My district’s technology plan follows closely the State of Texas’ plan. It is a three phase plan and we are now in the second phase. The plan’s key areas are:
Teaching and Learning – teacher facilitates and collaborates with students to ensure mastery of the technology application TEKS by eighth grade. Teachers teach skills for students to become technologically literate. These skills range from learning how to maneuver a mouse in pre-K and kindergarten to producing self-guided technical products in twelfth grade.
Educator Preparation – aims for all teachers to master SBEC standards using a third or more of the overall budget to accomplish this. Teachers engage in continuous professional development that ensures they are well equipped to mentor and facilitate student learning. Trainings are tailored to the teacher’s level of expertise. Teachers use their learning to redesign teaching methods.
Administration and Support – each campus has a plan in place that is student centered with support from involved parties. Campus leaders form a campus leadership team with a shared vision. This team authors the campus improvement plan, aligning it with the district’s plan and goals. They also model the use of the skills we need to impart to students.
Infrastructure – all students in all classrooms will have access to web connected computers. We will have amply equipped classrooms. There will be easy access to a “robust LAN/WAN” service provider. Technicians are available on a 350:1 computer-tech ratio.
Budget Sources – a combination of budget sources mainly private donations and federal funding. Funds come from yearly school budget allocations, federal distributions from the Schools and Library Program and local private donations.
The above features are monitored on an on-going basis with yearly assessments of technology and readiness. The assessments grade equipment, software, and other services needed to keep the program in place and running smoothly.
Resources
Texas Education Agency. (2010). Texas Long Range Technology Plan. (2011)
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