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Klein Independent School District Technology PlanPresented by: Kristy LopezEDLD 5362 (ET 8019)Dr. Sheryl AbshireMay 15, 2011

+Klein ISD Mission Statement

The Klein Independent School District, proud of its heritage and embracing the future, develops students to become skillful, active, reflective, self-disciplined, and honorable members of their communities through engaging learning experiences in a safe and nurturing environment (Klein ISD).

+Transforming Learning and Teaching through Technology

The goals of the educational technology department are rooted in two of the concepts articulated in Klein ISD’s mission statement: to embrace the future and provide engaging learning experiences (Klein ISD).

+Texas Long-Range plan for Technology

+Assessment of Needs

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+Goal of All Technology Expansion:

“Enhanced teaching and leaning” (Klein ISD, 2010).

+Connectivity

All Klein ISD campuses are fully wired for multimedia, Internet and other electronic access.

All campuses are currently configured for wireless access to support the district's one-to-one student PC tablet initiatives (Klein ISD, 2010).

+Online Filtering

Lightspeed Systems

Necessary for CIPA compliance

+Student Information Systems

Grades

Attendance

Behavior

+Professional Development

Emphasize how to truly transform teaching and learning through technology.

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The future is now!

+References Klein ISD, KISD. (n.d.). About us. Retrieved from

http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=aboutus.home

Klein ISD, KISD. (n.d.). Educational technology. Retrieved from http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=issitc.home

Klein ISD, KISD. (2010). Klein isd technology plan. Retrieved from http://www.kleinisd.net/docs/1-it.TechPlan.pdf

Texas Education Agency, TEA. (2006). Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020. Retrieved from http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=5082&menu_id=2147483665

Texas Education Agency, TEA. (2010). Texas star chart. Retrieved from http://starchart.esc12.net/