WEST ISD
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Plan Introduction
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Technology Planning Committee
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Executive Summary
WEST ISD recognizes the increasing need to know more, to know how to access information, to understand, and to communicate. By including technology as a component of a well-balanced K-12 program, WEST ISD will provide students with the opportunity to develop life-long learning skills through the use of technology. By using technology as a tool, teachers, administrators, and support staff will become more efficient and effective in facilitating and managing the learning environments.WEST ISD will incorporate technology as a natural part of education through an integrated, comprehensive framework to govern acquisition, application, and evaluation of technological resources to ensure that all students will have the opportunity to develop life-long learning skills necessary to be productive citizens in an information-driven, global society.
This document represents is a progressive 3 year plan with regular updates. Needs are assessed on an on-going basis and changes will be made as completed.
Needs Assessment
Assessment Process:Utilizing Texas Campus Star Chart and technology coordinator conducted teacher/student assessment, the district's future needs are determined based on the current status of technology. Items analyzed include: infrastructure, hardware, software, programs, courses, student achievement, technology resources, staff development, and technical support. Findings from the Needs Assessment is as follows:
Existing Conditions:
The following technology is currently in place:
District Wide:
1. Leased T1 lines for direct connect to Internet, Members of CTEN
2. District servers in place providing district PEIMS information and grades
3. Automated Virus protection on all PC workstations and servers
4. Networked on-line card catalog, Internet access, Texas Library Connection, and automated checkout in Libraries
5. Internet content filtering
6. All rooms have a minimum of 6 network drops
7. Automated climate control
8. Written Acceptable Use and Software Policies in place
9. Obsolescence policy in place
10. Licensing and original software copies in firesafe vault
11. Centralized Tech Services with 2 technicians
12. On-line Health Data System for Nurses
13. Digital Cameras available for checkout to staff
14. Layer 1 network across the district utilizing hub technology.
15. Subscription to WebCat, UnitedStreaming, OnCourse, and video conferencing (EdLink12) for all campuses.
West High School
1. Leased T1 lines for direct connect to internet
2. 5 PC Labs
3. Automated Textbook Check out/in
4. Distance Learning Lab
5. Mini lab in Health and Family Living
6. Mini lab in Ag department
7. Mini lab for Yearbook Staff
8. Computer/projection devices on roll carts for checkout
9. Library automated software for student use
10. 23 computers in Library for student use
11. Library subscriptions to Gale Database, Nettrekker, Facts on File, and ProQuest
12. Ethernet connections in auditorium and lecture hall
13. Automated Student Scheduling
14. Computerized Athletic Scouting system
15. Mini Distance Learning Lab in ED unit
16. Mini Lab in Life Skills, Content Mastery, and Resource rooms
West Middle School
1. 2 Macintosh Labs
2. 2 PC Labs
3. Library automated software for student use with 12 Student Workstations
4. 2 student stations in each of 9 different classrooms with access to internet and Microsoft Office.
5. Computer/projection devices on roll carts for checkout
6. Leased T1 lines for direct connect to Internet
7. Distance Learning Lab
8. Mini Lab in Life Skills, Content Mastery, and Resource rooms
9. Centralized File Servers for student/staff access
10. Mini Lab in Annex for TAKS practice
11. Automated Textbook check out/in
West Intermediate School
1. Leased T1 lines for direct connect to Internet
2. 2 Macintosh Labs
3. Library automated software for student use with 8 Student Workstations
4. Computer/projection device on roll cart for checkout
5. Minimum of 3 Student stations in each classroom with internet access and Microsoft Office
6. Centralized File Servers for student/staff access
7. Automated Textbook check out/in
West Elementary School
1. Leased T1 lines for direct connect to Internet
2. 2 Macintosh Labs
3. Library automated software for student use with 9 Student Workstations
4. Computer/projection device on roll cart for checkout
5. Minimum of 3 Student stations in each classroom
6. Minimum of 2 Student Stations in each classroom with access to the Internet and Microsoft Office
7. Centralized File Servers for student/staff access
Brookhaven Youth Ranch
1. Leased T1 lines for direct connect to Internet
2. Minimum of 4 student computers in each classroom
3. Centralized Software Server
All students and teachers have access to the Internet and Microsoft Office. All campuses are connected via fiber optic lines.
The latest inventory of current technology available for student use is given below. Only non obsolete student computers are listed. No Servers are included.
High School -
Students: 489
Student Computers: 195
Student to Computer Ratio: 2.5
Middle School
Students: 334
Student Computers: 158
Student to Computer Ratio: 2.11
Intermediate School
Students: 188
Student Computers: 100
Student to Computer Ratio: 1.88
Elementary School:
Students: 421
Student Computers: 142
Student to Computer Ration: 2.96
Brookhaven Youth Ranch:
Students: 58
Student Computers: 25
Student to Computer Ratio: 2.32
Technology Needs:
All campuses have updated their Texas STaR Charts. Data indicates that more opportunities should exist for professional development and teaching and learning. Critical factors in order to achieve NCLB, E-Rate, and Long-Range Plan for Technology requirements remain to be:
*Time/scheduling constraints
*Instructional technology personnel
*Technology funding
*Technical support for seamless connectivity and functionality
WISD educators are increasingly becoming active stakeholders in their own technology professional development, and the district must rise to meet their expectations and needs.
The West Independent School District Infrastructure is star topology with the district office as the center or hub. Each building in the district is connected to the central office via fiber cable with future plans to include a wireless backup system as money is available. Our greatest need at the present time is to have all campuses upgraded to switches using Gigabit speed. We will begin this process immediately using available district funds and upon receiving E-Rate funding if approved.
We are incorporating web-based applications as they become available and affordable to replace existing programs.
We continue to upgrade hardware with the goal of having modern computers in our computer labs. An immediate need is to replace all iMac computers at the Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle School campuses with PC's.
Goals, Objectives, and Strategies
| GOAL 1: Goal #1: Equip every educator with the tools and knowledge they need to incorporate technology as a natural part of education. | |||||||||
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| 1.1.1: | Provide adequate staff development on the TEKS and the Technology Scope and Sequence.
Comments: Appendix: A LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, TL01 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
Yearly | Administrators, and Technology Department
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Performance Based Assessment | ||||
| 1.1.2: | Continue use of OnCourse systems for electronic lesson plans to verify implementation of the TEKS and Technology Scope and Sequence, and teacher websites.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, TL06, TL15, TL16 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
Yearly | Teachers and Principals | lesson plans, websites | ||||
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| 1.2.1: | Acquire and maintain software and hardware that meets current technology standards to insure best practices.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I06, I07, I08 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
Yearly | Technology/Budget Manager | current equipment available to faculty | ||||
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| 1.3.1: | Provide ample training opportunities, including in house staff development, self-paced courses over the internet, ESC12 training classes, and state technology conferences and workshops.
Comments: Appendix: D LEA LRPT Correlates: EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP07, LAS03, LAS06 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
Yearly | Local trainers/Region 12 workshops/State conferences | Certificates of completion/Staff Portfolios | ||||
| 1.3.2: | Hold yearly refresher meetings to reinforce and implement the District's Acceptable Use Policy and Technology Scope and Sequence.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP07, LAS09, TL14 |
State: Revised Status: In Progress |
Yearly | Technology Director | improved understanding of AUP | ||||
| 1.3.3: | Procure and maintain a web-based multi-level technology certification program for teachers that will train, evaluate, and track staff competencies as defined by SBEC Technology Application Standards.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP05, EP08, LAS06, LAS12 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
promote and educate users through 2007-08 school year | Technology Director | reports from the online system | ||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 1.4.1: | Contract services with professional service providers: Follet, OnCourse, CTEN, Compass, Reading Counts, Region 12 packages such as AEIS IT, RSCCC, UnitedStreaming, WebCat
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11, TL15 |
State: Original Status: Planned |
Yearly | Technology Director/Librarians | lab sign in sheets | ||||
| GOAL 2: Assess technology hardware and software needs within the framework of the district technology plan | |||||||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 2.1.1: | Utilize online surveys of students, staff, and parents on their opinions campus needs to review and modify the technology plan annually
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, LAS02, LAS04, LAS05, LAS07, LAS08 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
Yearly | Technology Committee | Annual Assessment by Technology Committee | ||||
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| 2.2.1: | Replace any equipment that does not meet standards set forth by the West ISD Obsolescence Policy
Comments: Appendix: F LEA LRPT Correlates: I07 |
State: Original Status: Planned |
Yearly | Technology Coordinator/Superintendent | Re-adjusted inventory | ||||
| 2.2.2: | Use innovative ways to acquire new equipment for all campuses including grants, donations, partnerships, and fund raising
LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, I04, I06 |
State: Original Status: Planned |
yearly | Technology Director/Budget Manager | not increasing the technology budget each year | ||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 2.3.1: | Utilize a single database solution that provides advanced features such as online grade and attendance input by faculty and accessible by parents via the www.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS08, LAS11, TL04, TL07, TL08, TL15 |
State: Original Status: Planned |
by the start of 2007-08 school year | Technology Director/District PEIMS Coordinator | online presence for parents | ||||
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| 2.4.1: | Maintain the backup server and external drive devices to ensure that electronic student records, instructional materials, financial and personnel records, and communication systems such as email and web pages can be restored in the event of a disaster
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS14 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
Yearly | Technology Department | backup disk drives in fire proof vault | ||||
| GOAL 3: Provide, maintain, and utilize many facets of technology to enhance learning for West ISD students accross all campuses. | |||||||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 3.1.1: | Provide applications and learning systems that support all content areas for all grades PK through Fifth within multi-purpose labs, the libraries, and classroom computers.
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL03, TL08, TL12 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
ongoing to ensure that current software is being used. | Technology Director | learning system contracts and software receipts | ||||
| 3.1.2: | Maintain and improve a comprehensive computer to student ratio by repairing or replacing computers in the libraries, labs and classrooms of the Elementary and Intermediate campuses.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I05, I07, I09 |
State: Original Status: Planned |
first wave by end of school year 2008, and ongoing as per the obsolescence policy. | Technology Director | current hardware in labs, libraries, and classrooms | ||||
| 3.1.3: | Implement the use of delivery tools such as projectors, ActivBoards, MobileBTPresenter Tablets, and TV's into classroom instruction.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I09, TL08 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
yearly | Teachers | equipment in use in classrooms | ||||
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| 3.2.1: | Offer HS academic credit for approved online courses taken by students
LEA LRPT Correlates: I09, LAS05, LAS15, TL02, TL08, TL09, TL12, TL13 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
ongoing | High School Principal | Students obtaining college credits | ||||
| 3.2.2: | Sustain and when funds allow, increase technology equipment available to students, including, but not limited to PC's, printers, projectors, scanners and digital cameras to be used in a supervised setting.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I04, LAS01, TL08, TL10 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
Ongoing | Technology Director | Current hardware and peripherals available for student learning... | ||||
| 3.2.3: | Implement digital testing components to measure student competencies outlined in the Technology Scope and Sequence.
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL04, TL05, TL07 |
State: Original Status: Planned |
within 3 years | Administration/Technology | digital testing | ||||
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| 3.3.1: | Make available Video Conferencing and distance learning equipment to community members for further education.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS13, LAS15 |
State: Original Status: Planned |
within 2 years | Administrators | community education opportunities | ||||
| 3.3.2: | Use district and campus site based decision making committees to gather input from parents, community, and staff regarding the integration of technology into teaching and learning as well as the community's needs for education.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, LAS07 |
State: Original Status: Planned |
yearly | Technology Director and committees | meeting minutes | ||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 3.4.1: | Purchase and install Layer 2 & 3 switches to replace the current hubs. Implement DHCP, and subnetting.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I06 |
State: Original Status: Planned |
1year | Technology Dept. | Purchase Orders | ||||
Budget
Total amount of Title II, Part D formula funds received for the current year of this plan: $2,462.00Method of application for formula funds: Application via a Title II, Part D shared services arrangement or cooperative
Budget year 2007 | ||
| Budget item | Cost | Funding Sources with amount per source |
| Staff Development | $10,349.00 | $2462.00 from Title II, Part D
Balance from Local Funds |
| Telecommunications & Internet Access | $3,096.00 | Local Funds |
| Materials & Supplies | $21,000.00 | Local Funds |
| Equipment | $125,000.00 | Local funds |
| Maintenance | $12,000.00 | Local Funds |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $5,400.00 | Local Funds |
| Total | $176,845.00 | |
Budget year 2008 | ||
| Budget item | Cost | Funding Sources with amount per source |
| Staff Development | $10,349.00 | $2462.00 from Title II, Part D
Balance from Local Funds |
| Telecommunications & Internet Access | $3,096.00 | Local Funds |
| Materials & Supplies | $21,000.00 | Local Funds |
| Equipment | $125,000.00 | Local Funds |
| Maintenance | $12,000.00 | Local Funds |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $5,400.00 | Local Funds |
| Total | $176,845.00 | |
Budget year 2009 | ||
| Budget item | Cost | Funding Sources with amount per source |
| Staff Development | $10,349.00 | $2462.00 from Title II, Part D
Balance from Local Funds |
| Telecommunications & Internet Access | $3,096.00 | Local Funds |
| Materials & Supplies | $21,000.00 | Local Funds |
| Equipment | $125,000.00 | Local Funds |
| Maintenance | $12,000.00 | Local Funds |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $5,400.00 | Local Funds |
| Total | $176,845.00 | |
Evaluation
Evaluation Process:WEST I.S.D. Strategies for Evaluation
The strategies for evaluation will not only help to determine if the goals and objectives of the technology plan have been achieved, but will also determine how effectively the work has been accomplished. Formative data will be provided through the evaluation process; however, a very important part of evaluation will be the ability to modify areas as improvement is needed and supply feedback on the effectiveness of the program.
Evaluation Method:
The evaluation process will be an ongoing, three-part process consisting of: evaluation of Goals and Objectives, Student Progress, and Staff Development.
Goals and Objectives
This ongoing evaluation process will have a formal review by the District Technology Committee of goals and objectives once a year in April/May. Technology coordinators and administrators at the district level will continually monitor the plan for modifications and effectiveness. There is an evaluation component relating to each goal and objective. These components are evaluated in measurable terms so that a District Technology Committee will be able to determine whether the goal, objective and/or time line has been met or is still in progress.
Student Progress
Student progress will be evaluated each year through the benchmarks provided by portfolios, teacher evaluations, and assessments. Student mastery will be ongoing as needed until competency has been demonstrated. Teachers will provide assessment data yearly. Campus principals and Technology Coordinators will monitor this data.
Staff Development
Staff development will be the vehicle through which teacher/staff competencies will be taught and mastered. Technology staff development will be provided by the district and through ESC12 (Instructional Technology component). Three levels of proficiency, novice, intermediate, and advanced, will be provided. The district will be responsible for providing much of the instruction, while RBEC will provide some of the instruction. WEST ISD will require all staff to master the core competencies within a three year period. New staff will need to exhibit proficiency in the core competencies or complete the three year staff development cycle. Assessment of the staff competencies will be through portfolio assessment. All staff will be required to maintain a technology staff development portfolio at their campus level. This portfolio will consist of workshop assignments that were developed to exhibit mastery of the objectives in the core competencies. If staff can complete the assignments with the approval of the district trainer prior to workshop participation, then credit will be granted for mastery of the objectives in that workshop. These will be reviewed yearly by the campus Principal and Technology Coordinator. Recommendations will be made for remediation if necessary.
WEST ISD does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age, or national origin in its educational programs, activities, or employment as required by Title IX, Section 504 and Title VI.