| Correlate ID |
NCLB
Correlate Statement |
| 1 |
Strategies for improving academic achievement and
teacher effectiveness
To improve:
| • |
the academic achievement, including technology literacy, of all
students. |
| • |
the capacity of all teachers to integrate technology effectively
into curriculum and instruction |
- Objective 1.1: All students will become technology
proficient and will use technology as a tool to improve academic
achievement.
- Strategy 1.1.1: Implement Generation Y Program
in grades 3-12 to enhance student technology skills and teach students
how to communicate and work with teachers to create a library of
web-based technology-infused lessons in all subject
areas.
- Strategy 1.1.2: Encourage students to research,
create and present assignments and projects in multimedia online
format utilizing innovative technologies including SmartBoard devices,
digital media, web-based content, distance learning and streaming
video.
- Strategy 1.1.3: Provide innovative on-demand
curriculum and instructional resources including web-based IPTV
streaming video content and distance learning live video
teleconferencing.
- Strategy 1.1.4: Use administrative software to
analyze student success, strengths and weaknesses.
- Strategy 1.1.5: Ensure full implementation of
the TA-TEKS curriculum by implementing student TA-TEKS benchmark
assessments.
- Objective 1.2: Teachers will integrate technology
into the curriculum in all subject areas as appropriate, with special
emphasis placed on the core content areas.
- Strategy 1.2.1: Technology integration and
implementation lessons focused on meeting SBEC technology
proficiencies and integrating technology throughout the curriculum
will be provided on an ongoing basis, individualized to meet the needs
of each teacher based on the results of locally-developed and
administered SBEC Technology Proficiency benchmark
exams.
- Strategy 1.2.2: Teacher technology
implementation levels will be assessed using the LoTi (Level of
Technology Implementation) online assessment scale giving a picture of
technology integration within each classroom. All teachers must take
the LoTi assessment at least once yearly.
- Strategy 1.2.3: Technology integration will be a
part of all campus improvement plans created by each school’s Campus
Site-Based Committee.
- Strategy 1.2.4: Every teacher's classroom
technology integration and implementation skills will be assessed
during PDAS and other classroom observations and teacher
appraisals.
- Strategy 1.2.5: All campus administrators and
others involved in the teacher and curriculum appraisal process are
required to attend research-based Curriculum Using Technology training
sessions designed to ensure campus and District administrators
understand how to recognize, evaluate and promote proper technology
integration in the classroom. CUT training is four days in duration,
and is performed by ESC Region 20 certified trainers.
- Objective 1.3: The District will enhance the
teaching and learning process and promote non-traditional learning
opportunities through increased accessibility to innovative technologies
and methodologies.
- Strategy 1.3.1: Provide adaptive hardware
including Alphasmarts, touch screens, trackballs, adaptive keyboards,
etc., and software including Success Maker, CEI Essential Learning
Systems, EdMark, NovaNet and others.
- Strategy 1.3.2: Expand technology hardware
access by increasing the number and availability of wireless networked
laptop computer lab carts, adding more digital projection devices and
portable SmartBoards, and by adding more dedicated multi-use computer
labs using thin-client and terminal services
technology.
- Strategy 1.3.3: Setup "mini labs" in classrooms
using older, repurposed computers and donated computers operating as
thin client terminals running Windows Terminal Services and/or Citrix.
These mini-labs are optimized for web-based programs and networkable
programs.
- Objective 2.1: All teachers will implement and
teach the Technology Application TEKS (TA-TEKS) in conjunction with the
technology integration requirements in the core curriculum TEKS.
- Strategy 2.1.1: Continue offering professional
development for teachers and instructional staff that focuses on
technology integration and implementation, including Curriculum Using
Technology training which produces a web-based project ready for the
teacher to implement after training. Training will be offered through
distance learning where feasible to minimize
travel.
- Strategy 2.1.2: Technology integration and
implementation lessons focused on meeting SBEC technology
proficiencies and integrating technology throughout the curriculum
will be provided on an ongoing basis to all teachers, individualized
to meet the needs of each teacher based on the results of
locally-developed and administered SBEC Technology Proficiency
benchmark exams.
- Strategy 2.1.3: Continue offering on-demand
training through the Technology Department and ESC Region 20 to
teachers and instructional staff as needed to concentrate on areas of
need in technology integration - this includes on-site followup
sessions for training provided by Region 20
trainers.
- Strategy 2.1.4: Offer peer mentoring in
conjunction with our collaborative TARGET grant partners and ESC
Region 20.
- Objective 2.2: All teachers will be encouraged to
meet SBEC standards for technology literacy.
- Strategy 2.2.1: Test teachers using
locally-developed SBEC teacher technology competency benchmark exams
and supporting customized professional development units to insure all
teachers meet minimum SBEC technology proficiency
standards.
- Strategy 2.2.2: Provide incentives for teachers
meeting SBEC proficiencies, including wireless laptop computers and
digital cameras and camcorders.
- Strategy 2.2.3: Offer video professional
development and best practices video content designed to increase SBEC
proficiency utilizing the Districtwide IPTV streaming content
system.
- Objective 2.3: Teaching practices will be
transformed to promote student-centered learning through the use of
collaborative environments, specialized curricula and innovative
technologies and methodologies.
- Strategy 2.3.1: Distance learning opportunities
are encouraged whenever possible including VFTs (Virtual Field Trips),
connections between campuses and grant consortium members, and with
educational content providers including the ESC Region
20.
- Strategy 2.3.2: External technology courses will
be provided as appropriate for all teachers through ESC Region 20 and
content providers such as Connected University.
- Strategy 2.3.3: Teacher technology academies
will provide teachers with the necessary instruction to learn the
skills required to meet the SBEC guidelines; the instructors will
model best practices, and the sessions will be captured digitally and
made available via the IPTV streaming content system for future
reference. Each participant will produce a technology-infused lesson
for use in their content area.
- Objective 3.3: Administrators, staff and teachers
will use electronic productivity tools to streamline information
processing and reporting and to facilitate the decision making
process.
- Strategy 3.3.1: Library automation software will
be used and maintained by all campuses.
- Strategy 3.3.2: Electronic means will be used to
track technology inventories and work orders.
- Strategy 3.3.3: Teacher and staff evaluations
will be maintained electronically.
- Strategy 3.3.4: The La Vernia ISD Long-Range
Technology Plan and all associated policies and information will be
updated regularly by the Technology Committee and posted on the
Technology section of the District web page. The plan will be written
and submitted for approval or update/renewal before filing the E-Rate
Form 470.
- Objective 4.1: The LAN/WAN infrastructure will be
optimized to meet all needs of the District.
- Strategy 4.1.1: The La Vernia ISD
privately-owned fiber WAN links (currently Gigabit Ethernet) and
copper LAN links (currently switched 100Mbps) and all related
switching equipment will be maintained and upgraded/expanded as
necessary.
- Strategy 4.1.2: Existing Ethernet wireless
access points will be maintained and upgraded/expanded as necessary,
and new wireless access points will be added as needed to support
campus-wide wireless access on every campus and in the administrative
offices.
- Strategy 4.1.3: The District will maintain
sufficient network server and storage resources to meet the needs of
all instructional and administrative endeavors, and will upgrade
and/or replace this equipment as needed to meet future growth and
technological development.
- Strategy 4.1.4: The Intranet will be accessible
from all computers District-wide, and roaming profiles will enable
access of key files and software by any user from any
computer.
- Strategy 4.1.5: The District will continue to
work to secure outside funding and discount sources including E-Rate
to maintain and enhance network infrastructure.
- Objective 4.2: Internet connectivity will be
maintained throughout the District.
- Strategy 4.2.1: The Internet will continue to be
accessible on every computer and in every classroom and office
District-wide.
- Strategy 4.2.2: Routers, web servers and e-mail
servers will be maintained and upgraded/replaced as necessary to
insure La Vernia ISD maintains its web presence and that the Internet
and e-mail is available from every computer
District-wide.
- Strategy 4.2.3: Links to ISPs (Internet Service
Providers) including T1 and other data circuits and the associated
Internet access will be secured and maintained as appropriate to
insure Internet connectivity and a web presence for La Vernia
ISD.
- Strategy 4.2.4: The District will maintain
interactive web-based services, including streaming content, with both
internal and external components.
- Strategy 4.2.5: District and campus web sites
will be maintained, and will be optimized to support the needs of
students, teachers and staff.
- Strategy 4.2.6: The District will continue to
work to secure outside funding and discount sources including E-Rate
to maintain and enhance Internet services.
- Objective 4.4: The District will continue to work
towards optimal user to computer ratios.
- Strategy 4.4.1: La Vernia ISD will maintain a
student-to-computer ratio of at least 1:3 overall, and a
teacher/professional-to-computer ratio of 1:1. In computer labs and
technology labs, and mobile cart-based laptop labs,
student-to-computer ratios will be maintained at
1:1.
- Strategy 4.4.2: When feasible, special-purpose
computing devices such as mobile wireless laptop computer labs,
handhelds, tablet and “palm” computing devices will be used to lower
student-to-computer ratios in innovative and cost-effective
ways.
- Objective 4.5: The District will continue to
investigate and assimilate emerging technologies as appropriate to
enhance teaching and learning.
- Strategy 4.5.1: The existing distance-learning
live video teleconferencing systems located in every school will be
maintained and upgraded as needed to facilitate distance education and
promote collaborative learning and interaction between schools,
students, teachers, the community and content
providers.
- Strategy 4.5.2: The existing District-wide IPTV
streaming web-based video-on-demand system will be maintained and
upgraded/expanded through the addition of new content engines and new
content to facilitate and promote just-in-time learning and the
inclusion of innovative learning resources.
- Strategy 4.5.3: Special-purpose computing
devices such as mobile wireless laptop computer labs, handhelds,
tablet and “palm” computing devices will be used in every school to
provide students access to innovative technologies allowing
non-traditional learning.
- Strategy 4.5.4: Shared use and increased
quantities of SmartBoard devices, digital video projectors, scanners,
digital cameras and digital camcorders will continue to be available
in every school to allow teachers and students to present and
collaborate in innovative and non-traditional
methods.
- Strategy 4.5.5: Partnerships and memberships
with innovative distance learning and streaming content providers
(including the Educational Service Center, Region 20) will be
maintained in order to access the broadest range of instructional and
professional development content, including VFTs (Virtual Field
Trips).
|
| 2 |
Goals for using advanced technology
| • |
aligned with challenging State academic content and student
academic achievement standards |
| • |
to improve student academic achievement |
- Objective 1.1: All students will become technology
proficient and will use technology as a tool to improve academic
achievement.
- Strategy 1.1.1: Implement Generation Y Program
in grades 3-12 to enhance student technology skills and teach students
how to communicate and work with teachers to create a library of
web-based technology-infused lessons in all subject
areas.
- Strategy 1.1.2: Encourage students to research,
create and present assignments and projects in multimedia online
format utilizing innovative technologies including SmartBoard devices,
digital media, web-based content, distance learning and streaming
video.
- Strategy 1.1.3: Provide innovative on-demand
curriculum and instructional resources including web-based IPTV
streaming video content and distance learning live video
teleconferencing.
- Strategy 1.1.4: Use administrative software to
analyze student success, strengths and weaknesses.
- Strategy 1.1.5: Ensure full implementation of
the TA-TEKS curriculum by implementing student TA-TEKS benchmark
assessments.
- Objective 1.3: The District will enhance the
teaching and learning process and promote non-traditional learning
opportunities through increased accessibility to innovative technologies
and methodologies.
- Strategy 1.3.1: Provide adaptive hardware
including Alphasmarts, touch screens, trackballs, adaptive keyboards,
etc., and software including Success Maker, CEI Essential Learning
Systems, EdMark, NovaNet and others.
- Strategy 1.3.2: Expand technology hardware
access by increasing the number and availability of wireless networked
laptop computer lab carts, adding more digital projection devices and
portable SmartBoards, and by adding more dedicated multi-use computer
labs using thin-client and terminal services
technology.
- Strategy 1.3.3: Setup "mini labs" in classrooms
using older, repurposed computers and donated computers operating as
thin client terminals running Windows Terminal Services and/or Citrix.
These mini-labs are optimized for web-based programs and networkable
programs.
- Objective 2.1: All teachers will implement and
teach the Technology Application TEKS (TA-TEKS) in conjunction with the
technology integration requirements in the core curriculum TEKS.
- Strategy 2.1.1: Continue offering professional
development for teachers and instructional staff that focuses on
technology integration and implementation, including Curriculum Using
Technology training which produces a web-based project ready for the
teacher to implement after training. Training will be offered through
distance learning where feasible to minimize
travel.
- Strategy 2.1.2: Technology integration and
implementation lessons focused on meeting SBEC technology
proficiencies and integrating technology throughout the curriculum
will be provided on an ongoing basis to all teachers, individualized
to meet the needs of each teacher based on the results of
locally-developed and administered SBEC Technology Proficiency
benchmark exams.
- Strategy 2.1.3: Continue offering on-demand
training through the Technology Department and ESC Region 20 to
teachers and instructional staff as needed to concentrate on areas of
need in technology integration - this includes on-site followup
sessions for training provided by Region 20
trainers.
- Strategy 2.1.4: Offer peer mentoring in
conjunction with our collaborative TARGET grant partners and ESC
Region 20.
- Objective 2.3: Teaching practices will be
transformed to promote student-centered learning through the use of
collaborative environments, specialized curricula and innovative
technologies and methodologies.
- Strategy 2.3.1: Distance learning opportunities
are encouraged whenever possible including VFTs (Virtual Field Trips),
connections between campuses and grant consortium members, and with
educational content providers including the ESC Region
20.
- Strategy 2.3.2: External technology courses will
be provided as appropriate for all teachers through ESC Region 20 and
content providers such as Connected University.
- Strategy 2.3.3: Teacher technology academies
will provide teachers with the necessary instruction to learn the
skills required to meet the SBEC guidelines; the instructors will
model best practices, and the sessions will be captured digitally and
made available via the IPTV streaming content system for future
reference. Each participant will produce a technology-infused lesson
for use in their content area.
- Objective 3.3: Administrators, staff and teachers
will use electronic productivity tools to streamline information
processing and reporting and to facilitate the decision making
process.
- Strategy 3.3.1: Library automation software will
be used and maintained by all campuses.
- Strategy 3.3.2: Electronic means will be used to
track technology inventories and work orders.
- Strategy 3.3.3: Teacher and staff evaluations
will be maintained electronically.
- Strategy 3.3.4: The La Vernia ISD Long-Range
Technology Plan and all associated policies and information will be
updated regularly by the Technology Committee and posted on the
Technology section of the District web page. The plan will be written
and submitted for approval or update/renewal before filing the E-Rate
Form 470.
- Objective 4.5: The District will continue to
investigate and assimilate emerging technologies as appropriate to
enhance teaching and learning.
- Strategy 4.5.1: The existing distance-learning
live video teleconferencing systems located in every school will be
maintained and upgraded as needed to facilitate distance education and
promote collaborative learning and interaction between schools,
students, teachers, the community and content
providers.
- Strategy 4.5.2: The existing District-wide IPTV
streaming web-based video-on-demand system will be maintained and
upgraded/expanded through the addition of new content engines and new
content to facilitate and promote just-in-time learning and the
inclusion of innovative learning resources.
- Strategy 4.5.3: Special-purpose computing
devices such as mobile wireless laptop computer labs, handhelds,
tablet and “palm” computing devices will be used in every school to
provide students access to innovative technologies allowing
non-traditional learning.
- Strategy 4.5.4: Shared use and increased
quantities of SmartBoard devices, digital video projectors, scanners,
digital cameras and digital camcorders will continue to be available
in every school to allow teachers and students to present and
collaborate in innovative and non-traditional
methods.
- Strategy 4.5.5: Partnerships and memberships
with innovative distance learning and streaming content providers
(including the Educational Service Center, Region 20) will be
maintained in order to access the broadest range of instructional and
professional development content, including VFTs (Virtual Field
Trips).
|
| 3 |
Steps to increase accessibility
To ensure that:
| • |
all students and teachers have increased access to
technology |
| • |
Students in high-poverty and high-needs schools, or schools
identified for improvement or corrective action, have access to
technology |
| • |
teachers are prepared to integrate technology effectively into
curricula and instruction |
- Objective 1.3: The District will enhance the
teaching and learning process and promote non-traditional learning
opportunities through increased accessibility to innovative technologies
and methodologies.
- Strategy 1.3.1: Provide adaptive hardware
including Alphasmarts, touch screens, trackballs, adaptive keyboards,
etc., and software including Success Maker, CEI Essential Learning
Systems, EdMark, NovaNet and others.
- Strategy 1.3.2: Expand technology hardware
access by increasing the number and availability of wireless networked
laptop computer lab carts, adding more digital projection devices and
portable SmartBoards, and by adding more dedicated multi-use computer
labs using thin-client and terminal services
technology.
- Strategy 1.3.3: Setup "mini labs" in classrooms
using older, repurposed computers and donated computers operating as
thin client terminals running Windows Terminal Services and/or Citrix.
These mini-labs are optimized for web-based programs and networkable
programs.
- Objective 2.3: Teaching practices will be
transformed to promote student-centered learning through the use of
collaborative environments, specialized curricula and innovative
technologies and methodologies.
- Strategy 2.3.1: Distance learning opportunities
are encouraged whenever possible including VFTs (Virtual Field Trips),
connections between campuses and grant consortium members, and with
educational content providers including the ESC Region
20.
- Strategy 2.3.2: External technology courses will
be provided as appropriate for all teachers through ESC Region 20 and
content providers such as Connected University.
- Strategy 2.3.3: Teacher technology academies
will provide teachers with the necessary instruction to learn the
skills required to meet the SBEC guidelines; the instructors will
model best practices, and the sessions will be captured digitally and
made available via the IPTV streaming content system for future
reference. Each participant will produce a technology-infused lesson
for use in their content area.
- Objective 3.3: Administrators, staff and teachers
will use electronic productivity tools to streamline information
processing and reporting and to facilitate the decision making
process.
- Strategy 3.3.1: Library automation software will
be used and maintained by all campuses.
- Strategy 3.3.2: Electronic means will be used to
track technology inventories and work orders.
- Strategy 3.3.3: Teacher and staff evaluations
will be maintained electronically.
- Strategy 3.3.4: The La Vernia ISD Long-Range
Technology Plan and all associated policies and information will be
updated regularly by the Technology Committee and posted on the
Technology section of the District web page. The plan will be written
and submitted for approval or update/renewal before filing the E-Rate
Form 470.
- Objective 4.1: The LAN/WAN infrastructure will be
optimized to meet all needs of the District.
- Strategy 4.1.1: The La Vernia ISD
privately-owned fiber WAN links (currently Gigabit Ethernet) and
copper LAN links (currently switched 100Mbps) and all related
switching equipment will be maintained and upgraded/expanded as
necessary.
- Strategy 4.1.2: Existing Ethernet wireless
access points will be maintained and upgraded/expanded as necessary,
and new wireless access points will be added as needed to support
campus-wide wireless access on every campus and in the administrative
offices.
- Strategy 4.1.3: The District will maintain
sufficient network server and storage resources to meet the needs of
all instructional and administrative endeavors, and will upgrade
and/or replace this equipment as needed to meet future growth and
technological development.
- Strategy 4.1.4: The Intranet will be accessible
from all computers District-wide, and roaming profiles will enable
access of key files and software by any user from any
computer.
- Strategy 4.1.5: The District will continue to
work to secure outside funding and discount sources including E-Rate
to maintain and enhance network infrastructure.
- Objective 4.2: Internet connectivity will be
maintained throughout the District.
- Strategy 4.2.1: The Internet will continue to be
accessible on every computer and in every classroom and office
District-wide.
- Strategy 4.2.2: Routers, web servers and e-mail
servers will be maintained and upgraded/replaced as necessary to
insure La Vernia ISD maintains its web presence and that the Internet
and e-mail is available from every computer
District-wide.
- Strategy 4.2.3: Links to ISPs (Internet Service
Providers) including T1 and other data circuits and the associated
Internet access will be secured and maintained as appropriate to
insure Internet connectivity and a web presence for La Vernia
ISD.
- Strategy 4.2.4: The District will maintain
interactive web-based services, including streaming content, with both
internal and external components.
- Strategy 4.2.5: District and campus web sites
will be maintained, and will be optimized to support the needs of
students, teachers and staff.
- Strategy 4.2.6: The District will continue to
work to secure outside funding and discount sources including E-Rate
to maintain and enhance Internet services.
- Objective 4.4: The District will continue to work
towards optimal user to computer ratios.
- Strategy 4.4.1: La Vernia ISD will maintain a
student-to-computer ratio of at least 1:3 overall, and a
teacher/professional-to-computer ratio of 1:1. In computer labs and
technology labs, and mobile cart-based laptop labs,
student-to-computer ratios will be maintained at
1:1.
- Strategy 4.4.2: When feasible, special-purpose
computing devices such as mobile wireless laptop computer labs,
handhelds, tablet and “palm” computing devices will be used to lower
student-to-computer ratios in innovative and cost-effective
ways.
- Objective 4.5: The District will continue to
investigate and assimilate emerging technologies as appropriate to
enhance teaching and learning.
- Strategy 4.5.1: The existing distance-learning
live video teleconferencing systems located in every school will be
maintained and upgraded as needed to facilitate distance education and
promote collaborative learning and interaction between schools,
students, teachers, the community and content
providers.
- Strategy 4.5.2: The existing District-wide IPTV
streaming web-based video-on-demand system will be maintained and
upgraded/expanded through the addition of new content engines and new
content to facilitate and promote just-in-time learning and the
inclusion of innovative learning resources.
- Strategy 4.5.3: Special-purpose computing
devices such as mobile wireless laptop computer labs, handhelds,
tablet and “palm” computing devices will be used in every school to
provide students access to innovative technologies allowing
non-traditional learning.
- Strategy 4.5.4: Shared use and increased
quantities of SmartBoard devices, digital video projectors, scanners,
digital cameras and digital camcorders will continue to be available
in every school to allow teachers and students to present and
collaborate in innovative and non-traditional
methods.
- Strategy 4.5.5: Partnerships and memberships
with innovative distance learning and streaming content providers
(including the Educational Service Center, Region 20) will be
maintained in order to access the broadest range of instructional and
professional development content, including VFTs (Virtual Field
Trips).
|
| 4a |
Promotion of curricula and teaching strategies that
integrate technology
| • |
Will identify and promote curricula and teaching strategies that
integrate technology effectively into curricula and instruction,
based on a review of relevant research and leading to improvements
in student academic achievement |
- Objective 1.1: All students will become technology
proficient and will use technology as a tool to improve academic
achievement.
- Strategy 1.1.1: Implement Generation Y Program
in grades 3-12 to enhance student technology skills and teach students
how to communicate and work with teachers to create a library of
web-based technology-infused lessons in all subject
areas.
- Strategy 1.1.2: Encourage students to research,
create and present assignments and projects in multimedia online
format utilizing innovative technologies including SmartBoard devices,
digital media, web-based content, distance learning and streaming
video.
- Strategy 1.1.3: Provide innovative on-demand
curriculum and instructional resources including web-based IPTV
streaming video content and distance learning live video
teleconferencing.
- Strategy 1.1.4: Use administrative software to
analyze student success, strengths and weaknesses.
- Strategy 1.1.5: Ensure full implementation of
the TA-TEKS curriculum by implementing student TA-TEKS benchmark
assessments.
- Objective 1.2: Teachers will integrate technology
into the curriculum in all subject areas as appropriate, with special
emphasis placed on the core content areas.
- Strategy 1.2.1: Technology integration and
implementation lessons focused on meeting SBEC technology
proficiencies and integrating technology throughout the curriculum
will be provided on an ongoing basis, individualized to meet the needs
of each teacher based on the results of locally-developed and
administered SBEC Technology Proficiency benchmark
exams.
- Strategy 1.2.2: Teacher technology
implementation levels will be assessed using the LoTi (Level of
Technology Implementation) online assessment scale giving a picture of
technology integration within each classroom. All teachers must take
the LoTi assessment at least once yearly.
- Strategy 1.2.3: Technology integration will be a
part of all campus improvement plans created by each school’s Campus
Site-Based Committee.
- Strategy 1.2.4: Every teacher's classroom
technology integration and implementation skills will be assessed
during PDAS and other classroom observations and teacher
appraisals.
- Strategy 1.2.5: All campus administrators and
others involved in the teacher and curriculum appraisal process are
required to attend research-based Curriculum Using Technology training
sessions designed to ensure campus and District administrators
understand how to recognize, evaluate and promote proper technology
integration in the classroom. CUT training is four days in duration,
and is performed by ESC Region 20 certified trainers.
- Objective 1.3: The District will enhance the
teaching and learning process and promote non-traditional learning
opportunities through increased accessibility to innovative technologies
and methodologies.
- Strategy 1.3.1: Provide adaptive hardware
including Alphasmarts, touch screens, trackballs, adaptive keyboards,
etc., and software including Success Maker, CEI Essential Learning
Systems, EdMark, NovaNet and others.
- Strategy 1.3.2: Expand technology hardware
access by increasing the number and availability of wireless networked
laptop computer lab carts, adding more digital projection devices and
portable SmartBoards, and by adding more dedicated multi-use computer
labs using thin-client and terminal services
technology.
- Strategy 1.3.3: Setup "mini labs" in classrooms
using older, repurposed computers and donated computers operating as
thin client terminals running Windows Terminal Services and/or Citrix.
These mini-labs are optimized for web-based programs and networkable
programs.
- Objective 2.1: All teachers will implement and
teach the Technology Application TEKS (TA-TEKS) in conjunction with the
technology integration requirements in the core curriculum TEKS.
- Strategy 2.1.1: Continue offering professional
development for teachers and instructional staff that focuses on
technology integration and implementation, including Curriculum Using
Technology training which produces a web-based project ready for the
teacher to implement after training. Training will be offered through
distance learning where feasible to minimize
travel.
- Strategy 2.1.2: Technology integration and
implementation lessons focused on meeting SBEC technology
proficiencies and integrating technology throughout the curriculum
will be provided on an ongoing basis to all teachers, individualized
to meet the needs of each teacher based on the results of
locally-developed and administered SBEC Technology Proficiency
benchmark exams.
- Strategy 2.1.3: Continue offering on-demand
training through the Technology Department and ESC Region 20 to
teachers and instructional staff as needed to concentrate on areas of
need in technology integration - this includes on-site followup
sessions for training provided by Region 20
trainers.
- Strategy 2.1.4: Offer peer mentoring in
conjunction with our collaborative TARGET grant partners and ESC
Region 20.
- Objective 2.2: All teachers will be encouraged to
meet SBEC standards for technology literacy.
- Strategy 2.2.1: Test teachers using
locally-developed SBEC teacher technology competency benchmark exams
and supporting customized professional development units to insure all
teachers meet minimum SBEC technology proficiency
standards.
- Strategy 2.2.2: Provide incentives for teachers
meeting SBEC proficiencies, including wireless laptop computers and
digital cameras and camcorders.
- Strategy 2.2.3: Offer video professional
development and best practices video content designed to increase SBEC
proficiency utilizing the Districtwide IPTV streaming content
system.
- Objective 2.3: Teaching practices will be
transformed to promote student-centered learning through the use of
collaborative environments, specialized curricula and innovative
technologies and methodologies.
- Strategy 2.3.1: Distance learning opportunities
are encouraged whenever possible including VFTs (Virtual Field Trips),
connections between campuses and grant consortium members, and with
educational content providers including the ESC Region
20.
- Strategy 2.3.2: External technology courses will
be provided as appropriate for all teachers through ESC Region 20 and
content providers such as Connected University.
- Strategy 2.3.3: Teacher technology academies
will provide teachers with the necessary instruction to learn the
skills required to meet the SBEC guidelines; the instructors will
model best practices, and the sessions will be captured digitally and
made available via the IPTV streaming content system for future
reference. Each participant will produce a technology-infused lesson
for use in their content area.
- Objective 3.3: Administrators, staff and teachers
will use electronic productivity tools to streamline information
processing and reporting and to facilitate the decision making
process.
- Strategy 3.3.1: Library automation software will
be used and maintained by all campuses.
- Strategy 3.3.2: Electronic means will be used to
track technology inventories and work orders.
- Strategy 3.3.3: Teacher and staff evaluations
will be maintained electronically.
- Strategy 3.3.4: The La Vernia ISD Long-Range
Technology Plan and all associated policies and information will be
updated regularly by the Technology Committee and posted on the
Technology section of the District web page. The plan will be written
and submitted for approval or update/renewal before filing the E-Rate
Form 470.
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| 4b |
Professional development
Provide ongoing,
sustained, high quality professional development for:
| • |
teachers, principals, administrators, and school library media
personnel to further the effective use of technology in the
classroom or library media center |
| • |
including, if applicable, a list of the entities that will be
partners with the district involved in providing the ongoing,
sustained professional development |
- Objective 2.2: All teachers will be encouraged to
meet SBEC standards for technology literacy.
- Strategy 2.2.1: Test teachers using
locally-developed SBEC teacher technology competency benchmark exams
and supporting customized professional development units to insure all
teachers meet minimum SBEC technology proficiency
standards.
- Strategy 2.2.2: Provide incentives for teachers
meeting SBEC proficiencies, including wireless laptop computers and
digital cameras and camcorders.
- Strategy 2.2.3: Offer video professional
development and best practices video content designed to increase SBEC
proficiency utilizing the Districtwide IPTV streaming content
system.
- Objective 2.3: Teaching practices will be
transformed to promote student-centered learning through the use of
collaborative environments, specialized curricula and innovative
technologies and methodologies.
- Strategy 2.3.1: Distance learning opportunities
are encouraged whenever possible including VFTs (Virtual Field Trips),
connections between campuses and grant consortium members, and with
educational content providers including the ESC Region
20.
- Strategy 2.3.2: External technology courses will
be provided as appropriate for all teachers through ESC Region 20 and
content providers such as Connected University.
- Strategy 2.3.3: Teacher technology academies
will provide teachers with the necessary instruction to learn the
skills required to meet the SBEC guidelines; the instructors will
model best practices, and the sessions will be captured digitally and
made available via the IPTV streaming content system for future
reference. Each participant will produce a technology-infused lesson
for use in their content area.
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Technology type and costs
| • |
Description of type and costs of technology to be acquired with
Ed Tech funds, including provisions for interoperability of
components of such technologies |
- Objective 1.3: The District will enhance the
teaching and learning process and promote non-traditional learning
opportunities through increased accessibility to innovative technologies
and methodologies.
- Strategy 1.3.1: Provide adaptive hardware
including Alphasmarts, touch screens, trackballs, adaptive keyboards,
etc., and software including Success Maker, CEI Essential Learning
Systems, EdMark, NovaNet and others.
- Strategy 1.3.2: Expand technology hardware
access by increasing the number and availability of wireless networked
laptop computer lab carts, adding more digital projection devices and
portable SmartBoards, and by adding more dedicated multi-use computer
labs using thin-client and terminal services
technology.
- Strategy 1.3.3: Setup "mini labs" in classrooms
using older, repurposed computers and donated computers operating as
thin client terminals running Windows Terminal Services and/or Citrix.
These mini-labs are optimized for web-based programs and networkable
programs.
- Objective 4.1: The LAN/WAN infrastructure will be
optimized to meet all needs of the District.
- Strategy 4.1.1: The La Vernia ISD
privately-owned fiber WAN links (currently Gigabit Ethernet) and
copper LAN links (currently switched 100Mbps) and all related
switching equipment will be maintained and upgraded/expanded as
necessary.
- Strategy 4.1.2: Existing Ethernet wireless
access points will be maintained and upgraded/expanded as necessary,
and new wireless access points will be added as needed to support
campus-wide wireless access on every campus and in the administrative
offices.
- Strategy 4.1.3: The District will maintain
sufficient network server and storage resources to meet the needs of
all instructional and administrative endeavors, and will upgrade
and/or replace this equipment as needed to meet future growth and
technological development.
- Strategy 4.1.4: The Intranet will be accessible
from all computers District-wide, and roaming profiles will enable
access of key files and software by any user from any
computer.
- Strategy 4.1.5: The District will continue to
work to secure outside funding and discount sources including E-Rate
to maintain and enhance network infrastructure.
- Objective 4.3: The telecommunications
infrastructure will be optimized to meet all needs of the
District.
- Strategy 4.3.1: The POTS (Plain Old Telephone
Service) land-line telephone system and all required analog and/or
multiplexed voice and fax lines will continue to be maintained and
upgraded/replaced as necessary to ensure accessibility on all campuses
and in all offices as needed to support the mission of the
District.
- Strategy 4.3.2: Long-distance service in support
of all District land-line phones will be maintained and adjusted as
required to ensure cost-effective, reliable access.
- Strategy 4.3.3: Cellular telephone services,
including access and telephones, will be maintained and adjusted as
required in support of the educational purposes of the District in a
cost-effective reliable fashion.
- Strategy 4.3.4: The District will continue to
work to secure outside funding and discount sources including E-Rate
to maintain and enhance telecommunications services.
- Objective 4.4: The District will continue to work
towards optimal user to computer ratios.
- Strategy 4.4.1: La Vernia ISD will maintain a
student-to-computer ratio of at least 1:3 overall, and a
teacher/professional-to-computer ratio of 1:1. In computer labs and
technology labs, and mobile cart-based laptop labs,
student-to-computer ratios will be maintained at
1:1.
- Strategy 4.4.2: When feasible, special-purpose
computing devices such as mobile wireless laptop computer labs,
handhelds, tablet and “palm” computing devices will be used to lower
student-to-computer ratios in innovative and cost-effective
ways.
- Objective 4.5: The District will continue to
investigate and assimilate emerging technologies as appropriate to
enhance teaching and learning.
- Strategy 4.5.1: The existing distance-learning
live video teleconferencing systems located in every school will be
maintained and upgraded as needed to facilitate distance education and
promote collaborative learning and interaction between schools,
students, teachers, the community and content
providers.
- Strategy 4.5.2: The existing District-wide IPTV
streaming web-based video-on-demand system will be maintained and
upgraded/expanded through the addition of new content engines and new
content to facilitate and promote just-in-time learning and the
inclusion of innovative learning resources.
- Strategy 4.5.3: Special-purpose computing
devices such as mobile wireless laptop computer labs, handhelds,
tablet and “palm” computing devices will be used in every school to
provide students access to innovative technologies allowing
non-traditional learning.
- Strategy 4.5.4: Shared use and increased
quantities of SmartBoard devices, digital video projectors, scanners,
digital cameras and digital camcorders will continue to be available
in every school to allow teachers and students to present and
collaborate in innovative and non-traditional
methods.
- Strategy 4.5.5: Partnerships and memberships
with innovative distance learning and streaming content providers
(including the Educational Service Center, Region 20) will be
maintained in order to access the broadest range of instructional and
professional development content, including VFTs (Virtual Field
Trips).
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| 6 |
Coordination with other resources
| • |
District's plan for coordinating activities funded through the
Ed Tech program with technology-related activities supported with
funds from other Federal, State, and local
sources |
- Objective 1.3: The District will enhance the
teaching and learning process and promote non-traditional learning
opportunities through increased accessibility to innovative technologies
and methodologies.
- Strategy 1.3.1: Provide adaptive hardware
including Alphasmarts, touch screens, trackballs, adaptive keyboards,
etc., and software including Success Maker, CEI Essential Learning
Systems, EdMark, NovaNet and others.
- Strategy 1.3.2: Expand technology hardware
access by increasing the number and availability of wireless networked
laptop computer lab carts, adding more digital projection devices and
portable SmartBoards, and by adding more dedicated multi-use computer
labs using thin-client and terminal services
technology.
- Strategy 1.3.3: Setup "mini labs" in classrooms
using older, repurposed computers and donated computers operating as
thin client terminals running Windows Terminal Services and/or Citrix.
These mini-labs are optimized for web-based programs and networkable
programs.
- Objective 4.2: Internet connectivity will be
maintained throughout the District.
- Strategy 4.2.1: The Internet will continue to be
accessible on every computer and in every classroom and office
District-wide.
- Strategy 4.2.2: Routers, web servers and e-mail
servers will be maintained and upgraded/replaced as necessary to
insure La Vernia ISD maintains its web presence and that the Internet
and e-mail is available from every computer
District-wide.
- Strategy 4.2.3: Links to ISPs (Internet Service
Providers) including T1 and other data circuits and the associated
Internet access will be secured and maintained as appropriate to
insure Internet connectivity and a web presence for La Vernia
ISD.
- Strategy 4.2.4: The District will maintain
interactive web-based services, including streaming content, with both
internal and external components.
- Strategy 4.2.5: District and campus web sites
will be maintained, and will be optimized to support the needs of
students, teachers and staff.
- Strategy 4.2.6: The District will continue to
work to secure outside funding and discount sources including E-Rate
to maintain and enhance Internet services.
- Objective 4.3: The telecommunications
infrastructure will be optimized to meet all needs of the
District.
- Strategy 4.3.1: The POTS (Plain Old Telephone
Service) land-line telephone system and all required analog and/or
multiplexed voice and fax lines will continue to be maintained and
upgraded/replaced as necessary to ensure accessibility on all campuses
and in all offices as needed to support the mission of the
District.
- Strategy 4.3.2: Long-distance service in support
of all District land-line phones will be maintained and adjusted as
required to ensure cost-effective, reliable access.
- Strategy 4.3.3: Cellular telephone services,
including access and telephones, will be maintained and adjusted as
required in support of the educational purposes of the District in a
cost-effective reliable fashion.
- Strategy 4.3.4: The District will continue to
work to secure outside funding and discount sources including E-Rate
to maintain and enhance telecommunications services.
- Objective 4.4: The District will continue to work
towards optimal user to computer ratios.
- Strategy 4.4.1: La Vernia ISD will maintain a
student-to-computer ratio of at least 1:3 overall, and a
teacher/professional-to-computer ratio of 1:1. In computer labs and
technology labs, and mobile cart-based laptop labs,
student-to-computer ratios will be maintained at
1:1.
- Strategy 4.4.2: When feasible, special-purpose
computing devices such as mobile wireless laptop computer labs,
handhelds, tablet and “palm” computing devices will be used to lower
student-to-computer ratios in innovative and cost-effective
ways.
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Integration of technology with curricula and instruction
How the applicant will:
| • |
integrate technology (including software and electronically
delivered learning materials) into curricula and instruction,
and |
| • |
utilize a timeline for this integration |
- Objective 1.1: All students will become technology
proficient and will use technology as a tool to improve academic
achievement.
- Strategy 1.1.1: Implement Generation Y Program
in grades 3-12 to enhance student technology skills and teach students
how to communicate and work with teachers to create a library of
web-based technology-infused lessons in all subject
areas.
- Strategy 1.1.2: Encourage students to research,
create and present assignments and projects in multimedia online
format utilizing innovative technologies including SmartBoard devices,
digital media, web-based content, distance learning and streaming
video.
- Strategy 1.1.3: Provide innovative on-demand
curriculum and instructional resources including web-based IPTV
streaming video content and distance learning live video
teleconferencing.
- Strategy 1.1.4: Use administrative software to
analyze student success, strengths and weaknesses.
- Strategy 1.1.5: Ensure full implementation of
the TA-TEKS curriculum by implementing student TA-TEKS benchmark
assessments.
- Objective 1.2: Teachers will integrate technology
into the curriculum in all subject areas as appropriate, with special
emphasis placed on the core content areas.
- Strategy 1.2.1: Technology integration and
implementation lessons focused on meeting SBEC technology
proficiencies and integrating technology throughout the curriculum
will be provided on an ongoing basis, individualized to meet the needs
of each teacher based on the results of locally-developed and
administered SBEC Technology Proficiency benchmark
exams.
- Strategy 1.2.2: Teacher technology
implementation levels will be assessed using the LoTi (Level of
Technology Implementation) online assessment scale giving a picture of
technology integration within each classroom. All teachers must take
the LoTi assessment at least once yearly.
- Strategy 1.2.3: Technology integration will be a
part of all campus improvement plans created by each school’s Campus
Site-Based Committee.
- Strategy 1.2.4: Every teacher's classroom
technology integration and implementation skills will be assessed
during PDAS and other classroom observations and teacher
appraisals.
- Strategy 1.2.5: All campus administrators and
others involved in the teacher and curriculum appraisal process are
required to attend research-based Curriculum Using Technology training
sessions designed to ensure campus and District administrators
understand how to recognize, evaluate and promote proper technology
integration in the classroom. CUT training is four days in duration,
and is performed by ESC Region 20 certified trainers.
- Objective 1.3: The District will enhance the
teaching and learning process and promote non-traditional learning
opportunities through increased accessibility to innovative technologies
and methodologies.
- Strategy 1.3.1: Provide adaptive hardware
including Alphasmarts, touch screens, trackballs, adaptive keyboards,
etc., and software including Success Maker, CEI Essential Learning
Systems, EdMark, NovaNet and others.
- Strategy 1.3.2: Expand technology hardware
access by increasing the number and availability of wireless networked
laptop computer lab carts, adding more digital projection devices and
portable SmartBoards, and by adding more dedicated multi-use computer
labs using thin-client and terminal services
technology.
- Strategy 1.3.3: Setup "mini labs" in classrooms
using older, repurposed computers and donated computers operating as
thin client terminals running Windows Terminal Services and/or Citrix.
These mini-labs are optimized for web-based programs and networkable
programs.
- Objective 2.1: All teachers will implement and
teach the Technology Application TEKS (TA-TEKS) in conjunction with the
technology integration requirements in the core curriculum TEKS.
- Strategy 2.1.1: Continue offering professional
development for teachers and instructional staff that focuses on
technology integration and implementation, including Curriculum Using
Technology training which produces a web-based project ready for the
teacher to implement after training. Training will be offered through
distance learning where feasible to minimize
travel.
- Strategy 2.1.2: Technology integration and
implementation lessons focused on meeting SBEC technology
proficiencies and integrating technology throughout the curriculum
will be provided on an ongoing basis to all teachers, individualized
to meet the needs of each teacher based on the results of
locally-developed and administered SBEC Technology Proficiency
benchmark exams.
- Strategy 2.1.3: Continue offering on-demand
training through the Technology Department and ESC Region 20 to
teachers and instructional staff as needed to concentrate on areas of
need in technology integration - this includes on-site followup
sessions for training provided by Region 20
trainers.
- Strategy 2.1.4: Offer peer mentoring in
conjunction with our collaborative TARGET grant partners and ESC
Region 20.
- Objective 2.2: All teachers will be encouraged to
meet SBEC standards for technology literacy.
- Strategy 2.2.1: Test teachers using
locally-developed SBEC teacher technology competency benchmark exams
and supporting customized professional development units to insure all
teachers meet minimum SBEC technology proficiency
standards.
- Strategy 2.2.2: Provide incentives for teachers
meeting SBEC proficiencies, including wireless laptop computers and
digital cameras and camcorders.
- Strategy 2.2.3: Offer video professional
development and best practices video content designed to increase SBEC
proficiency utilizing the Districtwide IPTV streaming content
system.
- Objective 2.3: Teaching practices will be
transformed to promote student-centered learning through the use of
collaborative environments, specialized curricula and innovative
technologies and methodologies.
- Strategy 2.3.1: Distance learning opportunities
are encouraged whenever possible including VFTs (Virtual Field Trips),
connections between campuses and grant consortium members, and with
educational content providers including the ESC Region
20.
- Strategy 2.3.2: External technology courses will
be provided as appropriate for all teachers through ESC Region 20 and
content providers such as Connected University.
- Strategy 2.3.3: Teacher technology academies
will provide teachers with the necessary instruction to learn the
skills required to meet the SBEC guidelines; the instructors will
model best practices, and the sessions will be captured digitally and
made available via the IPTV streaming content system for future
reference. Each participant will produce a technology-infused lesson
for use in their content area.
- Objective 3.3: Administrators, staff and teachers
will use electronic productivity tools to streamline information
processing and reporting and to facilitate the decision making
process.
- Strategy 3.3.1: Library automation software will
be used and maintained by all campuses.
- Strategy 3.3.2: Electronic means will be used to
track technology inventories and work orders.
- Strategy 3.3.3: Teacher and staff evaluations
will be maintained electronically.
- Strategy 3.3.4: The La Vernia ISD Long-Range
Technology Plan and all associated policies and information will be
updated regularly by the Technology Committee and posted on the
Technology section of the District web page. The plan will be written
and submitted for approval or update/renewal before filing the E-Rate
Form 470.
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Innovative delivery strategies
Will
encourage:
| • |
the development and use of innovative strategies for the
delivery of specialized or rigorous courses and curricula through
the use of technology, including distance learning technologies,
particularly in areas that would not otherwise have access to such
courses or curricula due to geographical distances or insufficient
resources |
- Objective 1.3: The District will enhance the
teaching and learning process and promote non-traditional learning
opportunities through increased accessibility to innovative technologies
and methodologies.
- Strategy 1.3.1: Provide adaptive hardware
including Alphasmarts, touch screens, trackballs, adaptive keyboards,
etc., and software including Success Maker, CEI Essential Learning
Systems, EdMark, NovaNet and others.
- Strategy 1.3.2: Expand technology hardware
access by increasing the number and availability of wireless networked
laptop computer lab carts, adding more digital projection devices and
portable SmartBoards, and by adding more dedicated multi-use computer
labs using thin-client and terminal services
technology.
- Strategy 1.3.3: Setup "mini labs" in classrooms
using older, repurposed computers and donated computers operating as
thin client terminals running Windows Terminal Services and/or Citrix.
These mini-labs are optimized for web-based programs and networkable
programs.
- Objective 1.4: Technology will be used as a tool
to increase the literacy and technology proficiency of parents and the
community.
- Strategy 1.4.1: Campus and District facilities
including distance learning live video teleconferencing systems,
library computers, multimedia computer labs and streaming content
servers will be made accessible to parents and community members
through after-hours use of the High School Library and Distance
Learning Center, on evenings and during special midday adult
literacy/ESL classes to benefit the parents and the community as staff
time and facility/equipment availability
allows.
- Strategy 1.4.2: Summer “Adult Computer Camps”
will be offered to parents and the community to improve technology
literacy as staff time and facility/equipment availability
allows.
- Objective 2.3: Teaching practices will be
transformed to promote student-centered learning through the use of
collaborative environments, specialized curricula and innovative
technologies and methodologies.
- Strategy 2.3.1: Distance learning opportunities
are encouraged whenever possible including VFTs (Virtual Field Trips),
connections between campuses and grant consortium members, and with
educational content providers including the ESC Region
20.
- Strategy 2.3.2: External technology courses will
be provided as appropriate for all teachers through ESC Region 20 and
content providers such as Connected University.
- Strategy 2.3.3: Teacher technology academies
will provide teachers with the necessary instruction to learn the
skills required to meet the SBEC guidelines; the instructors will
model best practices, and the sessions will be captured digitally and
made available via the IPTV streaming content system for future
reference. Each participant will produce a technology-infused lesson
for use in their content area.
- Objective 4.1: The LAN/WAN infrastructure will be
optimized to meet all needs of the District.
- Strategy 4.1.1: The La Vernia ISD
privately-owned fiber WAN links (currently Gigabit Ethernet) and
copper LAN links (currently switched 100Mbps) and all related
switching equipment will be maintained and upgraded/expanded as
necessary.
- Strategy 4.1.2: Existing Ethernet wireless
access points will be maintained and upgraded/expanded as necessary,
and new wireless access points will be added as needed to support
campus-wide wireless access on every campus and in the administrative
offices.
- Strategy 4.1.3: The District will maintain
sufficient network server and storage resources to meet the needs of
all instructional and administrative endeavors, and will upgrade
and/or replace this equipment as needed to meet future growth and
technological development.
- Strategy 4.1.4: The Intranet will be accessible
from all computers District-wide, and roaming profiles will enable
access of key files and software by any user from any
computer.
- Strategy 4.1.5: The District will continue to
work to secure outside funding and discount sources including E-Rate
to maintain and enhance network infrastructure.
- Objective 4.2: Internet connectivity will be
maintained throughout the District.
- Strategy 4.2.1: The Internet will continue to be
accessible on every computer and in every classroom and office
District-wide.
- Strategy 4.2.2: Routers, web servers and e-mail
servers will be maintained and upgraded/replaced as necessary to
insure La Vernia ISD maintains its web presence and that the Internet
and e-mail is available from every computer
District-wide.
- Strategy 4.2.3: Links to ISPs (Internet Service
Providers) including T1 and other data circuits and the associated
Internet access will be secured and maintained as appropriate to
insure Internet connectivity and a web presence for La Vernia
ISD.
- Strategy 4.2.4: The District will maintain
interactive web-based services, including streaming content, with both
internal and external components.
- Strategy 4.2.5: District and campus web sites
will be maintained, and will be optimized to support the needs of
students, teachers and staff.
- Strategy 4.2.6: The District will continue to
work to secure outside funding and discount sources including E-Rate
to maintain and enhance Internet services.
- Objective 4.5: The District will continue to
investigate and assimilate emerging technologies as appropriate to
enhance teaching and learning.
- Strategy 4.5.1: The existing distance-learning
live video teleconferencing systems located in every school will be
maintained and upgraded as needed to facilitate distance education and
promote collaborative learning and interaction between schools,
students, teachers, the community and content
providers.
- Strategy 4.5.2: The existing District-wide IPTV
streaming web-based video-on-demand system will be maintained and
upgraded/expanded through the addition of new content engines and new
content to facilitate and promote just-in-time learning and the
inclusion of innovative learning resources.
- Strategy 4.5.3: Special-purpose computing
devices such as mobile wireless laptop computer labs, handhelds,
tablet and “palm” computing devices will be used in every school to
provide students access to innovative technologies allowing
non-traditional learning.
- Strategy 4.5.4: Shared use and increased
quantities of SmartBoard devices, digital video projectors, scanners,
digital cameras and digital camcorders will continue to be available
in every school to allow teachers and students to present and
collaborate in innovative and non-traditional
methods.
- Strategy 4.5.5: Partnerships and memberships
with innovative distance learning and streaming content providers
(including the Educational Service Center, Region 20) will be
maintained in order to access the broadest range of instructional and
professional development content, including VFTs (Virtual Field
Trips).
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Parental involvement
Will use technology
effectively to:
| • |
promote parental involvement |
| • |
increase communication with parents, including a description of
how parents will be informed of the technology being applied in the
child's education |
- Objective 1.4: Technology will be used as a tool
to increase the literacy and technology proficiency of parents and the
community.
- Strategy 1.4.1: Campus and District facilities
including distance learning live video teleconferencing systems,
library computers, multimedia computer labs and streaming content
servers will be made accessible to parents and community members
through after-hours use of the High School Library and Distance
Learning Center, on evenings and during special midday adult
literacy/ESL classes to benefit the parents and the community as staff
time and facility/equipment availability
allows.
- Strategy 1.4.2: Summer “Adult Computer Camps”
will be offered to parents and the community to improve technology
literacy as staff time and facility/equipment availability
allows.
- Objective 3.2: Administrators, staff and teachers
will use online methods of information delivery to communicate with
stakeholders, parents and the community.
- Strategy 3.2.1: All staff will be encouraged to
use electronic means to communicate student progress and school
activities and events, including e-mail, campus and District web
pages, and online newsletters.
- Strategy 3.2.2: District and campus web pages
will be maintained and updated with information relevant to parents
and community members including job announcements, meeting
dates/locations and educational opportunities.
- Strategy 3.2.3: The La Vernia ISD Long-Range
Technology Plan and all associated policies and information will be
updated regularly by the Technology Committee and posted on the
Technology section of the District web page.
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| 10 |
Collaboration with adult literacy service
providers
| • |
Description of how the program will be developed, where
applicable, in collaboration with adult literacy service
providers |
- Objective 1.4: Technology will be used as a tool
to increase the literacy and technology proficiency of parents and the
community.
- Strategy 1.4.1: Campus and District facilities
including distance learning live video teleconferencing systems,
library computers, multimedia computer labs and streaming content
servers will be made accessible to parents and community members
through after-hours use of the High School Library and Distance
Learning Center, on evenings and during special midday adult
literacy/ESL classes to benefit the parents and the community as staff
time and facility/equipment availability
allows.
- Strategy 1.4.2: Summer “Adult Computer Camps”
will be offered to parents and the community to improve technology
literacy as staff time and facility/equipment availability
allows.
- Objective 3.2: Administrators, staff and teachers
will use online methods of information delivery to communicate with
stakeholders, parents and the community.
- Strategy 3.2.1: All staff will be encouraged to
use electronic means to communicate student progress and school
activities and events, including e-mail, campus and District web
pages, and online newsletters.
- Strategy 3.2.2: District and campus web pages
will be maintained and updated with information relevant to parents
and community members including job announcements, meeting
dates/locations and educational opportunities.
- Strategy 3.2.3: The La Vernia ISD Long-Range
Technology Plan and all associated policies and information will be
updated regularly by the Technology Committee and posted on the
Technology section of the District web page.
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Accountability measures
Process and
accountability measures that evaluate the extent to which activities are
effective in:
| • |
integrating technology into curricula and instruction |
| • |
increasing the ability of teachers to teach |
| • |
enabling students to reach challenging State academic content
and student academic achievement standards |
- Objective 1.1: All students will become technology
proficient and will use technology as a tool to improve academic
achievement.
- Strategy 1.1.1: Implement Generation Y Program
in grades 3-12 to enhance student technology skills and teach students
how to communicate and work with teachers to create a library of
web-based technology-infused lessons in all subject
areas.
- Strategy 1.1.2: Encourage students to research,
create and present assignments and projects in multimedia online
format utilizing innovative technologies including SmartBoard devices,
digital media, web-based content, distance learning and streaming
video.
- Strategy 1.1.3: Provide innovative on-demand
curriculum and instructional resources including web-based IPTV
streaming video content and distance learning live video
teleconferencing.
- Strategy 1.1.4: Use administrative software to
analyze student success, strengths and weaknesses.
- Strategy 1.1.5: Ensure full implementation of
the TA-TEKS curriculum by implementing student TA-TEKS benchmark
assessments.
- Objective 1.2: Teachers will integrate technology
into the curriculum in all subject areas as appropriate, with special
emphasis placed on the core content areas.
- Strategy 1.2.1: Technology integration and
implementation lessons focused on meeting SBEC technology
proficiencies and integrating technology throughout the curriculum
will be provided on an ongoing basis, individualized to meet the needs
of each teacher based on the results of locally-developed and
administered SBEC Technology Proficiency benchmark
exams.
- Strategy 1.2.2: Teacher technology
implementation levels will be assessed using the LoTi (Level of
Technology Implementation) online assessment scale giving a picture of
technology integration within each classroom. All teachers must take
the LoTi assessment at least once yearly.
- Strategy 1.2.3: Technology integration will be a
part of all campus improvement plans created by each school’s Campus
Site-Based Committee.
- Strategy 1.2.4: Every teacher's classroom
technology integration and implementation skills will be assessed
during PDAS and other classroom observations and teacher
appraisals.
- Strategy 1.2.5: All campus administrators and
others involved in the teacher and curriculum appraisal process are
required to attend research-based Curriculum Using Technology training
sessions designed to ensure campus and District administrators
understand how to recognize, evaluate and promote proper technology
integration in the classroom. CUT training is four days in duration,
and is performed by ESC Region 20 certified trainers.
- Objective 3.1: All schools will continue to
utilize technology as a tool to maintain and access student
records.
- Strategy 3.1.1: All schools will participate in
an online system for curriculum management and accountability which
will include regularly maintained and updated curriculum for all grade
levels and subject areas.
- Strategy 3.1.2: All campuses will analyze AEIS
data to adjust campus goals and make decisions regarding the
improvement of student achievement.
- Strategy 3.1.3: All campuses will continue to
utilize an online grade book to maintain student grades and generate
reports for student, parent and campus administration
use.
- Strategy 3.1.4: All campuses and administrative
offices will continue to use online student record and administrative
software.
- Strategy 3.1.5: All teachers and staff will
receive training in the use of GradeSpeed and RSCCC 2000 as
appropriate.
- Objective 3.3: Administrators, staff and teachers
will use electronic productivity tools to streamline information
processing and reporting and to facilitate the decision making
process.
- Strategy 3.3.1: Library automation software will
be used and maintained by all campuses.
- Strategy 3.3.2: Electronic means will be used to
track technology inventories and work orders.
- Strategy 3.3.3: Teacher and staff evaluations
will be maintained electronically.
- Strategy 3.3.4: The La Vernia ISD Long-Range
Technology Plan and all associated policies and information will be
updated regularly by the Technology Committee and posted on the
Technology section of the District web page. The plan will be written
and submitted for approval or update/renewal before filing the E-Rate
Form 470.
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Supporting resources
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Supporting resources (such as services, software, other
electronically delivered learning materials, and print resources)
that will be acquired to ensure successful and effective uses of
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- Objective 1.1: All students will become technology
proficient and will use technology as a tool to improve academic
achievement.
- Strategy 1.1.1: Implement Generation Y Program
in grades 3-12 to enhance student technology skills and teach students
how to communicate and work with teachers to create a library of
web-based technology-infused lessons in all subject
areas.
- Strategy 1.1.2: Encourage students to research,
create and present assignments and projects in multimedia online
format utilizing innovative technologies including SmartBoard devices,
digital media, web-based content, distance learning and streaming
video.
- Strategy 1.1.3: Provide innovative on-demand
curriculum and instructional resources including web-based IPTV
streaming video content and distance learning live video
teleconferencing.
- Strategy 1.1.4: Use administrative software to
analyze student success, strengths and weaknesses.
- Strategy 1.1.5: Ensure full implementation of
the TA-TEKS curriculum by implementing student TA-TEKS benchmark
assessments.
- Objective 1.2: Teachers will integrate technology
into the curriculum in all subject areas as appropriate, with special
emphasis placed on the core content areas.
- Strategy 1.2.1: Technology integration and
implementation lessons focused on meeting SBEC technology
proficiencies and integrating technology throughout the curriculum
will be provided on an ongoing basis, individualized to meet the needs
of each teacher based on the results of locally-developed and
administered SBEC Technology Proficiency benchmark
exams.
- Strategy 1.2.2: Teacher technology
implementation levels will be assessed using the LoTi (Level of
Technology Implementation) online assessment scale giving a picture of
technology integration within each classroom. All teachers must take
the LoTi assessment at least once yearly.
- Strategy 1.2.3: Technology integration will be a
part of all campus improvement plans created by each school’s Campus
Site-Based Committee.
- Strategy 1.2.4: Every teacher's classroom
technology integration and implementation skills will be assessed
during PDAS and other classroom observations and teacher
appraisals.
- Strategy 1.2.5: All campus administrators and
others involved in the teacher and curriculum appraisal process are
required to attend research-based Curriculum Using Technology training
sessions designed to ensure campus and District administrators
understand how to recognize, evaluate and promote proper technology
integration in the classroom. CUT training is four days in duration,
and is performed by ESC Region 20 certified trainers.
- Objective 1.3: The District will enhance the
teaching and learning process and promote non-traditional learning
opportunities through increased accessibility to innovative technologies
and methodologies.
- Strategy 1.3.1: Provide adaptive hardware
including Alphasmarts, touch screens, trackballs, adaptive keyboards,
etc., and software including Success Maker, CEI Essential Learning
Systems, EdMark, NovaNet and others.
- Strategy 1.3.2: Expand technology hardware
access by increasing the number and availability of wireless networked
laptop computer lab carts, adding more digital projection devices and
portable SmartBoards, and by adding more dedicated multi-use computer
labs using thin-client and terminal services
technology.
- Strategy 1.3.3: Setup "mini labs" in classrooms
using older, repurposed computers and donated computers operating as
thin client terminals running Windows Terminal Services and/or Citrix.
These mini-labs are optimized for web-based programs and networkable
programs.
- Objective 1.4: Technology will be used as a tool
to increase the literacy and technology proficiency of parents and the
community.
- Strategy 1.4.1: Campus and District facilities
including distance learning live video teleconferencing systems,
library computers, multimedia computer labs and streaming content
servers will be made accessible to parents and community members
through after-hours use of the High School Library and Distance
Learning Center, on evenings and during special midday adult
literacy/ESL classes to benefit the parents and the community as staff
time and facility/equipment availability
allows.
- Strategy 1.4.2: Summer “Adult Computer Camps”
will be offered to parents and the community to improve technology
literacy as staff time and facility/equipment availability
allows.
- Objective 3.3: Administrators, staff and teachers
will use electronic productivity tools to streamline information
processing and reporting and to facilitate the decision making
process.
- Strategy 3.3.1: Library automation software will
be used and maintained by all campuses.
- Strategy 3.3.2: Electronic means will be used to
track technology inventories and work orders.
- Strategy 3.3.3: Teacher and staff evaluations
will be maintained electronically.
- Strategy 3.3.4: The La Vernia ISD Long-Range
Technology Plan and all associated policies and information will be
updated regularly by the Technology Committee and posted on the
Technology section of the District web page. The plan will be written
and submitted for approval or update/renewal before filing the E-Rate
Form 470.
- Objective 4.1: The LAN/WAN infrastructure will be
optimized to meet all needs of the District.
- Strategy 4.1.1: The La Vernia ISD
privately-owned fiber WAN links (currently Gigabit Ethernet) and
copper LAN links (currently switched 100Mbps) and all related
switching equipment will be maintained and upgraded/expanded as
necessary.
- Strategy 4.1.2: Existing Ethernet wireless
access points will be maintained and upgraded/expanded as necessary,
and new wireless access points will be added as needed to support
campus-wide wireless access on every campus and in the administrative
offices.
- Strategy 4.1.3: The District will maintain
sufficient network server and storage resources to meet the needs of
all instructional and administrative endeavors, and will upgrade
and/or replace this equipment as needed to meet future growth and
technological development.
- Strategy 4.1.4: The Intranet will be accessible
from all computers District-wide, and roaming profiles will enable
access of key files and software by any user from any
computer.
- Strategy 4.1.5: The District will continue to
work to secure outside funding and discount sources including E-Rate
to maintain and enhance network infrastructure.
- Objective 4.2: Internet connectivity will be
maintained throughout the District.
- Strategy 4.2.1: The Internet will continue to be
accessible on every computer and in every classroom and office
District-wide.
- Strategy 4.2.2: Routers, web servers and e-mail
servers will be maintained and upgraded/replaced as necessary to
insure La Vernia ISD maintains its web presence and that the Internet
and e-mail is available from every computer
District-wide.
- Strategy 4.2.3: Links to ISPs (Internet Service
Providers) including T1 and other data circuits and the associated
Internet access will be secured and maintained as appropriate to
insure Internet connectivity and a web presence for La Vernia
ISD.
- Strategy 4.2.4: The District will maintain
interactive web-based services, including streaming content, with both
internal and external components.
- Strategy 4.2.5: District and campus web sites
will be maintained, and will be optimized to support the needs of
students, teachers and staff.
- Strategy 4.2.6: The District will continue to
work to secure outside funding and discount sources including E-Rate
to maintain and enhance Internet services.
- Objective 4.3: The telecommunications
infrastructure will be optimized to meet all needs of the
District.
- Strategy 4.3.1: The POTS (Plain Old Telephone
Service) land-line telephone system and all required analog and/or
multiplexed voice and fax lines will continue to be maintained and
upgraded/replaced as necessary to ensure accessibility on all campuses
and in all offices as needed to support the mission of the
District.
- Strategy 4.3.2: Long-distance service in support
of all District land-line phones will be maintained and adjusted as
required to ensure cost-effective, reliable access.
- Strategy 4.3.3: Cellular telephone services,
including access and telephones, will be maintained and adjusted as
required in support of the educational purposes of the District in a
cost-effective reliable fashion.
- Strategy 4.3.4: The District will continue to
work to secure outside funding and discount sources including E-Rate
to maintain and enhance telecommunications services.
- Objective 4.4: The District will continue to work
towards optimal user to computer ratios.
- Strategy 4.4.1: La Vernia ISD will maintain a
student-to-computer ratio of at least 1:3 overall, and a
teacher/professional-to-computer ratio of 1:1. In computer labs and
technology labs, and mobile cart-based laptop labs,
student-to-computer ratios will be maintained at
1:1.
- Strategy 4.4.2: When feasible, special-purpose
computing devices such as mobile wireless laptop computer labs,
handhelds, tablet and “palm” computing devices will be used to lower
student-to-computer ratios in innovative and cost-effective
ways.
- Objective 4.5: The District will continue to
investigate and assimilate emerging technologies as appropriate to
enhance teaching and learning.
- Strategy 4.5.1: The existing distance-learning
live video teleconferencing systems located in every school will be
maintained and upgraded as needed to facilitate distance education and
promote collaborative learning and interaction between schools,
students, teachers, the community and content
providers.
- Strategy 4.5.2: The existing District-wide IPTV
streaming web-based video-on-demand system will be maintained and
upgraded/expanded through the addition of new content engines and new
content to facilitate and promote just-in-time learning and the
inclusion of innovative learning resources.
- Strategy 4.5.3: Special-purpose computing
devices such as mobile wireless laptop computer labs, handhelds,
tablet and “palm” computing devices will be used in every school to
provide students access to innovative technologies allowing
non-traditional learning.
- Strategy 4.5.4: Shared use and increased
quantities of SmartBoard devices, digital video projectors, scanners,
digital cameras and digital camcorders will continue to be available
in every school to allow teachers and students to present and
collaborate in innovative and non-traditional
methods.
- Strategy 4.5.5: Partnerships and memberships
with innovative distance learning and streaming content providers
(including the Educational Service Center, Region 20) will be
maintained in order to access the broadest range of instructional and
professional development content, including VFTs (Virtual Field
Trips).
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