Number of Campuses
with Direct Connection to Internet
89
Percentage of Campuses
with Direct Connection to Internet
83.96%
Number of Classrooms
with Direct Connection to Internet
3875
Percentage of Classrooms
with Direct Connection to Internet
100.00%
Computer/Student Ratio
4 student(s) for every computer
Computer/Teacher Ratio
2 teacher(s) for every computer
Number of campuses that need to
complete the Texas Campus STaR Chart
98
Percentage of campuses that have
completed the Texas Campus STaR Chart
100.00 %
Plan Introduction
Plan Last Edited
06/10/2009
Plan status:
approved
Years Included in the Plan:
2007 - 2010
Number of years covered by the plan:
3
Years Approved for the Plan:
2007 - 2010
Number of approved years:
3
This is an Updated plan. The plan editor entered these comments about the changes since last year's plan:
Minor updates made to reflect implementation objectives in progress, updated new staff names, and demographics.
Technology Planning Committee
Marcos Zorola, Assistant Superintendent for Accountability, Technology, PEIMS and Data Services
Miguel Guhlin, Director, Instructional Technology
Patricia Holub, Executive Director, Technology Initiatives and Support
Gregory Lee, Director, Networking and Technical Services
Thelma Celestino, Director, Library Media Services
Claude Ascolese, Technology Integration Coordinator/Trainer-Instructional
Elvin Chase, Teacher, Miller ES
Marisa Davies, Librarian, Gates ES
Ruben Fernandez, Principal, Davis MS
Carmen Garzes, Teacher, Whittier MS
Eugene Gonzales, Internet Analyst III, Operations and Systems Integration
David Goree, Campus Instructional Coordinator, Edison HS
Mayra Hernandez, Campus Instructional Coordinator, Jefferson HS
Pricilla Canales, Interim Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
Diana Sultenfuss, Assistant Principal, Page MS
John Thilman, Director, Planning and Budget
Toni Thompson, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources
Executive Summary
The San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) Technology ePlan is intended to cover all aspects of the use of technology in the SAISD for the next three calendar years. The goals and objectives, as well as the mission and vision for technology are aligned with those set by the SAISD Board of Education. Because technology is a moving target, and new and emerging technologies are becoming available daily, the ePlan is intended as a framework upon which we can build, not as an end all. All students and employees of the District will benefit from this plan. To realize the plan, the Board has made the commitment to dedicate a portion of all funds toward the annual total budget for technology. This document represents a work in progress. As the Plan is evaluated, items of need will be added; those that have been completed will be removed.
While conditions may have changed both within the District and in the world at large, the essential elements for our successful implementation of technology in schools remain the same. These include:
Access: We ensure that students, staff, parents, and the local community have appropriate, equitable, and convenient access to the uses and tools of modern technology for information handling, communication, learning, instruction, and management in the educational setting (technology infrastructure, equity, currency and access).
Training: We provide training systems to ensure successful use of current and emerging technologies by students, staff, parents, and the community. This training focuses on role-specific applications and high-yield strategies for integrating these.
Support: We maintain and enhance support systems (instructional coaching, technical support, troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, repair, acquisitions, plant services) for the use of technology that will ensure successful experiences by students, staff, parents, and the community (adequacy and timeliness).
Communication: We provide students, staff, parents, and community with a modern and effective communications system and infrastructure which includes a network that links schools, classrooms, libraries, businesses, home, governmental agencies, and others within and outside the District (connectivity).
Technology in the San Antonio Independent School District will continue to play a major role in learning and teaching, in administration and information systems, and in the inclusion of parents and the community in the enterprise of education. At the center of the district's mission is student learning and productivity. Measured by benchmarks of student and staff progress, technology initiatives on each of these three fronts are critical to the district's success with technology and to its overall success in achieving the shared vision.
The Long Range Technology Planning team has developed a flexible and ambitious set of goals for SAISD technology acquisition, implementation, and assessment. During these years, the Team will add representatives of stakeholders from the community and from other departments of the SAISD structure to ensure appropriate representation. The Team's role will include planning for the district information and communications infrastructure and for enhanced support for campus technology decision-making and self-sufficiency. The Team also recognizes the need to integrate technology planning with shared site-based decision-making at each campus. Site-based planning teams will develop campus-level technology audits and recommendations, including plans for special programs and extramural funding, which reflect utilization of technology consistent with the framework of the district plan.
Our general commitments for the upcoming years include:
• Ongoing revision and review of the Long Range Technology Plan,
• Increased and improved client support and empowerment for all SAISD campuses and departments, with special emphasis on expanded infrastructure and connectivity,
• Development of strategies to maintain or reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) in technology while simultaneously upgrading hardware capabilities,
• Continual improvement to administrative and student systems to ensure PEIMS data quality, with an expanded intranet and Internet capability for student support services to ensure effective, efficient, and timely auxiliary, administrative, and record-keeping services (counseling, scheduling, placement, special services, transportation, security, food services, attendance, achievement, discipline, health, and social services). Additional intranet and Internet capabilities will ensure effective, efficient, and timely financial, business, personnel, and plant services (personnel management, calendaring, business operations, acquisitions, fixed assets, textbooks, plant maintenance, data reporting, evaluation, and security services),
• Effective extramural funding programs through grants and partnerships,
• Ongoing instructional initiatives that integrate technology into the District’s classrooms. While campuses will have flexibility in detailed implementation of technology, the district will maintain non-negotiables for both learners and for staff, and
• Constant review and revision of the District’s staff development programs
Needs Assessment
Assessment Process:
2.1 The following chart represents the process used to analyze the district technology needs that are addressed in the plan.
This needs assessments seeks to address both process and product. In assessing the process, there are three foci; these include the following: a) Planning, management and Collaboration; b) Implementation evaluation; and c) Professional development.
In assessing the first process item, there are several critical components. Those include meetings with campus technology representatives (CTRs), campus instructional technologists (CITs), as well as collaborative meetings with Curriculum and Instruction Department. Methods and indicators for assessing Planning, Management and Collaboration include on-site observations and formal/informal interviews.
The second process item is implementation evaluation. Components for this item include various activities, alignment to the State’s Long Range Plan for Technology, Campus and Teacher StaR Charts, and the Levels of Technology Implementation (LOTI) framework. Pre-Intervention methods and/or indicators include the district and campus and teacher StaR Charts, and classroom observations using the LOTI framework. Post-intervention methods include the teacher STaR Chart, and observations with the LOTI framework, that will be implemented on an annual basis.
The third process item is Professional Development. Professional development has several components, including curriculum and the technology competency certification plan (TCCP). Methods/indicator that will be used to assess Professional Development include workshop evaluations, formal/informal interviews, on-site observations, and document tracking via the Instructional Technology web site.
However, process is only one part of the needs assessment. The second part is the product that results from the process. In assessing the product, the impact on teaching, learning and administrative tasks is the primary focus. Critical components include frequency of technology use, incorporation of technology and educator to workstation ratio. These are assessed through a variety of indicators, including the Campus and Teacher StaR Charts. Also included are the campus access surveys, a survey assessing technology hardware, completed by campuses on a continuous basis.
Student performance data (e.g. TAKS, TPRI), attitudinal measures, or other indicators will provide information on the long-term impact of the incorporation of technology in student learning and teaching. Existing Conditions:
2.1 The following chart represents the process used to analyze the district technology needs that are addressed in the plan.
This needs assessments seeks to address both process and product. In assessing the process, there are three foci; these include the following: a) Planning, management and Collaboration; b) Implementation evaluation; and c) Professional development.
In assessing the first process item, there are several critical components. Those include meetings with campus technology representatives, campus instructional technologists, as well as collaborative meetings with Curriculum and Instruction Department. Methods and indicators for assessing Planning, Management and Collaboration include on-site observations and formal/informal interviews.
The second process item is implementation evaluation. Components for this item include various activities, alignment to the State’s Long Range Plan for Technology, StaR Chart, and the Levels of Technology Implementation (LOTI) framework. Pre-Intervention methods and/or indicators include the district and campus StaR Chart, and the Teacher STaR Chart. Post-intervention methods include the LOTI framework as the guide for classroom observations.
The third process item is Professional Development. Professional development has several components, including curriculum and the technology competency certification plan (TCCP). Methods/indicator that will be used to assess Professional Development include workshop evaluations, formal/informal interviews, on-site observations, and document tracking via the Instructional Technology web site.
However, process is only one part of the needs assessment. The second part is the product that results from the process. In assessing the product, the impact on teaching, learning and administrative tasks is the primary focus. Critical components include frequency of technology use, incorporation of technology and educator to workstation ratio. These are assessed through a variety of indicators, including the StaR Chart as a pre/post intervention survey once a year. Also included are the campus access surveys, a survey completed by campuses on a continuous basis.
Student performance data (e.g. TAKS, TPRI), attitudinal measures, or other indicators will provide information on the long-term impact of the incorporation of technology in student learning and teaching. Technology Needs:
2.3 The following is a summary of the technology needs and issues identified by the needs assessment.
A comprehensive needs assessment utilizing teacher/student surveys, interviews, focus group sessions, inventories and the Texas Campus STaR Chart was conducted to analyze the current status of technology in the district and determine future needs. Items analyzed included: infrastructure, hardware, software, programs, courses, student achievement, technology resources, staff development, and technical support. Findings from this needs assessment are as follows.
• Infrastructure. The District’s network infrastructure must be able to support responsive access to Internet resources through greater bandwidth, and modern up-to-date equipment, and software. The on-line student assessment programs and grade book program require responsive reliable Internet connectivity. The digital curriculum program or streaming video also requires high level of bandwidth and is reliable. The District must also be positioned to support future voice-over-IP initiatives that will place a telephone in every classroom.
Finally, the District infrastructure must continue to establish a wireless infrastructure to support the multitude of wireless laptops and personal digital assistants (PDAs) being purchased by schools and administrative staffs.
• Hardware. SAISD currently owns more than 19,600 computers that are located in its 92 campuses. Of these computers, over 49% are over five years old and, while still in use, are considered obsolete.
These numbers are tracked and assessments performed through the use of fixed assets data and through a campus self-reporting tool called the Campus Access Survey (CAS). Through fixed assets and CAS we are able to determine where the computers are located, how they are used and their age.
Other significant data is tracked and used when updating the District’s hardware access plan such as the number of labs, the hardware platform, Internet connectivity, etcetera. It is the District’s goal to provide access for all students to current technology, technology that is one – five years old. To meet this goal the District reviews the hardware assessment annually and determines the areas of greatest need. Funding is then allocated to support those areas most in need.
In order to make current technology more accessible, the District is moving toward mobile, wireless technology. This initiative will begin with high schools and the purchase of 33 mobile laptop carts with 24-wireless laptops. These laptops will be shared throughout the campus as the need permits making technology available to students, whenever they are.
Desktop computers will still be used in the areas that are served better through this type of technology such as administrative areas and Career and Technology Labs. In addition, the District is pursuing an initiative to provide a mobile, wireless laptop for every teacher. Most classrooms have computers, but few have a computer that is dedicated solely for teacher use.
As more information is available electronically and more automated resources are implemented, it is becoming critical that every teacher have a tool for accessing that information and those resources. With a mobile, wireless laptop the teacher will have a tool that can be used where they do their work – in the classroom and in the home – and that can be used to support the growing need for professional development.
• Software. Per the Campus Technology Planning Guide (http://itls.saisd.net/initiatives), SAISD has standardized the District
elementary schools on productivity tools (e.g. MS Office) and keyboarding software (e.g. Type to Learn). Continuing in that effort, two other tools remain - graphic organizers and age-appropriate multimedia tools. These are two critical tools for elementary students, as well as K-8, especially in light of the new TAKS.
Graphic organizers for all campuses were purchased in 2004-2005 school year and are currently deployed across the District (http://itls.saisd.net/go).
The district should have standardized applications supporting State and National Technology Applications standards as well as content area connections. Standardizing on appropriate software (e.g. Inspiration/Kidspiration) will allow more efficient and effective District teacher training and support and better software purchasing aligned to TEKS district-wide. This profound need has been exacerbated by the fact that while hardware has been purchased at the campus level, new software specifications exceed the technology now available at campuses.
• Student Achievement. During the period 2002-2003 school year, SAISD was 90% economically disadvantaged in comparison to a state rate of 52%. TAKS scores, while aligned with the state in the economically disadvantage group lagged behind the state scores with 65% passing math, 79% passing writing, 55% passing science, and 86% passing social studies. Groups such as Limited English Proficient students are well behind, and at grade nine only 25% pass TAKS. SAISD has the highest mobility rate of any urban district with 32.3% of students moving during the year (state rate is 21.1%). The four year dropout rate is 8.3%, but special education students dropout at a rate of 17.7% and LEP students at the rate of 11.3%.
• Staff Development. Previous to 2003 school year, professional development in regards to technology professional development has not been focused or aligned to SBEC Standards. As such, in spring 2004, the District chose to administer the Levels of Technology Implementation (LOTI) questionnaire, as well as provide training to unfunded campus technology representatives (who meet monthly), campus principals and instructional coordinators. A detailed set of reports by district and campus is available online at http://itls.saisd.net/loti/reports
The Levels of Technology Implementation (LOTI) provides each teacher, administrator and library media specialist detailed assessment that will help guide professional development in San Antonio ISD. This assessment has been completed for the last 3 years.
Based on the data from the LOTI currently being administered, is that 34% of educators are at Level 0 of the Levels of Technology Implementation (LOTI). Level 0 can be described as follows: Technology-based tools (e.g., computers) are either (1) completely unavailable in the classroom, (2) not easily accessible by the classroom teacher, or (3) there is a lack of time to pursue electronic technology implementation. Existing technology is predominately text based (e.g., ditto sheets, chalkboard, and overhead projector). This is a level lower than the Texas STaR Chart's Early Tech.
For the 2004-2005 school year, however, 34% decreased to 27%, a difference of 7%. At Level 1, the District saw a corresponding increase of 8%, increasing from 13% to 21%. At levels 3, 4, and 5 of the LOTI, the District saw small increases of 1% or more.
In 2003-2004, 17%--compared to 18% for 2004-2005 school year--of staff are at the target technology level of progress in the Texas STaR Chart. This means that while the majority of campuses may claim that they are the "Developing Tech" level of progress, more detailed assessment shows that SAISD is in greater need for targeted professional development than indicated by the Texas STaR Chart data.
This need can be addressed through increased access to hardware, standardized software purchases, and a district-coordinated technology competency certification plan (TCCP). Unfortunately, the TCCP lacks the funding for completion incentives should the entire district participate. Additional survey data collection is available online at http://lms.saisd.net/survey
• Technical Support. The District requires a technical support staff capable of supporting, maintaining, and troubleshooting routers, switches, servers, PCs, MACs, laptops (wired and wireless) and PDAs. This type of equipment is housed at schools and administrative locations. In addition, the technical staff must be able to diagnose and fix district-supported software and solve connectivity issues to Region 20 and application service providers (LightSpan).
Goals, Objectives, and Strategies
GOAL 1: Strategies will be developed to evaluate the levels of technology use and integration by teachers, librarians, and other professional staff.
OBJECTIVE 1.1:
100% of teachers and campus administrators will complete a technology needs assessment. Budget Amount $294,000.00
LRPT category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 11
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
1.1.1:
Administer needs assessment that measures the Technology Implementation for every teacher, librarian and campus administrator in SAISD.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP06, EP07, EP08, I01, I08, LAS02, TL02, TL10, TL11
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Data reports for each campus and one report for the district
Daily agendas
Session evaluations
Web Site – http://itls.saisd.net/lot
1.1.2:
Facilitate campuses updating the Texas Campus STAR Chart as well as the Teacher StaR Chart with alignment to campus improvement plans.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, I01, I08, LAS01, LAS02, TL06, TL11, TL14
Facilitate PreK-3 teacher professional learning opportunities as they use technology to assess student learning.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP06, LAS07, TL04, TL07, TL12
GOAL 2: Teachers and professional support staff will have the opportunity to participate in staff development.
OBJECTIVE 2.1:
100% of campus teachers and professional support staff will have the opportunity to participate in professional development available in SAISD. Budget Amount $321,000.00
LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01, 04a, 04b, 11
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
2.1.1:
Maintain ITS website for communication, program awareness, information dissemination and to support online, web-based curriculum modules providing anytime, anywhere access to professional development resources.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I09, LAS01, LAS04, TL12
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Usage survey
Hit counter Analysis
Web Site – Technology Literacy Institute’s online tutorials ((http://itls.saisd.net/tli)
CD-ROM Image Server
2.1.2:
Continue implementation of a district-wide learning management system (a.k.a. ePath) to facilitate professional development, online learning aligned to Technology Applications Educator Standards, online assessments, and monitor NCLB requirements.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, EP06, EP08, LAS07, LAS10, LAS12, TL02, TL09
Work with campus administrators to update the list of campus technology representatives to provide monthly representation and campus staff development from each school in the district.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP06, I09, LAS01, LAS04, LAS07, TL02, TL09, TL10
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Resources will be available via the ITS web site
Campus Instructional Technologist or Campus Technology Representative at every campus monthly meeting agendas. (http://itls.saisd.net/ctr)
2.1.4:
Implement a technology competency certification plan (TCCP) aligned to SBEC Technology Competencies for Teachers (I-V), the Levels of Technology Implementation, and STaR Chart that leads to Technology Lead Teacher Certification.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP06, I09, LAS01, LAS02, LAS03, LAS04, LAS12, TL02, TL12
Establish a technology lead teachers (TLT's) program as funding and availability of candidates permits.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP06, I09, LAS01, LAS04, LAS06, TL02, TL12
Design and implement a self-paced learning system for SAISD employees who wish to improve their skills with Microsoft Office Suite applications. The system will include a CDROM ordering database interface and online competency assessments (a.k.a. SchoolFlix).
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, TL15
State: Revised
Status: Planned
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
ITS:SchoolFlix web site
Available CDROMS and competency assessment linked from the ITS:SchoolFlix website
2.1.8:
Collaborate with the Office of Curriculum and Instruction in the planning of the CIC monthly meeting--to include technology resources--that supports the content being presented.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP06, EP07, EP08, I01, I08, LAS02, LAS10, TL02, TL06, TL10, TL11
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Resources will be available via the ITS web site.
Meeting Agendas
Resources posted on the District's Scope and Sequence
OBJECTIVE 2.2:
100% of teachers will have access to online learning resources and tutorials to enhance their professional development. Budget Amount $60,000.00
LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates: ER02
NCLB Correlates: 04a, 04b, 12
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
2.2.1:
Maintain ITS web site for communication, program awareness, and information dissemination and to support online, web-based curriculum modules providing anytime, anywhere access to professional development and online registration.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I09, LAS01, LAS04
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Usage survey
Hit counter Analysis
Professional Development Planner
Web Site- http://itls.saisd.net/pdp
2.2.2:
Continue to publish a quarterly eNewsletter that highlights innovative integration of technology into the curriculum, as well as information literacy and problem-solving for staff.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I09, LAS01, LAS04
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Web Site
2.2.3:
Provide Technology Integration Academies (TIA) that are research-based and provide participants with innovative tools, instructional models, and resources. Current Academies inlcude Problem-based Learning, Digital Media, Digital Storytelling, Digital Storytelling for Special Education Situations, and others.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I09, LAS04, LAS13
Establish an online professional learning video library with examples that model technology integration at an appropriate level of technology implementation.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I09, LAS01, LAS04
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Dir., Science Department
Dir., Advanced Academic Services Department
Implement a Digital Citizenship initiative that enhances the existing Internet Drivers' Permit curriculum.
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL05, TL14
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
None
2.2.6:
Equip campus web coordinators (designated by campus principal) with the skills to take over the responsibility of creating and maintaining their campus websites--using a free open-source content management system--that facilitate access to curriculum and online learning opportunities.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS04, LAS12, LAS15, TL16
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Resource available via the ITS web site
Campus Web Coordinator traning sessions available in the ITS Professional Development Planner
Campus Content Management System website.
2.2.7:
Equip department web coordinators (designated by their department's director) with the skills to take over the responsibility of creating and maintaining their department websites using a content management system.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS04, TL16
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Resource available via the ITS web site Department Web Coordinator training sessions available in the ITS Professional Development Planner
Department Content Management System website.
2.2.8:
Provide online professional development using online modules and assessments delivered via the District's learning management system (ePath).
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, TL15
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Meeting notes.
Campus visitation notes
2.2.9:
Develop a joint venture with UTSA to partner pre-service student teachers with campus instructors to support digital storytelling.
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL06, TL09
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Class schedules.
Attendance rosters
2.2.10:
Provide digital storytelling professional development to district teacher specialists.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP04, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Director of Elementary Language Arts
Class schedules.
Attendance rosters
Integration of Digital Storytelling into SAISD Scope and Sequence
2.2.11:
Provide on-site staff support for the use of digital storytelling resources.
LEA LRPT Correlates:
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Brochures
Digital Stories
2.2.12:
Continue to co-offer technology professional development classess in support of the elementary math curriculum.
LEA LRPT Correlates:
State: Revised
Status: Planned
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services and Director of Mathematics
Workshop catalog offerings
2.2.13:
Continue to co-offer--with Mathematics Department--technology professional development classess supporting the use of graphing calculators in the Middle School and High School
LEA LRPT Correlates:
State: Revised
Status: Planned
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services and Director of Mathematics
Workshop catalog offerings
2.2.14:
Continue to co-offer--with Mathematics Department--technology professional development classes supporting the use of Geometer's Sketchpad in the Middle School and High School curriculum.
LEA LRPT Correlates:
State: Revised
Status: Planned
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services and Director of Mathematics
Workshop catalog offerings
2.2.15:
Implement professional development sessions for appropriate staff so that they may develop additonal lessons for TILE (Technology Integrated Lessons Everywhere)
LEA LRPT Correlates:
State: Revised
Status: Planned
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technolgy Services and Director of Mathematics
Workshop catalog offerings
GOAL 3: Documentation will be kept on students’ level of technology use / integration and TEKS mastery.
OBJECTIVE 3.1:
Teachers will document student progress and technology use/implementation through course grades and project evaluations. Budget Amount $5,955,000.00
LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates: ER02
NCLB Correlates: 11
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
3.1.1:
Enable the students, teachers, and administrators of SAISD to effectively integrate technology into the teaching and learning in the District.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, I08, TL01, TL05, TL06, TL08, TL09, TL13
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Professional Development Plan
LOTI Annual Assessment
StaR Chart Assessment
Professional Development Catalog
3.1.2:
Maintain a district-wide electronic grade book and attendance tracking system and develop a calendar for new campus staff training.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, EP06, I08, TL01, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL13
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Plan and calendar
3.1.3:
Refine Middle School Technology Applications: Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TA:TEKS) 1 semester course curriculum that reflects a project-based approach to information problem-solving and technolgy literacy using core-curriculum.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP02, EP05, I08, TL01, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL13
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
MS TA:TEKS curriculum Web Site
3.1.4:
Build virtual academic communities of student learners that enable publication of student writing and digitally recorded voices.
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL02, TL04, TL05, TL08, TL09
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
SCRIBE Web Site
Usage feedback Form/Hit Counter
3.1.5:
Facilitate development and dissemination of the TA:TEKS Benchmarks by grade levels and into the district's scope-n-sequence as technology activities.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP02, TL03
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Curriculum & Instruction Dept.
Research and deploy a web log or Blog system for student and staff usage. The system is web resource for the Scribe initiative.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I09, LAS04
Develop staff development materials and conduct professional development for basic operations of Scribe resources.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP07, TL05, TL07, TL08
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Staff Development guide
GOAL 4: Online resources and innovative curriculum will be available for students, parents and teachers.
OBJECTIVE 4.1:
100% of teachers and students will have access to online resources that support curriculum and the TA:TEKS Budget Amount $150,000.00
LRPT category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 07, 08, 12
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
4.1.1:
Enable the students, teachers, and administrators of SAISD to effectively integrate technology into the teaching and learning in the District.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, EP05, I08, TL01, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL15, TL16
Use digital video distribution system appropriately to enhance learning so as to change the learning process, allowing for greater levels of inquiry, analysis, interest and collaboration, creativity, content production and student achievement.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, EP05, I08, TL01, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL15, TL16
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Dir., Office of Library Media Services
Implementation Plan
Web Site
Calendar
4.1.3:
Continue implementation of TA: TEKS 1 semester course curriculum that reflects a project-based approach to information problem-solving and technology literacy using core-curriculum.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP02, EP04, EP05, I08, TL01, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL15, TL16
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
MS TA:TEKS curriculum
Web Site
4.1.4:
Continue to model use of information problem-solving approach known as the Big6 as a way to help teachers develop activities at LOTI Level 3 and above.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, EP05, I08, TL01, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL15, TL16
Develop a TA:TEKS-based K-12 database of lesson activities that are integrated into the District's scope and sequence, and made available via the District's Curriculum Management System.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, EP05, I08, LAS12, TL01, TL02, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL14, TL15, TL16
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Available via the ITS web site
Available in the District's Curriculum Management System
4.1.6:
TA:TEKS teachers will develop interactive tutorials used to enhance learning so as to change the learning process, allowing for greater levels of inquiry, analysis, interest and collaboration, content production and student achievement.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, EP08, TL01, TL05, TL06, TL09
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2006-2008
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Available via the ITS Web Site: TA:TEKS
Usage feedback Form/Hit Counter
4.1.7:
Provide a project-based, learning environment for female students that will introduce them to a wide range of technologies, including video production and interviewing skills, web page creation, and animation projects.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, I09, TL01, TL05, TL08, TL09
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2006-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Implementation Plan ITS Web Site: TeamTechie Student projects.
OBJECTIVE 4.2:
100% of teachers and students will have access to streaming digital media that supports the curriculum Budget Amount $3,000.00
LRPT category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 07, 08, 12
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
4.2.1:
Use digital video distribution system appropriately to enhance learning so as to change the learning process, allowing for greater levels of inquiry, analysis, interest and collaboration, creativity, content production and student achievement.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, I01, TL07, TL15, TL16
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Usage feedback Form
4.2.2:
Maintain ITS web site components that incorporate digital video/audio that show staff modeling best teaching and learning practices.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, I01, TL07, TL08, TL15, TL16
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Usage feedback Form/ Hit Counter
4.2.3:
Develop professional development for implementation of English and Language Arts SpringBoard Curriculum.
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL02, TL05, TL09, TL12
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Dir., Secondary Language Arts
Usage feedback form.
OBJECTIVE 4.3:
100% of parent liaisons will learn how technology is used to support teaching, learning and leadership. Budget Amount $3,000.00
LRPT category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 07, 08, 09, 10, 12
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
4.3.1:
Maintain ITS web site components that incorporate digital video/audio that model best teaching and learning practices for staff and parents, as well as extend resources for use after-hours.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, I01, LAS09, TL07, TL15, TL16
Host an annual Technology Student Product Fair to bring awareness to the district and community on how technology is being integrated in various content areas and how it is impacting student achievement. The fair will provide a way for schools to showcase their innovative uses of technology, as well as to see the projects that have been developed by fellow staff and students across the District.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, I01, TL07, TL08, TL15, TL16
State: Revised
Status: Completed
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Web – http://itls.saisd.net/techfair
Approximately 1200 in attendance during the 2002-2004 Technology Student Product Fair.
Develop a play list of video clips for use in the high school sicence core coursed (Biology, Chemistry, IPC and Physics).
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04
State: Revised
Status: Planned
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Dir., Office of Science
Video Playlist in DVDS system
4.3.6:
Continue to help model and develop math activities that correclate directly with the district scope and sequence to be used for Graebner Palm project.
LEA LRPT Correlates:
State: Revised
Status: Planned
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services
Dir., Office of Mathematics
Usage feedback form.
GOAL 5: Strategies will be developed to evaluate the levels of technology use and integration by SAISD Librarians
OBJECTIVE 5.1:
100% of librarians complete a technology needs assessment. Budget Amount $270,000.00
LRPT category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01, 04b, 08, 09, 11, 12
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
5.1.1:
Administer needs assessment that measures the Level of Technology Implementation (LOTI), addressing 3 domains for SAISD librarians’ administrator in SAISD.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Library Media Services
Data reports for each campus and one report for the district
Daily agendas
Session evaluations
5.1.2:
Use the Big6 Information Problem-Solving approach to guide development of digital content focused on inquiry-based approaches.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Library Media Services
Lesson plans and activities from each campus
5.1.3:
Promote approaches that foster information literacy and appropriate use of Learning Resource Centers and electronic resources such as DKC through Region 20, AIMS DC and Facts on File.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Library Media Services
Monthly usage statistics
Session evaluation of usage
5.1.4:
Design and implement Technology Literacy Institute in line with SBEC Standards, including tutorials and online competency assessments.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Library Media Services
Available tutorials and competency assessments on the ITS web site
5.1.5:
Implement an Internet Driver’s License program aligned to district, NCLB and state standards, especially Children’s Internet Protection ACT (CIPA)
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Library Media Services
K-5 campus assessment
Online assessment for students grades 6-12
GOAL 6: Librarians and library assistants will have the opportunity to participate in staff development.
OBJECTIVE 6.1:
100% of campus librarians and library assistants will have the opportunity to participate in professional development available in SAISD Budget Amount $156,000.00
LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01, 04b, 08, 09, 11, 12
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
6.1.1:
Update the district professional development planner to maximize training opportunities for all librarians and library assistants.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Library Media Services
Implementation Plan
Calendar
ITS Web Site
6.1.2:
Maintain the LMS web site for communication, program awareness, information dissemination and support of online, web-based curriculum modules providing anytime, anywhere access to professional development.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Library Media Services
Usage survey
Hit counter Analysis
6.1.3:
Collaborate with IT office to update the list of librarians who also serve as campus technology representatives to provide monthly representation and campus staff development from each school in the district.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Library Media Services Dir., Office of Instructional Technology
Resources will be available via the ITS web site
Campus Instructional Technologist or Campus Technology Representative at every campus monthly meeting agendas
6.1.4:
Continue progress and implementation of strategic plans for district, cluster, and campus libraries.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Library Media Services
LMS website
CIP integration per campus
OBJECTIVE 6.2:
100% of librarians and library assistants will have access to online learning resources and tutorials to enhance their professional development. Budget Amount $34,500.00
LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01, 04b, 08, 09, 12
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
6.2.1:
Maintain LMS web site for communication, program awareness, information dissemination and to support online, web-based curriculum modules providing anytime, anywhere access to professional development.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Library Media Services
Usage survey
Hit counter Analysis
6.2.2:
Continue to publish a weekly Newsletter that spotlights innovative integration of technology into the curriculum, as well as information literacy and problem-solving for librarians.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Library Media Services
Available via the LMS web site
6.2.3:
Provide technology training classes that are research-based and provide participants with innovative tools, instructional models, and resources.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Library Media Services Dir., Office of Instructional Technology
Available via the LMS web site
GOAL 7: Online resources and innovative curriculum will be available for students, parents and librarians.
OBJECTIVE 7.1:
100% of librarians, library assistants and students will have access to online resources that support curriculum and the TEKS Budget Amount $198,000.00
LRPT category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01, 04b, 08, 09, 11, 12
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
7.1.1:
Enable the students, teachers, librarians and administrators of SAISD to effectively integrate technology into the teaching and learning in the District.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS05, TL04
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Library Media Services Dir., Office of Instructional Technology
Plan and calendar
Union catalog
7.1.2:
Use a digital video distribution system appropriately to enhance learning so as to change the learning process, allowing for greater levels of inquiry, analysis, interest and collaboration, creativity, content production and student achievement.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Library Media Services Dir., Office of Instructional Technology
Implementation Plan
Web Site
Calendar
7.1.3:
Continue to model use of information problem-solving approach known as the Big6 as a way to help librarians and teachers develop activities at LOTI Level 3 and above.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Library Media Services Dir., Office of Instructional Technology
Available via the ITS web site
OBJECTIVE 7.2:
100% of teachers, librarians and students will have access to streaming digital media that supports the curriculum Budget Amount $75,000.00
LRPT category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01, 04b, 08, 09, 11, 12
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
7.2.1:
Use digital video distribution system appropriately to enhance learning so as to change the learning process, allowing for greater levels of inquiry, analysis, interest and collaboration, creativity, content production and student achievement.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology & Services Dir., Office of Library Media Services
Usage feedback Form
7.2.2:
Maintain ITS web site components that incorporate digital video/audio that show staff modeling best teaching and learning practices.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology & Services Dir., Office of Library Media Services
Usage feedback Form/ Hit Counter
GOAL 8: Strategies will be developed to support library technology infrastructure and provide student use and access of campus libraries.
OBJECTIVE 8.1:
100% of Community Liaisons will learn how technology is used to support teaching, learning and leadership Budget Amount $24,000.00
LRPT category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 04b, 08, 09, 11, 12
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
8.1.1:
Maintain ITS web site components that incorporate digital video/audio that show staff modeling best teaching and learning practices.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Instructional Technology Services & Dir., Office of Library Media Services
GOAL 9: Strategies will be to develop and maintain a local area and wide area network technology infrastructure for support of students, teachers, librarians, and other professional staff.
OBJECTIVE 9.1:
Provide 100% connectivity to the network to support teachers, librarians and campus administrators in support of district initiatives. Budget Amount $46,212,600.00
LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 02, 05, 06
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
9.1.1:
Maintains and manages servers, router, and switches for connectivity to local area network and wide area network resources. Year 1: $400,000 Year 2: $400,000 Year 3: $400,000
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I06, I07, I08, LAS01
State: Original
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Network and Technical Services
Access to Region 20 reports, electronic mail, on-line Interim Assessments, and the Internet.
9.1.2:
Maintains high speed connectivity for all school locations. Year 1: $415,200 Year 2: $415,200 Year 3: $415,200
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, LAS01
State: Original
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Network and Technical Services
Access to Region 20 reports, electronic mail, on-line Interim Assessments, and the Internet.
9.1.3:
Maintains a 100 Mbps or greater connection to the Internet in support of schools and administrative locations. Year 1: $204,000 Year 2: $204,000 Year 3: $204,000
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, LAS01
State: Original
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Network and Technical Services
Fast access to Internet.
Monitoring of connection speed with software (Cybergauge)
9.1.4:
Provides communication infrastructure in support of district web site for communications with parents and community. Year 1: $50,000 Year 2: $50,000 Year 3: $50,000
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, LAS01
State: Original
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Network and Technical Services
Web site at www.saisd.net.
Usage survey and hit counter analysis
9.1.5:
Manages and maintains a Helpdesk and technical staff for support of servers, routers, switches, PCs, Macs and other computer related hardware and software at the schools for the support of integration into teaching, learning, and school operations. Year 1: $152,000 Year 2: $152,000 Year 3: $152,000
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, LAS01
State: Original
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Network and Technical Services
Five people assigned to Helpdesk.
Area support teams consisting of 12 people. Daily log of Helpdesk jobs received and completed
9.1.6:
Replace obsolete technology and infrastructure on a scheduled basis for maximum efficiency and use. Year 1: $0 Year 2: $15,000,000 Year 3: $0
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, LAS01
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Network and Technical Services
State-of-the-art networking hardware will be replaced as needed at all SAISD schools.
9.1.7:
Yearly maintenance on all routing/switching equipment at schools Year 1: $554,000 Year 2: $554,000 Year 3: $554,000
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, LAS01
State: Original
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Dir., Office of Network and Technical Services
SMARTnet maintenance agreements
9.1.8:
Manage and maintain a Helpdesk and technical staff for support of servers, routers, switches, PCs, Macs and other computer related hardware and software at the schools for the support of integration into teaching, learning, and school operations.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I04, I05, I07, I08, I09
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Director, Office of Operations and Systems Integration
Director, Office of Networking and Technical Services
Five people assigned to Helpdesk. Area support teams consisting of twelve people. Daily log of Helpdesk jobs received and completed.
GOAL 10: Provide Telecommunications Services to include replacement of PBX phone systems with voice-over-IP (VOIP) systems based on SAISD's transition plan.
OBJECTIVE 10.1:
Provide Local Telephone Service to Schools and Administrative Offices Budget Amount $2,632,017.00
LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 03
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
10.1.1:
Ensure best pricing for local telephone service through multi-year contract.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I02
State: Original
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Director, Office of Network & Technical Services
Renewable contract up to five consecutive years.
10.1.2:
Apply for e-rate funding to recoup 90% of money spent on local telephone service at schools within the District.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I02
State: Original
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Director, Office of Network & Technical Services
Receipt of funding.
10.1.3:
Maintain Local Telephone Service at Administrative Offices and Schools within the District.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I02
State: Original
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Director, Office of Network & Technical Services
Customer feedback.
10.1.4:
Transition to voice-over-IP systems as appropriate.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08
State: Original
Status: Planned
2007-2010
Patricia Holub, Executive Director, Technology Initiatives and Support
Operation of a voice-over-IP system
OBJECTIVE 10.2:
Provide Long Distance Telephone Servie to Schools and Administrative Offices Budget Amount $24,000.00
LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 03
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
10.2.1:
Maintain long distance telephone service at Administrative Offices and Schools within the District.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I02
State: Original
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Director, Office of Network & Technical Services
Customer feedback.
OBJECTIVE 10.3:
Provide cellular telephone services to District staff to enhance productivity and ensure student safety. Budget Amount $765,000.00
LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 12
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
10.3.1:
Provide cellular phone service for staff directly involved in the transport and supervision of students and for on-site campus support.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, LAS01
State: Original
Status: Planned
2007-2010
Patricia Holub, Executive Director, Technology Initiatives and Support
Contract for cellular service for district staff.
GOAL 11: Provide management, service and support to make all SAISD software applications and supporting systems available 99% of the time.
OBJECTIVE 11.1:
Provide continued support for hardware, software and operating systems for online applications. Budget Amount $150,000.00
LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 03
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
11.1.1:
Maintain and manage current online applications to include electronic grade book, AnyQueue, Winocular, SuccessMaker, Subfinder, iData Portal, Avatar learning management system and Food Services Point-of-Sale system.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, TL09, TL10, TL15, TL16
State: Original
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Director, Office of Operations and Systems Integration
Operational and application statistical reports; system and error logs.
OBJECTIVE 11.2:
Manage, maintain and support District web pages. Budget Amount $60,000.00
LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 01, 03, 09, 11, 12
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
11.2.1:
Manage and maintain department and campus web pages.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I08, I09, LAS08, LAS11, TL04, TL16
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Director, Office of Operations and Systems Integration
Online access to information for SAISD departments and schools.
11.2.2:
Manage and maintain Web server and Intranet server.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, LAS08, LAS11, TL09, TL16
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Director, Office of Operations and Systems Integration
Access to San Antonio ISD web sites on the Internet and Intranet.
OBJECTIVE 11.3:
Continue to manage and maintain District student and staff e-mail system. Budget Amount $30,000.00
LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 03, 09
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
11.3.1:
Maintain and manage Exchange servers for administrative e-mail and user accounts.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I08, TL16
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Director, Office of Operations and System Integration
Ability to create new user e-mail accounts and manage existing accounts. Access by administrators to their e-mail.
11.3.2:
Maintain and manage I-Mail server for student e-mail and user accounts
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I08, TL16
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Director, Office of Operations and Systems Integration
Ability to create new user e-mail accounts and manage existing accounts. Access by administrators to their e-mail.
OBJECTIVE 11.4:
Provide and maintain District Internet access. Budget Amount $75,000.00
LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 03
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
11.4.1:
Continued monitoring and maintenance of servers and equipment associated with District Internet access.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I08, I09, LAS11, TL12
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Director, Office of Operations and System Integration
System reports and ability of users to access the Internet.
Director, Office of Operations and System Integration
System reports
11.5.2:
Replace Exchange servers, DNS and Web servers.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, I07, I08, I09, TL09
State: Revised
Status: Planned
2007-2010
Director, Office of Operations and System Integration
System reports.
GOAL 12: Provide project management support for technology related initiatives.
OBJECTIVE 12.1:
Ensure technology projects are coordinated with all stakeholders and timelines are budgeted and monitored throughout implementation of projects. Budget Amount $225,000.00
LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 01, 06
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
12.1.1:
Track and oversee the implementation of District approved plans involving new technology and automation of current processes.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02, LAS04, LAS05
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Executive Director, Technology Initiatives and Support
Meeting project goals and timelines.
12.1.2:
Oversee procurement process for technology purchases in excess of $25,000.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Executive Director, Technology Initiatives and Support
Establishment of contracts for computer hardware and software through the procurement process.
OBJECTIVE 12.2:
Oversee technology purchases and ensure alignment with District goals. Budget Amount $135,000.00
LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 02, 03
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
12.2.1:
Screen and approve all requests for hardware and software and ensure that all purchases are alinged to the appropriate Campus Improvement Plan and the District ePlan.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I04, LAS01, LAS02, LAS05, TL09
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Executive Director, Technology Initiatives and Support
Purchase order logs
12.2.2:
Develop and maintain a plan for replacement of computer equipment as it reaches obsolecence.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I04, LAS01, LAS02, TL09
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Executive Director, Technology Intiatives and Support
Fixed assets data on computer equipment.
12.2.3:
Oversee technology procurement and ensure that equipment purchased meets San Antonio ISD standards for hardware specifications and for service and support.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, LAS01, LAS02, TL09
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Executive Director, Technology Initiatives and Support
San Antonio ISD hardware standards and scope of work for computer equipment maintenance and support.
GOAL 13: Provide access to current technology for all teachers, administrators and students.
OBJECTIVE 13.1:
Each and every student will have access to an instructional computer. Budget Amount $6,000,000.00
LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 03
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
13.1.1:
Provide appropriate technology to schools for student use.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I04, LAS01, LAS02, TL09
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Executive Director, Technology Initiatives and Support
Purchase order logs and fixed assets data.
13.1.2:
Ensure campuses are adhering to the Campus Base Technology Plan when making technology purchases.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I04, LAS01, LAS02, TL09
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Executive Director, Technology Initiatives and Support
Campus Base Technology Plan and Campus Access Survey
GOAL 14: Plan for coordinating activities funded through the Ed Tech program with technology-related activities supported with funds from other Federal, State and local sources.
OBJECTIVE 14.1:
Effectively integrate technology resources and systems with teaching and curriculum. Budget Amount $50,000.00
LRPT category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01, 03, 05
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
14.1.1:
Encourage the effective integration of technology resources and systems with online teacher training and curriculum development to increase student achievement through the use of technology for elementary and middle schools.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, LAS14, TL08
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
2007-2010
Director of Instructional Technology
Professional development is tracked through an online web conferencing system. Teachers are required to submit student products with the appropriate lesson plans which will be shared among their peers. All teachers are required to present one of their technology integration products at the TARGET Fair.
GOAL 15: Provide telecommunication infrastructure and related technology for new SAISD campus next to Mission Creek subdivision on South Presa Street.
OBJECTIVE 15.1:
Provide all telecommunication equipment for campus to provide telephone support and wired and wireless access to the SAISD Wide Area Network. Budget Amount $550,000.00
LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates:
NCLB Correlates: 03
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
15.1.1:
Purchase and install servers, routers, access points and switches for wired and wireless connectivity to local area network and wide area network resources.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I08, I09
State: Revised
Status: Completed
2008-2009
Dir., Office of Network and Technical Services
Access to Region 20 reports, electronic mail, on-line interim assessments and the Internet.
15.1.2:
Provide equipment and services for local and long distance telephone service.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01
State: Revised
Status: Completed
2008-2009
Dir., Office of Network & Technical Services
Customer feedback.
OBJECTIVE 15.2:
Provide campus technology for all staff and students by adhering to the Campus Base Technology Plan. Budget Amount $650,000.00
LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 03, 05
Strategies
State/Status:
Timeline:
Person(s) Responsible:
Evidence:
15.2.1:
Provide appropriate technology to the school for student use.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I04, LAS01, LAS02, TL09
State: Revised
Status: Completed
2007-2010
Executive Director, Technology Initiatives and Support
Purchase order logs and fixed assets data.
15.2.2:
Provide appropriate technology to the school for staff use.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I04, LAS01, LAS02, TL09
State: Revised
Status: Completed
2007-2010
Executive Director, Technology Initiatives and Support
Purchase order logs and fixed assets data.
Budget
Total amount of Title II, Part D formula funds received for the current year of this plan: $520,000.00
Method of application for formula funds: Local Application
Budget year 2007
Budget item
Cost
Funding Sources with amount per source
Staff Development
$2,368,966.00
79.5% Local, 20% State Technology, 0.5% NCLB
Telecommunications & Internet Access
$1,809,539.00
75% E-rate, 25% Local
Materials & Supplies
$135,000.00
Local
Equipment
$2,025,200.00
36% Local, 1% State Technology, 63% E-rate
Maintenance
$1,331,000.00
45% Local, 55% E-rate
Miscellaneous Expenses
$2,000.00
Local
Total
$7,671,705.00
Budget year 2008
Budget item
Cost
Funding Sources with amount per source
Staff Development
$2,368,967.00
79.5% Local, 20% State Technology, 0.5% NCLB
Telecommunications & Internet Access
$2,359,539.00
75% E-rate, 25% Local
Materials & Supplies
$135,000.00
Local
Equipment
$35,332,200.00
37% Local, 1% State Technology, 62% E-rate
Maintenance
$1,331,000.00
45% Local, 55% E-rate
Miscellaneous Expenses
$2,000.00
Local
Total
$41,528,706.00
Budget year 2009
Budget item
Cost
Funding Sources with amount per source
Staff Development
$2,368,967.00
79.5% Local, 20% State Technology, 0.5% NCLB
Telecommunications & Internet Access
$1,809,539.00
75% E-rate, 25% Local
Materials & Supplies
$135,000.00
Local
Equipment
$10,415,200.00
75% Local, 5% State Technology, 20% E-rate
Maintenance
$1,331,000.00
45% Local, 55% E-rate
Miscellaneous Expenses
$2,000.00
Local
Total
$16,061,706.00
Evaluation
Evaluation Process:
5.1 Evaluation Process
The purpose of the evaluation is to establish a baseline set of data. The data will be used to align professional development, classroom instructional practices with mandates for ensuring quality, research-based professional development.
The evaluation plan incorporates both quantitative and qualitative data to provide a comprehensive and balanced record of project implementation and of the impact of the use and incorporation of technology in teaching, learning, and administrative tasks. These interventions will be measured against established benchmarks, and the reevaluation will be performed on an annual basis through the use of the Teacher/Campus STaR Charts and LOTI observations. Findings will be posted on the web site, shared with principals at conferences, and publicized at Campus Technology Representative (CTR) Meetings.
The following accountability methods and measures that will be used to evaluate the extent to which activities are effective in:
• Integrating technology into curriculum and instruction; the STaR Chart will be used for this, as will observational frameworks based on the LOTI.
• Increasing the ability to teachers to teach.
• Enabling students to read challenging state academic standards.
• Acquiring and deploying technology and telecommunication services.
• Meeting timelines for implementation.
The SAISD Evaluation Process facilitators will conduct the evaluation and report the findings of the project components using formative (ongoing) and summative (project impact) evaluation methods using indicators adapted from recognized sources.
Benchmarks record and monitor the project’s progress:
• Pre-Intervention survey sets baseline
• Post-Intervention survey measures outcomes and identifies areas of need
• Professional development evaluations record the quality, type, and degree of professional development
• Participants’ electronic portfolios provide rich information regarding the change in the level of use and incorporation of technology
• On-site observations provide ongoing monitoring of plan implementation
• Formal and informal interviews or focus groups of stakeholders and participants measure specific intervention impact.
This plan will be revised on an annual basis as needed but not less than once every three years.
Evaluation Method:
5.2 Evaluation Methods
Data collection and analysis will occur in three areas: a) Process evaluation; b) Product evaluation; and c) Monitoring or formative evaluation to provide technical assistance and guidance for adjustments or revisions of plan strategies. The methods/indicators may include, but not be limited to, those discussed below.
This evaluation seeks to address both process and product. In evaluating the process, there are three foci; these include the following: a) Planning, management and Collaboration; b) Implementation evaluation; and c) Professional development.
In evaluating the first process item, there are several critical components. Those include meetings with campus technology representatives, campus instructional technologists, as well as collaborative meetings with Curriculum and Instruction Department. Methods and indicators for assessing Planning, Management and Collaboration include on-site observations and formal/informal interviews.
The second process item is implementation evaluation. Components for this item include various activities, alignment to the State’s Long Range Plan for Technology, Texas StaR Chart, and the Levels of Technology Implementation (LOTI) framework. Pre-Intervention methods and/or indicators include the district, campus, and teacher StaR Chart, and the LOTI framework as an observational tool. Post-intervention methods include the LOTI Assessment that will be administered as funds permit.
The third process item is Professional Development. Professional development has several components, including curriculum and the technology competency certification plan (TCCP). Methods/indicator that will be used to assess Professional Development include workshop evaluations, formal/informal interviews, on-site observations, and document tracking via the Instructional Technology web site.
However, process is only one part of an evaluation. The second part is the product that results from the process. In evaluating the product, the impact on teaching, learning and administrative tasks is the primary focus. Critical components include frequency of technology use, incorporation of technology and educator to workstation ratio. These are evaluated through a variety of indicators, including the Teacher StaR Chart as pre/post surveys administered annually. Also included are the campus access surveys, a survey completed by campuses on a continuous basis.
Student performance data (e.g. TAKS, TPRI), attitudinal measures, or other indicators will provide information on the long-term impact of the incorporation of technology in student learning and teaching.
SAN ANTONIO ISD does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age, or national origin in its educational programs, activities, or employment as required by Title IX, Section 504 and Title VI.
SAN ANTONIO ISD Technology Plan
2007 - 2010
Robert Durón
SUPERINTENDENTDISTRICT PROFILE
reported in plan by category
Per Pupil
with Direct Connection to Internet
with Direct Connection to Internet
with Direct Connection to Internet
with Direct Connection to Internet
complete the Texas Campus STaR Chart
completed the Texas Campus STaR Chart
Plan Introduction
Minor updates made to reflect implementation objectives in progress, updated new staff names, and demographics.
Miguel Guhlin, Director, Instructional Technology
Patricia Holub, Executive Director, Technology Initiatives and Support
Gregory Lee, Director, Networking and Technical Services
Thelma Celestino, Director, Library Media Services
Claude Ascolese, Technology Integration Coordinator/Trainer-Instructional
Elvin Chase, Teacher, Miller ES
Marisa Davies, Librarian, Gates ES
Ruben Fernandez, Principal, Davis MS
Carmen Garzes, Teacher, Whittier MS
Eugene Gonzales, Internet Analyst III, Operations and Systems Integration
David Goree, Campus Instructional Coordinator, Edison HS
Mayra Hernandez, Campus Instructional Coordinator, Jefferson HS
Lori Hunte, Librarian, Longfellow MS
Carol Jones, Speech Therapist, Hirsch ES
Sylvia Martinez, Technology Integration Coordinator/Trainer-Instructional
Robert Miers, Parent, Schenck ES
Kathy O'Neill, Director, PEIMS and Data Services
Roxanne Carmichael-Rosales, Executive Director, Academic Services
Pat Schmitz, Director, Testing
Pricilla Canales, Interim Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
Diana Sultenfuss, Assistant Principal, Page MS
John Thilman, Director, Planning and Budget
Toni Thompson, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources
Executive Summary
The San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) Technology ePlan is intended to cover all aspects of the use of technology in the SAISD for the next three calendar years. The goals and objectives, as well as the mission and vision for technology are aligned with those set by the SAISD Board of Education. Because technology is a moving target, and new and emerging technologies are becoming available daily, the ePlan is intended as a framework upon which we can build, not as an end all. All students and employees of the District will benefit from this plan. To realize the plan, the Board has made the commitment to dedicate a portion of all funds toward the annual total budget for technology. This document represents a work in progress. As the Plan is evaluated, items of need will be added; those that have been completed will be removed.While conditions may have changed both within the District and in the world at large, the essential elements for our successful implementation of technology in schools remain the same. These include:
Access: We ensure that students, staff, parents, and the local community have appropriate, equitable, and convenient access to the uses and tools of modern technology for information handling, communication, learning, instruction, and management in the educational setting (technology infrastructure, equity, currency and access).
Training: We provide training systems to ensure successful use of current and emerging technologies by students, staff, parents, and the community. This training focuses on role-specific applications and high-yield strategies for integrating these.
Support: We maintain and enhance support systems (instructional coaching, technical support, troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, repair, acquisitions, plant services) for the use of technology that will ensure successful experiences by students, staff, parents, and the community (adequacy and timeliness).
Communication: We provide students, staff, parents, and community with a modern and effective communications system and infrastructure which includes a network that links schools, classrooms, libraries, businesses, home, governmental agencies, and others within and outside the District (connectivity).
Technology in the San Antonio Independent School District will continue to play a major role in learning and teaching, in administration and information systems, and in the inclusion of parents and the community in the enterprise of education. At the center of the district's mission is student learning and productivity. Measured by benchmarks of student and staff progress, technology initiatives on each of these three fronts are critical to the district's success with technology and to its overall success in achieving the shared vision.
The Long Range Technology Planning team has developed a flexible and ambitious set of goals for SAISD technology acquisition, implementation, and assessment. During these years, the Team will add representatives of stakeholders from the community and from other departments of the SAISD structure to ensure appropriate representation. The Team's role will include planning for the district information and communications infrastructure and for enhanced support for campus technology decision-making and self-sufficiency. The Team also recognizes the need to integrate technology planning with shared site-based decision-making at each campus. Site-based planning teams will develop campus-level technology audits and recommendations, including plans for special programs and extramural funding, which reflect utilization of technology consistent with the framework of the district plan.
Our general commitments for the upcoming years include:
• Ongoing revision and review of the Long Range Technology Plan,
• Increased and improved client support and empowerment for all SAISD campuses and departments, with special emphasis on expanded infrastructure and connectivity,
• Development of strategies to maintain or reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) in technology while simultaneously upgrading hardware capabilities,
• Continual improvement to administrative and student systems to ensure PEIMS data quality, with an expanded intranet and Internet capability for student support services to ensure effective, efficient, and timely auxiliary, administrative, and record-keeping services (counseling, scheduling, placement, special services, transportation, security, food services, attendance, achievement, discipline, health, and social services). Additional intranet and Internet capabilities will ensure effective, efficient, and timely financial, business, personnel, and plant services (personnel management, calendaring, business operations, acquisitions, fixed assets, textbooks, plant maintenance, data reporting, evaluation, and security services),
• Effective extramural funding programs through grants and partnerships,
• Ongoing instructional initiatives that integrate technology into the District’s classrooms. While campuses will have flexibility in detailed implementation of technology, the district will maintain non-negotiables for both learners and for staff, and
• Constant review and revision of the District’s staff development programs
Needs Assessment
Assessment Process:2.1 The following chart represents the process used to analyze the district technology needs that are addressed in the plan.
This needs assessments seeks to address both process and product. In assessing the process, there are three foci; these include the following: a) Planning, management and Collaboration; b) Implementation evaluation; and c) Professional development.
In assessing the first process item, there are several critical components. Those include meetings with campus technology representatives (CTRs), campus instructional technologists (CITs), as well as collaborative meetings with Curriculum and Instruction Department. Methods and indicators for assessing Planning, Management and Collaboration include on-site observations and formal/informal interviews.
The second process item is implementation evaluation. Components for this item include various activities, alignment to the State’s Long Range Plan for Technology, Campus and Teacher StaR Charts, and the Levels of Technology Implementation (LOTI) framework. Pre-Intervention methods and/or indicators include the district and campus and teacher StaR Charts, and classroom observations using the LOTI framework. Post-intervention methods include the teacher STaR Chart, and observations with the LOTI framework, that will be implemented on an annual basis.
The third process item is Professional Development. Professional development has several components, including curriculum and the technology competency certification plan (TCCP). Methods/indicator that will be used to assess Professional Development include workshop evaluations, formal/informal interviews, on-site observations, and document tracking via the Instructional Technology web site.
However, process is only one part of the needs assessment. The second part is the product that results from the process. In assessing the product, the impact on teaching, learning and administrative tasks is the primary focus. Critical components include frequency of technology use, incorporation of technology and educator to workstation ratio. These are assessed through a variety of indicators, including the Campus and Teacher StaR Charts. Also included are the campus access surveys, a survey assessing technology hardware, completed by campuses on a continuous basis.
Student performance data (e.g. TAKS, TPRI), attitudinal measures, or other indicators will provide information on the long-term impact of the incorporation of technology in student learning and teaching.
Existing Conditions:
2.1 The following chart represents the process used to analyze the district technology needs that are addressed in the plan.
This needs assessments seeks to address both process and product. In assessing the process, there are three foci; these include the following: a) Planning, management and Collaboration; b) Implementation evaluation; and c) Professional development.
In assessing the first process item, there are several critical components. Those include meetings with campus technology representatives, campus instructional technologists, as well as collaborative meetings with Curriculum and Instruction Department. Methods and indicators for assessing Planning, Management and Collaboration include on-site observations and formal/informal interviews.
The second process item is implementation evaluation. Components for this item include various activities, alignment to the State’s Long Range Plan for Technology, StaR Chart, and the Levels of Technology Implementation (LOTI) framework. Pre-Intervention methods and/or indicators include the district and campus StaR Chart, and the Teacher STaR Chart. Post-intervention methods include the LOTI framework as the guide for classroom observations.
The third process item is Professional Development. Professional development has several components, including curriculum and the technology competency certification plan (TCCP). Methods/indicator that will be used to assess Professional Development include workshop evaluations, formal/informal interviews, on-site observations, and document tracking via the Instructional Technology web site.
However, process is only one part of the needs assessment. The second part is the product that results from the process. In assessing the product, the impact on teaching, learning and administrative tasks is the primary focus. Critical components include frequency of technology use, incorporation of technology and educator to workstation ratio. These are assessed through a variety of indicators, including the StaR Chart as a pre/post intervention survey once a year. Also included are the campus access surveys, a survey completed by campuses on a continuous basis.
Student performance data (e.g. TAKS, TPRI), attitudinal measures, or other indicators will provide information on the long-term impact of the incorporation of technology in student learning and teaching.
Technology Needs:
2.3 The following is a summary of the technology needs and issues identified by the needs assessment.
A comprehensive needs assessment utilizing teacher/student surveys, interviews, focus group sessions, inventories and the Texas Campus STaR Chart was conducted to analyze the current status of technology in the district and determine future needs. Items analyzed included: infrastructure, hardware, software, programs, courses, student achievement, technology resources, staff development, and technical support. Findings from this needs assessment are as follows.
• Infrastructure. The District’s network infrastructure must be able to support responsive access to Internet resources through greater bandwidth, and modern up-to-date equipment, and software. The on-line student assessment programs and grade book program require responsive reliable Internet connectivity. The digital curriculum program or streaming video also requires high level of bandwidth and is reliable. The District must also be positioned to support future voice-over-IP initiatives that will place a telephone in every classroom.
Finally, the District infrastructure must continue to establish a wireless infrastructure to support the multitude of wireless laptops and personal digital assistants (PDAs) being purchased by schools and administrative staffs.
• Hardware. SAISD currently owns more than 19,600 computers that are located in its 92 campuses. Of these computers, over 49% are over five years old and, while still in use, are considered obsolete.
These numbers are tracked and assessments performed through the use of fixed assets data and through a campus self-reporting tool called the Campus Access Survey (CAS). Through fixed assets and CAS we are able to determine where the computers are located, how they are used and their age.
Other significant data is tracked and used when updating the District’s hardware access plan such as the number of labs, the hardware platform, Internet connectivity, etcetera. It is the District’s goal to provide access for all students to current technology, technology that is one – five years old. To meet this goal the District reviews the hardware assessment annually and determines the areas of greatest need. Funding is then allocated to support those areas most in need.
In order to make current technology more accessible, the District is moving toward mobile, wireless technology. This initiative will begin with high schools and the purchase of 33 mobile laptop carts with 24-wireless laptops. These laptops will be shared throughout the campus as the need permits making technology available to students, whenever they are.
Desktop computers will still be used in the areas that are served better through this type of technology such as administrative areas and Career and Technology Labs. In addition, the District is pursuing an initiative to provide a mobile, wireless laptop for every teacher. Most classrooms have computers, but few have a computer that is dedicated solely for teacher use.
As more information is available electronically and more automated resources are implemented, it is becoming critical that every teacher have a tool for accessing that information and those resources. With a mobile, wireless laptop the teacher will have a tool that can be used where they do their work – in the classroom and in the home – and that can be used to support the growing need for professional development.
• Software. Per the Campus Technology Planning Guide (http://itls.saisd.net/initiatives), SAISD has standardized the District
elementary schools on productivity tools (e.g. MS Office) and keyboarding software (e.g. Type to Learn). Continuing in that effort, two other tools remain - graphic organizers and age-appropriate multimedia tools. These are two critical tools for elementary students, as well as K-8, especially in light of the new TAKS.
Graphic organizers for all campuses were purchased in 2004-2005 school year and are currently deployed across the District (http://itls.saisd.net/go).
The district should have standardized applications supporting State and National Technology Applications standards as well as content area connections. Standardizing on appropriate software (e.g. Inspiration/Kidspiration) will allow more efficient and effective District teacher training and support and better software purchasing aligned to TEKS district-wide. This profound need has been exacerbated by the fact that while hardware has been purchased at the campus level, new software specifications exceed the technology now available at campuses.
• Student Achievement. During the period 2002-2003 school year, SAISD was 90% economically disadvantaged in comparison to a state rate of 52%. TAKS scores, while aligned with the state in the economically disadvantage group lagged behind the state scores with 65% passing math, 79% passing writing, 55% passing science, and 86% passing social studies. Groups such as Limited English Proficient students are well behind, and at grade nine only 25% pass TAKS. SAISD has the highest mobility rate of any urban district with 32.3% of students moving during the year (state rate is 21.1%). The four year dropout rate is 8.3%, but special education students dropout at a rate of 17.7% and LEP students at the rate of 11.3%.
• Staff Development. Previous to 2003 school year, professional development in regards to technology professional development has not been focused or aligned to SBEC Standards. As such, in spring 2004, the District chose to administer the Levels of Technology Implementation (LOTI) questionnaire, as well as provide training to unfunded campus technology representatives (who meet monthly), campus principals and instructional coordinators. A detailed set of reports by district and campus is available online at http://itls.saisd.net/loti/reports
The Levels of Technology Implementation (LOTI) provides each teacher, administrator and library media specialist detailed assessment that will help guide professional development in San Antonio ISD. This assessment has been completed for the last 3 years.
Based on the data from the LOTI currently being administered, is that 34% of educators are at Level 0 of the Levels of Technology Implementation (LOTI). Level 0 can be described as follows: Technology-based tools (e.g., computers) are either (1) completely unavailable in the classroom, (2) not easily accessible by the classroom teacher, or (3) there is a lack of time to pursue electronic technology implementation. Existing technology is predominately text based (e.g., ditto sheets, chalkboard, and overhead projector). This is a level lower than the Texas STaR Chart's Early Tech.
For the 2004-2005 school year, however, 34% decreased to 27%, a difference of 7%. At Level 1, the District saw a corresponding increase of 8%, increasing from 13% to 21%. At levels 3, 4, and 5 of the LOTI, the District saw small increases of 1% or more.
In 2003-2004, 17%--compared to 18% for 2004-2005 school year--of staff are at the target technology level of progress in the Texas STaR Chart. This means that while the majority of campuses may claim that they are the "Developing Tech" level of progress, more detailed assessment shows that SAISD is in greater need for targeted professional development than indicated by the Texas STaR Chart data.
This need can be addressed through increased access to hardware, standardized software purchases, and a district-coordinated technology competency certification plan (TCCP). Unfortunately, the TCCP lacks the funding for completion incentives should the entire district participate. Additional survey data collection is available online at http://lms.saisd.net/survey
• Technical Support. The District requires a technical support staff capable of supporting, maintaining, and troubleshooting routers, switches, servers, PCs, MACs, laptops (wired and wireless) and PDAs. This type of equipment is housed at schools and administrative locations. In addition, the technical staff must be able to diagnose and fix district-supported software and solve connectivity issues to Region 20 and application service providers (LightSpan).
Goals, Objectives, and Strategies
100% of teachers and campus administrators will complete a technology needs assessment.
Budget Amount $294,000.00
LRPT category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 11
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP06, EP07, EP08, I01, I08, LAS02, TL02, TL10, TL11
Status: In Progress
Daily agendas
Session evaluations
Web Site – http://itls.saisd.net/lot
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, I01, I08, LAS01, LAS02, TL06, TL11, TL14
Status: In Progress
Weekly Memo to principals
http://itls.saisd.net/ctr
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP06, LAS07, TL04, TL07, TL12
Status: In Progress
100% of campus teachers and professional support staff will have the opportunity to participate in professional development available in SAISD.
Budget Amount $321,000.00
LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01, 04a, 04b, 11
LEA LRPT Correlates: I09, LAS01, LAS04, TL12
Status: In Progress
Hit counter Analysis
Web Site – Technology Literacy Institute’s online tutorials ((http://itls.saisd.net/tli)
CD-ROM Image Server
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, EP06, EP08, LAS07, LAS10, LAS12, TL02, TL09
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP06, I09, LAS01, LAS04, LAS07, TL02, TL09, TL10
Status: In Progress
Campus Instructional Technologist or Campus Technology Representative at every campus monthly meeting agendas. (http://itls.saisd.net/ctr)
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP06, I09, LAS01, LAS02, LAS03, LAS04, LAS12, TL02, TL12
Status: In Progress
Web Site: http://itls.saisd.net/tccp
Web-http://itls.saisd.net/tlt
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP06, I09, LAS01, LAS04, LAS06, TL02, TL12
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP06, EP07, EP08, EP09, I01, I08, LAS01, LAS02, LAS08, LAS12, TL02, TL10, TL11, TL14
Status: Completed
Dir., Office of Professional Learning
Focus Group
LOTI Rubic on website
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, TL15
Status: Planned
Available CDROMS and competency assessment linked from the ITS:SchoolFlix website
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP06, EP07, EP08, I01, I08, LAS02, LAS10, TL02, TL06, TL10, TL11
Status: In Progress
Meeting Agendas
Resources posted on the District's Scope and Sequence
100% of teachers will have access to online learning resources and tutorials to enhance their professional development.
Budget Amount $60,000.00
LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates: ER02
NCLB Correlates: 04a, 04b, 12
LEA LRPT Correlates: I09, LAS01, LAS04
Status: In Progress
Hit counter Analysis
Professional Development Planner
Web Site- http://itls.saisd.net/pdp
LEA LRPT Correlates: I09, LAS01, LAS04
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I09, LAS04, LAS13
Status: In Progress
http://itls.saisd.net/tia
LEA LRPT Correlates: I09, LAS01, LAS04
Status: In Progress
Dir., Science Department
Dir., Advanced Academic Services Department
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL05, TL14
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS04, LAS12, LAS15, TL16
Status: In Progress
Campus Web Coordinator traning sessions available in the ITS Professional Development Planner
Campus Content Management System website.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS04, TL16
Status: In Progress
Department Content Management System website.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, TL15
Status: In Progress
Campus visitation notes
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL06, TL09
Status: In Progress
Attendance rosters
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP04, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08
Status: In Progress
Director of Elementary Language Arts
Attendance rosters
Integration of Digital Storytelling into SAISD Scope and Sequence
LEA LRPT Correlates:
Status: In Progress
Digital Stories
LEA LRPT Correlates:
Status: Planned
LEA LRPT Correlates:
Status: Planned
LEA LRPT Correlates:
Status: Planned
LEA LRPT Correlates:
Status: Planned
Teachers will document student progress and technology use/implementation through course grades and project evaluations.
Budget Amount $5,955,000.00
LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates: ER02
NCLB Correlates: 11
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, I08, TL01, TL05, TL06, TL08, TL09, TL13
Status: In Progress
LOTI Annual Assessment
StaR Chart Assessment
Professional Development Catalog
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, EP06, I08, TL01, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL13
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP02, EP05, I08, TL01, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL13
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL02, TL04, TL05, TL08, TL09
Status: In Progress
Usage feedback Form/Hit Counter
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP02, TL03
Status: In Progress
Curriculum & Instruction Dept.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I09, LAS04
Status: In Progress
http://itls.saisd.net/scribe
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP07, TL05, TL07, TL08
Status: In Progress
100% of teachers and students will have access to online resources that support curriculum and the TA:TEKS
Budget Amount $150,000.00
LRPT category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 07, 08, 12
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, EP05, I08, TL01, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL15, TL16
Status: In Progress
Web Site – http://itls.saisd.net/tli
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, EP05, I08, TL01, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL15, TL16
Status: In Progress
Dir., Office of Library Media Services
Web Site
Calendar
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP02, EP04, EP05, I08, TL01, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL15, TL16
Status: In Progress
Web Site
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, EP05, I08, TL01, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL15, TL16
Status: In Progress
Technology Integration Academies – http://itls.saisd.net/tia
Middle School Technology Applications: TEKS (http://itls.saisd.net/tateks)
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, EP05, I08, LAS12, TL01, TL02, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL14, TL15, TL16
Status: In Progress
Available in the District's Curriculum Management System
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, EP08, TL01, TL05, TL06, TL09
Status: In Progress
Usage feedback Form/Hit Counter
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, I09, TL01, TL05, TL08, TL09
Status: In Progress
100% of teachers and students will have access to streaming digital media that supports the curriculum
Budget Amount $3,000.00
LRPT category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 07, 08, 12
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, I01, TL07, TL15, TL16
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, I01, TL07, TL08, TL15, TL16
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL02, TL05, TL09, TL12
Status: In Progress
Dir., Secondary Language Arts
100% of parent liaisons will learn how technology is used to support teaching, learning and leadership.
Budget Amount $3,000.00
LRPT category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 07, 08, 09, 10, 12
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, I01, LAS09, TL07, TL15, TL16
Status: In Progress
Web – http://itls.saisd.net/parents
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, I01, TL07, TL08, TL15, TL16
Status: In Progress
Web – http://itls.saisd.net/parents
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, I01, TL07, TL08, TL15, TL16
Status: Completed
Approximately 1200 in attendance during the 2002-2004 Technology Student Product Fair.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I09, TL05
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04
Status: Planned
Dir., Office of Science
LEA LRPT Correlates:
Status: Planned
Dir., Office of Mathematics
100% of librarians complete a technology needs assessment.
Budget Amount $270,000.00
LRPT category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01, 04b, 08, 09, 11, 12
LEA LRPT Correlates: I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
Status: In Progress
Daily agendas
Session evaluations
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
Status: In Progress
Session evaluation of usage
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
Status: In Progress
Online assessment for students grades 6-12
100% of campus librarians and library assistants will have the opportunity to participate in professional development available in SAISD
Budget Amount $156,000.00
LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01, 04b, 08, 09, 11, 12
LEA LRPT Correlates: I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
Status: In Progress
Calendar
ITS Web Site
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
Status: In Progress
Hit counter Analysis
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
Status: In Progress
Campus Instructional Technologist or Campus Technology Representative at every campus monthly meeting agendas
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
Status: In Progress
CIP integration per campus
100% of librarians and library assistants will have access to online learning resources and tutorials to enhance their professional development.
Budget Amount $34,500.00
LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01, 04b, 08, 09, 12
LEA LRPT Correlates: I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
Status: In Progress
Hit counter Analysis
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
Status: In Progress
100% of librarians, library assistants and students will have access to online resources that support curriculum and the TEKS
Budget Amount $198,000.00
LRPT category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01, 04b, 08, 09, 11, 12
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS05, TL04
Status: In Progress
Union catalog
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
Status: In Progress
Web Site
Calendar
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
Status: In Progress
100% of teachers, librarians and students will have access to streaming digital media that supports the curriculum
Budget Amount $75,000.00
LRPT category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01, 04b, 08, 09, 11, 12
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
Status: In Progress
100% of Community Liaisons will learn how technology is used to support teaching, learning and leadership
Budget Amount $24,000.00
LRPT category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 04b, 08, 09, 11, 12
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
Status: In Progress
LMS on-line Parent Resources
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I07, I08, LAS03, LAS05, TL04
Status: In Progress
LMS on-line Parent Resources
Provide 100% connectivity to the network to support teachers, librarians and campus administrators in support of district initiatives.
Budget Amount $46,212,600.00
LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 02, 05, 06
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I06, I07, I08, LAS01
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, LAS01
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, LAS01
Status: In Progress
Monitoring of connection speed with software (Cybergauge)
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, LAS01
Status: In Progress
Usage survey and hit counter analysis
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, LAS01
Status: In Progress
Area support teams consisting of 12 people. Daily log of Helpdesk jobs received and completed
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, LAS01
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, LAS01
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I04, I05, I07, I08, I09
Status: In Progress
Director, Office of Networking and Technical Services
Provide Local Telephone Service to Schools and Administrative Offices
Budget Amount $2,632,017.00
LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 03
LEA LRPT Correlates: I02
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I02
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I02
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08
Status: Planned
Provide Long Distance Telephone Servie to Schools and Administrative Offices
Budget Amount $24,000.00
LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 03
LEA LRPT Correlates: I02
Status: In Progress
Provide cellular telephone services to District staff to enhance productivity and ensure student safety.
Budget Amount $765,000.00
LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 12
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, LAS01
Status: Planned
Provide continued support for hardware, software and operating systems for online applications.
Budget Amount $150,000.00
LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 03
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, TL09, TL10, TL15, TL16
Status: In Progress
Manage, maintain and support District web pages.
Budget Amount $60,000.00
LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 01, 03, 09, 11, 12
LEA LRPT Correlates: I08, I09, LAS08, LAS11, TL04, TL16
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, LAS08, LAS11, TL09, TL16
Status: In Progress
Continue to manage and maintain District student and staff e-mail system.
Budget Amount $30,000.00
LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 03, 09
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I08, TL16
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I08, TL16
Status: In Progress
Provide and maintain District Internet access.
Budget Amount $75,000.00
LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 03
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I08, I09, LAS11, TL12
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I08, I09, TL09
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, I07, I08, I09, TL09
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, I07, I08, I09, TL09
Status: In Progress
Replace support servers.
Budget Amount $160,000.00
LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 02, 03
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I07, I08, I09, TL09
Status: Planned
LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, I07, I08, I09, TL09
Status: Planned
Ensure technology projects are coordinated with all stakeholders and timelines are budgeted and monitored throughout implementation of projects.
Budget Amount $225,000.00
LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 01, 06
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02, LAS04, LAS05
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02
Status: In Progress
Oversee technology purchases and ensure alignment with District goals.
Budget Amount $135,000.00
LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 02, 03
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I04, LAS01, LAS02, LAS05, TL09
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I04, LAS01, LAS02, TL09
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, LAS01, LAS02, TL09
Status: In Progress
Each and every student will have access to an instructional computer.
Budget Amount $6,000,000.00
LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 03
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I04, LAS01, LAS02, TL09
Status: In Progress
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I04, LAS01, LAS02, TL09
Status: In Progress
Effectively integrate technology resources and systems with teaching and curriculum.
Budget Amount $50,000.00
LRPT category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01, 03, 05
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, LAS14, TL08
Status: In Progress
Provide all telecommunication equipment for campus to provide telephone support and wired and wireless access to the SAISD Wide Area Network.
Budget Amount $550,000.00
LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates:
NCLB Correlates: 03
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I08, I09
Status: Completed
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01
Status: Completed
Provide campus technology for all staff and students by adhering to the Campus Base Technology Plan.
Budget Amount $650,000.00
LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 03, 05
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I04, LAS01, LAS02, TL09
Status: Completed
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I04, LAS01, LAS02, TL09
Status: Completed
Budget
Total amount of Title II, Part D formula funds received for the current year of this plan: $520,000.00Method of application for formula funds: Local Application
Budget year 2007
Budget year 2008
Budget year 2009
Evaluation
Evaluation Process:5.1 Evaluation Process
The purpose of the evaluation is to establish a baseline set of data. The data will be used to align professional development, classroom instructional practices with mandates for ensuring quality, research-based professional development.
The evaluation plan incorporates both quantitative and qualitative data to provide a comprehensive and balanced record of project implementation and of the impact of the use and incorporation of technology in teaching, learning, and administrative tasks. These interventions will be measured against established benchmarks, and the reevaluation will be performed on an annual basis through the use of the Teacher/Campus STaR Charts and LOTI observations. Findings will be posted on the web site, shared with principals at conferences, and publicized at Campus Technology Representative (CTR) Meetings.
The following accountability methods and measures that will be used to evaluate the extent to which activities are effective in:
• Integrating technology into curriculum and instruction; the STaR Chart will be used for this, as will observational frameworks based on the LOTI.
• Increasing the ability to teachers to teach.
• Enabling students to read challenging state academic standards.
• Acquiring and deploying technology and telecommunication services.
• Meeting timelines for implementation.
The SAISD Evaluation Process facilitators will conduct the evaluation and report the findings of the project components using formative (ongoing) and summative (project impact) evaluation methods using indicators adapted from recognized sources.
Benchmarks record and monitor the project’s progress:
• Pre-Intervention survey sets baseline
• Post-Intervention survey measures outcomes and identifies areas of need
• Professional development evaluations record the quality, type, and degree of professional development
• Participants’ electronic portfolios provide rich information regarding the change in the level of use and incorporation of technology
• On-site observations provide ongoing monitoring of plan implementation
• Formal and informal interviews or focus groups of stakeholders and participants measure specific intervention impact.
This plan will be revised on an annual basis as needed but not less than once every three years.
Evaluation Method:
5.2 Evaluation Methods
Data collection and analysis will occur in three areas: a) Process evaluation; b) Product evaluation; and c) Monitoring or formative evaluation to provide technical assistance and guidance for adjustments or revisions of plan strategies. The methods/indicators may include, but not be limited to, those discussed below.
This evaluation seeks to address both process and product. In evaluating the process, there are three foci; these include the following: a) Planning, management and Collaboration; b) Implementation evaluation; and c) Professional development.
In evaluating the first process item, there are several critical components. Those include meetings with campus technology representatives, campus instructional technologists, as well as collaborative meetings with Curriculum and Instruction Department. Methods and indicators for assessing Planning, Management and Collaboration include on-site observations and formal/informal interviews.
The second process item is implementation evaluation. Components for this item include various activities, alignment to the State’s Long Range Plan for Technology, Texas StaR Chart, and the Levels of Technology Implementation (LOTI) framework. Pre-Intervention methods and/or indicators include the district, campus, and teacher StaR Chart, and the LOTI framework as an observational tool. Post-intervention methods include the LOTI Assessment that will be administered as funds permit.
The third process item is Professional Development. Professional development has several components, including curriculum and the technology competency certification plan (TCCP). Methods/indicator that will be used to assess Professional Development include workshop evaluations, formal/informal interviews, on-site observations, and document tracking via the Instructional Technology web site.
However, process is only one part of an evaluation. The second part is the product that results from the process. In evaluating the product, the impact on teaching, learning and administrative tasks is the primary focus. Critical components include frequency of technology use, incorporation of technology and educator to workstation ratio. These are evaluated through a variety of indicators, including the Teacher StaR Chart as pre/post surveys administered annually. Also included are the campus access surveys, a survey completed by campuses on a continuous basis.
Student performance data (e.g. TAKS, TPRI), attitudinal measures, or other indicators will provide information on the long-term impact of the incorporation of technology in student learning and teaching.
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