School or District Technology Plan

School or District Technology Plan

I find myself struggling to find a formal District Technology Plan, because there is not one published on the school district web site, and two it is a holiday week and there is absolutely no one at the administration offices to retrieve a copy. I had to be a problem solver. I found the published version of District Improvement Plan, what I have done is place it in a table for easy viewing. In the table are all the parts of 2009-2010 District Improvement Plan that pertain to technology, Strategies/Initiative/Actions, Resources, and Implementation. I have taken the simple logic that if the school district would trouble itself to publish this material in the DIC Plan, then it must be part of or in compliance the District Technology Plan. The information in the DIC Plan shows what resource allocated for a strategy and who is responsible for implementation. In my opinion on what I have found is undetermined, I have found insufficient information to form a informed decision about adequate financial and time resources to ensure staff is kept up to date in learning about new technologies.

Strategies/Initiatives/Actions Resources Implementation

Provide expertise and assistance to ensure that the intent and purpose of Title II, Part D are met at the campus and district level. Expenditures will include the following:

• Training for technology- TCEA conference/NECC (NCLB2,4,9,10)
• Dir. of Student 8/09 8/10
• Acceleration Coor. Of Instructional Technology Title II, Part D
• Allocations Campus Supplies $9,633,
• Training Costs $1,500,
• Travel $15,165
• Training schedules
•  Sign-in sheets

Ensure that industry standards are maintained in the computer labs, shops, and classrooms

• - Up-to-date equipment
• Up-to-date software and technology
• Up-to-date textbooks and/or resources Local Funds?
• Carl D. Perkins Grant?
• Tech Prep Grant?
• What are the amounts?
• CTE Coordinator 8/09 6/10
• CTE Staff
• CTE Advisory Board

Assess campus administrators on ISTE technology standards

•  Staff Time
• Coordinator of Instructional Technology 9/09 5/10

Provide on-site staff development for teachers/administrators on the effective use of the HP2140 in the classroom

• Staff Time
• Coordinator of Instructional Technology 9/09 5/10

Provide on-site staff development for teachers/administrators on the effective use of the Promethean Activboards

• Staff Time
• Coordinator of Instructional Technology 9/09 5/10

Upgrade Synergistic labs which reinforce math and science concepts at AJH and MJH.

• New system will be compatible with district upgrade to Windows7 operating system
• Title I, Part A ARRA $27,284
• Title I, Part A $27,284 Coordinator of Instructional Technology 9/09 5/10

As this moment, I have plans to attend the Business & Marketing Teachers Conference. In past years, the district has sent representatives to the Model Schools Conference. This year when I attend the conference I will be selective about which breakout session I will attend. The breakout session I plan to attend will concentrate on technology its uses and application in classroom. One can only hope that there is breakout session on blogs, wikis, and podcasts, but I do not place much hope in that reality. With the lack of a real District Technology Plan it’s hard to analyze it against the five criteria of the set forth in the Universal Service Administration Company for E-rate funding.

Reference:
Alvin ISD, District Improvement Plan for fiscal year 2009-2010