CFISD Kristina Coen

Technology-

Need: Effective and relevant professional development in technology integration

Goal: Provide school district staff with opportunities to learn how to appropriately integrate technology as a tool utilizing collaborative, interactive and customized learning environments in an effort to achieve the Target Tech level in the Texas STaR Chart.

Objectives:

Need: Increase the frequency and level of rigor for technology integration in the teaching and learning process

Goal:  Improve academic achievement by allowing students to participate in opportunities that allow collaboration, communication, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity and innovation to solve real-world problems in an effort to achieve the Target Tech Level in the Texas STaR Chart.

Objectives:

Objective 1.1: Increase the pattern of classroom use to the Target Tech level as evidenced by classrooms where teachers are seamlessly integrating technology in a student-centered environment.

Subordinate Skills: Basic computer skills, Knowledge of grade level TEKS

 Measurable Assessment: 

·      Teachers will attend 6 hours of technology training per academic school year.

·      Teachers will highlight technology applications in their weekly lesson plans submitted to their appraiser. 

Evidence:

·      Classroom observations

·      Review of lessons plans and curriculum guides

·      Professional Development Attendance records

Person(s) Responsible: Technology Consultant, Curriculum and Instruction Department, Instructional Technology Department, Teachers, Campus Technology Teams, Campus Administrative Team

*Budget Amount: $671,000.00

LRPT category: Teaching and Learning

E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02

NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 04b, 07

Objective 1.2: Increase the frequency of use of digital content to the Advanced Tech level by providing teachers with regular weekly access and use of a variety of technology tools and resources.

Subordinate Skills: Basic computer skills, Knowledge of grade level TEKS

 Measurable Assessment: 

·      Teachers will highlight technology applications in their weekly lesson plans submitted to their appraiser. 

·      Records of technology tools and resources used by classroom teachers maintained by Media Specialists and or Campus Technology Assistant.

Evidence:  

• An review of lab schedules, lesson plans, student portfolios, completed training modules, attendance records, student products, and course offerings for training

• Results of teacher feedback

• Classroom observations

Person(s) Responsible: Technology Consultant, Curriculum and Instruction Department, Instructional Technology Department, Teachers, Campus Technology Teams, Campus Administrative Team

*Budget: $326,000.00

LRPT category: Teaching and Learning

E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02

NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 04b, 07

Objective 1.3: Increase content area connections to the Advanced Tech level as evidenced by teachers using technology to support the development of higher-order thinking and collaboration while incorporating technology in their subject area TEKS.

Subordinate Skills: Basic computer skills, Knowledge of grade level TEKS

 Measurable Assessment: 

·      Teachers will highlight technology applications in their weekly lesson plans submitted to their appraiser. 

Evidence:

• An examination of professional development course offerings, lesson plans, master schedules, video samples of classes being taught, teacher logs, records of distance learning session requests, number and types of programs installed, student records from software, and student products

• Benchmark and TAKS results

• Assistive Technology Team written recommendation

• Classroom observations

• Lesson plans

Person(s) Responsible: Instructional Technology Staff, Teachers, Campus Technology Teams, Campus Administrative Team, and Curriculum Coordinators

*Budget: $314,000.00

LRPT category: Teaching and Learning

E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02

NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 04b, 07, 08

Objective 1.4: Maintain student mastery of Technology Application (TA) TEKS (86% to 100%) to the Target Tech level.

Subordinate Skills: Basic computer skills, Knowledge of grade level TEKS

 Measurable Assessment: 

·      Teachers will highlight technology applications in their weekly lesson plans submitted to their appraiser. 

·      Student work

Evidence:

• An examination of lab schedules, professional development course offerings, completed product samples integrated into specific content area projects, campus professional development plans, lesson plans, and student/teacher portfolios

• Classroom observations

• Student mastery results

Person(s) Responsible: Curriculum Coordinators, Instructional Technology Staff, Special Education Coordinators, Media Specialists, Technology Liaisons, Assistive Technology Teams, Campus Administrative Teams, Teachers

*Budget Amount: $146,000.00

LRPT category: Teaching and Learning

E-Rate Correlates: ER01

NCLB Correlates: 02, 11

Objective 1.5: Increase online learning to the Target Tech level by allowing students to access teacher-created online TEKS-based content, resources and learning activities and interactive communications that support learning objectives throughout the curriculum.

Subordinate Skills: Basic computer skills, Knowledge of grade level TEKS, and an navigation skills in operating in an online learning space.

 Measurable Assessment: 

·      Technology Committee to review of Teacher created online content

·      Teachers will highlight technology applications in their weekly lesson plans submitted to their appraiser. 

Evidence:

• Student classroom assessments

• Classroom snapshots

• Wikispaces utilized by teachers and curriculum staff

• An examination of lab schedules, meeting agendas, professional development course offerings

Person(s) Responsible: Campus Technology Teams, Technology Liaisons, Curriculum and Instructional Department, Teachers, Instructional Technology Staff

*Budget: $240,000.00

LRPT category: Teaching and Learning

E-Rate Correlates: ER01

NCLB Correlates: 01, 04a

Objective 2.1: Increase the content of professional development to the Target Tech level by providing opportunities for teachers to participate in the development of strategies to create new learning environments that empower students to think critically to solve real-world problems and collaborate with experts across business, industry, and higher education.

Subordinate Skills: Basic computer skills, Knowledge of grade level TEKS,

 Measurable Assessment: 

·      Review of Teacher created online content

·      Teachers will highlight technology applications in their weekly lesson plans submitted to their appraiser. 

Evidence:

• An examination of meeting agendas, attendance records, campus technology plans, Distance Learning Reservation Lists, and website availability for teachers

• Inventory of strategies

Person(s) Responsible: Instructional Technology Department, Campus Administrative Teams, and Technology Liaisons

*Budget Amount $518,000.00

LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development

E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02

NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 04b, 08

Objective 2.2: Increase the models of professional development to the Advanced Tech level by providing on-going professional development utilizing multiple staff development models.

Subordinate Skills: Basic computer skills, Knowledge adult learner strategies 

 Measurable Assessment: 

·      Survey will be conducted after each technology professional development course.

Evidence:

• An examination of lesson plans, content activities, curriculum guides, attendance records, training materials, meeting agendas, and professional development course offerings

Person(s) Responsible:  Instructional Technology Department, Curriculum and Instruction Department

*Budget Amount: $187,000.00

LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development

E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02

NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 04b, 07

Objective 2.3: Increase the capabilities of educators to demonstrate proficiency of at least four State Board of Education (SBEC) Standards to achieve the Advanced Tech level.

Subordinate Skills: Basic computer skills, Knowledge of State Board of Education Standards

 Measurable Assessment: 

·      Percentage of teachers achieving SBEC proficiencies

·      An examination of presentation agendas and test records

Evidence:

• Attendance records for professional development courses

Person(s) Responsible: Instructional Technology Department, Curriculum and Instruction Department, Campus Technology Teams, Administrative Campus Teams, Technology Liaisons

*Budget Amount $114,000.00

LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development

E-Rate Correlates: ER01

NCLB Correlates: 01, 03, 04b, 11

Objective 2.4: Increase participation in technology professional development (19-29 hours) to achieve the Advanced Tech level.

Subordinate Skills: Basic computer skills

 Measurable Assessment: 

• Attendance and credit records

Evidence:

• An examination of meeting agendas, and professional development course offerings

Person(s) Responsible: Instructional Technology Department, Curriculum and Instruction Department, Campus Technology Teams, Administrative Campus Teams, Technology Liaisons

*Budget Amount: $481,000.00

LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development

E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02

NCLB Correlates: 01, 04a, 04b, 07

Management-

Need: Provide administrative leadership and support for leadership for teachers in the use of technology

Goal:

Increase the level of administrative support and use of technology in all focus areas as represented in the STaR Chart.

Objectives:

Objective 3.1: Increase the degree to which campus and district leadership promotes continuous innovation with technology leading to increased student achievement and operating effectiveness.

Subordinate Skills: Knowledge of grade level TEKS, Knowledge of ISTE standards

 Measurable Assessment: 

·      Campus Technology Action Plans

·      Campus Improvement Plans (CIPs) 

Evidence:

·      Highlight best practices of classroom teachers.

·      Campus involvement in the annual Technology Fair

Person(s) Responsible: Instructional Technology Department, Campus Administrative Teams, Technology Services, and Information Services

*Budget Amount: $102,000.00

LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support

E-Rate Correlates: ER01

NCLB Correlates: 01, 11

Objective 3.2:

Increase the level of technology involvement in district and campus plans such that technology benchmarks based on SBEC standards are established annually, leading to the Advanced Tech level.

Subordinate Skills: Knowledge of grade level TEKS, Knowledge of ISTE standards

 Measurable Assessment: 

·      Campus Technology Action Plans

·      Campus Improvement Plans (CIPs) 

Evidence: Campus involvement in the annual Technology Fair

Person(s) Responsible: Office of Administration, Campus Administrative Teams, Curriculum and Instruction Department, Instructional Technology Department

*Budget Amount: $40,000.00

LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support

E-Rate Correlates: ER01

NCLB Correlates: 01, 04a, 11, 12

Objective 3.3:

Increase instructional support for the use of technology by creating learning communities and teacher cadres, which allow teachers to use technology to maximize teaching and learning.

Subordinate Skills: Knowledge of ISTE standards

 Measurable Assessment: 

·       Campus based surveys to track learning communities progress

·      Review of teacher submitted lesson plans

Evidence: Training materials, Professional Development course offerings, and size of teacher cadres

Person(s) Responsible: Campus Administrative Teams, Curriculum and Instruction Department, Instructional Technology Department

*Budget Amount: $260,000.00

LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support

E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02

NCLB Correlates: 01,02, 04a, 07

Objective 3.4: Increase the degree to which campuses and the district uses technology to collaborate with and communicate with stakeholders to the Target Tech level.

Subordinate Skills: Basic computer skills including social media Knowledge of basic community needs.

 Measurable Assessment: 

·      35% increase in parent involvement via programs like the VIPS and Partners in Education.

Evidence: Podcasts on District website, phone records, video content available through district website, online grade book access, and staff web pages

Person(s) Responsible: Communication Department, Information Services, Technology Services, Instructional Technology Department, Curriculum and Instruction Department, and Campus Administrative Teams

*Budget Amount $8,000,000.00

E-Rate Correlates: ER01

NCLB Correlates: 06, 10, 11,12

Funding-

Goal: Provide an infrastructure system that allows all users 24/7 access to all e-learning opportunities and provide technical assistance to support instructional and administrative needs to achieve the Advanced or Target Tech level in the Texas STaR Chart.

Objective 4.1: Maintain and increase a student-to-computer ration of 2.75 to 1 and approaching the Target Tech ration of 1 to 1 when needed.

Subordinate Skills: Knowledge of computer hardware

 Measurable Assessment: 

·      Purchase at least one classroom set of computers per campus each new school year until the ratio is 1:1

Evidence: Purchase orders, Delivery records, Contract awards

Person(s) Responsible: Technology Services

*Budget Amount: $32,000,000.00

LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology

E-Rate Correlates: ER01

NCLB Correlates: 03, 05

Objective 4.2: Maintain and increase as necessary the district's internet connectivity and speed at the Target Tech level.

Subordinate Skills: Knowledge of networking hardware

 Measurable Assessment: 

·      Update computers, servers, and related hardware working every three years if not sooner.

Person(s) Responsible: Technology Services

Evidence: Purchase orders, Delivery records, Contract awards

*Budget Amount $2,000,000.00

LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology

E-Rate Correlates: ER01

NCLB Correlates: 03, 05

Objective 4.3: Provide additional classroom technology to enhance student instruction at the Advanced Tech level.

Person(s) Responsible: Technology Services

Subordinate Skills: Knowledge of networking and computer hardware

 Measurable Assessment: 

·      Maintain functioning technology equipment no older than six years old at each campus.

Evidence: Purchase orders, Delivery records, Contract awards

*Budget Amount: $16,000,000.00

LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology

E-Rate Correlates: ER01

NCLB Correlates: 03, 05

Reference:

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Technology Plan. (2011, March 1). Retrieved February 25, 2012, from Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District: www.cfisd.net/dept2/technology/Technology%20Plan.pdf

 

E-rate. (2012).  E-rate Information.  Retrieved on February 29, 2012 from http://www.mecnet.net/erate.cfm.

Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020 http://www.tea.state.tx.us/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=2147494561&libID=2147494558.

No Child Left Behind policy. (2012).  Retrieved on February 29, 2012 from http://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/guid/states/index.html.

"Office of Finance." Operating Budget 2011-2012. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Feb. 2012. <www.cfisd.net/dept2/finance/2011-12%20Budget.pdf>.