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Weatherford ISD
Long–Range Technology Plan
2010 - 2013
Weatherford Independent School District
Weatherford, Texas
Weatherford Independent School District
Long-Range Technology Plan
2010-2013
County District Number : 184903
ESC Region : XI
Weatherford ISD Technology Department
1100 Longhorn Dr.
Weatherford, TX 76086
Phone: 817 598-2915
Web site: www.weatherfordisd.com
Superintendent
Deborah Cron, Ph.D.
dcron@weatherfordisd.com
District Technology Contact
Harry Jones, Chief Technology Officer
hjones@weatherfordisd.com
Voice : 817 598-2915
Fax : 817 598-2983
Technology Plan Committee
Special thanks go to these people for their active participation
and contributions in the completion of this Technology Plan:
Harry Jones – Chief Technology Officer – Technology
MJ McDaniel – Technology Director – Instructional Support – Technology
Holly Teague - Deputy Superintendent
Randy Burks – Assistant Superintendent – Business & Operations
Linda Crownover – Executive Director – Curriculum & Instruction
Patti Woods – Executive Director – Special Programs
John Allison – Director – Career & Technology
Dr. Davis Belding – Principal - Weatherford High School
Rhonda Davis – Principal - Weatherford 9th Grade Center
Linda Starnes – Principal - B. Ikard Elementary
Michelle Howard-Schwinn – Principal – S Hall Jr. High
Jorene Guyton – Librarian - WHS Librarian
Debbie Mendrop – Librarian – M Martin Elementary
RJ Rodrigue – Teacher - J Tison Jr. High
Amber Reeves – Teacher - B Wright Elementary
Linda Authier – Bilingual Teacher - B Ikard Elementary
Eric Hibbetts – Teacher - Weatherford High School
Alan Roemer – Teacher - Weatherford High School
Jodi Tolleson – Teacher CATE, WHS
Lorie Bratcher – Teacher - Curtis Elementary
Brenda Coleman – Lab Instructional Manager – Wright Elementary
Community Members
Mandy Kramer – Power Services
Tammy Gazzola – Chamber of Commerce / Parent
Donna Dickinson – Jerry’s Auto Group
Student Council Presidents
WHS
NGC
Hall MS
Tison MS
Acknowledgements
Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees
City of Weatherford
United Wireless - Communications & Data Services
Educational Service Center – Region XI
Table of Contents
Executive Summary ........................................................................
Purpose ................................................................................
Background ...........................................................................
Parameters............................................................................
Vision Statement............................................................................
Mission Statement ..........................................................................
Demographics ...............................................................................
General Introduction .......................................................................
Needs Assessment ..........................................................................
Assessment Process ..................................................................
Current Situation.....................................................................
Telecommunications Services ...............................................
Hardware and Software Inventory ..........................................
Other Services .................................................................
Identified Needs ...............................................................
Goals, Objectives, Timeline ..............................................................
Teaching and Learning ..............................................................
Educator Preparation and Development ..........................................
Administration and Support Services ..............................................
Infrastructure for Technology ......................................................
Budget ........................................................................................
Evaluation ...................................................................................
Appendices ..................................................................................
A District Wide Area Network Design ...........................................
B Acceptable Use Policy for Students & Staff..................................
C Correlations (NCLB, E-Rate, TxLRPT) ........................................
Long-Range Technology Plan
Weatherford Independent School District
Executive Summary
Weatherford Independent School District is committed to be a world-class district of
choice, meeting the needs of all students at all levels. To effectively prepare students
for a successful and productive future, technology must become an ever-increasing
emphasis throughout curriculum development and delivery. Students must have the
opportunity to learn relevant, real-world skills on modern, state of the art
technology. To deny students access to modern technology and the skills to use this
technology would be to deny students the ability to succeed in an ever-changing
technology dependent world. In the formulation of this Technology Plan, it is the goal
of Weatherford ISD to guarantee that all students are given the opportunity to learn
and succeed in the global community.
The Weatherford ISD Technology Plan targets four specific areas for development;
1. Integration of technology into all curricular areas
2. Professional development in the use of technology
3. Connectivity and infrastructure for networking and distance learning
4. Student / teacher access to modern technology resources.
Purpose
Weatherford Independent School District has prepared this Long-Range
Technology Plan to articulate a common vision for technology in the district and
identify the strategies that will help us use advanced technology to improve the
academic achievement, including technology literacy, of all students of rigorous
curriculum standards and the development of critical thinking skills that are
essential for academic and workplace success. It is the purpose of this plan to
build the capacity of all teachers to integrate technology effectively into
curriculum and instruction.
Background
This plan is based on information drawn from many sources including:
- A review of the literature to identify best practices;
Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology
US Department of Education – Technology Education
York/Seneca Institute for Science, Technology & Education
Enhancing Education – Carnegie Mellon
- Site surveys of school hardware and instructional media
- A needs assessment survey of teachers
- A needs survey of administrators
- Interviews with site and district administrators and representatives from the
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Weatherford community
- District-wide Meetings
- Review of past Weatherford ISD Technology Plans
- Regional Service Center – services, data & input
Parameters
This Long-Range Technology Plan is driven by the state curriculum standards,
supports both the educational mission and instructional goals of the Weatherford
ISD Strategic Plan and supports the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act.
Specific attention is given to addressing student standards for technology as
defined by the Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
(TEKS), required in the Texas Education Code, Section 28.002. The Technology
Applications TEKS found in 19 TAC Chapter 126 describe what students should
know and be able to do using technology. As a part of the enrichment
curriculum, these TEKS are to be used as guidelines for providing instruction. The
goal of the Technology Applications TEKS is for students to gain technology-based
knowledge and skills and to apply these skills in all curriculum areas at all grade
levels.
The plan stresses the importance of ongoing and sustained staff development in
the integration of technology into the curriculum for teachers, principals,
administrators, and school library media personnel to further the effective use of
technology in the classroom or library media center. It also is consistent with
the recommendations for LEA’s as defined by the Texas Long-Range Plan for
Technology in the areas of Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation and
Development, Administration and Support Services, and Infrastructure for
Technology, as well as the e-rate applications guidelines, and other state
standards, such as the newly adopted Technology Applications Standards for
Beginning Teachers.
Mission & Vision Statement
The mission of the Weatherford Independent School District is to teach, challenge,
and inspire each student in a safe, nurturing environment to succeed in the global
community. WISD will be the world-class district of choice.
The educational process must include technology as a tool for instruction, as well as,
skill development, with the teacher being an integral part of the process. Computers
and other technology are necessary tools for instructional delivery at all ability levels
throughout the curricular areas. In order to maximize communication, thinking, and
problem - solving skills, technology must be seamlessly integrated throughout the
instructional program.
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All students, teachers, and administrators must be able to function effectively in an
increasingly technological society. We all need to understand the ways in which
technology is permeating every aspect of society and individual lives, including career
choices and skills.
Demographics
District Accountability Rating : Recognized
Total Student Enrollment : 7590
District Size : 254 Sq. Miles
Percent Economically Disadvantaged : 40%
Total budget : $54,768,309
Number of campuses : 11
Technology Expenditures (State Funds) : $200,939 (2009/2010 Budget Year)
Technology Expenditures (Local Funds) : $368,583 (2009/2010 Budget Year)
Technology Expenditure Per Pupil (State Funds) : $26.47
Technology Expenditure Per Pupil (Local Funds) : $48.56
Technology Expenditure Per Pupil (State & Local Funds): $75.03
Technology as Percentage of Budget (State & Local Funds) : 1.039%
Number of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet : 11
Percent of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet : 100%
Percent of Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet : 100%
Student/Computer Ratio : 2.04 : 1 (3706 total computers)
Computer/Teacher Ratio : 1:1
Number of campuses completing the Texas Campus STaR Chart : 11
Percent of campuses completing the Texas Campus STaR Chart : 100%
General Introduction
Weatherford ISD is comprised of eleven campuses (1 High School, 1 Ninth Grade
Campus, 2 Middle Schools, and 7 Elementary), serving approximately 7,500 students.
Total teacher and administrative staff of Weatherford ISD are approximately 540.
Weatherford ISD’s first long-range technology plan was drafted in 1990 and the plan
has been revised on an annual basis. Every three years the Weatherford ISD
Technology Advisory Committee completes a major revision of the technology plan
based upon changes in the district’s strategic plan and situation. The WISD
Technology Advisory Committee drafts the plan on a district – wide level and then the
plan is incorporated into individual Campus Improvement Plans. Typical composition
of the WISD technology Advisory Committee includes a representative from each
campus, Principal representation from each level, library representation from
elementary and secondary Librarians, central office representation from at least one
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction representation from both Directors
and content specialists, and the committee is led by the Chief Technology Officer.
After long-range goals are drafted, the committee seeks input and coordination from
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community members, parents and student representatives. This input is used to refine
the goals and develop specific objectives and strategies for each goal. After the
refinement of all goals, objectives and strategies, approval of the final Long-Range
Technology Plan is finalized from “the committee of the whole”, including the
Technology Advisory Committee, parents, community members and student
representatives. After approval at this level, the final plan is submitted to the
Weatherford ISD board of Trustees for their approval and input.
Mirroring the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology, the Weatherford ISD Long-Range
Technology Plan targets four specific areas for development;
1. Teaching & Learning
2. Educator Preparation & Development
3. Administration & Support
4. Infrastructure for Technology.
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 analysis are as
follows;
Current Situation
The following technology is currently in place:
District-Wide
Direct connection to the Internet via 11 Mb AT&T leased line.
All computers connected to the Internet via high-speed LAN / WAN.
District web servers in place providing district information, teacher
classroom web pages and student work.
All classrooms have at least two Internet connected computer (district –
wide average is 2.6 computers / classroom).
Direct access to video streaming content, correlated to TEKS and local
curriculum.
All classrooms, administrative offices and common areas have phone access.
All classrooms have a minimum of five high-speed network drops.
All campuses connected to WAN via high-speed fiber optic backbone, 12
strand fiber loop.
All campuses and classrooms have wireless 802.11G wireless connectivity.
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Written policies in place on acceptable use of the Internet, World Wide Web
content, network management, and equipment donations.
Weatherford High School
Direct connection to the Internet via 11 Mb AT&T leased line.
Connection to WAN via high-speed fiber optic backbone
Campus LAN, Gbit fiber backbone, fully switched network, minimum 10
drops / classroom
Web server in place for high school information, classroom web pages, video
streaming and student projects.
Fiber-backbone, Ethernet-to-the-desktop connected computer labs with
eight file servers for advanced technology classes, including CAD, desktop
publishing, advanced word processing, web mastering, digital graphics and
animation, video technology, computerized accounting, and Cisco Academy.
3 general access computer labs, 1 journalism Macintosh lab, 8 dedicated
CTE computer labs and 1 Computer Science lab .
All classrooms, administrative offices and common areas have VoIP phone
access, complete with voicemail and automated attendant.
Campus LAN equipped with wireless network access points / “hot-spots”.
Wireless 802.11G accessible in all classrooms, offices and common areas.
Library equipped with fully automated / computerized catalog system, 24
Internet connected general access research & “look-up” computer systems,
and high-speed network printing services.
All classrooms equipped with computer / network / Internet connected 27”
presentation TV’s / digital projection units.
20 classrooms are equipped with Promethean interactive whiteboard
systems.
All classrooms have a minimum of 3 network connected computer systems
(Pentium 4 to Core 2/ Windows XP & Vista / Office XP & 2007).
Entire campus is monitored by network accessible video surveillance
cameras (74 total cameras).
Weatherford Ninth Grade Center (including Bridge Academy)
Direct connection to the Internet via 11 Mb AT&T leased line.
Connection to WAN via high-speed fiber optic backbone
Campus LAN, Gbit fiber backbone, fully switched network, minimum 10
drops / classroom
Web server in place for campus information, classroom web pages, video
streaming and student projects.
Fiber-backbone, Ethernet-to-the-desktop connected computer labs with
four file servers for advanced technology classes. 2 general access computer
labs, 1 journalism Macintosh lab and 1 dedicated CTE computer labs.
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All classrooms, administrative offices and common areas have VoIP phone
access, complete with voicemail and automated attendant.
Campus LAN equipped with wireless network access points / “hot-spots”.
Wireless 802.11G accessible in all classrooms, offices and common areas.
Library equipped with fully automated / computerized catalog system, 10
Internet connected general access research & “look-up” computer systems,
and high-speed network printing services.
All classrooms equipped with computer / network / Internet connected 27”
presentation TV’s / digital projection units.
14 classrooms are equipped with Promethean interactive whiteboard
systems.
All classrooms have a minimum of 3 network connected computer systems
(Pentium 4 & Core 2 / Windows XP / Office XP).
Entire campus is monitored by network accessible video surveillance
cameras (48 total cameras).
Weatherford Middle Schools
Direct connection to the Internet via 11 Mb AT&T leased line
Connection to WAN via high-speed fiber optic backbone
Campus LAN, 100mbit, fully switched network, 5 drops / classroom
Web server in place for campus information, classroom web pages, video
streaming and student projects
Ethernet-to-the-desktop connected computer labs with four file servers for
advanced technology classes. 1 general access computer lab and 2
dedicated CTE computer labs
All classrooms, administrative offices and common areas have VoIP phone
access, complete with voicemail and automated attendant
Campus LAN equipped with wireless network access points / “hot-spots”.
Wireless 802.11G accessible in all classrooms, offices and common areas
Library equipped with fully automated / computerized catalog system, 8
Internet connected general access research & “look-up” computer systems,
and high-speed network printing services
All classrooms have a minimum of 2 network connected computer system
(Pentium 4 & Core 2 / Windows 2000 & XP / Office 2000 & XP)
All classrooms are equipped with digital projection units
Entire campus is monitored by network accessible video surveillance
cameras
Weatherford Elementary Campuses (7 Campuses)
Direct connection to the Internet via 11 Mb AT&T leased line.
Connection to WAN via high-speed fiber optic backbone (All Campuses)
Campus LAN, fully switched network, minimum 5 drops / classroom
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Web server in place for campus information, classroom web pages, video
streaming and student projects.
1 general access computer lab / campus, except Curtis Elementary has 2
general access computer labs
All classrooms, administrative offices and common areas have VoIP phone
access, complete with voicemail and automated attendant.
Campus LAN equipped with wireless network access points / “hot-spots”.
Wireless 802.11G accessible in all classrooms, offices and common areas.
Library equipped with fully automated / computerized catalog system,
minimum of 6 Internet connected general access research & “look-up”
computer systems, and high-speed network printing services.
All classrooms equipped with computer / network / Internet connected 27”
presentation TV’s – Seguin, Ikard & Martin Elementary Schools.
All classrooms have a minimum of 3 network connected computer system
(Pentium 4 & Core 2 / Windows XP / Office XP) – Seguin & Ikard Elementary
Schools.
All campuses are monitored by network accessible video surveillance
cameras.
Computer Projection devices available at all campuses for classroom
checkout (ratio is 1 unit : 1 classroom)
PASS Alternative School (Incorporated into WHS)
Direct connection to the Internet via 11 Mb AT&T leased line
Connection to WAN via high-speed fiber optic backbone
Campus LAN, 100mbit, fully switched network, 10 drops / classroom
Web server in place for campus information, classroom web pages, video
streaming and student projects
All classrooms, administrative offices and common areas have VoIP phone
access, complete with voicemail and automated attendant.
Campus LAN equipped with wireless network access points / “hot-spots”.
Wireless 802.11G accessible in all classrooms, offices and common areas.
All classrooms have a minimum of 10 network connected computer system
(Pentium 4 & Core 2/ Windows XP & Vista / Office XP & 2007).
Entire campus is monitored by network accessible video surveillance
cameras
Telecommunications Services
Currently, all students and staff members in the school district have access to
the Internet, through a direct connection (as cited above in the Statement of
Existing Conditions). Currently all classrooms and administrative areas have 1:1
access to phone services, including voicemail and automated attendant (as cited
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above in the Statement of Existing Conditions). High-speed LANs are in place on
every campus. Telecommunication carrier services are provided by AT&T (SBC).
Inventory
The latest inventory of current technology available for student use in
Weatherford ISD as of March 2007 is given in the chart below. Only current, non-
obsolete (Pentium 3 or better; at least 256MB RAM; network-capable) student
computers are listed. The list does not include administrative computers or file
servers.
CAMPUS NUMBER OF TOTAL STUDENT TO
STUDENTS COMPUTERS COMPUTER
RATIO
Weatherford High School 1579 770 2.05 : 1
th
Weatherford 9 Grade Center 578 417 1.39 : 1
Hall Middle School 581 253 2.30 : 1
Tison Middle School 597 229 2.61 : 1
Austin Elementary 537 161 3.34 : 1
Crockett Elementary 565 154 3.67 : 1
Curtis Elementary 670 213 3.15 : 1
Ikard Elementary 617 236 2.61 : 1
Martin Elementary 523 182 2.87 : 1
Seguin Elementary 601 212 2.83 : 1
Wright Elementary 662 206 3.21 : 1
GRAND TOTALS 7510 3033 2.48 : 1
Needs
The methods used for the assessment of current technology needs included
teacher surveys, administrator surveys, student surveys, community surveys,
group meetings, physical inventory, STaR Chart analysis, NetDay Speak Up
Survey, and a review of the current WISD technology situation by the Technology
Advisory Committee.
The Chief Technology Officer, Director Technology for Instructional Support, and
staff of the Technology Department conducted a physical site survey of all
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facilities. Additional dialog with the Director of Career and Technology and the
Assistive Technology Committee helped establish the specialized needs and
future needs of the Career and Technology instructional program and the
requirements for special needs populations.
In order to determine Technology Integration needs, a lengthy online survey was
conducted with all instructional and administrative staff of Weatherford ISD. This
survey focused on the uses of technology in instruction and discouraged the
respondents from simply making a list of hardware and software needs. Results
from the survey were compiled and shared with the Technology Advisory
Committee. After a review of the survey data additional input was given by the
Technology Advisory Committee.
Online surveys were also used to determine individual teacher needs for specific
hardware, software, technology resources and professional development. The
information from this survey was used to determine what hardware, software,
and professional development teachers felt was lacking. This survey also focused
on what specific hardware and software teachers felt was the most effective in
classroom instruction. Additionally, teachers were questioned about their level
of technology proficiency and what professional development would best serve
their individual needs to become more proficient. Results from the survey were
compiled and shared with the Technology Advisory Committee. After a review of
the survey data, additional input was given by the Technology Advisory
Committee.
After reviewing all of the input the technology needs fell into 6 areas;
1. Increase classroom-level access to technology, including mobile wireless
technologies, interactive whiteboards, ceiling-mounted projection units,
faster internet speeds, subject area / grade level software and online
resources
2. Provide and maintain an increased level of Instructional Technology offerings
3. Provide additional professional development and campus – level technology
support
4. Deploy plan for all professional staff to meet SBEC technology proficiency
standards as modeled by the Teacher Technology Competencies Certification
(TTCC)
5. Provide equitable access to technology throughout the district
6. Increase assistance in the instructional integration of technology at the
classroom level.
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Goals, Objectives/Strategies, Timeline, Person(s) Responsible
Goals & Objectives:
Matching the recommendations of the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology
(TxLRPT) with the data obtained from multiple needs assessments, online
surveys and input from the WISD Technology Advisory Committee, Weatherford
ISD developed the following goals and objectives. Weatherford ISD developed
these goals and objectives based upon the recommendations defined by the
Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology (TxLRPT) in the areas of Teaching and
Learning, Educator Preparation and Development, Administration and Support
Services, and Infrastructure for Technology.
Teaching and Learning
Teaching & Learning focuses on the instructional needs of teachers and the
learning needs of students in meeting the vision of technology in education.
The Goal that will be addressed for Teaching & Learning:
Promote the integration of technology throughout the curriculum.
Objectives that will address this goal will include:
1. 100% of Weatherford ISD teachers will integrate technology into the
instructional process which will improve student learning, increase
student engagement, and meet the needs of individual learning styles.
2. 100% of Weatherford ISD teachers and students will have access to and
use of integrated technological curriculum resources.
3. 100% of Weatherford ISD teachers and students will have classroom
access to modern multimedia technologies to improve student
achievement and teacher effectiveness.
4. 100% of Weatherford ISD campuses will have the ability to positively
impact parental involvement / communications and adult literacy
through the use of technology.
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Educator Preparation and Development
Educator Preparation and Development addresses the staff development needs of
teachers and administrators within the professional education community.
The Goal that will be addressed for Educator Preparation & Development:
Provide opportunities for faculty, staff, and all administrators to
develop and maintain technology skills.
Objectives that will address this goal will include:
1. Weatherford ISD will provide research-based, ongoing and sustained
professional development for 100% of teachers, principals,
administrators, and school library media personnel to further the
effective use of technology in the classroom and the library media
center.
2. Weatherford ISD will create and deliver a system of Technology
Professional Development to ensure that 100% of professional staff
meet or exceed SBEC standards for technology literacy and the
effective integration of technology into all areas of instruction.
Administration and Support Services
Administration and Support Services addresses the role of the technology leader
to create a shared vision, encourage and sustain the appropriate integration of
technology, use modern information technology tools to embrace accountability
and hence use data for sound decision-making and continual assessment of
effective technology for improving student learning.
The Goal that will be addressed Administration & Support Services:
Provide effective leadership and support for the district to insure the
integration of technology into curriculum and instruction with
effective and efficient practices.
Objectives that will address this goal will include:
1. The Technology Department will collaborate with the Curriculum &
Instruction Department, with input from the Technology Advisory
Committee, to provide leadership and support for the inclusion of
instructional technology in the educational environment.
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2. 100% of Weatherford ISD campuses will use student management
technology and other online resources / tools to improve efficiency
and effectiveness.
3. The community will be included in Weatherford ISD technology
initiatives.
4. 100% of Weatherford ISD campuses will use technology effectively to
promote parental involvement and increase communication with
parents.
5. Approved adult literacy programs delivered by the district or in
collaboration with adult literacy service providers will have access to
Weatherford ISD technology facilities and resources.
Infrastructure for Technology
Infrastructure for Technology focuses on hardware, software, and human
infrastructure (the capabilities or proficiencies of those who use the technical
components). The infrastructure of a school is the critical element of support
for all four areas of the Long-Range Plan for Technology. This hardware—and the
connecting peripherals such as the network connections and the resulting
communications capabilities—enable the system to function properly. The
infrastructure provides the foundation for software applications, computer
programs such as graphics or spreadsheets, and the TEKS content.
The Goal that will be addressed Infrastructure for Technology:
Maintain an effective and reliable infrastructure for network
telecommunications and learning.
Objectives that will address this goal will include:
The primary goal in this area will be:
1. 100% of Weatherford ISD campuses will have a technology and
telecommunications infrastructure that facilitates good
communications, instruction and the delivery of online resources.
2. Weatherford ISD will provide a safe and secure network environment
that enforces a CIPA compliant policy of Internet safety, includes
measures to block or filter content for both minors and adults.
3. 100% of Weatherford ISD campuses will have “Advanced Tech” level
technical support as defined by the Texas STaR Chart standards.
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Goal #1 (Teaching and Learning) Promote the integration of technology throughout the curriculum.
Objective 1: 100% of Weatherford ISD teachers will integrate technology into the instructional process which will improve
student learning, increase student engagement, and meet the needs of individual learning styles.
Budget amount: $23,000 2010/2011, $23,000 2011/2012, $23,000 2012/2013 Total: $69,000
LRPT Category: Teaching & Learning TL01, TL02, TL04, TL07, TL08, TL12
NCLB Correlates: N01, N02, N04a, NO4b, N07, N08, N11
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02, ER04
Strategy Responsibility Timeline Budget Evaluation
1. Immerse training opportunities DTIS Roll out Included in salary of DTIS 2009-10 Survey data and
available on campuses to all January 2010 and Tech Department training evaluations
certified classroom teachers
with roll-out of Dell Mini10
Latitude 2100 Laptops
2. Provide Professional CTO February $12,000 in Technology Number of training
Development opportunities to DTIS 2010 Budget for TCEA sessions provided by
Campus Instructional Conference Campus Techs to
Technologists with attendance $11,000 in annual stipends designated campuses
to TCEA Conference for Campus Technologists
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Goal #1 (Teaching and Learning) Promote the integration of technology throughout the curriculum.
Objective 2: 100% of Weatherford ISD teachers and students will have access to and use of integrated technological
curriculum resources.
Budget amount: $25,000 2010/2011, $11,000 2011/2012, $11,000 2012/2013 Total: $47,000
LRPT Category: Teaching & Learning TL01, TL03, TL05, TL07, TL08, TL10, TL18,
NCLB Correlates: N01, N02, N04a, N05, N07, N08, N12
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER03, ER04
Strategy Responsibility Timeline Budget Evaluation
1. Utilize Campus Instructional DTIS $1,000 / Camp Tech Number of curriculum
Technologists for indentifying Executive Director C & I $11,000 Annual Total activities adjusted to
2010/2011
instructional activities within Campus Instructional include technology
(11Teachers)
the WISD Curriculum Technologists
adapted/adjusted to
technology-rich activities
2. Provide training for District DTIS No Direct Budget – this will Number of curriculum
Curriculum Writers to improve Executive Director C & I be a function of DTIS & activities adjusted to
technology knowledge and 2009-2013 EDCI include technology
skills so that teachers have Number of teachers
access to technology-rich successfully completing
activities within the curriculum TTCC Program
3. Develop Centralized Web Site DTIS No Direct Budget – this will Number of resources
with Links and Documents CTO be a function of integrated into web site
(Joomla) for All Teachers to Campus Instructional Instructional Technologist Web / Resource Access
provide for On-Line resource Technologists Web development done in- Data
for students and parents house using open source Teacher / Campus
resource (Joomla) Surveys
Cost of Server - $7,000 / 3 Student Achievement
Years Data
Campus STaR Chart Data
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Goal #1 (Teaching and Learning) Promote the integration of technology throughout the curriculum.
Objective 2: 100% of Weatherford ISD teachers and students will have access to and use of integrated technological
curriculum resources.
Budget amount: $25,000 2010/2011, $11,000 2011/2012, $11,000 2012/2013 Total: $47,000
LRPT Category: Teaching & Learning TL01, TL03, TL05, TL07, TL08, TL10, TL18,
NCLB Correlates: N01, N02, N04a, N05, N07, N08, N12
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER03, ER04
Strategy Responsibility Timeline Budget Evaluation
4. Develop Online Instructional CTO No Direct Budget – this will Number of resources
Delivery Web Site (Moodle) DTIS be a function of available on web site
Curriculum & Instruction Instructional Technologist Number of courses with
Dept. Web development done in- online component
Ongoing
house Site Access Data
Annual
Moodle is open-source Teacher / Campus
Updates
Cost of Server - $7,000 / 3 Surveys
Years Student Achievement
Data
Campus STaR Chart Data
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Goal #1 (Teaching and Learning) Promote the integration of technology throughout the curriculum.
Objective 3: 100% of Weatherford ISD teachers and students will have classroom access to modern multimedia technologies
to improve student achievement and teacher effectiveness.
Budget amount: $362,000 2009/2010, $372,700 2010/2011, $307,500 2011/2012, $307,500 2012/2013 Total: $987,700
LRPT Category: Teaching & Learning ; TL02, TL03, TL10, TL18,
NCLB Correlates: N03, N05, N07, N08,
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER04
Strategy Responsibility Timeline Budget Evaluation
1. Dell Mini 10’s for every CTO 2010/2011 $362,000 - 2009/2010 Number of Computers
classroom teacher. DTIS delivered to a teacher
Campus Instructional Teacher / Campus
Technologists Surveys
Campus STaR Chart Data
2. Place “Mobile Wireless Laptop CTO 2010/2013 $90,000 2010/2011 Number of MWLL
Labs” (MWLL) at seven Campus Principals 9 MWLL’s $90,000 2011/2012 Systems Distributed
elementary campuses. Each Librarians $90,000 2012/2013 MWLL Checkout & Usage
MWLL would have 24 wireless Campus Instructional Data
laptops, 1 networked laser Technologists Total Cost : $270,000 Teacher / Campus
printer, wireless access points, Surveys
and all the necessary software. Unit Cost : $30,000 / MWLL Number of Teachers
The MWLL’s will be placed in (24 Units / Lab) Trained for MWLL’s
the campuses libraries for Usage
checkout to classrooms. Student Achievement
Distribution: Data
NGC – 1 MWLL Campus STaR Chart Data
Elem. Schools (7) – 1 MWLL
3. Classroom Technology CTO 2010/2013 $262,700 2010/2011 Number of Classrooms
Upgrades – Student Computers, DTIS $197,500 2011/2012 Upgraded
Interactive Whiteboards, Technology Dept $197,500 2012/2013 Teacher / Campus
Ceiling-Mounted Projection Surveys
Units, etc. Campus STaR Chart Data
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Goal #1 (Teaching and Learning) Promote the integration of technology throughout the curriculum.
Objective 3: 100% of Weatherford ISD teachers and students will have classroom access to modern multimedia technologies
to improve student achievement and teacher effectiveness.
Budget amount: $362,000 2009/2010, $372,700 2010/2011, $307,500 2011/2012, $307,500 2012/2013 Total: $987,700
LRPT Category: Teaching & Learning ; TL02, TL03, TL10, TL18,
NCLB Correlates: N03, N05, N07, N08,
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER04
Strategy Responsibility Timeline Budget Evaluation
4. Email Accounts & Instructional CTO 2010/2013 $20,000 2010/2011 Percentage of Students
Web Portal for All Secondary DTIS $20,000 2011/2012 Served With Accounts
Students Technology Dept $20,000 2012/2013 Teacher / Campus
Surveys
Student Surveys
Access & Activity Logs
Campus STaR Chart Data
Goal #1 (Teaching and Learning) Promote the integration of technology throughout the curriculum.
Objective 4: 100% of Weatherford ISD campuses will have the ability to positively impact parental involvement /
communications and adult literacy through the use of technology.
Budget amount: Budget will be encompassed under Goal 2, Objective 3 – “Campus Technology Specialist” / Use of existing resources
LRPT Category: Teaching & Learning; TL06, TL19, TL21
NCLB Correlates: N06, N09, N10
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02
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Strategy Responsibility Timeline Budget Evaluation
1. Draft & Develop WISD Policy Director of Community None Needed Board Approval of Policy
for the Encouragement of Adult Services Annual Review of Policy
Literacy & Community Use of CTO
WISD Technology Facilities. Deputy Superintendent 2010 / 2011
Superintendent
WISD School Board
2. Offer Technology Specific CTO Revenue generated Annual Audit Number of
Professional Development and Community Education Courses Offered
Continuing Education to the Director Participant Feedback
Adult Community Served by DTIS 2010 / 2011 Forms / Surveys
WISD. Campus Principals 2011 / 2012 Number of Community
2012 / 2013 Members / Adult Literacy
Members Served
Goal #2 (Educator Preparation and Development) Provide opportunities for faculty, staff, and all administrators to develop
and maintain technology skills.
Objective 1: Weatherford ISD will provide research-based, ongoing and sustained professional development for 100% of
teachers, principals, administrators, and school library media personnel to further the effective use of technology in the
classroom and the library media center.
Budget amount: $22,000 2010/2011, $22,000 2011/2012, $22,000 2012/2013 – Total $66,000
LRPT Category: Educator Preparation & Development ; EP02, EP03, EP05, EP08, EP09
NCLB Correlates: N01, N03, N04a, N04b, N11
E-Rate Correlates: ER02
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Strategy Responsibility Timeline Budget Evaluation
1. Continue development and CTO Partially Funded under Standards Drafted
revision of “Standards of DTIS “Instructional Standards Approved by
Technology Proficiency” for Campus Principals Technologist” budget WISD School Board
Fall 2010
Teachers, Campus District Administrators $22,000 Annually – NCLB 100% Correlation with
Administrators, and District Campus Instructional Funds used for ESC11 SBEC/ISTE/STaR Chart
Develop
Administrators. Technologists Professional Development Standards
Standards
Librarians Cooperative 100% of Professional
*Multiple Levels of Proficiency will Technology Advisory Staff accessed
Spring 2011
be established; Committee
WISD School
Early Tech – All personnel
Board
who use computers
Approval
Developing Tech – All
certified Teachers
Annual
Advanced Tech – All
Revision of
certified teachers with
Standards
additional technology hours
Target Tech – TTCC
Teachers
2. Develop Standardized individual CTO None needed – part of Technology Development
“Technology Professional DTIS Professional Development Plans Completed
Development Plan” for All Campus Principals job responsibilities Number of Individual
certified professional Campus Instructional Evaluation Plans
employees (Teachers, Campus Technologists Completed
2010
Administrators, District Librarians
Administrators & Library Technology Advisory
Media Specialists). Committee
3. Development of Individual CTO 2010/2011 None needed – part of Curriculum for All Course
Technology Course Curriculum DTIS Professional Development Completed
that Targets Specific Campus Instructional Ongoing / job responsibilities End of Course Feedback
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Goal #2 (Educator Preparation and Development) Provide opportunities for faculty, staff, and all administrators to develop
and maintain technology skills.
Objective 1: Weatherford ISD will provide research-based, ongoing and sustained professional development for 100% of
teachers, principals, administrators, and school library media personnel to further the effective use of technology in the
classroom and the library media center.
Budget amount: $22,000 2010/2011, $22,000 2011/2012, $22,000 2012/2013 – Total $66,000
LRPT Category: Educator Preparation & Development ; EP02, EP03, EP05, EP08, EP09
NCLB Correlates: N01, N03, N04a, N04b, N11
E-Rate Correlates: ER02
Strategy Responsibility Timeline Budget Evaluation
“Technology Proficiencies”. Technologists Annual Surveys / Evaluations
Revision Number of Teachers in
designated “proficiency
levels”
4. Schedule and Publish bi-annual CTO None needed – part of Annual Course Offerings
Dec 2010
Course Offerings through DTIS DTIS job responsibilities announced
online source, Eduphoria! 90% of Courses “Make”
Annually
Workshop. Deliver Courses. Campus STaR Chart Data
2010 – 2011
100% Participant Mastery
5. Manage Technology offerings CTO None Needed – Use Annual Reports
on District Centralized DTIS Existing Workshop, Merged with WISD
Database of “Technology Staff (Eduphoria!) Professional Development
2010 / 2011
Development” Participants and Database
Mastery.
6. All Curriculum Content Area CTO None Needed – Content Annual Report of Staff
Staff Development Will Include a EDCI Area Curriculum Training Development &
On-going
Technology Integration DTIS Funded via Curriculum & Improvement
2010 / 2013
Component. Campus Instructional Instruction Budget
Technologists
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Goal #2 (Educator Preparation and Development) Provide opportunities for faculty, staff, and all administrators to develop
and maintain technology skills.
Objective 1: Weatherford ISD will provide research-based, ongoing and sustained professional development for 100% of
teachers, principals, administrators, and school library media personnel to further the effective use of technology in the
classroom and the library media center.
Budget amount: $22,000 2010/2011, $22,000 2011/2012, $22,000 2012/2013 – Total $66,000
LRPT Category: Educator Preparation & Development ; EP02, EP03, EP05, EP08, EP09
NCLB Correlates: N01, N03, N04a, N04b, N11
E-Rate Correlates: ER02
Strategy Responsibility Timeline Budget Evaluation
Goal #2 (Educator Preparation and Development) Provide opportunities for faculty, staff, and all administrators to develop
and maintain technology skills.
Objective 2: Weatherford ISD will create and deliver a system of Technology Professional Development to ensure that 100% of
professional staff meet or exceed SBEC standards for technology literacy and the effective integration of technology into all
areas of instruction.
Budget amount: $10,000 2010/2011, $10,000 2011/2012, $10,000 2012/2013 Total: $30,000
LRPT Category: Educator Preparation & Development EP03, EP04, EP05, EP08, EP09, EP10, EP11, EP12, EP13
NCLB Correlates: N01, N04a, N04b, N07, N11, N12
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02, ER04
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Strategy Responsibility Timeline Budget Evaluation
1. Continue defining Job CTO None Needed Updated Job Description
Description & Role of DTIS Completed
2010 / 2011
“Instructional Technologist”
2. Develop Training Plan for CTO $10,000 – 2010 / 2011 Standard Training Plan
“Instructional Technologist”. DTIS $10,000 – 2011 / 2012 Established
Fall 2011
$10,000 – 2012 / 2013 Training Scheduled,
Funded, & Completed
3. Recruit and Hire (1) one full- CTO $100,000 (Not funded Secondary & Elementary
time Secondary & (1) one full- DTIS through Technology Funds “Instructional
time Elementary “Instructional Deputy Superintendent Fall 2010 / – Supplemental Budget Technologist” in Place
Technologist” Assistant Superintendent Spring 2011 Request)
for Business & Operations
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Goal #3 (Leadership) Provide effective leadership and support for the district to insure the integration of technology into
curriculum and instruction with effective and efficient practices.
Objective 1: The Technology Department will collaborate with the Curriculum & Instruction Department, with input from the
Technology Advisory Committee, to provide leadership and support for the inclusion of instructional technology in the
educational environment.
Budget amount: None Needed (Administrative positions not funded under Technology Budget)
LRPT Category: Administration & Support Services ; AS01, AS02
NCLB Correlates: N01, N02, NO4b, NO7, N11, N12
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER03, ER05
Strategy Responsibility Timeline Budget Evaluation
1. The “WISD Long-Range CTO None Needed Approval by Technology
Technology Plan” will be DTIS Advisory Committee
revised annually to support Technology Advisory April – May Approval by District
2010 - 2013 Leadership
academic achievement. Committee
Presented to the WISD
School Board
2. The “Technology Professional CTO None Needed Approval by Technology
Development Plan” will be DTIS Advisory Committee
revised 4 times annually to Campus Instructional Approval by District
2010 – 2013
Leadership
support academic achievement. Technologists
Presented to the WISD
School Board
3. The DTIS will work closely with CTO Ongoing None Needed Annual Survey of Staff
the Curriculum & Instruction DTIS Regular Campus STaR Chart Data
Department to support their C&I Department Meeting &
mutual efforts in Technology Communicati
Integration ons
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Goal #3 (Leadership) Provide effective leadership and support for the district to insure the integration of technology into
curriculum and instruction with effective and efficient practices.
Objective 2: 100% of Weatherford ISD campuses will use student management technology and other online resources / tools
to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Budget amount: $12,000 2010/2011, $12,000 2011/2012, $12,000 2012/2013 Total: $36,000
LRPT Category: Administration & Support Services ; AS03
NCLB Correlates: N01, N12
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER04
Strategy Responsibility Timeline Budget Evaluation
1. Provide ongoing training and CTO $6,000 – 2010 / 2011 Number of training
support to teachers on Student DTIS $6,000 – 2011 / 2012 sessions offered and
Ongoing
Management System (Infinite Campus $6,000 – 2012 / 2013 teachers / staff served
Annual
Campus GradeBook, Eduphoria! Coaches/Instructional Teacher / campus
Training For
Formspace, & Eduphoria! Technologists surveys
All Online
Forethought) EDCI Campus STaR Chart Data
Resources
2. Electronic Gradebook & training CTO None Needed – Training Teacher /campus surveys
on gradebook will be available DTIS will be incorporated into Campus STaR Chart Data
Annual
to all teachers. Campus Instructional Technology Professional
Training/
Technologists Development Plan
Ongoing
3. Development of Web Resources CTO $6,000 – 2010 / 2011 Number of resources /
& Online Forms, moving DTIS $6,000 – 2011 / 2012 forms created
towards a paperless or Director of $6,000 – 2012 / 2013 Teacher / campus
2010 / 2013
reduced paper environment. Communications surveys
Ongoing
Director of Community Annual online resource
Relations needs analysis
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Goal #3 (Leadership) Provide effective leadership and support for the district to insure the integration of technology into
curriculum and instruction with effective and efficient practices.
Objective 3: The community will be included in Weatherford ISD technology initiatives.
Budget amount: None Needed
LRPT Category: Administration & Support Services; AS04, AS06, AS07
NCLB Correlates: N06, N09
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
Strategy Responsibility Timeline Budget Evaluation
1. Establish & maintain open CTO None Needed – Web Web page access log
communications with the DTIS publishing / hosting (“Hits”)
community via the Technology resources currently in Volume of feedback /
Ongoing
Department web page. place communications via web
2010 – 2013
site
Annual Online Survey
2. Establish & maintain point of CTO None Needed Maintenance of local
contacts with community DTIS contact database
organizations, including the Ongoing Involvement in
City of Weatherford, 2010 – 2013 community coordination
Weatherford College, area activities
Schools and Parker county.
3. Keep WISD Technology CTO None Needed Number of Facility Use
Facilities available for Assistant Superintendent Request Forms
Ongoing
community use in compliance of Business Services Facility Use Logs
2010 – 2013
with the WISD Facility Use Campus Principals
Policy.
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Goal #3 (Leadership) Provide effective leadership and support for the district to insure the integration of technology into
curriculum and instruction with effective and efficient practices.
Objective 4: 100% of Weatherford ISD campuses will use technology effectively to promote parental involvement and increase
communication with parents.
Budget amount: $7,800 2010/2011 Total: $7,800
LRPT Category: Administration & Support Services; AS03, AS06, AS07
NCLB Correlates: N01, N09
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER04
Strategy Responsibility Timeline Budget Evaluation
1. All Campuses & Teachers will CTO $7800 – Server Cost / Number of campus with web
Phased in pages
have access to content rich DTIS Three Years
2010 / 2011 Percentage of teachers with
web pages and classroom Campus Instructional Joomla Open-Source
classroom web pages
portals. (Training provided Technologists software will be used
Upgrades / 3 Campus STaR Chart Data
under Goal 2 , Objective 1) Campus Principals
Years
Teachers
2. All teachers will have classroom CTO None Needed Percentage of classrooms with
access to email and a Technology Dept. Maintenance of email access
telephone. Ongoing current access Percentage of classrooms with
2010 - 2013 phone access
covered by Goal 4,
Teacher / campus survey
Objective 1
Campus STaR Chart Data
3. Establish regular community CTO None Needed Percentage of campuses
“Technology Night” events at Campus Instructional 2010 / 2011 participating
all campuses, showcasing Technologists 50% of Number of students / parents
taking part
student technology – related Campus Principals Campuses
work. 2011 / 2012
100%
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Goal #3 (Leadership) Provide effective leadership and support for the district to insure the integration of technology into
curriculum and instruction with effective and efficient practices.
Objective 4: 100% of Weatherford ISD campuses will use technology effectively to promote parental involvement and increase
communication with parents.
Budget amount: $7,800 2010/2011 Total: $7,800
LRPT Category: Administration & Support Services; AS03, AS06, AS07
NCLB Correlates: N01, N09
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER04
Strategy Responsibility Timeline Budget Evaluation
4. All parents and legal guardians CTO Funding of Infinite 100% Deployment of Accounts
will have access to Infinite Director of SIS Campus SIS (Student Annually
Campus “Parent Portal” 2010 / 2011 Information System)
is not included in
Technology Budget
5. All students grades 2 – 12 will CTO Funding of Infinite 100% Deployment of Accounts
have access to the Infinite Director of SIS Campus SIS (Student Annually
Campus “Student Portal” 2010 / 2011 Information System)
is not included in
Technology Budget
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Goal #3 (Leadership) Provide effective leadership and support for the district to insure the integration of technology into
curriculum and instruction with effective and efficient practices.
Objective 5: Approved adult literacy programs delivered by the district or in collaboration with adult literacy service
providers will have access to Weatherford ISD technology facilities and resources.
Budget amount: None Needed
LRPT Category: Administration & Support Services; AS06, AS07
NCLB Correlates: N06, N09, N10
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
Strategy Responsibility Timeline Budget Evaluation
1. Keep WISD Technology CTO None Needed Number of Facility Use
Facilities available for use by Assistant Superintendent Request Forms
Adult Literacy service of Business Services Facility Use Logs
providers in compliance with Campus Principals Ongoing Annual Technology
the WISD Facility Use Policy. 2010 – 2011 Customer Service Survey
LRPT Correlates:
2. Coordinate regularly with Adult CTO None Needed Facility Use Logs
Literacy Program & Community Education Number of coordination
Community Education. Director contacts
Ongoing
Adult Literacy Coordinator Annual Technology
2010 – 2011
Service Survey
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Goal #4 (Infrastructure for Technology) Maintain an effective and reliable infrastructure for network telecommunications and
learning.
Objective 1: 100% of Weatherford ISD campuses will have a technology and telecommunications infrastructure that facilitates
good communications, instruction and the delivery of online resources.
Budget amount: $150,500 2010/2011, $243,000 2011/2012, $243,000 2012/2013 Total: $636,500
LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology; I01, I02, I06, I10, I14, I15
NCLB Correlates: N03, N08, N09, N12
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER04
Strategy Responsibility Timeline Budget Evaluation
1. Increase dedicated Internet CTO 2010/2011 $2000 / month Bandwidth rating
connection speed to 50 Mb. Technology Department Completed $24,000 Annual Cost Internet Access Logs
$24,000 2010/2011 Campus STaR Chart Data
Ongoing $24,000 2011/2012
2011 - 2013 $24,000 2012/2013
2. Maintain reliable phone service CTO $10,000 Annual Cost Annual analysis of phone
to all classrooms and offices Technology Department Ongoing $30,000 Total Cost system down time.
throughout WISD. 2010 - 2013 Annual Technology
Customer Service Survey
3. Upgrade all active – layer CTO $50,000 2010/2011 Number of campuses
network hardware to a Technology Department upgraded
minimum of 100 Mbit capacity $150,000 2011/2012 Annual analysis of
network speed and down
$150,000 2012/2013 time.
Annual Technology
Customer Service Survey
4. Upgrade wireless network CTO 2010 / 2011 : $25,000 Annual wireless site
access into all existing campus Technology Department surveys
networks. 2011 / 2012 : $25,000 Wireless network usage
(% of capacity)
2012 / 2013 : $25,000 Campus STaR Chart Data
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Goal #4 (Infrastructure for Technology) Maintain an effective and reliable infrastructure for network telecommunications and
learning.
Objective 1: 100% of Weatherford ISD campuses will have a technology and telecommunications infrastructure that facilitates
good communications, instruction and the delivery of online resources.
Budget amount: $150,500 2010/2011, $243,000 2011/2012, $243,000 2012/2013 Total: $636,500
LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology; I01, I02, I06, I10, I14, I15
NCLB Correlates: N03, N08, N09, N12
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER04
Strategy Responsibility Timeline Budget Evaluation
5. Establish online purchasing CTO 2010 / 2011: $7,500 Number of campuses
2010 / 2011 –
portal for all hardware and Technology Department (Site Development) connected
Site
software requirements meeting Campus STaR Chart Data
Deployed
WISD Standards. Site Activity / Access
Logs
2011 / 2013
Percentage of purchases
Maintained
made using portal
6. Provide robust & current anti- CTO 2010 / 2011 $34,000 Number and percentage
virus protection on all Technology Department Ongoing 2011 / 2012 $34,000 of computers with anti-
computers and email services 2010 - 2013 2012 / 2013 $34,000 virus software
Anti-Virus Log Data
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Goal #4 (Infrastructure for Technology) Maintain an effective and reliable infrastructure for network telecommunications and
learning.
Objective 2: Weatherford ISD will provide a safe and secure network environment that enforces a CIPA compliant policy of
Internet safety, includes measures to block or filter content for both minors and adults.
Budget amount: $47,000 2010/2011, $41,500 2011/2012, $41,500 2012/2013 Total: $130,000
LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology; I02
NCLB Correlates: NO2, N12
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER04
Strategy Responsibility Timeline Budget Evaluation
1. All Internet activity will be CTO 2010 / 2011 $24,000 Log file archives
filtered for content, logged by Technology Department 2011 / 2012 $24,000 Monitoring duty logs
user logon, and monitored 2012 / 2013 $24,000 Internet Activity Logs
real-time for violations of the Internet Filtering Software, sent to Campus Principals
Ongoing
WISD Acceptable Use Policy. Annual Contract monthly or as needed
2010 - 2013
. Total Cost : $72,000
2. The WISD Acceptable Use CTO None Needed Completion of policy
Policy will be reviewed and EDSS review process
updated annually. Ongoing Presentation to WISD
Annual Technology Advisory
Activity Committee
2010 - 2013 WISD School Board
approval of policy
amendments & Changes
6. Provide multiple levels of CTO 2010 / 2011 None Needed Annual “Satisfaction
internet security tailored to Technology Department Deployment Survey”
specific grade level needs. 2011 – 2013 Number of custom
Ongoing internet security levels
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Goal #4 (Infrastructure for Technology) Maintain an effective and reliable infrastructure for network telecommunications and
learning.
Objective 2: Weatherford ISD will provide a safe and secure network environment that enforces a CIPA compliant policy of
Internet safety, includes measures to block or filter content for both minors and adults.
Budget amount: $47,000 2010/2011, $41,500 2011/2012, $41,500 2012/2013 Total: $130,000
LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology; I02
NCLB Correlates: NO2, N12
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER04
Strategy Responsibility Timeline Budget Evaluation
deployed
Student / Teacher /
Parent feedback
7. Provide and maintain a CTO 2010 / 2011 2010/2011 $23,000 100% legal compliance
compliant, automated email Technology Department Deployment 2011/2012 $17,500 100% of email archived
archiving system 2011 – 2013 2012/2013 $17,500
Maintain
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Goal #4 (Infrastructure for Technology) Maintain an effective and reliable infrastructure for network telecommunications and
learning.
Objective 3: 100% of Weatherford ISD campuses will have “Advanced Tech” level technical support as defined by the Texas
STaR Chart standards.
Budget amount: None Needed
LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology I03, IO7, I14, I15
NCLB Correlates: N03, N12
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
Strategy Responsibility Timeline Budget Evaluation
1. Upgrade online “Online Work CTO None Needed – Resources Online service
Order System” to increase Technology Department currently in place / In- operational
communications with house web development Campus / Teacher survey
2010 / 2011
customers. feedback
Campus STaR Chart Data
2. Monthly performance reviews of CTO None Needed Campus / Teacher survey
Weekly
technical support activities. Technology Department feedback
Ongoing
Campus STaR Chart Data
Meetings
2010-2013
3. Conduct annual online CTO Annually None Needed – Resources Campus / Teacher survey
“Technology Customer Service Technology Department 2010 – 2013 currently in place feedback
Survey”. April-May Campus STaR Chart Data
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Sustainability and Supporting Resources
Weatherford ISD is committed to sustaining and improving the use of technology to
increase the academic performance of all students. Beyond the state technology
allotment, the district has contributed local funds in the past for technology
enhancements and will continue to do so in the future. The technology staff is
also active in working to ensure that all technology equipment functions well and
to seek additional funding sources for equipment, services, software, and other
electronically delivered learning materials and print resources that will ensure
successful and effective uses of technology.
Weatherford ISD is also committed to continuing to increase the number of
computer workstations for students and staff until the TEA target equipment
ratios are met. These workstations will be purchased out of local and other
available funds and will be purchased in mass quantities. This will help us to
achieve cost savings due to volume bidding and discounts. In an effort to best
serve the tax payers of Weatherford ISD, the school district is also participating
in the E-rate program and has applied for numerous technology grants.
Budget
Budget Detail – 2010-2011 (Year 1)
Budget Area Costs Funding Sources
Staff Development $72,000 Title 2 / Local
Telecommunications and Internet Access $102,000 Local / Tech Allotment
Materials and Supplies $29,000 Local
Equipment $424,500 Local / Tech Allotment
Maintenance $35,000 Local
Miscellaneous Expenses $7,500 Local
Total $670,000
Budget Detail – 2011-2012 (Year 2)
Budget Area Costs Funding Sources
Staff Development $72,000 Title 2 / Local
Telecommunications and Internet Access $102,000 Local / Tech Allotment
Materials and Supplies $6,000 Local
Equipment $437,500 Local / Tech Allotment
Maintenance $52,500 Local
Miscellaneous Expenses -
Total $670,000
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Budget Detail – 2012-2013 (Year 3)
Budget Area Costs Funding Sources
Staff Development $72,000 Title 2 / Local
Telecommunications and Internet Access $102,000 Local / Tech Allotment
Materials and Supplies $6,000 Local
Equipment $437,500 Local / Tech Allotment
Maintenance $52,500 Local
Miscellaneous Expenses -
Total $670,000
Evaluation
Evaluation of the Technology Plan will be a systematic ongoing process. All
aspects of the Technology Plan will be evaluated formally two times each year in
November and May.
The Chief Technology Officer, the Technology Director – Instructional Director,
and the Technology Advisory Committee will be responsible for the ongoing
evaluation of this plan. The intention of the evaluation will be to make decisions
on the impact that technology has on the learning process for all students. A
report will be given to the Superintendent after each formal evaluation occurs
and an annual formal report will be presented to the School Board annually.
Weatherford ISD’s STaR Chart results for each campus will be used to help
Weatherford ISD assess its progress toward meeting the goals of the Long Range
Plan for Technology.
Other methods used for evaluation will include:
Surveys of the staff conducted twice yearly in regards to their use of
technology in the classroom
Informal interviews conducted once a semester by the campus Technology
Plan Committee representative
Records of staff member participation in technology training monitored by
sign-in sheets and teacher professional development records.
Integration of training into the classroom as measured by lesson plans and
number and type of technology and distance learning projects.
Monitoring and documentation of community access to technology
resources and information on the campuses and on the web site.
Monitoring and documentation of community involvement
Yearly inventory of hardware and software
Support and maintenance of technology as documented by technical
support records
Student achievement data.
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Appendices
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Appendix A
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Appendix B
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Appendix C
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Appendix D
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Appendix E
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