1. East Central Independent School DistrictThe Future is Now!
District Technology Plan 2010-2011
Presentation Prepared by:Mary Ray
Lamar University
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2. District Profile
3. Technology Planning Committee
Dr. Patti BirneyTom Harris
Jim SelbyKathy Petrequin
Tom GroveConnie Guerra
Marguerite LowakSusie Havard
Mary RayLinda Flores
Cathy ZotzNatalie Ouellette
Wes StevensLiz Wilson
Judy BurnsNeil DeSiato
Wayne MilnerJennifer Smith
Lynn HernandezHelen Zenner
Rick HernandezSuzette Arriola
Patricia White
4. STaR Chart Assessment:School Technology and Readiness
www.tea.state.tx.us/starchart
5. Technology Assessment
Texas STaR Chart assessment
Campus Improvement Plans
Anticipated needs
Overall operation of schools
How can technology help meet goals and objectives?
6. Existing Technology
100 % Internet access
3 workstations per classroom
Computer labs
Elementary
Intermediate
Middle School
High School
Teacher workstations
Email
Closed-circuit TV network
7. Technology Needs
Upgrade computers and related equipment
Computers, printers, document cameras, digital cameras, LCD projectors
Staff development
Sustained, hands-on training
On-line training
Upgrade existing infrastructure
8. Executive Summary
To identify ways in which technology can be used to support district goals and objectives:
9. Infrastructure
Access to appropriate technology resources and infrastructure that is secure, safe and reliable.
10. Staff Development
Increase educators effectiveness in using technology.
Sustained, hands-on staff development
Monitor technology proficiency levels of teachers
11. Student Achievement
Increase student achievement by integrating technology into teaching and learning in all areas.
Interactive web-based tools
Software applications
Interactive hardware
Implement technology TEKS instruction in K-8 classrooms.
12. Administrator Effectiveness and Efficiency
Integrate technology into instructional management and administration.
13. Proposed Technology Expenditures for 2010-2011
14. Correlations to State and National Technology Plans
15. The Future is Now!
16. References
East Central ISD Technology Plan for E-Rate Year 13
TEA. Long range plan for technology. Retrieved on February 10, 2010 from www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/etac/LRPToct06.pdf
National Educational Technology Plan. Retrieved on February 10, 2010 from https://edtechfuture.org
TEA. STaR chart: School technology and readiness. Retrieved on February 10, 2010 from http://www.tea.state.tx.us/starchart