that library staff aretrained and able to assist classroom teachers in teachingstudents internet­based research and information literacyskills.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL05, TL10, TL11

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

CampusLibrary Staff,Technologycoordinator

LessonPlans,ClassroomObservationsandWalkthroughs

OBJECTIVE 1.2:

100% of students will achieve the computers skills they need to successfully graduate from high school and enter collegeor the workforce.

Budget Amount $12,000.00LRPT category: Teaching and Learning

E­Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 02, 04a, 07

Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s)Responsible:

Evidence:

1.2.1: Offer at least four high school Technology Applicationscourses each semester, including more advanced classessuch as Web Design and Game Design.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL02, TL08, TL12

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August ­Juneeachyear

CampusPrincipal,Director ofTeaching andLearning

PEIMS data

1.2.2: Provide opportunities for students to collaborate and usethe Internet to obtain information for research and reportson a regular basis each six weeks.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL05

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August2013 –June2016

Classroomteachers

Lesson plans,netbook laband computerlab userecords

1.2.3: Highlight individual and group technology proficiencies bythe completion of student projects using PowerPoint,Excel, Word, or other Google Apps for Education or OpenOffice productivity programs at least once each six weeks.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL05

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August2013 –June2016

Classroomteachers,students

Studentportfolios,teacherlesson plans,computer labsignupcalendar

1.2.4: Provide instructional support for Word, Internet research,Excel, Edmodo, etc. by using computer labs to increaseproject­based opportunities

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL05

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August ­Mayeachyear

TechnologyDirector,Classroomteachers

Proficiencysystemresults, walk­throughs,lesson plans

1.2.5: Utilize Learning.com’s EasyTech to help K­8 studentsmaster the Technology TEKS and to promote digitalliteracy and higher­order thinking as they study and learncore curriculum.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL05

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August2013 –June2016

Classroomteachers

Lesson plans,8th gradeassessmentresults

OBJECTIVE 1.3:

Increase access to technology for both students and staff.

Budget Amount $300,000.00LRPT category: Teaching and Learning

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E­Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 03, 05

Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s)Responsible:

Evidence:

1.3.1: Increase availability of technology for research andcurriculum integration by maintaining computer labs at allcampuses, including Chromebook carts, mobile learningdevices and other mobile labs (COWS).

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, LAS04, LAS05

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyDirector,Principals, Labaides

Inventory andlab use logs

1.3.2: Provide on­demand access to technology for students andstaff by upgrading/replacing computers in the library andproviding links to a variety of online resources available forresearch and curriculum integration.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, TL10

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Technologystaff, librarians

Inventory,library logs

1.3.3: Maintain subscriptions to Education City and otherresearch­based individualized learning software and set upa schedule to ensure access for all students as needed.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL05, TL07

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Technologydirector,Director ofTeaching andLearning,campusprincipals

Studentprogressreportsgenerated byassessmentsoftware

1.3.4: Maintain subscription to Eduphoria PDAS so campusadministration can conduct evaluations electronically andteachers have instant access to their evaluations onceplanned

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, I09

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Technologydirector,campusprincipals

Purchasingrecords,PDAS reports

1.3.5: Maintain subscriptions to Renaissance LearningAccelerated Reader and STAR reading assessmentsoftware.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, TL04, TL11

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyDirector,CampusPrincipals,librarian

Purchasingrecords

1.3.6: Provide RTI benchmark and assessment software(AIMSWeb) and trained staff to assess, screen andmonitor student progress.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, LAS04, LAS05, LAS07

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

RTIcoordinator,campusprincipal

Purchasingrecords

1.3.7: Maintain a yearly subscription to Eduphoria Aware andensure 100% of classroom teachers have been trainedand are proficient in the use of the assessment software todisaggregate student STAAR and EOC test data anddetermine where reinforcement of TEKS objectives isneeded.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, TL04, TL07

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

July 1, 2013 ­June 30, 2016Technologydirector,Director ofTeaching andLearning,campusprincipals

Staffdevelopmentrecords,DMAC dataassessmentreports,improved testscores

1.3.8: Maintain and upgrade technology equipment in classroomsto facilitate the use of C­SCOPE curriculum activities, suchas web­based activities.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I05, I09

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Technologystaff, campusadministrators

Purchasingand inventoryrecords

1.3.9: Continue to upgrade/purchase computers, printers,whiteboards, visual presenters and technology resourcesto equip classrooms and labs.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I05, TL08

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Campusadministrators,technologydirector

Purchasingand inventoryrecords

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1.3.10: Increase access to technology tools by utilizingSymbalooEdu to organize online teaching resources in onelocation, easily accessed by students and their parents.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL16

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Technologystaff, teachers

Teacher webpages

1.3.11: Assist students whose reading skills are below grade levelby maintaining access to My Reading Coach or otherreading improvement software.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS04

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Campusadministrators,technologydirector

Purchasingand inventoryrecords

1.3.12: Provide and support the use of adaptive and assistancedevices for student use.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Burleson­Milam CoopTechnologyStaff

Purchasingrecords,Student IEPs

1.3.13: Promote 1:1 access through a combination of the District’s BYOD (Bring your Own Device) initiative and byproviding hand held wireless devices (iPods, iPads,tablets, etc.) for student and teacher use.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyDirector Director ofTeaching andLearning

Purchasingrecords,inventoryrecords

1.3.14: Increase testing accuracy by using handheld computers toadminister the Texas Primary Reading Inventory tostudents in grades K­2.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, I09, TL04

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August2013 –June2016

K­2 teachers Lesson plans,TPRIassessmentreportsummaries

1.3.15: Give students and staff access to the latest Windows andMicrosoft software by upgrading computers to Windows 7and Office 2010 or later versions as they becomeavailable.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, I09

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyDirectorDirector ofTeaching andLearning

Purchasingrecords,inventoryrecords

OBJECTIVE 1.4:

100% of students and teachers will be given the opportunity to further their technology skills through the use of advancedtechnology and innovative delivery strategies.

Budget Amount $18,500.00LRPT category: Teaching and Learning

E­Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 02, 03, 05, 08

Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s)Responsible:

Evidence:

1.4.1: Offer advanced technology classes that teach skills inAdvanced Desktop Publishing, Photoshop, AdobeInDesign, Animation, Graphic Design, Web Design andother emerging technologies to high school students.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL02, TL03, TL08

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Counselor,High SchoolPrincipal andTechnologyteacher

PEIMSreports.

1.4.2: Increase opportunities to integrate technology intoclassroom instruction by maintaining document cameras,data projectors, wireless tablets, and SmartBoards in everycore classroom.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL09

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Technologystaff

Usagerecords,lesson plans

1.4.3: Provide access to streaming media sites such as YouTubeEDU, iTunes U, TED, TeacherTube, WatchLearnKnow andSchool Tube which enables teachers to access video clipsand images and integrate these into the curriculum.

State:Original

Status: In

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyDirector,Campusadministrators

Inventoryrecords andpurchasingrecords

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LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, I09, TL08 Progress

1.4.4: Foster collaboration and communication between studentsand staff by utilizing Google Apps for Education as ahosted solution for email, calendar, chat and documents.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL13

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyDirector,Director ofTeaching andLearning

Enrollmentand userecords.

1.4.5: Increase the number of students finishing high school byproviding them with the opportunity to enroll in alternativeopportunities such as A+, which offers web­based credit­recovery courses with 24/7 access.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS15, TL13

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Counselor andHS Principal

Studenttranscripts

1.4.6: Seek alternative delivery methods (web­based, onlinecourses, etc.) for low enrollment courses to maximizedistrict teaching and technology resources and/or toprovide students with the opportunity to take dual­creditclasses offered online.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL13

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyDirector,Campusadministrators,Counselor

Courseenrollmentrecords,Studenttranscripts

OBJECTIVE 1.5:

All technology­related activities will be evaluated to measure their effectiveness in helping teachers integrate technologyinto the curriculum and in helping students master the Technology Application TEKS.

Budget Amount $3,000.00LRPT category: Teaching and Learning

E­Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 01, 07, 11

Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s)Responsible:

Evidence:

1.5.1: Require all teachers to develop and usetechnology/curriculum integration activities correlated tothe Technology Applications TEKS, core content, andenrichment courses in their classroom at least once aweek and incorporate an assessment of teachertechnology use into the PDAS appraisal system.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS12, TL06

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyDirector,Campusprincipal andteachers

Evaluation oflesson plans,the display offinishedprojects,PDASnotation, andthescheduling ofcomputer labtime andtechnicalsupport

1.5.2: Use Renaissance Learning’s STAR readingbenchmark software and Accelerated Reader to assessand improve students’ reading levels.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL04, TL05

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August ­Mayeachyear

individualteachers,campuslibrarians

Reportsgenerated bysoftware

1.5.3: Use 8th Grade Technology Proficiency Assessmentsoftware to evaluate student mastery of the TechnologyApplication TEKS.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL04, TL07

State:Original

Status: InProgress

May2014,May2015,May2016

Technologystaff, teachers

Assessmenttest reports

1.5.4: Use the Texas STaR Chart to measure teachers’technology integration and determine future professionaldevelopment needs.

State:Original

Aug2013,Aug

Technologydirector,campus

Reportsgeneratedthrough STaR

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LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, LAS08, TL06 Status: InProgress

2014,Aug2015

principalsteachers

Chart

1.5.5: Use a modified version of SBEC proficiencies to assessthe technology proficiency level of graduating students todetermine effectiveness of technology­related activitiesand programs. Use the assessment data to help evaluateand modify the integration of technology into curricula andinstruction in order to maximize student achievement.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS08

State:Original

Status: InProgress

May2014,May2015,May2016

TechnologyStaff,Counselor,Campusprincipals

Completionandevaluation ofstudentassessments.

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GOAL 2: All instructional staff will be provided with high quality professional development that will prepare them toeffectively incorporate technology in instruction.

OBJECTIVE 2.1:

100% of classroom teachers will be prepared to use technology effectively in the teaching/learning process asdemonstrated by the SBEC Technology Application Standards.

Budget Amount $6,000.00LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development

E­Rate Correlates: ER02NCLB Correlates: 01, 04b, 07

Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s)Responsible:

Evidence:

2.1.1: Assess the current technology proficiency level of staffthrough the use of Teacher StaR charts and staffsurveys. Use results to help determine staffdevelopment needs, develop the district technologyplan, and to monitor progress in meeting theTechnology Applications Educator Standards.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, LAS01, LAS03, LAS08

State:Original

Status: InProgress

May2014,May2015,May2016

CampusAdministrator,TechnologyPlanningCommittee

Planned surveysand a compiledSTAR chartreport.

2.1.2: Use TIRI, ESC Region 6’s technology integrationreadiness instrument to demonstrate teacher progresstoward mastery of the SBEC technology proficiencystandards for educators

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, EP05, LAS12

State:Original

Status: InProgress

May2014,May2015,May2016

Director ofTeaching andLearning,TechnologyDirector

Completion andevaluation ofstudent surveys

2.1.3: Ensure that all administrators will receive training inidentifying classroom strategies that seamlesslyintegrate the use of technology in an instructionalsetting.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS10, TL06

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August ­Juneeachyear

Director ofTeaching andLearning,CampusPrincipals,TechnologyDirector

Staffdevelopmentrecords, PDASreports thatreflectobservation oftechnologyintegration

2.1.4: Use the Texas STaR Chart and TIRI to document theprogress of teachers towards mastery of TechnologyApplications Educator Standards.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, LAS03

State:Original

Status: InProgress

Aug2013,Aug2014,Aug2015

Campusadministrator

STaR Chartreports, PDASreports

OBJECTIVE 2.2:

100% of the instructional staff will be competent and highly qualified in the area of Technology Applications TEKS asdefined by the SBEC Standards for All Beginning Teachers.

Budget Amount $30,000.00LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development

E­Rate Correlates: ER02NCLB Correlates: 01, 04b

Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s)Responsible:

Evidence:

2.2.1: Provide all Rockdale instructional staff with high qualityprofessional development on teaching and integratingTechnology Applications into the curriculum.

State:Original

July 1,2013 ­June 30,

Director ofTeaching andLearning,

WorkshopAgendas,Attendance Logs

3/24/2015 ROCKDALE ISD Technology Plan: 2013 - 2016

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Individualize staff technology training needs usingESC6’s TIRI.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05

Status: InProgress

2016 TechnologyDirector,CampusPrincipals

2.2.2: Provide staff with 30 or more hours of technologyprofessional development throughout the school yearthrough 6Tech face­to­face offerings, the Texas VirtualLearning Center, Project Share Epsilen, and othersources. Base training on teacher technologycompetency data from Teacher STaR Charts and TIRIto aid teachers' progress toward mastery of theTechnology Applications Educator Standards I—V.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, EP04, EP05,EP06, LAS03

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August ­Mayeachyear

Director ofTeaching andLearning,TechnologyDirector,CampusPrincipals

WorkshopParticipationRecords

2.2.3: Ensure all staff are trained in the use of softwarerelevant to their campus and grade level, includingMicrosoft Office programs, Digital Content, onlinelearning, grade book and attendance software, andother programs.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, EP04, I04

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Teaching andLearning,TechnologyDirector,CampusPrincipals

WorkshopAgenda,AttendanceRecords

2.2.4: Maintain videoconference capabilities on each campusso teachers and administrators can participate in ESC,TETN, or other video conferences when available, as ameans of obtaining professional development withouttravel to remote sites.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I06, I08

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyDirector

Workshopattendancecertificates,Videoconferenceroom schedule

2.2.5: Encourage instructional staff to participate in state­widetechnology initiatives such as the Master TechnologyTeacher certification program, Technology ApplicationsTeacher Network (TATN), the Texas ComputerEducators Association, the Texas Distance LearningAssociation, and others.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP06, EP07

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Director ofTeaching andLearning,CampusPrincipals

StaffDevelopmentRecords, TravelRequests

2.2.6: Ensure that 100% of new staff members are giventraining by utilizing a combination of new teacherorientation workshops, one­on­one instruction, andtrained peer mentors.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS09, LAS10

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Director ofTeaching andLearning,CampusPrincipals

StaffDevelopmentRecords, TravelRequests

2.2.7: Encourage staff participation in Project Share Epsilen,which provides opportunities to collaborate with peersand access to 24/7 delivery of high quality professionaldevelopment.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP06, EP08

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Campusadministrator

Certificates ofcompletion

2.2.8: Continue staff training on C­SCOPE curriculumsoftware.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, LAS10

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Campusadministrators,Director ofTeaching andLearning

Training logs,sign in sheets forstaffdevelopment

2.2.9: Encourage technology staff to increase their technologyskills and knowledge by attending TCEA conferenceworkshops and seminars

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP06

State:Original

Status: InProgress

February2012,February2013

Technologydirector,campusadministrators

Workshopparticipationcertificates

2.2.10: Increase one­to­one staff development by designatingand developing staff on each campus as technology

State:Original

August ­May

Director ofTeaching and

StaffDevelopment

3/24/2015 ROCKDALE ISD Technology Plan: 2013 - 2016

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trainers.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01

Status:Planned

eachyear

Learning, CampusPrincipals

Records

2.2.11: Provide staff development and support for teachers inusing Web 2.0 tools and other emerging technologieswith their students.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL08

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August ­Mayeachyear

Director ofTeaching andLearning, CampusPrincipals

StaffDevelopmentRecords

2.2.12: Train technology staff on the use and maintenance ofthe VOIP phone system, network security, E­rate, andVirtualization so they can readily assist students andstaff with technology needs while maintaining a safe,secure and stable network environment.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP09, I01, TL09

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August ­Mayeachyear

Director ofTeaching andLearning, TechnologyDirector

StaffDevelopmentRecords Technologyservice logs

3/24/2015 ROCKDALE ISD Technology Plan: 2013 - 2016

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GOAL 3: Provide a safe environment by ensuring that the network and its users are protected from misuse andinappropriate content.

OBJECTIVE 3.1:

Staff, students, parents and community members will be given an opportunity to participate in planning for futuretechnology

Budget Amount $3,000.00LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support

E­Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 03

Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s)Responsible:

Evidence:

3.1.1: Survey teachers, students, parents and communitymembers to gain their input on technology needs for thedistrict and incorporate these needs into the districttechnology plan.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, TL05, TL07

State:Original

Status: InProgress

May 2014,May 2015,May 2016

TechnologyPlanningCommittee,TechnologyDirector

Returnedsurveys and asummarizedreport ofgathered data

3.1.2: All staff will complete the Texas STaR Chart forteachers and the technology plan committee will usecampus STaR chart data in the technology planningprocess.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS02, LAS08

State:Original

Status: InProgress

Fall 2013,Fall 2014,Fall 2015

TechnologyDirector,TechnologyCommitteeMembers

STaR ChartReports

3.1.3: Hold regular Technology Committee meetings to helpfacilitate communication between the community,teaching staff, student body and Technology Staff.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS02, LAS07

State:Original

Status: InProgress

September,December,March eachyear

TechnologyDirector andTechnologyPlanningCommitteemembers

Minutes fromEach Meeting

3.1.4: Ensure technology resources promote studentachievement by guiding technology policy and practicethrough a collaboratively developed and monitoreddistrict/campus technology plan approved andsupported by the Board and Superintendent.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS02, LAS05

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Superintendent,TechnologyDirector

Board­approvedTechnologyPlan

3.1.5: Ensure the district technology plan is written andapproved by the superintendent and school boardbefore applying for federal E­Rate discounts. Make sureit is filed through the State's ePlan system beforereceiving E­Rate discounts.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS04

State:Original

Status: InProgress

Fall 2013,Fall 2014,Fall 2015

TechnologyDirector,TechnologyPlanningCommittee

Certificateshowing aPlannedtechnologyplan, filedthrough ePlanwith the State

3.1.6: Incorporate the technology plan’s professionaldevelopment objectives for integrating technology intothe district and campus improvement plans each year.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I03

State:Original

Status: InProgress

April 2014,April 2015,April 2016

TechnologyPlanningCommittee,Campus andDistrictImprovementCommittees

Copy ofBoard­certifiedDistrict andCampusPlans

3.1.7: Develop a strategic plan to prepare for TEA Technologyinitiatives such as electronic textbooks and onlinetesting.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, LAS02, LAS05

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyDirector,Director ofTeaching andLearning

DistrictImprovementPlan

3/24/2015 ROCKDALE ISD Technology Plan: 2013 - 2016

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OBJECTIVE 3.2:

District administrators will secure adequate funding sources in support of district and state technology initiatives.

Budget Amount $4,500.00LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support

E­Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 06

Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s)Responsible:

Evidence:

3.2.1: Maximize local funds and seek additional fundingsources including, but not limited to, grants, E­Ratediscounts, in­kind funds, and other resources as theybecome available.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, LAS15

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Superintendent,BusinessManager

GrantApplications,E­RateApplication, e­Grants

3.2.2: Develop and implement an appropriate technologybudget to support technology initiatives in campus anddistrict improvement plans and utilize E­Rate discounts,the State technology/instructional materials allotment,and funding from other federal and state sources tosupplement local funds.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS02, LAS15

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyDirectorDirector ofTeaching andLearning, Superintendent

Budget, E­RateApplication,GrantApplications

3.2.3: Allocate funds from grants, Title programs, and theinstructional materials allotment, in addition to localfunds to secure expanded curricular and instructionalopportunities to students via online and videoconferences.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, LAS02, LAS15

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

DirectorFinance,Director ofTeaching andLearning,CampusPrincipals

District andCampusBudgets,DistrictFinanceReports

3.2.4: Apply for E­Rate discounts on T­1 and Internet services,telephone, long distance, cellular services, and internalconnections where appropriate.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, LAS02

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyDirector,BusinessManager

E­RateApplication,PlannedForms: 470,471, and 486

OBJECTIVE 3.3:

Use technology to improve communication between the school, parents and the community.

Budget Amount $18,000.00LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support

E­Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 09, 12

Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s)Responsible:

Evidence:

3.3.1: Encourage parents and community members toparticipate in Technology Planning. Invite parents to bemembers of campus and district technology planningcommittees.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, TL07, TL13

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyDirector,CampusAdministrators

TechnologyPlanningcommitteememberrosters.

3.3.2: Improve access to Rockdale ISD information by theentire school community by using available technologiessuch as the telephone system and telecommunicationsnetwork.

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyDirector

Contracts withVendors, E­RateApplication

3/24/2015 ROCKDALE ISD Technology Plan: 2013 - 2016

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LEA LRPT Correlates: I08, LAS09, TL15

3.3.3: Provide email and a list of staff on the school website soparents can communicate with faculty andadministration more effectively. Maintain phonenumbers and contact information on the district websiteto facilitate parent communication.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I08, LAS09, TL15

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Webmaster CurrentFaculty ListonAppropriateWebpages

3.3.4: Utilize Skyward student management software toproduce report cards, progress reports, andadministrative reports each grading cycle.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL15

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August ­June eachyear

TechnologyDirector,CampusAdministration

Report Cards,ProgressReport,PEIMSReports

3.3.5: Maintain secure, online 24/7 parental access to studentgrades and attendance through the Skyward FamilyAccess feature of the district’s electronic gradebook software.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS11, TL15

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyStaff

ParentEnrollmentReports,ParentFeedback

3.3.6: Utilize FitnessGram, physical fitness assessmentsoftware, to measure student physical fitness and reportthe results to parents.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL04

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyStaff, Teachers

Teacher WebPages

3.3.7: Maintain a web site accessible to the community withcurrent announcements, news, school calendar, lunchmenus, district policy, teacher contacts, gameschedules, and other district information that is updatedweekly throughout the year

LEA LRPT Correlates: I08, LAS09

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Webmaster Published,UpdatedWebsite

3.3.8: Maintain a district­wide VOIP (phone system), with IPphones in every classroom, expanding as necessarywhen new classrooms are added.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, I08

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyDirector

PurchasingRecords, E­rate Records,Inventory

3.3.9: Maintain My Nutrikids, parent portal to the food systemsoftware that allows parents to see how much money isin the child’s lunch account, and allows the use of acredit or debit card to pay into their child’s accountonline.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I08

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyStaff, CafeteriaDirector

PurchaseOrders,Invoices andPaymentSheets

OBJECTIVE 3.4:

Collaborate with adult literacy service providers when applicable to promote continued education for community members.

Budget Amount $1,500.00LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support

E­Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 10

Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s)Responsible:

Evidence:

3.4.1: Provide opportunities to community members toimprove education levels by collaborating with adultliteracy providers.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS09, LAS13

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Webmaster,Superintendent,Director ofTeaching andLearning

Links to theFamilyLiteracyNetwork andother sources

3/24/2015 ROCKDALE ISD Technology Plan: 2013 - 2016

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on web page

3.4.2: Survey the community to determine adult educationneeds.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS09, LAS13

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyPlanCommitteeMembers

Surveyresults,communityfeeback

3.4.3: Provide parents and the community access totechnology at school facilities in the evenings throughcurrent programs including adult literacy, family nights,and community forums.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS09, LAS13

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

CampusAdministrators

DocumentedUse byCommunityPrograms,Raptor VisitorLogs

3.4.4: Post current information on the district web site aboutavailable adult education opportunities in the communityand nearby cities.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS13

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Webmaster PublishedInformation onWebsite

OBJECTIVE 3.5:

Provide a safe environment by ensuring that the network and its users are protected from misuse and inappropriatecontent.

Budget Amount $21,000.00LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support

E­Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 03

Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s)Responsible:

Evidence:

3.5.1: Require all students and staff to sign an Acceptable UsePolicy agreement that outlines student, staff, parent,and district responsibilities

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL14

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August ­May eachyear

CampusPrincipals

Signed AUPagreementskept on file

3.5.2: Review the Acceptable Use Policy with students andstaff at the beginning of each school year.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS10, TL14

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August2013,August2014,August2015

CampusAdministrators

StaffDevelopmentRecords

3.5.3: Support CIPA (the Child Internet Protection Act) bymaintaining a content filter that blocks and filtersinappropriate content that includes but is not limited topornography, violence, unsupervised email, chat,graphic depictions, and other inappropriate content asdeemed necessary by administration.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, LAS10, TL09, TL14

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyStaff

ContentBlockingReportRecords

3.5.4: Ensure the safety of students by requiring staff tomonitor the online activities of students at all times.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS10, TL09, TL14

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

CampusAdministrators,TechnologyStaff

DirectObservationbyAdministrators

3.5.5: Update and maintain antivirus and anti­spywaresoftware on all computers and servers in the district.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyStaff

InventoryRecords,MaintenanceAgreements

3.5.6: Enforce network security through the use of Active State: July 1, Technology Inventory

3/24/2015 ROCKDALE ISD Technology Plan: 2013 - 2016

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Directory, Group Policy, or similar managementsoftware.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, LAS10

Original

Status: InProgress

2013 ­June 30,2016

Staff Records,PurchaseOrders forSupportAgreements

3.5.7: Ensure that all students are taught internet safety skillson dealing with sexual predators, cyber­bullying, andother safety topics by requiring teachers to incorporatelessons using resources such as those found on theT.E.A. Internet Safety website, NetSmartz.org, iSafe,Learning.com, and others into classroom curriculum.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL14

State:Original

Status: InProgress

August ­May eachyear

CampusAdministrators,Teachers

Lesson Plans

3.5.8: Ensure the safety of students by utilizing Raptor,security software, to screen visitors to the campus andcreate visitor passes using a driver’s license photoID.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyStaff, OfficeStaff

InventoryRecords,Maintenanceagreements

3/24/2015 ROCKDALE ISD Technology Plan: 2013 - 2016

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GOAL 4: The district infrastructure will be configured and maintained to provide robust access to quality technologyresources for the whole district.

OBJECTIVE 4.1:

Student, teacher, and administrative computers will be evaluated, updated, and maintained on a scheduled basis formaximum instructional support.

Budget Amount $405,000.00LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology

E­Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 03, 05, 12

Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s)Responsible:

Evidence:

4.1.1: Provide appropriately configured workstations for allspecial needs students and teachers as required by theAmericans with Disabilities Act.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyCoordinator,CampusPrincipals,SpecialEducationTeachers

Work Orders,PurchaseOrders

4.1.2: Maintain a 1:1 ratio of computer workstations for teacheruse by keeping all computers updated and in good repair,phasing in replacement machines as needed.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I04, I05

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyStaff

InventoryRecords andPurchaseOrders fornewequipmentbeinginstalled

4.1.3: Provide for and maintain a 2:1 student to computer ratioof Internet­connected computers while working toward thegoal of a 1:1 student/computer ratio, through acombination of BYOD and district resources.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I04

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyStaff, CampusPrincipals,Director ofTeaching andLearning

TechnologyInventory

4.1.4: Maintain and upgrade workstations, printers, tablets,document cameras, and other technology used bystudents and staff in classrooms, labs, offices and otherwork areas. Replace obsolete and unrepairableequipment in a timely manner to ensure the least amountof disruption to the educational process

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyStaff

Inventoryrecords andPurchaseOrders fornewequipmentbeinginstalled

4.1.5: Keep all netbooks, Chromebooks, tablets andcorresponding technology in working order and replace asnecessary to facilitate classroom technology integrationprojects.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, I09, LAS10

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyStaff

Purchaseorders,MaintenanceRecords

4.1.6: Maintain data projectors in all instructional classroomsand train staff on proper care to minimize downtime.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, I09, LAS10

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyStaff

MaintenanceLogs

4.1.7: Phase­in and maintain electronic whiteboard technologyin all instructional classrooms as requested by principals.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL05, TL08

State:Original

Status: In

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyStaff, CampusAdministration,Technology

PurchaseOrders,InstallationLogs

3/24/2015 ROCKDALE ISD Technology Plan: 2013 - 2016

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Progress Director

4.1.8: Create two collaborative learning labs at the elementarywith 8­10 computers and wide­screen monitors for grouplearning activities.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05

State:Original

Status:Planned

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyStaff, CampusAdministration,TechnologyDirector

TechnologyStaff

4.1.9: Explore emerging technologies that might lead toimprovements in teaching and learning and incorporatethese technologies when appropriate.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyStaff

Emergingtechnologiesidentified,evaluatedandimplemented.

4.1.10: Develop technology purchasing procedures that maximizethe use of technology funds by targeting areas of needand repurposing technology whenever possible.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS02

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyDirector,Director ofFinance

WrittenPurchasingPlan.

OBJECTIVE 4.2:

The district LAN/WAN will be maintained, supported and improved to provide effective and efficient access to the mostuseful technology for students, teachers, and administrators.

Budget Amount $473,200.00LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology

E­Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 03, 05, 12

Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s)Responsible:

Evidence:

4.2.1: Ensure all classrooms, libraries, offices, and other workareas are connected to a robust LAN/WAN that interfaceswith the State technology network and allows easy accessto multiple district­wide resources, such as videostreaming, desktop videoconferencing, and web­hostedapplications.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I06, I09

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyStaff

Work Orders,NetworkDiagrams

4.2.2: Maintain robust high speed Internet access withappropriate firewalls and internet filters. Add bandwidth asneeded for growth.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyStaff

VendorInvoices

4.2.3: Provide simultaneous access to online learning with richmedia such as streaming video, podcasts, applets, andanimation, and sufficient bandwidth and storage tocustomize online instruction.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP05, I09

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyStaff

TechnologyInventory,TeacherLesson Plans

4.2.4: Maintain all necessary monthly internet services and localand long distance telephone service. Utilize E­ratediscounts as applicable

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Business OfficeStaff,TechnologyStaff

E­rateRecords,Contract withISP, Invoicesand PaymentSheets

4.2.5: Maintain annual licensing and support agreements forSkyward business and student management software.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Superintendent,Business OfficeStaff

Contractagreementsfor sitelicensing andsupport

3/24/2015 ROCKDALE ISD Technology Plan: 2013 - 2016

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4.2.6: Provide and expand secure district­wide wireless accessto all instructional and administrative buildings.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I06

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyDirector,TechnologyStaff

Purchaseorders,InstallationRecords

4.2.7: Utilize E­Rate discounts when possible, along with stateand local funds to expand the by providing E­rate eligibleservers, wiring, drops, switches, routers, switch racks,UPS battery backups (for eligible equipment), and basicmaintenance.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS14

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

AdministrativeStaff,TechnologyDirector

Increasedstudent andstaff access,Increasednumber ofactive drops,PurchasingRecords,InventoryRecords

4.2.8: Provide a Disaster Recovery plan that ensures criticaltechnology applications can be recovered in a timelymanner including electronic student records, financial andpersonnel records, student and staff data files, andcommunication systems such as email and web pages

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS14

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyStaff

Purchasingrecords fordata backupsolutions,Maintenanceagreements

4.2.9: Add storage servers and virtualize as needed to supportthe BYOD and desktop virtualization using VMWAREView or other technologies that provide anytime,anywhere staff and student access to district resources.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, TL08, TL09

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyDirector

Inventory,PurchasingRecords

OBJECTIVE 4.3:

Technology support will be provided to all students, teachers, and administrators to ensure maximum utilization of districttechnology.

Budget Amount $420,000.00LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology

E­Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 12

Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s)Responsible:

Evidence:

4.3.1: Maintain a Technology Director with sufficient technologysupport staff to meet the TEA­recommended Target Techratios of one technical staff position to 350 or fewercomputers.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS10

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Superintendent,HumanResourcesCoordinator

PayrollRecords

4.3.2: Maintain a technology administrator trained inInstructional Technology to ensure quality technologytraining is available to staff and to aid classroom teachersin the integration of technology into classroom teaching.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS10

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

Superintendent,HumanResourcesCoordinator,Director ofTeaching andLearning

PayrollRecords

4.3.3: Use Erate Priority 2 Maintenance discounts whenpossible, along with local funds to contract, as needed,with network engineers and other professionals forinstallation, technical support, and maintenance of LANdevices, servers, cabling and other internal connections.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01

State:Original

Status:Planned

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyDirector

VendorInvoices,SignedContracts,Log ofVendor SiteVisits, E­Raterecords

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OBJECTIVE 4.4:

100% of the district technology infrastructure will be evaluated annually for its effectiveness in instructional support.

Budget Amount $750.00LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology

E­Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 03, 11

Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s)Responsible:

Evidence:

4.4.1: Maintain an inventory of all District hardware andsoftware.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyStaff, Teachers

Planned andpublishedinventoryrecords.

4.4.2: Develop a plan to evaluate, upgrade and replace obsoleteequipment and software to ensure maximum efficiencyand use of technology by staff and students.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I07

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyStaff,TechnologyDirector

Planned andpublishedobsolescenceplan,inventorywithdrawalrecords

4.4.3: Recycle or dispose of computers and obsoletetechnologies in compliance with the Texas Health andSafety Code Subtitle B. Chapter 361. Solid WasteDisposal Act.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I07

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

MaintenanceDirector,TechnologyStaff

Planned andpublishedinventorydocument,DisposalRecords.

4.4.4: Use technology plan goals, objectives and strategies as atool to evaluate progress in developing the districtinfrastructure.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS06

State:Original

Status: InProgress

July 1,2013 ­June 30,2016

TechnologyPlanningCommittee,Superintendent

Review ofTechnologyPlan eachsemester

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Budget

Budget year 2013

Budget item Cost Funding Sources with amount per source

Staff Development $12,000.00 NOTE: No Title II D funds received for current year. $18,000 local funds,$4,000 Title I

Telecommunications & InternetAccess

$86,400.00 83% E­Rate ($71,712), 17% local funds ($14,688)

Materials & Supplies $83,000.00 10% Title I ($8,300.00), 25% IMA ($20,750), 65% local & grants ($53,950)

Equipment $263,000.00 20% (52,600) Erate, 80% local & grants ($210,400)

Maintenance $140,000.00 20% (28,000) Erate, 80% ($112,000) Local

Miscellaneous Expenses $8,250.00 100% Local funds

Total $592,650.00

Budget year 2014

Budget item Cost Funding Sources with amount per source

Staff Development $12,000.00 NOTE: No Title II D funds received for current year. $18,000 local funds,$4,000 Title I

Telecommunications & InternetAccess

$86,400.00 83% E­Rate ($71,712), 17% local funds ($14,688)

Materials & Supplies $83,000.00 10% Title I ($8,300.00), 25% IMA ($20,750), 65% local & grants ($53,950)

Equipment $263,000.00 20% (52,600) Erate, 80% local & grants ($210,400)

Maintenance $140,000.00 20% (28,000) Erate, 80% ($112,000) Local

Miscellaneous Expenses $8,250.00 100% Local funds

Total $592,650.00

Budget year 2015

Budget item Cost Funding Sources with amount per source

Staff Development $12,000.00 NOTE: No Title II D funds received for current year. $18,000 local funds,$4,000 Title I

Telecommunications & InternetAccess

$86,400.00 83% E­Rate ($71,712), 17% local funds ($14,688)

Materials & Supplies $83,000.00 10% Title I ($8,300.00), 25% IMA ($20,750), 65% local & grants ($53,950)

Equipment $263,000.00 20% (52,600) Erate, 80% local & grants ($210,400)

Maintenance $140,000.00 20% (28,000) Erate, 80% ($112,000) Local

Miscellaneous Expenses $8,250.00 100% Local funds

Total $592,650.00

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EvaluationEvaluation Process:The intention of this evaluation is to make decisions on the impact that technology has on the learning process for all students.Therefore, the Rockdale Independent School District Technology Plan will be thoroughly evaluated annually in February by theTechnology Committee and monitored by the Technology Coordinator at least quarterly. A report will be given to theSuperintendent after each formal evaluation process.

The District Technology Committee will review, edit and update the Technology Plan annually by March 31 to reflect the currentconditions of district technology implementations and make recommendations for improvements. The plan will also be submittedto the Texas Education Agency for approval. After approval, each Campus Principal and the Technology Coordinator will besupplied with a copy of the plan to guide them with plan implementation.

Evaluation Method:The accountability methods and measures that will be used to evaluate the extent of activities that are effective are as follows:

1. Surveys of the staff including the Texas Teacher STaR Chart conducted annually in regards to their use of technology in theclassroom.

2. Random informal interviews conducted once a semester by a campus representative.

3. Records of staff member participation in technology training monitored by teacher professional development records.

4. Integration of training into the classroom as measured by lesson plans and number and type of technology and distancelearning projects.

5. Monitoring and documentation of community access to technology resources and information on the district web site.

6. Yearly inventory of hardware and software.

7. Support and maintenance of technology as documented by technical support records.

8. Use of the Campus Star Chart for measuring progress.

9. Use of AEIS reports as an assessment for student achievement

ROCKDALE ISD does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age, or national origin in its educationalprograms, activities, or employment as required by Title IX, Section 504 and Title VI.