LEVELLAND ISD Technology Plan for E-Rate Year 10 2007 - 2010
JOHN BOOTH SUPERINTENDENT DISTRICT PROFILE ESC Region: 17 City, State Zip: LEVELLAND, TX 793365424 Phone: (806) 894-9628 Fax: (806) 894-2583 Number of Campuses: 7 Total Student Enrollment: 2973 District Size: 1,600 - 2,999 Percent Econ. Disadvantaged: 62.00% Technology Expenditures: $7,028,000.00 - Teaching and Learning Budget: $1,300,000.00 - Educator Preparation and Development Budget: $200,000.00 - Leadership, Administration and Support Budget: $3,500,000.00 - Infrastructure for Technology Budget: $2,028,000.00 Technology Expenditure Per Pupil: $2,363.94 Number of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet: 7 Percentage of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet: 100.00% Number of Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet: 250 Percentage of Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet: 100.00% Computer/Student Ratio: 5 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: 7 Percentage of campuses that have completed the Texas Campus STaR Chart: 100.00 % PLAN INTRODUCTION Plan Last Edited: 02/22/2007 Technology Planning Committee: NAME - POSITION Jerry Beard - Director of Instruction Louise Pendleton - Director of Technology Tiffany Rojas - Network Administrator Donna Pugh - Principal Barbara Dunn - Community Representative Jessica Vergara - Teacher
Yvonne Smith – Teacher Lydia Couch - Teacher Brenda Ewerz - Teacher Vicki Voss – Technology Facilitator Debra Burnett - Librarian Mark Foster - Board Member Lupe Hinojosa - Student
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Levelland Independent School District's Technology Plan deals with all components of technology as utilized by stakeholders of the District. The three-year plan will be evaluated and updated on an annual basis. The goals and objectives, as outlined in the plan, are all compatible with the District's vision for technology which states, "To provide a technology rich environment: to engage learners, to foster communication, to increase productivity, to improve academic achievement, to prepare the entire school community for the demands of the 21st century." Because technology is a dynamic entity with constantly emerging technologies, the plan will be the framework on which we can build, not as an end to itself. Because technology encompasses the Network, hardware/software, support resources, and the technology needs of every user, it is very costly. Technology is consuming more of the District budget than ever before. Because technology has been responsible for the greatest economic change in the last fifteen years, it is imperative that our educators and students become competent in its use and application. Technology training and professional development for the instructional staff and administrators should occur concurrently. Educators should not only possess technology skills but should also understand how to integrated technology into the classroom to increase higher order thinking skills, differentiation of instruction and collaboration. This plan will guide the District through the Texas Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and its technology component. The Technology Applications (TA)-TEKS identifies specific knowledge and skills that rely on the computer and other supporting resources. The TATEKS expands on the previous keyboarding recommendations at the elementary level, computer literacy requirements in the middle school, and computer science and other technology courses at the high school level. In developing this plan, the District has used several resources such as the Texas StaR Chart, the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology-1996-2010, and the technology plan requirements for both the No Child Left Behind and e-Rate and the Levels of Technology Integration (LoTI) developed by Dr. Chris Moersch, National Business Education Alliance. NEEDS ASSESSMENT Assessment Process: A comprehensive needs assessment was conducted using a variety of resources and methods. Items that were analyzed include infrastructure, hardware, software, telecommunications services, technology resources, staff development, and technical support. LISD commissioned an evaluation of the infrastructure last spring. A myriad of problems were identified and an initial plan developed to address immediate issues. To date the most significant change was to replace wireless between buildings with fiber. All campuses are currently connected with fiber. Upgrading the internal connections will be
achieved through e-rate and district funding. A computer needs assessment was completed during the summer and fall of 2006. Most computers capable of running XP were upgraded to XP from Win 98. A list of substandard computers was compiled. Levelland ISD opened two new campuses during the 2006-07 school year. Levelland Middle School replaced Levelland Junior High (LJH) and West Early Childhood (WECC) was replaced by the Academic Beginnings Center. Both new campuses are furnished with new computers and new LCD projectors. The computers from LJH and WECC are being used to replace substandard computers throughout the district. However, even with the addition of 400 new computers, there is a need for more computers. For the last five years, since the loss of TIF funding, the district has added one new high school lab per year. Therefore many district labs at the elementary schools need to be replaced. In May 2006, fifty Levelland ISD teachers participated in three day of technology integration training provided by the National Business Education Alliance, also known as LoTI (Levels of Technology Integration). As a part of the training, each teacher completed the LoTI survey. The highest area of need is training concerning the use of technology for complex thinking projects. During 2006-2007 forty-six LoTI certified mentors have been implementing LoTI concepts within their classroom. In 2007, each campus will decide the most effective method of developing LoTI concepts throughout the campus. Existing Conditions: The Infrastructure Within the buildings, the District is still utilizing much of the infrastructure that was installed in 1997. This includes Category 5 and Category 6 LANs in 12 buildings. A WAN of fiber and wireless units connect all 12 buildings. All of the original 9 Netware servers have been replaced. More computers have been added, upgraded, and replaced to broaden the scope of the LISD WAN. The District uses Region 17 as the Internet service provider and two consulting firms for outside technical support. There are ten Novell Netware 6.5 servers, one XP server and two Microsoft Windows 2003 servers that provide the backbone for the network services at LISD. Most workstations are managed remotely. All computers have Internet connectivity. LISD currently maintains a Wi-Fi environment in the area of the principal’s office at all seven campuses. In addition, parts of Central Office and the Annex are also Wi-Fi. The new Middle School is wired/wireless throughout the campus. Employees Every networked employee in the district has the following; 1. a Network login (usually first initial and last name) 2. a Network password (set by the user)
3. a Network storage drive 4. an application launcher or explorer with icons of available software programs 5. access to Network broadcasting 6. an e-mail account accessed online through ESC-17. ESC-17 provides junk mail protection service. 7. a listing in the LISD online eGuide directory 8. access to school files from home that have been saved to the Network 9. an online location for team communication
Every staff member is provided with a picture identification badge. To make recognition easier, all campuses and district departments have a unique background design. All substitutes wear a generic identification badge. Teachers Most teachers have a networked eClass grade book. Tech Support prepares grade books after the campus has finalized student schedules. Kindergarten teachers assess students by individual skills using a networked database. Upon request, teachers are able to access their grade books from home. Attendance is taken through the Network in grades fourth through high school. To empower teachers to design student centered lessons that encourage the use of higher order thinking skills, the district has partnered with the National Business Education Alliance (NBEA). NBEA provides staff development that upon completion awards teachers with LoTi certificates. LoTi, Levels of Technology Integration builds on the power of technology to engage students in the learning process through the use of higher order thinking skills, student-centered instruction and collaboration. Forty-five LISD teachers are currently certified as LoTi mentor teachers. In April 2007, principals will be trained to evaluate the level of LoTI classroom activity and record this information using a PDA. In September of 2006, the District opened access to the Network from home. All teachers can access their grade book from home if they have the proper equipment such as Broadband and a Windows 98 or higher computer. Student Data and Assessment WinSchool is the school district student information system administration program that is used across the District. This program manages everything from attendance to PEIMS reporting. This PC based system runs on seven different servers and allows for teacher grade book integration as well as on-line attendance. Electronic grade books are used in grades 1 through 12. On-line attendance is used at Capitol Intermediate, Middle School, Junior High School, and High School campuses. Report card information is stored and printed from this system. Triand provides an online data warehouse for the district. Teachers 2nd through 12th and administrators are able to access all TAKS scores and benchmark scores for their past and
current student populations. STAR testing is used to determine reading level in first through sixth grade. Kindergarten through third grade uses TPRI with PDA’s to assess reading levels. Benchmark tests for all TAKS tested subjects are given via scan sheets every six weeks (1st-8th grade) or nine weeks (9th-11th grade). Tests are primarily created using Acces and WebCCAT. Classrooms Every classroom has at least one Internet worthy computer. Most classrooms also have a colored printer. In addition, all campuses have the option of printing to the Xerox copier in the workroom from the classroom. There are over 180 LCD projectors across the District to assist in student/teacher presentations. Although many hardware tools are not available in every classroom, they are available at each campus or in the district. This includes items such as LCD projectors, digital cameras and scanners. Student response systems, such as CPS and TurningPoint may be available upon request. Curriculum Curriculum support on the Network includes textbook software, AR, AM, Reading Counts, Compass, Heartbeeps and Understanding Math. Multimedia Archive, OdysseyWare and United Streaming are available through the Internet. The District is utilizing open source ware in two areas, Moodle, a course management system (CMS), and OpenOffice. Moodle is available to every campus. It is designed to help educators create effective online learning communities. Anyone with an account may participate in a class by clicking on the class and enrolling. Currently LISD is primarily using Moodle to share information concerning technology. Many of the products mentioned above are listed on the LISD Moodle page by categories. Open Office is a multiplatform and multilingual office suite that is compatible with all other major office suites. It is being installed in all elementary labs. eMindMap is available for preparing graphic organizers and is often used as an Internet portal to specific teacher selected sites. Once prepared, the eMindMap is saved to S: Common, which gives students access to view but does not allow them to make changes. Through LISD, everyone in Levelland has access to Atomic Learning, a site that offers very short tutorials for a variety of software titles. The state adopted online technology curriculum for grades K-5th is EasyTech. TechConnect is available for 6th-8th graders. Compass Learning provides the District with 8,000 hours of standard-based curriculum software K-12. It is available for use on every district-networked computer. Presently all 1st-4th graders use Compass twice a week during their computer period and in after school tutorials. In the upper grades, Compass is used as determined by individual teachers. The LCD projector makes it possible for teachers to use the Compass program to introduce, teach and/or reinforce a variety of skill. Compass is also a key component of
the AEP program. OdysseyWare® Online is available for individual students. It is a Web-based learning environment featuring a media-rich, core curriculum for elementary, middle, and high school students. Admin and Teacher Web tools allow for individualized instruction and management of student data. HeartBeeps curriculum-based assessment software can assess what is taught to accurately identify students in need of extra instruction. There are also mixed-skills tests to acclimate and prepare students for TAKS while generating critical performance data. This program is available for reading and math 1st – 6th grade. There is also a science module for 5th and 8th grade. Internet and e-mail Internet Safety Policy The Policy addresses the following: access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet and World Wide Web; the safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications; unauthorized access, including so-called "hacking," and other unlawful activities by minors online; unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal information regarding minors; and measures designed to restrict minors' access to materials harmful to minors. 8e6 is the Internet filter used by District. Sites are blocked by categories and keywords. The filter is district controlled by campus. Employees request a site be blocked or unblocked by contacting Tech Support, A proxy server routes all Internet traffic through the filter. Without the proxy activated, Internet access through the District is impossible. High School students have access to e-mail through Gaggle. Once a student’s account is created it will remain active throughout their high school career. Currently there is not an e-mail option for other students within the district, however should the need arise e-mail accounts could be created. District/Campus Websites The LISD website continues to grow as an information source for the District and the community. All campuses participate in the development of both campus and district web pages. The LISD website is a hybrid of both FrontPage and netStart. The District, High School, Junior High and West ECC campus websites are created with FrontPage. NetStart, an online web authoring tool, is used by South, Cactus, Capitol, Middle School, Carver and Annex for campus web pages. The District calendar, campus calendars and teacher calendars are all connected through NetStart. Most teacher web pages use NetStart. Features include calendars, survey forms, and download pages. Two hundred and sixty-one individual NetStart websites have been created. Of those, one-hundred twenty-one have some information posted. Of those, sixty-one show updates within the last six months.
Campus Overview – Levelland ISD opened two new campuses on January 4, 2007. The campus overview was revised on February 1, 2007. West Early Childhood Center – Campus closed December 20, 2006 Academic Beginnings Center, PK/K, opened in January of 2007. Each classroom is equipped with four Windows XP Pentium 4 1GB computers, a presentation TV and a ceiling mounted LCD projector. ABC library uses Athena standalone software. South Elementary - Grades 1 through 3 South has two (20 to 22) networked workstation labs. Most classrooms have two networked Windows workstations, one XP and one 98. The XP machines are used for the Internet, grade books, and multimedia software. The 98 machines are primary used for Accelerated Reader. All lab computers have Open Office installed. South library uses Follett software program for circulation and an online card catalog system. In January of 2006, the South library purchased $6,000 of eBooks. As of this writing, the eBooks are available via the Internet at school. Cactus Elementary - Grades 1 through 3 Cactus has two (20 to 22) networked workstation labs. Most classrooms have two networked Windows workstations, one XP and one 98. The XP machines are used for the Internet, grade books, and multimedia software. The 98 machines are primary used for Accelerated Reader. All lab computers have Open Office installed. Cactus library uses Winnebago software. Cactus has a building-wide TV station. Students produce CMTV that delivers daily announcements to the entire campus. Capitol Intermediate - Grade 4 and 5 South has two (20 to 22) networked workstation labs. Most classrooms have two networked Windows workstations, one XP and one 98. The XP machines are used for the Internet, grade books, and multimedia software. The 98 machines are primary used for Accelerated Reader. One lab has Open Office installed, the other has Microsoft Office. Capitol library uses Winnebago software. Middle School (6th grade) – Campus scheduled to close in Summer 2007) This campus has one large 29-station lab. This lab serves the entire building as needed. Every classroom at this campus has a Windows XP workstation. In addition, the campus has a mobile computer lab with 15 laptops, which is accessible for use by teacher and students. The library has 20 computers available for student use of the Internet and/or any networked program such as AR or STAR. Follett software program is used for circulation and an online card catalog system. All networked stations have access to the online catalog system. On-line resources strengthen the library offerings.
Junior High School - Campus closed December 20, 2006 New Middle School, 7th and 8th, opened in January of 2007. (6th will be added in Fall 2007) This campus has four computer labs. The keyboarding lab contains 22 workstations and utilizes Microsoft Office. Two labs have a total of 44 workstations with multimedia capabilities. The campus also has a technology applications lab with 22 workstations. Each lab has a networked laser printer. The library has 7 computers available for student use of the Internet and/or any networked program such as STAR and Reading Counts. Follett software program is used for circulation and an online card catalog system. All networked stations have access to the online catalog system. All workstation at the campus are Windows XP Pentium 4 with 1GB RAM. Depending on the need teachers either have a desktop, laptop, or tablet. Every classroom has a ceiling mounted LCD projector. High School This campus contains five technology application labs that utilize Microsoft Office. There are a total of 100 Windows XP workstations in these labs. Each lab has a networked high-volume printer, a scanner and a large screen display. Digital projectors are also used in these classes. The journalism department has several Macintosh computers and five Windows XP workstations with desktop publishing software. In 2001, the District purchased 13 computers and one plotter for use in a new Computer Assisted Drafting class (CAD). The District purchased the Autodesk “Class PAK” solution software program for use in this class. Follett software program is used for circulation and an online card catalog system. All networked stations have access to the online catalog system. On-line resources strengthen the library offerings. The library has 25 multimedia workstations. These workstations provide access to everyone at LHS. Like many machines in LISD these machines adapt to the user based on the users’ login. This ensures that the appropriate programs are made available to those who need them. The librarian facilitates this area. The high school campus also has two mobile computer labs, with 11 laptops each, which are accessible for use by teachers and student. Every classroom at this campus has a Windows XP workstation. In the fall of 2005, the Distance Learning Lab was moved from the Annex to High School. Dual credit classes are offered by South Plains College. Annex Building and Other Support Services In the Alternative Education Program (AEP) facility, there are a total of 25 Windows 98 workstations in the DAEP and AEP labs. Students use a variety of computer programs to address most of the required curriculum areas.
The food service director is also located in this building and has three computers with two software programs that are used to manage the District’s food service program. The UNIX based software program is used for food service accounting, and the Nutrikids program is utilized for proper menu planning. The LISD WAN serves the UNIX based system to all seven schools. The technology department uses a variety of tools and programs to monitor, protect, and facilitate use of the Network. Professional Scrutinizer Netflow Analyzer provided by ESC-17 gives 24/7 monitoring of the bandwidth consumed by the district. The Network Administrator can identify computers that are over the recommended consumption rate. The District provides the means necessary to back-up all critical data on a daily basis and all other data weekly. A district owned fluke enables local troubleshooting of various Network issues. When needed, outside consultants work with local technicians to determine appropriate solutions. Technical support is available by posting to Zoom, an on-line database. Tech Support may respond by sending the requested information or steps to deal with the issue, contacting someone on campus to help, sending out a technician, or utilizing Virtual Network Connection (VNC). VNC allows technicians remote access to any PC in the district. Technicians have developed a standard configuration for most of the computers in the district. This enables most time-consuming computer issues to be fixed quickly by imaging the computer. Emergency help can be received by using Network broadcast to notify Tech Support of the need. Transportation uses a software program entitled “Fleet Max” which enables the department to maintain records of repairs and fuel consumption. Also, the software program entitled “Eligible Riders” enables the department to monitor students eligible for transportation. This department has recently been brought onto the LISD WAN. These key positions now have access to the WinSchool databases. All SPECO documentation is available online through ENCORE!®. The suite of products serves as a foundation for managing all phases of the IEP process for special populations. Carver Learning Center was connected to the WAN by wireless in May of 2003. There are two workstations and two labs with a total of 26 workstations. The maintenance department has a software program called Auto-Pilots, which enables staff members to maintain an inventory and monitor personnel records. Work orders are submitted via the Internet. Monthly maintenance are posted monthly on the district website. Inventory All items in the district over $500.00 are tagged and scanned into the inventory database. The original inventory occurred in the Spring of 2006.
Administrative Uses The business office uses software provided by Skyward. Through this program, data and information pertaining to finances, fixed assets, and other non-student PEIMS requirements are maintained.
Technology Needs: 1. Upgrade the infrastructure of the network to the specifications of fiber. 2. Increase the number of student computers with a Pentium 3 or 4 and at least 256MB RAM 3. Establish a framework for supporting LoTI certified mentor teachers as they assist other teachers with technology use and integration. 4. Create a campus technology plans for integrating technologies into the campuses. 5. Make available more staff development time that deals with technology. 6. Decrease the response time of the technical support staff 7. Provide the resources needed by the Distance Learning Center to better meet the needs of both students and staff. Example: larger room, more dependable computers 8. Identify and support changes needed to prepare students in enter college classes with the necessary computer skills. 9. Explore the purchase of network tools for monitoring and protection of the Network. 10. Explore various funding options and discount purchasing services to purchase technology. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGIES Goal 1: Levelland ISD will collaborate with all stakeholders to offer training, resources and support to enable each member to continually increase their ability to utilize technology efficiently and effectively. Objective 1.1: To provide teachers with the resources to meet the SBEC proficiencies Budget for this objective: $50,000.00 LRPT Category: Educator Preparation and Development E-Rate Correlates: NCLB Correlates: 03 11 Strategy 1.1.1: The teachers will utilize the on-line tutorials such as AtomicLearning, EasyTech and TechConnect to expand the opportunities for all staff members to receive TA-TEKS training. Tutorials may be completed individually or in a workshop setting. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Depends on funding Person(s) Responsible: Principals Evidence: Reports of lessons completed and scores on unit tests Comments: LRPT Correlates: EP03, TL02
Strategy 1.1.2: Teachers will be aware of the location TA-TEKS and of the SBEC standards database on the District website. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology Evidence: Principal and teacher feedback Comments: LRPT Correlates: Strategy 1.1.3: Individual proficiency of SBEC standards will be assessed yearly. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Principals / Director of Technology Evidence: ProfilerPro reports Comments: LRPT Correlates: EP05, EP08, LAS12 Strategy 1.1.4: Efficient search strategies will be included in every applicable workshop. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Summer 2004 - Summer 2006 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Instructional Technology Evidence: Workshop syllabus Comments: LRPT Correlates: EP08 Strategy 1.1.5: A District timetable will be determined and posted for the acquisition of the SBEC proficiencies. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Principal / Director of Technology Evidence: STaR Chart Comments: LRPT Correlates: EP04 Objective 1.2: To provide a variety of delivery systems for professional development aligned to the SBEC proficiencies for integrating technology into teaching and learning, instructional management, and administration Budget for this objective: $40,000.00 LRPT Category: Educator Preparation and Development E-Rate Correlates: ER02 NCLB Correlates: 03 04b 08
Strategy 1.2.1: Professional development will be customized to meet the needs of the campus not only in scheduling but also in content. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Principals / Director of Technology Evidence: Subject content of workshops posted on the District website Comments: With prior approval from the instructor, teachers may attend workshops offered by other campuses. LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, EP04 Strategy 1.2.2: Each campus will establish a schedule to offer 9 to 18 hours of technology professional development during the school year. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Principals Evidence: Training schedule posted on the district website Comments: LRPT Correlates: EP01 Strategy 1.2.3: LISD LoTI Certified Mentors will mentor other teachers in accordance with the campus Next Step Action plan. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: District Technology Subcommittee / Principals Evidence: Documentation of time spent mentoring Comments: LRPT Correlates: EP09 Strategy 1.2.4: Online tutorials will be available for the use of software and district specific procedures. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Spring 2007 - Spring 2010 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technoloy Evidence: Availability of online tutorial through Moodle Comments: LRPT Correlates: EP08
Objective 1.3: To provide administrators with the training to promote the integration of available technologies for teaching and learning and the data to evaluate the effectiveness of integration Budget for this objective: $30,000.00 LRPT Category: Educator Preparation and Development E-Rate Correlates: ER02 NCLB Correlates: 01 02 04a 04b 07 11 12 Strategy 1.3.1: The District administrators will enhance their knowledge of the technologies available for teacher application by utilizing various technologies in the day-to-day operation of the campus. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Ongoing Person(s) Responsible: Principals Evidence: Principal reports to the Superintendent Comments: Collaboration with the Technology department is available upon request. LRPT Correlates: LAS10 Strategy 1.3.2: LISD faculty and staff will utilize subject specific activities of EasyTech and TechConnect to reinforce, support, and extend TEKS and TAKS content while incorporating computer application skills. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Fall 2005 Person(s) Responsible: Teachers Evidence: Program Reports Comments: LRPT Correlates: EP03, TL01 Strategy 1.3.3: The District will provide training to help principals acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to create an "instruction and assessment" infrastructure to complement the existing hardware infrastructure, to promote instruction that uses higher thinking skills, and to provide a data-driven approach to instructional technology planning at the campus level. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Principals / Director of Technology Evidence: Completion of the LoTi Administrator Institute Comments: The district will host a two day LoTi Administrator Institute in April 2007. LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, EP04, EP05
Strategy 1.3.4: Principals will receive training using LoTi PDA software to assess the level of higher order thinking skills, differentiation of instruction and the degree of collaboration during walkthroughs. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Principals Evidence: Assessment software reports Comments: LRPT Correlates: EP03 Strategy 1.3.5: Principals will evaluate and report to the superintendent on the effectiveness of technology on their campus through analyzing the information provided by various surveys, databases and personal observations. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2008 Person(s) Responsible: Principals Evidence: Report to Superintendent Comments: LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS10 Objective 1.4: To provide teachers with the tools and the training to create new interactive, collaborative, customized learning environments Budget for this objective: $30,000.00 LRPT Category: Educator Preparation and Development E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01 04a Strategy 1.4.1: Professional development in the area of differentiation of instruction will be offered to all school employees. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Fall 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Curriculum Evidence: Sign-in sheets from training Comments: LRPT Correlates: TL05, TL07
Strategy 1.4.2: A resource list of websites and articles that describe creative learning environments will be posted online. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology / LoTI Certified Mentors Evidence: Posted list of examples of a creative learning environment Comments: LRPT Correlates: TL12 Strategy 1.4.3: Teachers and administrators will have the opportunity to receive training and participate in an online learning environment where any member can upload or download files, conduct asynchronous or synchronous discussions, collaborate using wiki or write a blog. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Spring 2007 - Spring 2010 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology Evidence: Number of online learning communities Comments: Communities will either be created in Moodle or vOffice. LRPT Correlates: EP04, EP08, LAS03, TL05 Objective 1.5: To allocate money that will be designated toward the professional development for enhancing the technological skill of all LISD faculty and staff Budget for this objective: $50,000.00 LRPT Category: Educator Preparation and Development E-Rate Correlates: ER02 NCLB Correlates: 01 02 03 04a 04b Strategy 1.5.1: The District will continue to increase the funding until at least 30 percent of technology allotment budget is used for professional development. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Spring 2007 - Spring 2010 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology Evidence: Yearly budget reports Comments: LRPT Correlates: LAS06
Strategy 1.5.2: 66% of Title 6 Part D funds will be used to provide technology professional development. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Spring 2007 - Spring 2010 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Instructional Service Evidence: Budget reports Comments: LRPT Correlates: LAS02 Goal 2: In accordance with the district Technology Plan, the district will provide support for the development and successful implementation of Campus Technology Plans. Objective 2.1: To ensure that the District Technology Plan is properly aligned with state and federal regulations, is integrated into campus plans and is actively supported by both the Board and Administration Budget for this objective: $200,000.00 LRPT Category: Leadership, Administration and Support E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 02 03 05 Strategy 2.1.1: An overall district plan for technology will be developed by district and community stakeholders. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology Evidence: Board agendas and minutes Comments: The District Advisory Committee will review the specific plan before Board approval. LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS04 Objective 2.2: To implement campus designed technology integration initiatives Budget for this objective: $800,000.00 LRPT Category: Leadership, Administration and Support E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 07
Strategy 2.2.1: Prior to developing the LoTI Next Step Action Plan, each campus will create and communicate a shared campus vision for technology integration. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Principals Evidence: Technology vision posted on campus webpages Comments: LRPT Correlates: LAS02 Strategy 2.2.2: Each campus will develop a LoTI Next Step Action Plan based on the results of the campus LoTI Survey. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Principals Evidence: Technology goals included in the campus improvement plan Comments: LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02, LAS03 Strategy 2.2.3: Each campus will include a professional development plan as a part of the campus technology plan. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Fall 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Principals Evidence: Professional development section of the campus improvement plan Comments: LRPT Correlates: EP04 Strategy 2.2.4: Each campus will determine how technology impacts communication and collaboration within that campus. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Principal Evidence: Technology campus superintendent report Comments: LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, LAS01, LAS14, TL15, TL16
Strategy 2.2.5: Each campus will include the campus target level for online learning in their campus technology plan. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Principals Evidence: Target level for online learning stated in campus technology plan Comments: LRPT Correlates: EP08, LAS15, TL10, TL13, TL16 Objective 2.3: To utilize all federal and state allocations dedicated to technology and explore other funding opportunities such and E-rate and various grant programs Budget for this objective: $2,500,000.00 LRPT Category: Leadership, Administration and Support E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 05 06 Strategy 2.3.1: District personnel will apply for grants that are dedicated to technology. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Instructional Services Evidence: Notice of Grant Awards District Budget Comments: LRPT Correlates: Strategy 2.3.2: Funds for implementation of major campus technology initiatives will be included in future bond elections. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent / Director of Technology Evidence: Technology needs included in bond Comments: LRPT Correlates: LAS02, LAS15 Goal 3: Levelland ISD will provide the necessary resources to enable teachers and students to embrace various forms and uses of technology to improve academic achievement. This includes but is not limited to filtered Internet/e-mail, online collaboration tools, appropriate instructional settings, ready access to data related to all TEKS, availability of resources and opportunities for online learning.
Objective 3.1: To provide Internet access for students in compliance with local, state and federal guidelines Budget for this objective: $90,000.00 LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01 03 Strategy 3.1.1: The District will provide Internet filtering. Only computers with a proxy server will be able to access the Internet. State: Original Status: Completed Timeline: Ongoing Person(s) Responsible: Network Administrator Evidence: Appearance of "8e6" Comments: http://www.n2h2.com/ n2h2 is a CIPA compliant Internet filter. LRPT Correlates: TL08 Strategy 3.1.2: All student e-mail will be provided by companies that are in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998. State: Original Status: Completed Timeline: Ongoing Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology / Campus Support Specialist Evidence: e-mail company policy Comments: Gaggle is our current student e-mail provider. http://gaggle.net/ LRPT Correlates: TL08 Strategy 3.1.3: The District provides a software program as a web portal that allows teachers to plan, create and deliver Internet lessons to their students. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Ongoing Person(s) Responsible: Classroom Teacher Evidence: Internet lessons posted in the common directory of each campus server. Comments: LRPT Correlates: TL06, TL08 Strategy 3.1.4: Levelland ISD will not post any personal identification information regarding minors. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Ongoing Person(s) Responsible: Campus Web Masters / Principals Evidence: Student photographs posted on the LISD web site following district protocol Comments: With parental permission, student pictures will either appear on the web without any identification or with first name, last initial.
Objective 3.2: To provide opportunities for teacher and student collaboration with content experts, peers, parents, and community Budget for this objective: $10,000.00 LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01 02 04a 09 Strategy 3.2.1: Participation in an online learning community will be available for students, teachers, administrators, parents and the community at large. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 - Spring 2010 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology / Administrators / Classroom Teachers Evidence: Number of online communities in Moodle, teams in vOffice, and teacher webpages in NetStart Comments: LRPT Correlates: LAS13, TL08, TL15, TL16 Strategy 3.2.2: The District will post a webpage of selected resources with the information needed to participate in an online project. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology / LoTI Certified Mentors Evidence: Information concerning online projects posted on LISD website Comments: LRPT Correlates: TL08 Strategy 3.2.3: Teachers will be encouraged to participate in at least one collaborative online project per year. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 - Spring 2010 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology / LoTI Certified Mentors Evidence: Project posted on the Levelland ISD website. Comments: LRPT Correlates: TL08, TL12 Strategy 3.2.4: A parent involvement webpage will be created at both the District and campus levels that contains information concerning school policies, parenting strategies, and volunteer opportunities. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Fall 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Principals / District and Campus webmasters Evidence: Pages posted on LISD website
Objective 3.3: For each campus to provide an optimal instructional technology setting Budget for this objective: $1,000,000.00 LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01 03 Strategy 3.3.1: The District administration will conduct community meetings to develop a shared vision for the development of instructional settings. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent Evidence: Newspaper account of the meeting Comments: LRPT Correlates: LAS02, LAS07 Strategy 3.3.2: Campus leadership and technology will design and submit an instructional technology settings plan for each campus. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Principals / LoTI Certified Mentors Evidence: Instructional technology settings plan for each campus Comments: With potential funding from a proposed bond election the technology needs of each campus will be addressed based on the individual campus technology plans. LRPT Correlates: I05, LAS02, TL09 Strategy 3.3.3: Once funding is available, an implementation plan for each campus instructional technology settings plan will be developed. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 - Fall 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Principal / Campus Technology Team Evidence: An implementation plan for each campus instructional technology settings plan Comments: A bond election will be called in Spring 2007 to fund upgrading technology throughout the District. LRPT Correlates: I05 Objective 3.4: To provide technology applications that enrich curriculum and address and assess TEKS in all subject areas Budget for this objective: $80,000.00 LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01 02 07 08 09 10 11 12
Strategy 3.4.1: Access to the Levelland Benchmark Database will be available to the entire school community. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Ongoing Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology / Director of Curriculum Evidence: http://www.levelland.isd.tenet.edu/DataBase/SEbySW.asp Comments: Posted since Fall of 2002. Updated as needed. LRPT Correlates: TL09, TL12 Strategy 3.4.2: All 2nd-12th teachers and parents will have online access to desegregated benchmark and TAKS tests data. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Ongoing Person(s) Responsible: Principals / Director of Technology / Director of Curriculum Evidence: Tests reports available online by classroom, campus or district. Comments: All administrators and teachers currently have online access to their students TAKS and benchmark scores. Parent access will be added. LRPT Correlates: I08, LAS10, LAS11, TL04, TL09 Strategy 3.4.3: Software/websites for curriculum support will be available to every teacher and student through the Network, district and/or teacher websites. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Ongoing Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology / Tech Support Evidence: Availability of curriculum digital resources Comments: LRPT Correlates: TL05, TL06, TL09, TL16 Strategy 3.4.4: Adult literacy programs will have access to curriculum Network and website resources. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology / Tech Support Evidence: Programs usage reports Comments: LRPT Correlates: TL09
Objective 3.5: To educate users concerning online policies that have been developed to help insure on-demand access of available technologies Budget for this objective: $1,000.00 LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01 03 12 Strategy 3.5.1: The District will post and maintain a searchable database of available technologies and access options. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 - Spring 2010 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology Evidence: Database of resources assessed from the Internet containing infomation by grade and subject. Comments: LRPT Correlates: TL09 Strategy 3.5.2: The District will continue to use the existing protocol for creating unique employee and student network logins. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Ongoing Person(s) Responsible: Network Administrator Evidence: Use of Network by adults and students Comments: Students 1st – 12th have a network login that consist of their graduation year, last name and first initial. Adults use their first initial and last name as a network login. Should the login name already exist, the first name is modified to create a unique login. LRPT Correlates: TL09 Strategy 3.5.3: The District will provide programs and Internet site icons specific to each user in their application launcher to increase the probability of each user knowing what tools are available. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Network Administrator Evidence: User evaluations Comments: LRPT Correlates:
Strategy 3.5.4: The District will provide a method for each computer to be evaluated by a network inventory program to insure accessibility and reliability. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Tech Support Evidence: Summary reports from the inventory Comments: LRPT Correlates: I04, I07, TL04 Strategy 3.5.5: The District will add additional terminal servers as need increases for outside access to the District Network. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Fall 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Network Administrator Evidence: Number of terminal servers used for 24/7 access to the Network Comments: LRPT Correlates: EP05, I05, TL09 Objective 3.6: To provide teachers with the tools and support necessary to use and integrate technology into all subject areas Budget for this objective: $90,000.00 LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 02 11 12 Strategy 3.6.1: The technology component of any new textbook adoption will be reviewed by the Departments of Tech Support and Instructional Technology to ensure seamless integration. Tech Support will be notified when the product arrives in the District for installation to the Network. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Ongoing Person(s) Responsible: Director of Administrative Programs / Network Administrator / Director of Technology Evidence: Technology component for all applicable textbooks are installed on the network or local computers. The list of the available textbook programs and the information needed for accessibility by teachers or students will be included in the online database of resources. Comments: LRPT Correlates: TL05, TL09
Strategy 3.6.2: The District will continue the implementation of LoTI. This includes yearly completion of the LoTI survey by all teachers followed by completion and implementation of a Next Step Action Plan by campus. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Ongoing Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology Evidence: Next Step Action Plan for each campus approved by the Superintendent Comments: LRPT Correlates: LAS01, TL01, TL05, TL06 Strategy 3.6.3: The District will provide each principal with the opportunity to become proficient using the LoTI framework and accompanying PDA with software to evaluate the level of technology integration occurring in each classroom. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology Evidence: Completion of the Administrators Institute offered by National Business Alliance by each principal Comments: LRPT Correlates: EP03, LAS03, LAS08, LAS10 Strategy 3.6.4: All teachers will have the opportunity to develop an online toolbox to archive lesson plans, websites and related online activities tied to the TEKS and NCLB. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Spring 2007 - Spring 2010 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology / LoTI Certified Mentors Evidence: Number of teachers with an online list of resources Comments: LRPT Correlates: TL16 Objective 3.7: To insure that all students meet the grade-level TA-TEKS benchmarks and have the opportunity to enroll in a minimium of four Technology Application courses Budget for this objective: $10,000.00 LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01 02 11 12
Strategy 3.7.1: All K-8th grade teachers will be offered training that includes grade level specific TA-TEKS and the resources available to address those TEKS. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Fall 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Principals / Director of Technology Evidence: Completion of professional development workshop and reports of use from specific programs Comments: LRPT Correlates: EP01 Strategy 3.7.2: The District has adopted EasyTech for K-5th and TechConnect for 6th8th to ensure the achievement of students' TA-TEKS skills. Instruction of the TA-TEKS will be provided in both the lab and in the classroom. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Principals Evidence: Each campus will monitor and report student progress to the superintendent in accordance with the campus technology plan. Comments: LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL02, TL03, TL10, TL13 Objective 3.8: To provide online learning opportunities to both the school and extended community Budget for this objective: $9,000.00 LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01 03 04a 09 Strategy 3.8.1: The District will provide access, 24/7, to software specific tutorials for the entire community of Levelland. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology Evidence: Available of online software tutorial for the entire community Comments: LISD provides Atomic Learning, web-based software training for more than 100 applications, to the school and extended community. LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP08, I05, TL04, TL07, TL08, TL15
Strategy 3.8.2: Online staff development classes will be piloted. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Fall 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology Evidence: Online professional development courses in Moodle Comments: LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP08 Strategy 3.8.3: Continue to add resources to the LifeLong Learners webpage and publicize the location to the community. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology Evidence: LifeLong Learners webpage Comments: LRPT Correlates: TL13, TL15 Strategy 3.8.4: All teachers will be offered training related to the use of online tools for publication, broadcast, and collaboration. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology Evidence: Increased use of Web 2.0 tools Comments: The District offers three options to develop an online learning environment; Moodle, vOffice and NetStart. LRPT Correlates: EP01, TL16 Strategy 3.8.5: All teachers will have the opportunity to develop an online source of student resources. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Fall 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology Evidence: Teacher created online learning sites Comments: LRPT Correlates: TL16 Objective 3.9: To expand dual-credit distance learning courses at High School Budget for this objective: $10,000.00 LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 02 08
Strategy 3.9.1: Secure funding for the purchase of additional laptops to be used in the ITV lab. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology Evidence: 1:1 computer student ratio of up-to-date laptops in the ITV lab Comments: LRPT Correlates: I04 Strategy 3.9.2: Explore the possibility of expanding dual-credit distance learning courses at High School. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Curriculum Director Evidence: List of distance learning classes Comments: LRPT Correlates: LAS07, LAS15 Strategy 3.9.3: Investigate the possibility of expanding the size of the ITV lab or to add a second lab. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Fall 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Directory of Administrative Services / Director of Technology Evidence: Construction cost for enlarging the room included in the bond package Comments: LRPT Correlates: LAS07, LAS09 Goal 4: Levelland ISD will increase or uphold the capability and stability of the LAN/WAN, Internet connectivity, telecommunications services, user/computer ratio, and add technology as appropriate. Objective 4.1: To optimize the District's LAN/WAN structure to meet the needs of all stakeholders Budget for this objective: $200,000.00 LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 05 06 12
Strategy 4.1.1: The District will continue to upgrade every campus to a gigabit backbone. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Ongoing Person(s) Responsible: Network Administrator Evidence: Documentation of the upgrade to a gigabit backbone Comments: LRPT Correlates: I01, I07 Strategy 4.1.2: The District will continue to explore, purchase and implement additional network tools for monitoring, managing and protecting the Network. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Network Administrator Evidence: Hardware and software installed to the Network. Reports generated by the various software tools. Comments: LRPT Correlates: I01 Strategy 4.1.3: The District will continue to increase wireless access throughout the Network. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Ongoing Person(s) Responsible: Network Administrator, PC Network Specialists Evidence: Up-to-date network diagrams. Comments: LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I05 Strategy 4.1.4: The District will continue to apply for e-rate to strengthen the infrastructure. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Ongoing Person(s) Responsible: Director of Instructional Services Evidence: Securing e-rate funding Comments: LRPT Correlates: Objective 4.2: To establish and maintain a reliable Internet connection Budget for this objective: $250,000.00 LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 05 12
Strategy 4.2.1: Every connection will be a switch and every switch will be compatible to enhance configuring and monitoring of the Network. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Network Administrator Evidence: Electronically produced evaluations of the Network Comments: LRPT Correlates: I01, I08 Strategy 4.2.2: Existing wiring will be evaluated and replaced or upgraded as needed. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Network Administrator Evidence: Evaluation of current wiring and work orders of replace or upgraded wiring Comments: LRPT Correlates: I01, I08 Strategy 4.2.3: The bandwidth available to the District will be monitored on a constant bases to allow interception any application that is overly consuming bandwidth. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Network Administrator Evidence: Reports generated by the monitoring application Comments: LRPT Correlates: I01, I08 Objective 4.3: To procure state of the art equipment and implement procedures to insure that telecommunication services are operated at maximum efficiency Budget for this objective: $30,000.00 LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: Strategy 4.3.1: The District will continue to apply for e-rate to maximize funds. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Instructional Services Evidence: Submission of funding requests for telecommunications services, Internet access, internal connections, and basic maintenance of internal connections. Comments: LRPT Correlates: LAS02
Strategy 4.3.2: The District will collaborate with the technology department, ESC 17, outside consultants and vendors to insure the district is fully utilizing current equipment for maximum communication possibilities. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Spring 2007 - Spring 2010 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Instructional Services, Director of Technology Evidence: Use of various forms of communication by the District Comments: LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, TL15, TL16 Objective 4.4: To place computers that meet the specifications required and the user/computer ratio requested by the campus. Budget for this objective: $898,000.00 LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 05 11 Strategy 4.4.1: The District will assist each campus in acquiring the desired ratio of computers based on the goals for technology set in the campus technology plan. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology Evidence: Total number of computers available to students and staff. Comments: LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I04, I05, I07, I09 Strategy 4.4.2: The District will assist each campus in acquiring the computer arrangement necessary to meet the goals of the campus technology plan. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Principals / Director of Technology Evidence: Campus Technology Report Comments: Arrangements could include but not limited to computer labs, wireless mobile carts or a specific number of student computers in each classroom. LRPT Correlates: I04, I05, I09, LAS01 Objective 4.5: To provide classroom technology tools, such as digital cameras, LCD projectors, MP3 players or student responders, as needed Budget for this objective: $300,000.00 LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 07 12
Strategy 4.5.1: Various technologies will be placed in strategic locations and field-tested to determine instructional effectiveness. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology / LoTI Certified Mentors Evidence: Placement of various technologies as requested by each of the forty-five LoTI Certified Mentors Comments: Each mentor received at least $1,000 to address classroom technology needs. LRPT Correlates: Strategy 4.5.2: Teachers who demonstrate an instructional need for a given technology will be able to apply for an in-District grant. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Fall 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology / Principals / Teachers Evidence: Grant requests and approval documentation Comments: LRPT Correlates: Strategy 4.5.3: Based on the campus technology plan and available budget, requested classroom technology tools will be placed on the campus for shared use. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 - Spring 2010 Person(s) Responsible: Principals / LoTI Certified Mentors Evidence: List of technologies placed at various campuses Comments: LRPT Correlates: Objective 4.6: To provide a level of technical support that enables the effective use of technology for teaching and learning Budget for this objective: $350,000.00 LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates: NCLB Correlates: 12 Strategy 4.6.1: Measures will be taken to reduce response time for technical support access to less than 8 hours. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology Evidence: Reports from an online database for requesting assistance from Tech Support
Strategy 4.6.2: The District will employ the appropriate personnel to address the technical needs of using technology for teaching, learning and management. State: Original Status: In Progress Timeline: Spring 2007 - Spring 2010 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology Evidence: Number of unresolved work orders in Zoom Comments: Employment may be full-time, part-time, remote assess, contract labor are any combination listed above LRPT Correlates: Strategy 4.6.3: In order to expedite the tech support response time, work orders will be submitted online through Zoom. State: Original Status: Planned Timeline: Spring 2007 Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology Evidence: Reports of number of work orders from Zoom Comments: LRPT Correlates: BUDGET Total amount of Title II, Part D formula funds received for the current year of this plan: $13,646.00 Method of application for formula funds: Local Application Budget for year 2007 - Telecom cost: $525,000.00 - Telecom source: 25% E-rate 75% Local - Materials cost: $535,000.00 - Materials source: 25% Local 10% Federal 65% E-rate - Equipment cost: $1,090,000.00 - Equipment source: 90% Local 10% Federal/E-rate - Maintenance cost: $250,000.00 - Maintenance source: 90% Local 10% E-rate - Staff development cost: $60,000.00 - Staff development source: 20% Title II, Part D 80% Local - Miscellaneous cost: $25,000.00
- Miscellaneous source: 100% Local - Total: $2,485,000.00 Budget for year 2008 - Telecom cost: $530,000.00 - Telecom source: 25% E-rate 75% Local - Materials cost: $640,000.00 - Materials source: 65% E-Rate 25% Local 10% Federal - Equipment cost: $700,000.00 - Equipment source: 90% Local 10% Federal/E-rate - Maintenance cost: $280,000.00 - Maintenance source: 90% Local 10% E-rate - Staff development cost: $55,000.00 - Staff development source: 20% Title II Part D 80% Local - Miscellaneous cost: $28,000.00 - Miscellaneous source: 100% Local - Total: 2,233,000.00 Budget for year 2009 - Telecom cost: $550,000.00 - Telecom source: 60% E-Rate 40% Local - Materials cost: $690,000.00 - Materials source: 60% Local 40% E-Rate - Equipment cost: $700,000.00 - Equipment source: 90% Local 10% E-Rate/Federal - Maintenance cost: $280,000.00 - Maintenance source: 20% E-Rate 80% Local - Staff development cost: $60,000.00 - Staff development source: 80% Local 20% Federal - Miscellaneous cost: $30,000.00 - Miscellaneous source: 100% Local - Total: 2,310,000.00
EVALUATION Evaluation Process: In order to assess the effectiveness and progress in the implementation of this plan, various stakeholders will review and evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies twice a year. Adjustments to the plan will be made, as needed. The evaluation process will be under the direction of the District's Director of Technology who will work in conjunction with a designated Central Office staff member and Tech Support. The group will be expected to do the following: *Establish procedures for use of the Campus STaR Chart, LoTI Survey, Profiler and other available tools to assist each campus in the District measure progress. *Develop a system that utilizes both process and accountability measures that evaluate the extent to which activities in the plan are effective in - integrating technology into the curricula and instruction - increasing the ability of teachers to teach - enabling teachers to teach challenging State academic standards - acquiring and deploying technologies and telecommunications standards - meeting timelines for implementation Evaluation Method: The District of Technology will meet with a District designated Central Office Administrator a minimum of two times during the year in order to evaluate the plan. This will be a part of the systematic ongoing process. Information will be collected and presented to the District's Technology Committee. A report will be given to the Superintendent of Schools a minimum of four times during the year and an annual report and updated Technology Plan will be presented to the School Board once a year. Levelland ISD will utilize several resources to ascertain its effectiveness in implementing the plan and in meeting the goals of the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology. Foremost among these are the STaR Chart results. Other resources that will be used include the following: + Surveys of staff conducted during the school year + Informal interviews conducted during the year by the Technology staff. + Evaluations by principals of teachers with regard to their use and integration of technology into their instruction as indicated through lessons plans and documented projects + Documentation of staff development at the Region XVII ESC and District level as verified through sign-in sheets and other records + Monitoring and documentation of community access to technology resources and information through campus access and District/campus web sites + Monitoring of community and adult literacy providers involvement through coordination efforts based on minutes and other documentation + A list of inventory of hardware and software that is updated annually + Support and maintenance of the infrastructure and other components of Technology as documented through the Business Office and Technical Support staff