District Information: Technology Plan

Technology Plan

February 20, 2008

CHILDRESS ISD Technology Plan for E-Rate Year 11
2007 - 2010

JOHN WILSON
SUPERINTENDENT

DISTRICT PROFILE
ESC Region: 16
City, State Zip: CHILDRESS, TX 79201-0179
Phone: (940) 937-2501
Fax: (940) 937-2938

Number of Campuses: 3
Total Student Enrollment: 1128
District Size: 1,000 - 1,599
Percent Econ. Disadvantaged: 52.20%

Technology Expenditures: $1,695,723.00
- Teaching and Learning Budget: $255,723.00
- Educator Preparation and Development Budget: $30,000.00
- Leadership, Administration and Support Budget: $240,000.00
- Infrastructure for Technology Budget: $1,170,000.00

Technology Expenditure Per Pupil: $1,503.30
Number of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet: 3
Percentage of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet: 100.00%
Number of Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet: 99
Percentage of Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet: 100.00%
Computer/Student Ratio: 2 student(s) for every computer
Computer/Teacher Ratio: 1 teacher(s) for every computer
Number of campuses that need to complete the Texas Campus STaR Chart: 3
Percentage of campuses that have completed the Texas Campus STaR Chart: 100.00 %

PLAN INTRODUCTION
Plan Last Edited: 02/20/2008

This is an Updated plan. The plan editor entered these comments about the changes since last year's plan: Updated the demographics and Technology committee members.

Technology Planning Committee:
John Wilson
Bennie Foard
Zeldon Jenkins
Wendi Stephens
Donna Smith
Terri Cobb
Toby Tucker
Liz Jones
Sue Haile
Rita Evans
Bo Helm
Savannah Keys
Faith Prince
Michael Smith
Marsha Meacham
Janet Word
Chad King
Johnny Robertson
Pat Swindell

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Childress Independent School District is committed to providing equal access for all students, teachers, administrators, and community members. Technology will be used to support all levels of the instructional program, which will provide motivation for learning and will increase the flexibility in classroom instruction. Adequate access to technology will facilitate administrative tasks and increase productivity. The district will include appropriate technology as a component in instruction throughout the learning process of each student. Students will gain skills to interact successfully in a technological environment to achieve their personal, educational, and workplace goals.
Since 1998 the District has made great strides in making technology available at every campus and administration buildings.
With the guidance of our technology plan the district has been able to increase the computer inventory to reach a student to computer ratio of 3:1 and we have met the state guidelines of 1:1 computer to teacher ratio.
Out of approximately 485 instructional computers, 285 are five years or older. Our goal for the replacement cycle for instructional computers has been 5 years and 3 years for administrative computers.
The district goal is one computer for each student and staff member with wireless connectivity.
There are several overall themes that our district plan embraces:
1. Intergrate technology into the curriculum to enhance the educational process students and teachers.
2. Provide information for parents, students and the community outside the physical school environment.
3. As our district continues to grow, so does our need to maintain the latest technology advances through staff development and implementing the most current technology available for our staff and students.

NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Assessment Process: A current inventory of computer equipment and related peripherals is conducted annually. Additional technology needs are addressed in the goals and objectives section. Technology needs assessment will be conducted throughout the school year to determine each campuses' needs. We also gather data from the STaR Chart completed from each campus and PDAS. Surveys are conducted annually to gather input from parents and students to determine the direction of technology in the district.
This material will be useful for establishing the specific technology needs in administrative and instructional areas in the next 3 to 5 years.
Our technology committee is comprised of administrators, faculty, students and community members. The committee members discussed the technology needs of our district and they are included in this plan.

Existing Conditions:
As a result of our 2004-2007 Technology plan, we have made improvements in implementing administrative and instructional technology in our classrooms.
To fulfill connectivity goals, every classroom is networked and has Internet access.
A T-1 line was added to our network to improve speed and connectivity, our district has also upgraded our LAN (local area network)and WAN (wide area network) to improve connectivity.
The district has approximately 15 servers and 485 computers for students and staff use.
We have accomplished these through TIF grants, TIE grants, local funds, E-Rate, and Rural school grants.
The district offers 7 technology courses at High School, 2 technology classes at Junior High and technology skills are implemented into the curriculum through the computer lab time at the Elementary School.
Administrative technology includes eClass grades, attendance, WinSchool and Groupwise Email.
Our web page is accessible to all community members to provide the latest up to date school information. This web access provides a portal for parents to view attendance, conduct and grades of each child through K12 Planet.
At the beginning of each new school year the new staff members are trained in administrative software. As staff receive new curriculum they are trained individually to implement the software.

Technology Needs:
1. Jr. High and High School Laptops for all students.

2. All teachers have laptops.

3. Wireless Networks in each building.

4. Additional professional development is needed for faculty and staff in all levels of technology usage.

5. Provide classroom presentation equipment.
Classrooms will be provided with adequate presentation equipment such as LCD projectors, laptops,Elmo,DVD players, Interactive boards and/or any other multimedia equipment needed.

6. Software
Software will be purchased to accommodate classroom and student needs.

7. Connectivity (Fiber)

8. Training on curriculum based materials.

9. Elementary Mobile Laptop Units for each classroom grades 3rd through 5th. At least one Mobile Laptop Unit per grade level for Kindergarten through 2nd.

10.Update Computer Labs and Classroom Computers.
All computer labs will be maintained and updated every 5 years to meet the needs of technological advances.

GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGIES

Goal 1: Integrate information technologies into the school curriculum to correlate with TEKS and provide services to the community.

Objective 1.1: Determine how technology will be integrated into each individual classroom's curriculum.
Budget for this objective: $150,000.00
LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 01 02 03 06 07 10 11 12

Strategy 1.1.1: Provide access to technology for all students by providing a student to computer ratio in each classroom of 1:1. Laptops will be provided for all students in Junior High and in High School.
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Principals, Teachers and paraprofessionals
Evidence: Improved individual student performance on TAKS by 3%
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I04, I05, TL06, TL08, TL09, TL13

Strategy 1.1.2: Provide technology applications classes in Junior High to teach keyboarding, word processing, databases, spreadsheets, individualized TEKS/TAKS instruction and Internet to the students with a ratio of 1 student to 1 computer/laptop.
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: All Teachers and Paraprofessionals
Evidence: Students are able to complete lessons requiring the use of technology
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL05, TL06, TL08, TL13

Strategy 1.1.3: Access to technology by all high school students to provide word processing, Internet access, individualized TEKS/TAKS instruction and SAT and ACT preparation to all students 9th - 12th grades.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: All Teachers, Paraprofessionals and Computer Tech
Evidence: Improved individual student performances on TAKS and other criterion-referenced tests by 3%
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL02, TL05, TL06, TL08, TL09, TL12, TL13

Strategy 1.1.4: To have access to multimedia equipment. Students will enhance learning through multimedia presentations according to the curriculum needs.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: All Teachers, Librarian and Computer Tech.
Evidence: Student projects, presentations and enhanced learning
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL06, TL08, TL09, TL11, TL13

Strategy 1.1.5: Provide career exploration, college admission and employment information to all 9th - 12th grade students. Students will access career and college exploration software to research and compile information throughout each grade level to prepare for post graduation.
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Counselor, Computer Tech., Classroom Teachers and Librarian
Evidence: Each student will develop a personalized portfolio of his/her work
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS08, TL02, TL07, TL08, TL13

Strategy 1.1.6: Provide classroom software to correlate with curriculum to enhance student learning and to accommodate TEKS/TAKS objectives.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Classroom Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and Computer Tech.
Evidence: Improved TAKS scores by 3%
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09

Strategy 1.1.7: Improve reading ability for all students. Students will increase their reading abilities by using the Accelerated Reader Program.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Classroom Teachers
Evidence: AR Tests and improved TAKS scores.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL09, TL12

Strategy 1.1.8: 5th grade students will get TV studio experience. 5th grade students will have access to TV Studio environment.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Principal and trained techs
Evidence: On air broadcasts
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL06, TL08, TL16

Strategy 1.1.9: Students will have access to computer labs. CEI Lab 1st - 8th grades for special populations. Orchard Lab grades 1st - 12th grades for students. Skills Banks Lab for 9th - 12th. Study Island for 3rd - 8th. Lexia Reading Skills and Assessment. Kindergarten - 8th grades for special populations. These programs will also be accessed through individual laptops on Junior High and High School campuses.
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Classroom teachers and Lab Facilitators.
Evidence: Students will increase performance on TAKS by 3%
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I02, I04, TL01, TL02, TL05, TL06, TL08, TL09, TL12, TL13

Strategy 1.1.10: All grade levels will use the state adopted Technology Applications adopted instructional materials at all grade levels.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Teachers, Classroom teachers, Computer Techs
Evidence: Improved technology skills
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL03, TL05, TL06, TL13

Objective 1.2: Utilize distance learning to expand educational curriculum.
Budget for this objective: $105,723.00
LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 01 02 03 06 07 08 09 10 11 12

Strategy 1.2.1: All students will have access to the Internet. Access to the Internet will provide students with the opportunity for research and projects in all areas of the curriculum.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: All Classroom Teachers, Paraprofessionals and Librarian.
Evidence: Classroom evaluation and lesson plans.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11, TL12, TL13

Strategy 1.2.2: Students will have access to videoconferencing to enhance the classroom and to participate in collaborative projects. High School students will utilize the videoconference for dual credit courses.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: All Classroom Teachers, Videoconference Coordinator, Clarendon College
Evidence: Improved TAKS scores by 3%
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I02, I09, LAS15, TL02, TL05, TL08, TL09, TL13

Strategy 1.2.3: Access to educational material through Cable TV, Channel 1, The Learning Channel and FOX News
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: All Classroom Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Principals, Librarian, and Computer Techs
Evidence: Students will have the opportunity to integrate information obtained via cable or Internet into the classroom setting.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11, TL12, TL13

Strategy 1.2.4: The community will have access to the videoconference lab and Internet for distance learning opportunities. College classes are available through Colleges/Universities to obtain college credits. The Internet is also used for web-based courses and for educational research purposes.
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Video Conference Coordinator and Video Conference Tech
Evidence: Determined by the number of users
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP08, I02, I09, LAS09, TL02, TL08, TL15

Strategy 1.2.5: The parents and students will have Internet access to grades, attendance, homework assignments and conduct through K12 Planet. School activities are accessed through school websites.
State: Revised
Status: Completed
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration, Technology Coordinator and Teachers
Evidence: How many parents and students access the site.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I08, I09, LAS07, LAS09, LAS11, TL09, TL12, TL16

Goal 2: Provide training for all staff in order to efficiently and effectively integrate technology into the classroom

Objective 2.1: Provide training to faculty and staff on electronic student/records management system including grades, attendance, K12 Planet, communication and Web Page design (SOCs).
Budget for this objective: $6,000.00
LRPT Category: Educator Preparation and Development
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01 03 04a 04b 06 07 11 12

Strategy 2.1.1: Training in eGrades, eClass attendance, K12 Planet and SOCs Web Page.
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Trained Professionals, Paraprofessionals and Administration
Evidence: Teachers will be competent in using these programs.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, EP09, LAS10

Strategy 2.1.2: Training in using the Internet: Internet Explorer, Safari, Search Engines, e-mail, Lesson Plans
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Trained Professionals and Paraprofessionals
Evidence: Teachers will use these skills in their daily teaching and lesson preparation
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, LAS10

Strategy 2.1.3: Training in : Word Processing, Databases, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Appleworks
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Trained Professionals, and Paraprofessionals
Evidence: Teachers will use these skills in their daily teaching and lesson preparation
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, EP09, LAS10

Strategy 2.1.4: Training in Web Page Building Software (SOCs)
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Trained Professionals and Paraprofessionals
Evidence: Teachers will be able to build their own web page to be used for educational purposes
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP07, LAS10, TL16

Strategy 2.1.5: Teachers will be encouraged to master the SBEC Technology Applications Educator Standards .
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Principals
Evidence: PDAS
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS12

Strategy 2.1.6: Teachers will be provided training on all new equipment (ex. Apple Laptops, LCDS, ELMO's,interactive bluetooth tablets).
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent, Principals
Evidence: Use of the equipment.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP09, TL08

Objective 2.2: Provide technology training for staff to accommodate specific curriculum areas.
Budget for this objective: $24,000.00
LRPT Category: Educator Preparation and Development
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01 02 03 04a 04b 11 12

Strategy 2.2.1: Training in the operation and maintenance of the Video Conferencing Lab
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Site Coordinator and Teachers using Lab
Evidence: Video Techs. are able to operate and maintain video conferencing lab
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, LAS10

Strategy 2.2.2: Training opportunities in Curriculum-area software
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Trained Professionals, Mentors and Paraprofessionals
Evidence: Teachers will use curriculum-based software to aid in teaching their lesson objectives
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, LAS10, TL01, TL02, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL09, TL10, TL11

Strategy 2.2.3: Access to training in the use of Library and Media resources.
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Librarians and Media Personnel
Evidence: Students will be able to use the software and media resources.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP05, EP09, LAS10

Strategy 2.2.4: Teachers will learn to teach and participate in collaborative projects using the videoconference lab and Internet.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Site Coordinator, Mentors and Teachers
Evidence: Teachers will be able to effectively use the video conferencing equipment.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP07, EP08, LAS10, TL06, TL08, TL09, TL11, TL15

Strategy 2.2.5: Teachers will have the opportunity to attend Region and State Technology Conferences and curriculum based technology training.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent and Principals
Evidence: Teacher CPE Hours
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP05, EP06, EP09, LAS10

Goal 3: Upgrade and maintain all equipment to accommodate emerging technology.

Objective 3.1: Monitor for replacement of outdated technology on a regular basis.
Budget for this objective: $255,000.00
LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 03 05

Strategy 3.1.1: The computer labs on all campuses will be updated as needed.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration, School Board, and Technology Coordinator
Evidence: The age of the computers.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates:

Strategy 3.1.2: All student and teacher laptops will be updated as needed.
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration, School Board, and Technology coordinator.
Evidence: The age of the computers.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I07

Strategy 3.1.3: When Computer Labs are replaced, the remaining functional computers will be used as supplemental computers in classrooms as needed.
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration, Technology Coordinator and Classroom Teachers
Evidence: The number of computers being utilized in classrooms.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I04

Strategy 3.1.4: Upgrade computers/printers in high school Business Computer Information Systems (BCIS) classroom, with capabilities as described in Attachment B (Technology Minimum Purchasing Standards).
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration, School Board and Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Number of computers placed in the labs. 25 computers will be moved to the keyboarding classroom.
Comments: * See Attachment B (Technology Minimum Purchasing Standards)
LRPT Correlates: I02, I03, I05, I07

Strategy 3.1.5: When the BCIS computers are replaced, the existing functioning computers will be dispersed as needed on campus.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration, School Board and Technology Coordinator
Evidence: 25 computers will be moved to the CHS computer lab
Comments:
LRPT Correlates:

Strategy 3.1.6: Monitor software needs such as: CEI, Lexia, Accelerated Reader, Skills Bank, Orchard, Study Island and specific curriculum-based software for updates or replacement.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Principals, Technology Coordinator, Classroom Teacher and Paraprofessionals
Evidence: Updated Software.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates:

Strategy 3.1.7: Maintain and upgrade all classroom computers, networks, and district-wide administrative software.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration, Principals, Technology Coordinator, Classroom Teachers, Paraprofessionals
Evidence: Monitor teacher and administrative utilization and effectiveness.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I02

Strategy 3.1.8: Maintain and upgrade videoconference equipment and software.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Site Coordinator, Technology Coordinator and Administration
Evidence: Testing equipment to make sure it is operating properly.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I02

Strategy 3.1.9: All critical information is backed up daily/weekly to two other servers at other locations within the district. There are also paper trails for critical info.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Backups, Paper Trail
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS14

Objective 3.2: Provide access to all staff and students to electronic information resources in all classrooms and other appropriately deemed locations.
Budget for this objective: $915,000.00
LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 03 05 06 12

Strategy 3.2.1: To provide at least 6 computer workstations with Internet capabilities in each elementary classroom and to also have access to mobile laptop units.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration, School Board, Technology Coordinator and Classroom teacher
Evidence: Number of computers and their classroom utilization.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I04

Strategy 3.2.2: Continue to provide the use of the T-1 lines from high school through fiber to the Central Office, Junior High and Elementary and to other remote sites by radio wave.
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration, School Board, Technology Coordinator and contracted personnel
Evidence: Equipment in place and in use.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I05, I06, I07, I08, TL01

Strategy 3.2.3: Touchscreen monitors for PK students, Document Cameras, LCD projectors, and interactive bluetooth tablets connected to computers in classrooms throughout the district.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration and Technology coordinator
Evidence: Equipment in place and in use.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03

Strategy 3.2.4: Video Conferencing Lab will expand capabilities to extend to any educational sites available.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Administration, Technology Coordinator, Site Coordinator and Region XVI
Evidence: Expanded Capabilities
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP02, I01, I02, TL05, TL15

Strategy 3.2.5: Web site provided for parents and students to access information about each campus.
State: Original
Status: Completed
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator and Classroom teachers
Evidence: Utilization of services.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I02, I08, I09, LAS07, TL04, TL15, TL16

Strategy 3.2.6: TV studio provides the capability to broadcast to community.
State: Original
Status: Completed
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Technology coordinator, campus representatives and cable TV provider
Evidence: Broadcasting to community
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I02, I08, I09, TL16

Strategy 3.2.7: Provide laptop computers to be used for students unable to attend classroom or as a tutoring tool.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Classroom teachers, technology coordinator and principals
Evidence: Student progress
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I07, TL09, TL13

Strategy 3.2.8: The school libraries will have computers with internet access for teachers, students, parents and community to use as needed.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Librarians
Evidence: Computer access in Libraries
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02, LAS03, TL10, TL11

Strategy 3.2.9: The school libraries have electronic checkout with capabilities of student catalog that will be upgraded as needed.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Librarians, Technology
Evidence: Library computers
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02, TL10, TL11

Strategy 3.2.10: The school libraries will provide online resources (ex.Thompson-Gale or EBSCO) to teachers, students, parents and communities for research.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Librarians
Evidence: Resources in Library
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL10, TL11

Goal 4: Provide effective administration of technology services.

Objective 4.1: Provide training and support for technology.
Budget for this objective: $240,000.00
LRPT Category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 01 02 03 04a 04b 05 09 10 11 12

Strategy 4.1.1: Technology Coordinator and support personnel provided to train, implement new programs, and provide necessary maintenance on equipment and software.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent, School Board
Evidence: Program and telecommunications use.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS06

Strategy 4.1.2: Technology planning and staff development will be addressed in all improvement plans in the district.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent, Principals and School Board
Evidence: Improvement Plans
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02, LAS03, LAS13

Strategy 4.1.3: Technology Leadership Committee (TLC) will meet regularly to plan and set goals for technology in the district.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent, Technology Leadership Committee
Evidence: Minutes from meetings.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS02, LAS04, LAS13

Strategy 4.1.4: The Texas STaR Chart will be used to guide the administration of technology.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent, Principals, School Board and Technology Leadership Committee
Evidence: Texas STaR Chart, Improvement Plans
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS03, LAS04, LAS05, LAS08

Strategy 4.1.5: Technology Plan will be evaluated and submitted for approval yearly for NCLB and when due for TEA.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent, Technology Committee
Evidence: Approved Technology Plan
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS04, LAS05

Strategy 4.1.6: Community members are included in the planning and support of technology. Community members are involved in district and campus site based committees and also surveys are collected and reviewed.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent, Principals
Evidence: Community members on committees.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS07, LAS13

Strategy 4.1.7: The district will use AEIS-IT, online testing results, Texas STaR Chart and results from other computer programs to make decisions focused on student success.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent, Principals, Counselors
Evidence: Improvement Plans, Lesson Plans
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS08, TL04, TL07

Strategy 4.1.8: Anyone accessing CISD computers or network will agree to and sign the Acceptable Use Policy that explains the expectations and rules approved by the CISD Board of Trustees.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Board of Trustees, Superintendent, Principals
Evidence: Signs Acceptable Use Policies
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL14

Strategy 4.1.9: CISD has in place and running at all times up-to-date anti-virus, spam blockers and content filters.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007-2010
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Programs running
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL14

BUDGET
Total amount of Title II, Part D formula funds received for the current year of this plan: $0.00

Method of application for formula funds: Local Application

Budget for year 2007
- Telecom cost: $76,000.00
- Telecom source: 76,000 Local
- Materials cost: $75,241.00
- Materials source: 31,470 State
10,000 Local
31,750 Federal
2021 Federal
- Equipment cost: $314,000.00
- Equipment source: 314,000 Local
- Maintenance cost: $80,000.00
- Maintenance source: 80,000 Local
- Staff development cost: $10,000.00
- Staff development source: 3,677 Title II part D
6,323 Local
- Miscellaneous cost: $10,000.00
- Miscellaneous source: 10,000 Local
- Total: $565,241.00

Budget for year 2008
- Telecom cost: $76,000.00
- Telecom source: 76,000 Local
- Materials cost: $75,241.00
- Materials source: 31,470 State
10,000 Local
31,750 Federal
2850 Local
- Equipment cost: $314,000.00
- Equipment source: 314,000 Local
- Maintenance cost: $80,000.00
- Maintenance source: 80,000 Local
- Staff development cost: $10,000.00
- Staff development source: 3,677 Title II part D
6,323 Local
- Miscellaneous cost: $10,000.00
- Miscellaneous source: 10,000 Local
- Total: 565,241.00

Budget for year 2009
- Telecom cost: $76,000.00
- Telecom source: 76,000 Local
- Materials cost: $75,241.00
- Materials source: 31,470 State
10,000 Local
31,750 Federal
2850 Local
- Equipment cost: $314,000.00
- Equipment source: 314,000 Local
- Maintenance cost: $80,000.00
- Maintenance source: 80,000 Local
- Staff development cost: $10,000.00
- Staff development source: 3,677 Title II part D
6,323 Local
- Miscellaneous cost: $10,000.00
- Miscellaneous source: 10,000 Local
- Total: 565,241.00

EVALUATION
Evaluation Process:
The Technology Committee will meet to review and evaluate the specific goals and objectives in the technology plan. They will meet annually. The Technology Committee will be responsible for evaluating and updating the plan. The committee will send a report to the Superintendent and the School Board.

Evaluation Method:
* Improved individual student performance on TAKS
* Texas STaR Chart
* Classroom evaluations and lesson plans
* Student projects and presentations
* The increased use of technology by teacher, students and community
* The student/work station and teacher/work station ratio
APPENDIX
Attachment item A:
Childress ISD Schematic of WAN
Elementary
Jr.High
High School