DISTRICT PROFILE
ESC Region: 7
City, State Zip: ELKHART, TX 758399802
Phone: (903) 478-3624
Fax: (903) 478-3030
 

Number of Campuses: 2
Total Student Enrollment: 380
District Size: Under 500
Percent Econ. Disadvantaged: 53.40%
 

Technology Expenditures: $175,500.00
- Teaching and Learning Budget: $24,000.00
- Educator Preparation and Development Budget: $6,000.00
- Leadership, Administration and Support Budget: $59,000.00
- Infrastructure for Technology Budget: $86,500.00
 

Technology Expenditure Per Pupil: $461.84
Number of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet: 2
Percentage of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet: 100.00%
Number of Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet: 42
Percentage of Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet: 100.00%
Computer/Student Ratio: 3 student(s) for every computer
Computer/Teacher Ratio: 1 teacher(s) for every computer
Number of campuses that need to complete the Texas Campus STaR Chart: 2
Percentage of campuses that have completed the Texas Campus STaR Chart: 100.00 %
 

PLAN INTRODUCTION
Plan Last Edited: 03/23/2007
 

Technology Planning Committee:
Joel Parker – Chairman
Milissa Becton – Early Childhood
Alanna Warrington - Elementary
Linda Brock – Secondary School
Esther Vineyeard – Special Education
Charlissa Goodman - Teacher at Large
Cliff Lasiter - Pricipal
Errin Neal - Assitant Principal
Fred Fulton - Superintendent
Jamie Hogan - Parent Reperesentative
Pam Parker - Parent Represenative
Jane Tyer - Community Represenative
Robin Taylor - Community Represenative
Frieda Evans - Business Represenative
 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Slocum ISD will strive to promote a continued increase in student success by improving student academic achievement in all curriculum areas. Infusing educational technology into the curriculum such that is enriches learning experiences and it produces technologically astute students is a goal we reach for every day. Are the students ready for life after high school is the measuring stick by which we judge our actions.

All teachers at Slocum ISD will have the training and support they need to help all students learn through the information highway. The school will provide continual training and support for staff as needed to ensure quality implementation of Slocum ISD’s technology plan. They will also provide training fostering development and integration of technology as it is related to classroom activities and electronic instructional materials.

All teachers at Slocum ISD will have modern computer systems in their classrooms. The district will provide hardware and software for each classroom as they are needed. An appropriate infrastructure will be set up for distance learning.

Every classroom will be connected to the information highway. The district will provide knowledge and access to the Internet to all staff, students, parents, and community

Effective and engaging software and on-line resources will be an integral part of school communications and administrative functions. Slocum ISD will purchase and implement administrative software in order to increase teacher and administrator productivity in the classroom.

 

NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Assessment Process: Implementing technology for technology's sake or letting the technology drive learning and information management processes is not effective according to research and experience and will most likely reinforce the status quo, not change it. Technology should be planned and implemented to address specific needs of the student in support of the schools vision.
Slocum ISD perceives the needs assessment process as that of identifying the present status and unmet needs in relation to the future vision. The process should evaluate the whole program and include representatives of all affected parties in the school. The following list shows some areas that might be assessed; this is not a comprehensive list.
• student and staff technology skills, knowledge and attitudes
• student access to information services
• technology support staffing
• equipment needs
• software requirements
• facilities
• networking and telecommunication requirements
• budget and funding resources
• technology planning process
• staff development programs relating to technology
• information management and administrative applications

Slocum ISD will employ all of the following practices in determining needs:
• conducting surveys
• interviews
• Texas Star Chart
• focus groups
• inventories
The scope of the assessment activities may vary from including the entire school population to representative samplings depending on time and resources available.
Needs will be determined by the Technology Committee and submitted to administration for approval.
 

Existing Conditions:
Slocum I.S.D. is located in a rural, agricultural area. We are identified by the state of Texas as a special-needs district due to the large percentage of children receiving free and reduced lunches, students enrolled in special education, and those considered at-risk. Resources for children are greatly limited, with per pupil expenditures below state average. The educational level of the general population is that of a high school diploma or lower. It is culturally deprived area, whereby the only exposure to cultural arts is through school.

Currently every classroom has at least one Internet connected computer. Most classrooms have two or more. Currently there are two computer labs that can be used by the entire district population. These labs are being used on a daily basis by elementary and high school. The computer to student ratio stands at 1:3 for the entire district. Teachers and students have access to a two-way video conference equipment for enrichment as well as training.

 

Technology Needs:
Helping our students achieve success after high school has been identified as one of the needs at Slocum ISD. In order to work towards our vision statement more emphasis must be placed on teaching our students to lead happy and productive lives after high school. We believe that this can be done in three major categories. Thos categories being: academic achievement, technology awareness and acumen, and life skills.

Integration of technology into the classroom is an ongoing need for our district. Integration has been achieved in some classrooms and not others. Teachers are given a variety of training choices each year. Strategies for increasing integration are constantly being examined.

Acquiring and maintaining modern computer systems in our school is another need identified by Slocum ISD. It is not enough to simply purchase new equipment. Older equipment will have to be maintained or disposed. Slocum ISD is committed to making modern computers available to each and every teacher, student, and interested community member. Along with modern computers a reliable, secure, and effective connection to the Internet needs to be maintained. The school continually reevaluates our connections effectiveness and cost.

Lastly, modern computers are only half the battle. The computer is only as good as the software that it runs. Our school is committed to giving our students, teachers, and administrators the most effect software solutions that we can find. The district is always needing new software titles to improve student performance, and to streamline student administration.
 

GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGIES
 

Goal 1: Promote a continued increase in the ability of all students to succeed in school, family, and careers.

Objective 1.1: Improve all student's academic achievement by 10% in all curriculum areas.
Budget for this objective: $5,000.00
LRPT Category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates:
NCLB Correlates: 01 02 04a 07 08

Strategy 1.1.1: Teachers and students regardless of gender, ethnicity, and/or disabilities will utilize the Internet for everyday teaching and learning activities.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator, Pricipal, Teachers, and Students
Evidence: Teachers will monitor students’ use of Internet. Principal will monitor teachers’ use of Internet (PDAS).
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I05, I09

Strategy 1.1.2: 75% of the teachers will incorporate on-line research projects into all curriculum areas. This number should increase by 10% per year untill 100% has been reached.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Teachers, Principal, Technology Coordinator, and Curriculum Director
Evidence: Lessons plans will be used as monitoring device.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL05, TL09

Strategy 1.1.3: Make available to each classroom appropriate software that meets or exceeds the technology application TEKS to be used for technology integration into all courses.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: August 2004 through July 2007
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator and Curriculum Director
Evidence: Web site request forms available to teachers. Survey of computer software usage from previous year.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I09, TL01, TL02, TL08, TL09

Strategy 1.1.4: Provide real and virtual world opportunities weekly to use technology, to all students.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Teachers, Technology Coordinator, and Curriculum Director
Evidence: Lesson plans will be used as monitoring device.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL05, TL08, TL13

Objective 1.2: Infuse educational technology into 100% of the curriculum such that it enriches learning experiences and it produces students with the appropriate technology skills as defined by the technology application TEKS.
Budget for this objective: $9,000.00
LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 01 02

Strategy 1.2.1: Use available online resources on a daily basis for enrichment and specialized instruction
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Teacher, Librarian, Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Technology Coordinator will judge based upon teacher request.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS12, TL08, TL09, TL12, TL13

Strategy 1.2.2: Incorporate video for curriculum enrichment programs for use in no fewer than 10% of the classrooms.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Teachers, Curriculum Director, and Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Lessons plans will be used to evaluate
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS15, TL08, TL12

Strategy 1.2.3: Use the resources of Region VII on a monthly basis for further educational opportunities of our students.
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Teachers, Curriculum Director
Evidence: Attendance records of Region VII workshops throughout year
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP08, TL08, TL09, TL12

Strategy 1.2.4: Use on-line resources in core curriculum classes not just vocational and gifted/talented
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Teachers
Evidence: Lessons plans will be used for evaluation
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS15, TL05, TL08, TL12

Strategy 1.2.5: Use assistive technology for 100% of our handicapped students.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator and Special ED Teachers
Evidence: Teacher evaluation of the use of technology in the classroom by student
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I05

Strategy 1.2.6: Ensure that the library is supported with automated record keeping capable of handling all student, teacher, and community needs.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator and Librarian
Evidence: Automated lookups and automated reporting of library resources.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS11, TL10, TL11, TL15

Strategy 1.2.7: Slocum ISD will maintain and use on a monthly schedule the Texas StarChart as an instrument of self help and guidance.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2004-2006
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent, Principal, Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Star Chart
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP05, EP05, LAS03, TL04, TL06

Strategy 1.2.8: To ensure student's mastery of technology proficiencies Slocum ISD will develop and implement Technology Appplication TEKS benchmark tests for grades 2,5, and 8.
State: Revised
Status: Planned
Timeline: Fall 2009
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator and Principal
Evidence: Test and scores form test
Comments:
LRPT Correlates:

Strategy 1.2.9: Slocum ISD will use the Technology Applications adopted instructional materials at all grade levels.
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: Fall 2006
Person(s) Responsible: Principal and Superintendent
Evidence: Adoption Records
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL03

Objective 1.3: Slocum ISD will use inovative processes and accountability measures to evaluate the extent to which activities are effective in: • integrating technology into curricula and instruction • increasing the ability of teachers to teach • enabling students to reach challenging State academic content and student academic achievement standards
Budget for this objective: $5,000.00
LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates:
NCLB Correlates: 11

Strategy 1.3.1: Slocum ISD will evaluate TAKS scores to measure how technology integration has effected student performance.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2007
Person(s) Responsible: Principals and superintendent
Evidence: TAKS scores
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL04, TL06, TL07

Strategy 1.3.2: Slocum ISD will use principal's observations and the PDAS instrument to document how effectively teachers are integrating technology in the classroom.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: Fall 2007
Person(s) Responsible: Principals
Evidence: PDAS reports
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL06

 

Goal 2: All teachers will have the training and support they need to help all students learn through the use of technology in education.

Objective 2.1: Provide continual training and support for 100% of staff as needed to ensure quality implementation of SISD’s Technology Plan.
Budget for this objective: $3,000.00
LRPT Category: Educator Preparation and Development
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01 02 03 04a 04b 06 07 08 10 11 12

Strategy 2.1.1: On site training will be concurrent with every equipment installation.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: "Just in Time"
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Teachers able to deploy and use new technologies within the classroom setting.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, LAS10

Strategy 2.1.2: All teachers will have access to technical support and training as needed through the use of a work order program.
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator and Principal
Evidence: Based on the descriptions and solutions stated on work orders
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, EP04, LAS08, LAS10

Strategy 2.1.3: Provide ongoing training to the Technology Coordinator/Trainer who will in turn train the district staff.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent, Principal, and School Board
Evidence: Based on the number of classes attended during year.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP08, EP09

Strategy 2.1.4: The teachers will recieve training in website development and managment.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: Fall 2008
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordiantor
Evidence: Active websites and the information they contain.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL16

Strategy 2.1.5: Slocum ISD will allocate at least 30 percent of technology allotment budget for professional development.
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: Fall 2006
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent
Evidence: Budget
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS06

Objective 2.2: Provide teacher training fostering development and integration of technology related classroom activities and into electronic instructional materials.
Budget for this objective: $3,000.00
LRPT Category: Educator Preparation and Development
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01 02 03 04a 04b 06 07 08 10 11 12

Strategy 2.2.1: Every teacher will have the opportunity to attend a minimum of three after school training sessions throughout the year.
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Based on sign-in sheets
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, EP04, EP08, EP09, LAS03, LAS10

Strategy 2.2.2: All curriculum areas will have training that support instructional goals.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: "Just in Time"
Person(s) Responsible: Curriculum Director, Principal and Technology Coordinator
Evidence: PDAS as well as spot visits by principal or Technology Coordinator
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP06, EP07, EP08, LAS03, LAS10

Strategy 2.2.3: Each curriculum area will integrate the technology TEKS into a scope and sequence to provide direction and support of the curriculum.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Curriculum Director and Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Lesson plans will be used for evaluation
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS03, TL01

Strategy 2.2.4: Each curriculum area will integrate the content of the Internet into every day teaching and learning.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Curriculum Director, Principal and Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Lesson plans will be used for evaluation
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL12, TL13

 

Goal 3: All teachers and students will have modern computers systems in their classroom.

Objective 3.1: Provide hardware and software for all classrooms.
Budget for this objective: $40,000.00
LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 01 03 05 06 08 12

Strategy 3.1.1: Maintain each campus with an up-to-date computer lab consisting of 20 to 24 computers and appropriate furniture.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004 and 2006
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent, Principal, and Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Based on number of computers in each location
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I04, I05, I07, I09

Strategy 3.1.2: Provide each classroom with appropriate numbers of student computer systems and furniture. The student to computer ratio should not exceed 4:1.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent, Principal, and Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Based on number of computers in each location and teacher recommendation
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I04, I05

Strategy 3.1.3: Provide sixteen notebook computers with wireless networking for mobile lab or school activities.
State: Revised
Status: Completed
Timeline: 2005 - 2007
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent, Principal, and Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Based on number of computers housed in library for check-out
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I04, I05

Strategy 3.1.4: A software committee will review and evaluate software for classroom integration at least bi-annually.
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Technology Committee minutes from meetings.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, LAS02, LAS07, LAS13

Strategy 3.1.5: Purchase and implement educational software to enhance student performance for regular and special populations.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Curriculum Director and Technology Coordinator
Evidence: TAKS score improvements for regular and special populations
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS15, TL08

Strategy 3.1.6: Implementation of disaster recovery plan. Testing of plan will occur annually.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator
Evidence: The recovery of data in the event of a crash or disaster
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, LAS02, LAS14

Objective 3.2: Training and maintenance will be continued for one video conferencing system and 24 computers capable of running distance learning software.
Budget for this objective: $5,000.00
LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 01 03 05 06 08 12

Strategy 3.2.1: Maintenance will be done on a as needed or annual basis for the distance learning systems.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent, Principal, and Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Warranty information obtained through Region VII. Log of equipment "up-time".
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I05, I09

Strategy 3.2.2: Maintain and strengthen relationships with community colleges, universities, public libraries, and Esc7 for distance learning activities on an anual basis.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Master schedule and student academia records showing successful use of this technology
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I03, LAS13, TL15

Strategy 3.2.3: Provide each classroom with the ability to handle voice or video over IP by setting up one phone or camera per classroom.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent, Principal, and Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Presence of equipment needed for these technologies
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I06, I08, I09

 

Goal 4: Every classroom will be connected to the Internet.

Objective 4.1: Provide knowledge and access to the Internet to all staff, students, parents and community
Budget for this objective: $15,500.00
LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01 03 05 06 08 10 12

Strategy 4.1.1: Maintain and upgrade existing network infrastructure needed to distribute information effectively throughout the district
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Work orders completed and inventory of new parts added.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I04, I07

Strategy 4.1.2: Maintenance schedules and repairs will be carried out in a timely manner (no more than 6 hour respomse time).
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Superintendent will review work completed forms. Tiem and dates will be kept in the database of the work order software.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I04, I07

Strategy 4.1.3: Offer parent and community training in technology as partners in education.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2005-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Curriculum Director and Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Attendance roll sheets of classes
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I03, TL15

Strategy 4.1.4: Seek outside help with financial matters pertaining to infrastructure in the form of grants. Example Erate.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Award notices of grants.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I02, LAS04

Strategy 4.1.5: Particpate fully in the Adult Education Consortium.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: Aug. 2004 - May 2007
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent, Principal
Evidence: Receipt payment of funds and meeting rosters
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I03, I06, I08

Strategy 4.1.6: All teachers will be given the resources and training to create web pages for their classes.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: Fall 2008
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator
Evidence: The websites and information they contain.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL16

 

Goal 5: Slocum ISD will offer a safe and clean learning enviroment for our children, staff, and community.

Objective 5.1: Provide a safe work place environment for students as well as staff by meetings the standards set down by the Children’s Internet Protection Act.
Budget for this objective: $34,000.00
LRPT Category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01 02 03 06 07 08 09 10 12

Strategy 5.1.1: Adopt and adhere to all policies and guidelines set down by the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator Administration, and School Board
Evidence: State mandated reports and inspections
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL14

Strategy 5.1.2: Maintain ability for web filtering at the local level for the filtering of inappropriate Internet content.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Web logs of proxy computer
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL14

Strategy 5.1.3: An acceptable use policy will be put in the handbook and will be signed by all students and staff with access to the Internet.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator and Administration
Evidence: Signed sheet returned to the office personnel
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL14

Objective 5.2: Slocum ISD will make avalable communication devices for the use of educators, students, and staff.
Budget for this objective: $26,000.00
LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 ER02
NCLB Correlates:

Strategy 5.2.1: All faculty and staff will have access to telecommunications equipment that will allow them to remain in contact with parents, school, and law enforcement professionals.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004 - 2007
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent, Principal, Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Local, Long Distance, and Wireless phone bills
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I08, LAS11, TL15

Strategy 5.2.2: All faculty and staff will be given "just-in-time" training on the use of a variety of available communication equipment.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2004 - 2006
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent, Principal, Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Attendance sheets of workshop.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP03, I08

Strategy 5.2.3: Phones, Cellular, Internet, and Faxing will be available to all students, teachers, and staff for educational or emergency purposes upon request.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: Aug. 2004 - May 2007
Person(s) Responsible: Superintenden, Principal, and Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Invoices and and usage statements form provider
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I09

Objective 5.3: Access to school technology will be made available for our community for adult literacy and education.
Budget for this objective: $10,000.00
LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 02 03 06 09 10 11 12

Strategy 5.3.1: The computer labs will be made available to the community after school hours.
State: Revised
Status: Planned
Timeline: Fall 2005
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent
Evidence: Log sheets and computer usage reports.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I08, LAS09, TL15

Strategy 5.3.2: The 2-way video equipment will be available to the community after school hours.
State: Revised
Status: In Progress
Timeline: Fall 2005
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent, Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Sign in sheets
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I08, LAS09, TL15

 

Goal 6: Effective and engaging software and on-line resources will be an integral part of school communications and administrative functions.

Objective 6.1: Purchase and implement administrative software in order to increase teacher and administrator productivity in the classroom.
Budget for this objective: $20,000.00
LRPT Category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01 02 03 06 07 09 10 12

Strategy 6.1.1: Utilize an administrative software system that will allow teachers to record attendance, grades, lunch reports, discipline records, textbook inventory, master schedules, and develop student portfolios.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2005-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent, Principal, and Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Successful implementation of some or all of these technologies
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I09, TL04, TL07

Strategy 6.1.2: Utilize an Intranet for communicating wide spread information and events within the district.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Successful transmission of materials over Intranet
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I08

Strategy 6.1.3: Utilize email or instant messenger as an intra-district mode of communications.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Successful transmission of materials
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, I05

Strategy 6.1.4: Utilize the Internet for communicating wide spread information and events with the community.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: 2004-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator
Evidence: Successful transmission of materials
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, LAS11, TL15

 

Goal 7: Promote a comprehensive planning process.

Objective 7.1: Ensure that clear goals, realistic strategies and critical components such as compliance with state and federal regulations, needs assessment, and budget evaluation are included in technology plan.
Budget for this objective: $0.00
LRPT Category: Leadership, Administration and Support
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 01 02

Strategy 7.1.1: Slocum ISD will have a technology committee consisting of teachers from both campuses.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2007
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator, Principal, and Assistant Principal
Evidence: Minutes from the meetings and sign in sheet
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: EP04, LAS01, LAS02, LAS04

Strategy 7.1.2: The Site base committee will be used to receive input from the community for the integration of technology into teaching and learning.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: Fall 2006
Person(s) Responsible: TEchnologu Coordinator and Superintendent
Evidence: Minutes from meetings
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS07

Strategy 7.1.3: The site base committee will work in collaboration with representatives from PK-12, higher education, parents, businesses, and community to share resources and services.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: Fall 2006
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator and Superintendent
Evidence: Minutes from meetings
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS13

Strategy 7.1.4: Incorporate ongoing technology planning in classroom, library, campus, and district improvement plans.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: Fall 2006
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator and Assistant Principal
Evidence: District Improvement plan
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02, LAS05

 

BUDGET
Total amount of Title II, Part D formula funds received for the current year of this plan: $1,268.00

Method of application for formula funds: REAPed

Budget for year 2007
- Telecom cost: $52,000.00
- Telecom source: Local - 20%
Erate - 80%
- Materials cost: $5,000.00
- Materials source: Tech Allotment - 60%
Classroom Instruction Fund- 40%
- Equipment cost: $24,500.00
- Equipment source: Reaped Funds - 80%
Local - 20%
- Maintenance cost: $2,500.00
- Maintenance source: Tech Allotment - 100%
- Staff development cost: $2,000.00
- Staff development source: Title II Part D - 33%
Local - 67%
- Miscellaneous cost: $1,750.00
- Miscellaneous source: Tech Allotment - 100%
- Total: $87,750.00
 

Budget for year 2008
- Telecom cost: $52,000.00
- Telecom source: Local - 20%
Erate - 80%
- Materials cost: $5,000.00
- Materials source: Tech Allotment - 60%
Classroom Instruction Fund- 40%
- Equipment cost: $24,500.00
- Equipment source: Reaped Funds - 80%
Local - 20%
- Maintenance cost: $2,500.00
- Maintenance source: Tech Allotment - 100%
- Staff development cost: $2,000.00
- Staff development source: Title II Part D - 33%
Local - 67%
- Miscellaneous cost: $1,750.00
- Miscellaneous source: Tech Allotment - 100%
- Total: 87,750.00
 

EVALUATION
Evaluation Process:
The Technology Coordinator will present to the site-based committee his detailed analysis of the monitoring and progress of the plans implementation. The plan and progress will be evaluated by the site-base decision making teem. A monthly report will be made to the site-based team. Their evaluation and recommendation will be reported and distributed through the published minutes of these meetings.

Evaluation Method:
Slocum ISD will use a variety of evaluation methods to determine the effectiveness of our plan. The following is a list and description of theses methods.
• Teachers will actively monitor student achievements and activities while they are using stated technologies. This will be done by using the grade system as well as simple rewards for good usage.
• The principal will monitor teacher integration of technology through the PDAS instrument.
• Web-site request forms will be made available to all teachers.
• Teacher lessons plans will be used by the principal as an evaluation method of determining the uses and frequency of use of technology in each classroom.
• Technology Coordinator will evaluate needs by the number of request received for a service.
• The librarian will also evaluate needs based on the number of request received for a service.
• Class roster will be used as an evaluation tool.
• Utilization logs will be used by the Technology Coordinator determines frequency of use of district resources.
• Technology Committee will also be used as an evaluative entity.
• Successful retrieval of information in some cases will be used to determine the efficiency of in place plans.
• Inventory will be used to evaluate the quantity of equipment.
• Surveys may also be used to judge effectiveness of the plan.