VALLEY VIEW ISD
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Plan Introduction
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Technology Planning Committee
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Executive Summary
The purpose of the Valley View ISD Technology Plan is to provide a coordinated, multi-year blueprint for the development of technology within its community. The process for accomplishing such a task is critical to the viability of the final product. To develop a meaningful plan, stakeholders must first have an opportunity to share their personal visions, needs and concerns regarding technology.The Valley View ISD Technology Plan has been developed in order to:
Provide a consistent focus for developing and supporting technology.
Establish priorities for implementing various technologies.
Make budgeting possible and promote the efficient and effective use of district resources.
Develop a framework for decision-making related to technology.
Comply with local, state and federal goals, mandates and initiatives.
The Valley View ISD Technology Planning Committee has developed a plan to infuse educational technology into the curriculum. The core components of the technology plan are focused on (a) teaching & learning, (b) educator preparation and development; (c) administration & support services and (d) infrastructure for technology. Valley View ISD embraces the integration of technology into our district goals because it is a tool that provides students individualized learning and promotes higher order thinking skills.
Our vision for technology is to explore and evaluate new methods of incorporation emerging technologies into the curriculum to prepare students for the 21st century and to provide equitable access to technology for all students, staff, administrators, and the community.
Valley View ISD strongly feels that our students come first and that students achievement as well as academic excellence is our mission. Valley View ISD's primary goal is to improve student performance at every grade level and to develop technology based strategies in order to exceed present academic goals.
...about Valley View ISD .
Located in the Rio Grande Valley, Valley View ISD is a rural district totaling 10.1 square miles along the U.S. Mexico Border. Valley View ISD serves approximately 3709 students on five Title I School wide campuses. The district's student population is classified as 54.1 % LEP, 94.1% economic disadvantage, 8.8% recent immigrant, 9.4% migrant and 68.3 % at-risk. In addition, the school district has 98% of its student population on the National School Lunch Program.
The plan defines a number of strategies which can be implemented to assist the district in achieving its goals. The rationale for the objectives, which are a product of the strategies being employed, are described in the full text of the plan. The STaR Charts in Appendix D indicate the relationship between the four areas considered by the State Technology Plan and the strategic areas defined by the staff where action plan will be implemented.
It is recognized that not all objectives can be achieved in a single year, but must be pursued over time. It is also recognized that for the plan to be fully realized, a substantial commitment must be made now to begin the process. Each year the plan will be reviewed, evaluated and altered to take advantage of changing goals and/or technologies. The Technology Committee believes that this plan will enhance the instructional environment of the district and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the entire Valley View ISD community.
Needs Assessment
Assessment Process:Since the outset of the technology implementation in Valley View ISD, staff members have completed locally developed surveys and lately the Region One Technology Skills Self-assessment in the spring of 2004 and in the fall of 2005. Each school has graphed the results annually and used the information to plan for staff development opportunities, and identify strengths and weaknesses. Additionally, staff teams administer, observe, and score the student performance assessments at each grade level in elementary, middle, and high school. As staff members note the skills in which students need assistance, they work with their peers to enable changes in student learning experiences. This year, all staff members will also participate in a mid-year online assessment by Region One under the Title-II Part D grant. Results will be combined with the annual Self-Assessment data and used to create professional development strategies for the next couple of years.
Skill Level---------------------2004-------2005
Entry Adoption Stage--------14---------10
Adaptation----------------------45---------49
Appropriation------------------41---------57
Invention------------------------25---------25
Source: Technology Skills Survey: Education Service Center Region One.
Existing Conditions:
The existing infrastructure spans eight
individual buildings, six campuses and two support services buildings, with a
combination of a WAN (Wide Area Network) comprised of individual building LANs
(Local Area Network).
ADMINISTRATIVE NETWORK
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The District Office computing environment is supported by a central file
servers and 1 Gb switches connecting the Central Administration office
computers. As part of the connectivity, the servers and routers are tied into
the Internet and the district WAN. Standard MS office applications are
accessible, along with specific software for school administration and
transportation. Printing is accomplished via both network and local printing
capabilities.
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
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Currently, all students and staff members
in the school district have access to the Internet, through a direct connection.
LANs are in place on every campus that houses 3709 students. VVISD adheres to
Texas Education Code (32.152)and the federal Children's Internet Protection Act
(Pub. L. 106-554)
INVENTORY
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The latest inventory
of current technology available for student use in Valley View ISD as of March
23, 2006 is given in the chart below. Only current, non-obsolete (Pentium speed
or better; at least 128MB RAM; network-capable) student computers are listed.
The list does not include administrative computers or file servers.
CAMPUS-----------------Num. Sts.----------------Total
CPU-----------------ST/CPU Ratio
VVHS----------------------897--------------------------325-----------------------2.7:1
VVJH----------------------792--------------------------304-----------------------2.6:1
VV
Elem------------------685--------------------------223-----------------------3.0:1
VV
North-----------------712--------------------------197-----------------------3.6:1
W.E.Lucas---------------623--------------------------174-----------------------3.5:1
District Offices
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All Offices have direct
access to the World Wide Web.
Email services are provided district-wide
P.E.I.M.S. (Student Demographics, Financial, & Attendance) services
are accessed via a wide-area network.
Most offices have photocopiers,
telephones, and facsimile machines.
Campuses have access to student
achievement databases via the wide-area network.
Elementary Schools
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Two computer labs equipped with 24 desktop
computers each are available for instruction. The laboratories are devoted to
instruction in the areas of reading, mathematics and writing skills.
Library: 15 desktop computers provide access to Accelerated Reader Programs,
Internet and Athena Automated Index
Each elementary school consists of 2-3
client computer workstations in each classroom, with one color inkjet printer
that is shared among the 2-3 computers. The computers are of varying Pentium
class (ranging from 266 MHz to 3.0 GHz) with full multimedia capabilities and
network connectivity. Each client computer is running the Windows 2000 or XP
Operating System. The classrooms are wired to a central wire closet with one
drop corresponding for each computer. The faculty workroom is equipped with a
photocopier machine and computer
A number of television sets, VCRs,
digital cameras, tape recorders, overhead projectors, computer laptops, computer
projectors are maintained and distributed by the librarian/media specialist.
A WeatherNet station at each campus.
A CEI computer
laboratory with 4 desktop computers provides instruction to dyslexic students
and students with limited reading skills.
Waterford Computer labs at two
of the three elementary campuses
Valley View Junior High
School
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Three computer labs equipped
with 24 desktop computers each are available for instruction. The laboratories
are devoted to instruction in the areas of reading, mathematics and writing
skills.
Library: 20 desktop computers provide students with access to
Internet for research and word-processing tools.
All classrooms are
equipped with a computer for use by the teacher and student
The faculty
workroom is equipped with a photocopier machine.
A number of television
sets, VCRs, tape recorders, and overhead projectors are maintained and
distributed by the librarian/media specialist
Valley View JHS is connected
to the World Wide Web network through ESCONETT.
Valley View Jr. High
School has a satellite system.
Most classrooms have access to Channel 1
(Whitle Comm.)
A CEI computer laboratory with 4 desktop computers provides
instruction to dyslexic students and students with limited reading skills.
Valley View High School
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Three computer labs equipped with 24 desktop computers each are available for
instruction. The laboratories are devoted to instruction in the areas of
reading, mathematics and writing skills
One computer laboratory equipped
with 5 desktop computers is available for instruction for G.E.D. , NovaNet
ACT/SAT skills
Library: 32 desktop computers provide students with access
to Internet for research and word-processing tools.
Two computer
laboratories equipped with 24 desktop computers are devoted for instruction in
the areas of Micro applications and Business Applications
A number of
television sets,VCRs, tape-recorders, and overhead projectors are maintained by
the school. Most are maintained and distributed by the librarian/media
specialist.
Valley View HS is connected to the World Wide Web network
through ESCONETT.
Computer users at school can conduct research through
Internet services.
Department offices have telephones and desktop
computers in a wide area network.
A CEI computer laboratory with 4 desktop
computers provides instruction to dyslexic students and students with limited
reading skills.
CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE
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The entire building infrastructure for
elementary schools, Middle School and High School, is connected via CISCO
routers and switches located in dedicated wire closets using a modular build to
provide access to all rooms in the building. The CISCO equipment utilizes a
Gigabit backbone via fiber optics to provide high-speed data transfer for file
server and internet connectivity.
Technology Needs:
After identifying the objectives of our
instructional technology plan, and looking at the current status of (a) teaching
& learning, (b) educator preparation and development; (c) administration
& support services and (d) infrastructure for technology, the following
specific areas will be addressed.
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY
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With technology changing so rapidly,
each school building must have an infrastructure that supports current computing
needs, with capabilities for future expansion. The core of the infrastructure is
the central wiring and switching equipment, which should be at a minimum speed
of 100mb p/sec switched.
The changes occurring in the technology at present
are signaling a change of connectivity via wireless, which is supported by a
fiber optic backbone within the LAN and WAN connectivity segments.
implement gigabit Ethernet backbone in all facilities
upgrade LAN
electronics at all sites to switched 10/100/1000 capability down to each desktop
PC
completion of ATM-based fiber optic wide area network
upgrade and
expand analog video network capabilities in each classroom
implement WAN
management tools to provide Quality of Service levels to sites and applications
upgrade LAN servers as part of replacement plan
replace hardware
systems as part of district replacement plan
continue implementation of
district designed time and attendance system to all sites
continue and
expand the publishing of district department information via Internet and
Intranet servers
TEACHING AND LEARNING
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Just as we need curriculum standards to guide instruction in subject
areas, teachers will also benefit from technology standards that guide them in
classroom technology integration. The standards must be measurable and clearly
define what students must do to be proficient in technology at each grade level.
As in all subject areas, students need to have a foundation of skills to prepare
them for the next grade level. The Technology Applications-Chapter 126 build
upon a foundation of skills that begin in kindergarten and continue through
grade 12th.
update existing and install new labs to allow courses in
multimedia, web mastering, desktop publishing and internetworking to be offered
replace existing 266-400 MHz computers with 2-3.0 MHz Windows-based
install portable video broadcast carts at each campus site to allow for program
origination via the private video network
upgrade and replace Special
Education assistive technology devices
EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND
DEVELOPMENT
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"The world is
different, students are different, Learning Process is different
And teaching
delivery must be different too!" Teachers must transform their traditional
learning environments to new learning environments in order to meet the needs of
their students. They must create learning experiences that foster critical
thinking and exploratory/inquiry-based learning. They too need measurable
standards that determine what must be done in order to provide
technology-supported learning opportunities for their students. The Technology
Applications for Teachers (SBEC) will be discussed later in this document. A
major emphasis over the next few years will be on providing teachers with access
to the necessary professional development programs that will empower them to
embrace the educational models envisioned in this plan. Without the necessary
training, no amount of investment in pure technology will make any difference in
the educational environment:
produce comprehensive online curriculum
center to distribute K-12 curriculum, staff development, resources, student
activities and assessments. Currently VVISD is considering the implementation of
an on-line teacher training program. The District Technology Committee will
evaluate the following on-line programs during the summative evaluation of the
District Plan: Plans for review include: (a)
Thomson Learning, in
partnership with the Teacher Education Institute, provides teachers with an
ongoing, sustained, intense, high quality, and research-based online
professional development solution to train K-12 teachers and administrators how
to effectively integrate technology into their classroom specific curriculum or
job area. (b) Online eLearning by the Institute of Computer Technology.
investigate and design web-based interfaces for staff access to administrative
databases
continue to expand and improve staff development initiatives to
support technology use
continue to develop campus-based
technology/curriculum support
review/assess needs for support and staff
development in existing and emerging technologies using online survey technology
ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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As leaders, administrators must
be willing to learn the technology integration skills expected of the staff.
They too need measurable standards to guide them in helping teachers create rich
learning experiences for their students. Administrators set the tone in their
school buildings and are the ones to encourage and evaluate the technology
utilization of their staff. Technology Applications for Administrators are in
the process of being developed and will be incorporated into this plan when
finalized The district will provide and encourage all professional staff to take
the necessary workshops and classes that will help them support the Technology
Applications-Chapter 126 Standards.
maintain existing
hardware/software standard configurations at high quality support level
continue to improve maintenance and repair of hardware and software and provide
a safe enviornment for internet use as per CIPA.
Goals, Objectives, and Strategies
| GOAL 1: 90 % of the students by the end of 2006; 95 % of the students by the end 2007 and 100 % of the students by the end of the school year 2008 will be able to use technology to communicate effectively and creatively through the development of critical thinking, and information processing skills. | |||||||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 1.1.1: | The District Technology Curriculum will be integrated into
core content areas to addres and meet Chapter 126. Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for Technology Applications
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, AS04, AS08, EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11, TL12, TL13, TL14, TL15, TL16, TL17, TL18, TL20 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Daily |
Classroom Teacher Campus Principal Curriculum Director Technology Director |
Evidence of technology integretion activities in lesson
plans. Percent of students demonstrating mastery of TAKS objectives. Student Inventories. Grade Level check list to demonstrate mastery of student performance. | ||||
| 1.1.2: | The District will provide equitable access to on-line
information resources in the classrooms and library.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS08, I01, I08, TL10, TL16, TL17, TL18 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Daily |
Classroom Teacher Campus Principal Curriculum Director Technology Director |
Evidence of technology integretion activities in lesson
plans. Percent of students demonstrating mastery of TAKS objectives. Student Inventories. Grade Level check list to demonstrate mastery of student performance. | ||||
| 1.1.3: | The District will use technological tools to meet the
reporting requirements of No Child Left Behind.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS02, AS03, AS08, I15, TL11 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Each Semester |
Campus Principal Curriculum Director Technology Director |
Evidence of technology integretion activities in lesson
plans. Percent of students demonstrating mastery of TAKS objectives. Student Inventories. Grade Level check list to demonstrate mastery of student performance. | ||||
| 1.1.4: | The District will ensure that special education programs
have necessary and sufficient resources, including assistive technologies.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS02, I05, I07, TL01, TL02, TL08, TL10 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Daily |
Campus Principal Curriculum Director Technology Director Special Education Director |
Evidence of technology integretion activities in lesson
plans. Percent of students demonstrating mastery of TAKS objectives. Student Inventories. Grade Level check list to demonstrate mastery of student performance. | ||||
| 1.1.5: | The District will provide technology systems that will
organize formative and summative student data for use by teachers and
administrators to evaluate and to report the extent to which students meet
TEKS Technology Applications
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS02, TL11, TL14 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 (every six-weeks period) | Campus Principal Curriculum Director Technology Director |
Classroom observations Lesson plan shared via website Benchmark results AEIS-IT | ||||
| 1.1.6: | The District will incorporate expectations for teacher's
and student's technology proficiencies into local accountability
documents.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS03, EP03, EP09, TL13, TL14, TL15 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Yearly |
Campus Principal Curriculum Director Technology Director |
Evidence of technology integretion activities in lesson
plans. Percent of students demonstrating mastery of TAKS objectives. Student Inventories. Grade Level check list to demonstrate mastery of student performance. | ||||
| 1.1.7: | The District will use Distance Learning applications to
expand curricular offerings to meet the needs of all students (i.e 9-12
migrant students most in need)
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08, I15, TL10, TL16, TL17, TL18 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Each Semester |
Campus Principal Curriculum Director Technology Director |
Student logs for Kaplan, NovaNet. Number of students participating in on-line AP courses | ||||
| 1.1.8: | The District will use the District's monthly newsletter,
instructional television, and district's web page to highlight effective
practices in technology.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS05, AS08, I09, TL19, TL21 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Every six-weeks |
Parental Involvement Coord. Technology Director |
Number of articles in newsletter District web content Rate of usage of United video streaming | ||||
| 1.1.9: | The District will organize and host district/campus
computer fairs to promote student project produced projects.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, TL01, TL06, TL08, TL19 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Yearly |
Campus Principal Technology Director |
Percent of student participation | ||||
| 1.1.10: | The District will provide teachers with a system to
electronically access curriculum objectives, resources, lesson plans, and
assessments.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS08, I01, I08, TL18 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Weekly |
Technology Director | Valley View ISD Portal: Tools and Resources, PK-5 Curriculum Timelines, Lesson Plans 0n-line | ||||
| 1.1.11: | The District will evaluate and implement new media
technologies as they emerge.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, TL12, TL20 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Each semester |
Technology Director | Dissimination of new online programs Piloting implementation of new devices(i.e: handheld, PC tablet) | ||||
| 1.1.12: | The District will provide internet instruction to all
students. Campuses will ensure that students have parental permission on
file for AUP as per CQ policy.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, I01, I02, I10, I15 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Daily |
Campus Principal Librarian Curriculum Director Technology Director |
Lesson Plans Parental Permission on file Adherence to CIPA and CQ policy | ||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 1.2.1: | The District will provide a regular schedule of technology
training classes for teachers, staff and administrators.
Comments: Currently VVISD is considering the implementation of an on-line teacher training program. The District Technology Committee will evaluate the following on-line programs during the summative evaluation of the District Plan: Plans for review include: (a) Thomson Learning, in partnership with the Teacher Education Institute, provides teachers with an ongoing, sustained, intense, high quality, and research-based online professional development solution to train K-12 teachers and administrators how to effectively integrate technology into their classroom specific curriculum or job area. (b) Online eLearning by the Institute of Computer Technology. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08, EP03, EP04, EP08, EP09, EP12, TL03 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Monthly |
Technology Director | Percentage of participation in classes and/or on-line
programs. Sign-In Logs | ||||
| 1.2.2: | The District will provide technology integration training
opportunities during staff development days. The training will be focused
on the integration of technology applications in all core-area subjects.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP11, EP12, TL03 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Each semester |
Technology Director | Percentage of participation in classes and/or on-line
programs. Sign-In Logs Percent of mastery | ||||
| 1.2.3: | The District will ensure and secure at least 30% of the
State Technology; 25% of the Title II-D; 15% of the Title I Part A
allotments for professional development, .
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Yearly |
Technology Director | Budget line items | ||||
| 1.2.4: | The District will provide opportunities, incentives, and
support for teachers to develop model practices using technology
applications.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, TL03, TL19, TL20 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2006-2008 Each semester |
Campus Principal Technology Director |
Rate of success at individual schools, centered around grade level and/or entire staff adoption of specific technology best practices. | ||||
| 1.2.5: | The District will conduct surveys to identify strengths and
needs of technology skills for teachers and staff.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08, EP07 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008( Fall and Spring) | Technology Director | Percent of Participation Percent of mastery level per category | ||||
| 1.2.6: | Ensure that the District's Technology Plan is disseminated
to all faculty and staff.
Comments: Technology Plan is accesible to VVISD community via district's webpage LEA LRPT Correlates: EP07, TL03 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 | Technology Director | Acknowledge Letter Sign-In Log | ||||
| 1.2.7: | The District will implement a plan to increase the number
of campus trainers to adequately and equitably address campus training
needs.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, EP13, TL03 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Yearly |
Campus Principal Technology Director |
Identified technology master teachers per campus.
Provide incentive to conduct training sessions. | ||||
| 1.2.8: | Campus administrators will include technology standards as
part of the orientation for new teachers.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP07, EP09, TL03 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Yearly |
Campus Principal Technology Director |
District/Campus Inservice Agendas | ||||
| 1.2.9: | Administrators will model the use of technology in their
staff and community publications, meetings, etc.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS02, AS04, AS06, EP10, EP12, TL03 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Each semester |
Campus Principal Technology Director |
Rate of publications Percent of faculty meetings addressing technology implementation strategies. | ||||
| 1.2.10: | The District will conduct vertical and horizontal meetings
among campuses for the purpose of sharing technology strategies and ideas.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP02, EP03, TL03 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Every Six weeks |
Campus Principal Technology Director |
Meeting Agendas | ||||
| 1.2.11: | The District will establish and implement processes for
periodic monitoring of computers for the enforcement of Copyright Laws,
and Security as per CIPA (Children Internet Protection Act)
Comments: All computers have an administrator password. The Disctrict is presently using N2H2 filter system provided by ESC-1 as per Texas Education Code (32.152) and the federal Children's Internet Protection Act (Pub. L. 106-554) LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08, I02, I07, I10 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Monthly |
Campus Principal Technology Director |
Monthly monitoring checklist. Results of unannounced monitoring visit by Tech. Dept. | ||||
| GOAL 2: Provide administrative and support staff with the technological tools needed to accomplish their planning, decision making, and administrative tasks. | |||||||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 2.1.1: | The District will increase efficiency in administrative
operations by automating office procedures and upgrading equipment to
improve effectiveness.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS02, AS03, AS08, I15 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Yearly |
Technology Director | Quality of services provided by PEIMS Dept. Quality of Services Provided by Business Office Quality of services provided by Technology Dept. | ||||
| 2.1.2: | The District will provide technical support to all
instructional staff in a timely manner.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I02 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Daily |
Technology Department Staff | Number of work orders submitted to the HelpDesk. | ||||
| 2.1.3: | The District will research and implement a webbased
integrated student information system that includes: demographics,
scheduling, grading, health, attendance, special education, IEP's,
discipline, etc.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS02, AS03, AS08, EP07 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 | Technology Director | Implementation of web based student information system. | ||||
| 2.1.4: | The District will conduct district wide technology
committee meetings for the purpose of research, recommendation and
standardization of software.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS02, AS04 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Monthly |
Technology Director | Meeting Agendas | ||||
| 2.1.5: | The District will conduct and annual review and update of
the technology plan.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS02, AS07, EP08, I08, TL03 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 | Technology Director | Meeting Agenda: Evaluation of rate of completion of plan strategies. Submit recommendations for future planning. | ||||
| GOAL 3: Establish a technological infrastracture that promotes communication and learning within the District and community. | |||||||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 3.1.1: | The District will install, maintain, and upgrade Local Area
Networks,Internet Accessability, and Telecommunication systems at each
campus and administrative buildings.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08, I02, I14 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Daily maintenance Upgrade and installation as needed |
Technology Department Staff | Log of equipment replaced and installed. | ||||
| 3.1.2: | The District will provide at least one computer per
classroom per year for instructional purposes.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I05, I11, I12 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Yearly |
Campus Principal Technology Director |
Percent of computers replaced. Allocation of funds for new equipment. | ||||
| 3.1.3: | The District will assist departments and schools with the
technological capability to create reporting methods for statistical data
and compilation of historical data required by district, state, and/or
federal entities.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Yearly |
Technology Director | Log of services provided to schools and departments | ||||
| 3.1.4: | The District will continue to address the technology
equipment target of student-to-computer ratio of 1:1.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Yearly |
Technology Director | Budget line items. Securing funding from state or federal programs. | ||||
| 3.1.5: | The District will seek partnerships with public and private
entities and external funding for the technology infrastructure.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I11, I12 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Yearly |
Technology Director | Rate of success and percentage securing funding from SLD (e-rate) | ||||
| 3.1.6: | The District will replace or reposition obsolete technology
on a schedule basis.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I11, I12, I14 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Yearly |
Technology Director | Replace 10% min. of obsolete equipment | ||||
| 3.1.7: | The District will research and implement an integrated data
warehouse system to facilitate the management and communication of data.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08, I02 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Monthly |
Technology Director Campus Principal |
Server installation and accesability rights for users. | ||||
| 3.1.8: | The District will provide extended computer lab hours for
parents and community members who require the use of technology when it is
not available at home.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I07, I15, TL21 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 | Campus Principal Technology Director |
Attendance Log | ||||
| GOAL 4: Establish a wide-are network enabling the schools, staff, parents and community members to communicate with each other. | |||||||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 4.1.1: | The District will explore various strategies to foster
communication among groups. (Parent-to-Parent, Parent-to-Administration,
Parent-to-Teacher, etc.)
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS07, EP14, I15, TL21 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Daily |
Technology Director Campus Principal |
Valley View ISD Portal | ||||
| 4.1.2: | The District will provide a variety of technology training
opportunities for parents and community members.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS05, AS07, I15, TL21 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2006-2008 Yearly |
Technology Director | Attendance Log | ||||
| 4.1.3: | The District will utilize survey software and other
technology systems to gauge the opinions of staff, students, and parents.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS07, EP14, I15, TL21 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008(Fall) | Campus Principal Teachers Technology Director |
Valley View ISD Portal-Survey Rate of participation Rate of completion Percentage of responses by category | ||||
| 4.1.4: | The District will further develop its website to contain an
abundance of District documents and information, including policies,
procedures, agendas, calendars, applicant information, etc.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I15, TL21 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2008 Daily |
Technology Director | Valley View ISD Portal | ||||
| 4.1.5: | The District will install wireless access points throughout
each site infrastructure to increase connectivity options.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03, AS05, I01, I02, I10, TL05, TL08, TL18 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2006-2008 | Technology Director | Installation and utilization of wireless access points. | ||||
| 4.1.6: | Maintain security measures including anti-virus protection,
intrusion detection, and backups to ensure network integrity and
availability
LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, I10, I15 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2006-2008 | Technology Director | Network available for all users as needed | ||||
Budget
Total amount of Title II, Part D formula funds received for the current year of this plan: $30,089.00Method of application for formula funds: Application via a Title II, Part D shared services arrangement or cooperative
Budget year 2006 | ||
| Budget item | Cost | Funding Sources with amount per source |
| Staff Development | $29,000.00 | $ 12,000-41 % Title II-D $ 12,000-41 % Title I-A $ 5,000-18 % Local |
| Telecommunications & Internet Access | $43,086.00 | $ 38,778-90% E-rate $ 4,306-10% Local |
| Materials & Supplies | $9,500.00 | $ 2,500-26% Title II D $ 5,000-53% Title I-A $ 2,000-21% Title VI |
| Equipment | $582,494.00 | $ 200,000-SCE $ 23,625-State Tech. $ 120,000-Title I-A $ 4,725-21st. Century $ 210,730-90% Erate 9 $ 23,414-10% Local |
| Maintenance | $4,000.00 | $ 2,000-Local $ 2,000-State Tech. |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total | $668,080.00 | |
Budget year 2007 | ||
| Budget item | Cost | Funding Sources with amount per source |
| Staff Development | $29,000.00 | $ 12,000-41 % State Tech $ 12,000-41 % Title I-A $ 5,000-18 % Local |
| Telecommunications & Internet Access | $43,086.00 | $ 38,778-90% E-rate $ 4,306-10% Local |
| Materials & Supplies | $9,500.00 | $ 2,500-26% Title II D $ 5,000-53% Title I-A $ 2,000-21% Title VI |
| Equipment | $582,494.00 | $ 200,000-SCE $ 23,625-State Tech. $ 120,000-Title I-A $ 4,725-21st. Century $ 210,730-90% Erate 10 $ 23,414-10% Local |
| Maintenance | $4,000.00 | $ 2,000-Local $ 2,000-State Tech. |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total | $668,080.00 | |
Budget year 2008 | ||
| Budget item | Cost | Funding Sources with amount per source |
| Staff Development | $29,000.00 | $ 12,000-41 % State Tech $ 12,000-41 % Title I-A $ 5,000-18 % Local |
| Telecommunications & Internet Access | $43,086.00 | $ 38,778-90% E-rate $ 4,306-10% Local |
| Materials & Supplies | $9,500.00 | $ 2,500-26% Title II D $ 5,000-53% Title I-A $ 2,000-21% Title VI |
| Equipment | $582,494.00 | $ 200,000-SCE $ 23,625-State Tech. $ 120,000-Title I-A $ 4,725-21st. Century $ 210,730-90% Erate $ 23,414-10% Local |
| Maintenance | $4,000.00 | $ 2,000-Local $ 2,000-State Tech. |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total | $668,080.00 | |
Evaluation
Evaluation Process:The district technology plan will be reviewed annually to ensure that the project is on track. Updates to the plan will be made to ensure that the plan reflects the most critical needs of the district and the most current status of technology. The plan will be presented to the Board of Education prior to implementation. A team comprised of individuals representing the following areas will be used to evaluate the districts progress in achieving the goals set forth in this plan.2006
Administration
Faculty
Support Staff
Students
Parents
Technical Staff
The following section outlines the expected results of the technology plan for each of the four areas: Community Involvement, Engaged Learning, Professional Development, and Technology Deployment and Sustainability. It also includes the indicators which will be used to evaluate success, and the methods that will be used to measure and validate the outcomes.
ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Expected Results:
Increased communications between parents, students, faculty, staff, and school administration.
Increased communications between the school district and the community.
Current, high quality information available to the public via the districts Internet presence.
Success Indicators:
Email is utilized as one of the typical communication methods in the district.
Parents take advantage of the opportunity to obtain on-line data regarding their childs educational experience in a private and safely monitored environment.
The Valley View ISD community makes extensive use of the Valley View ISD web site to obtain comprehensive and detailed information on both curricular and co curricular programs.
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Expected Results:
Numerous opportunities to improve engaged learning strategies are available to faculty.
The Internet and the district's web site are integral components of the instructional program.
All equipment meets district standards for instructional and administrative purposes.
A decision regarding the use of mobile computing has been made.
Video materials are available throughout the school via the network.
Resources previously unavailable outside of the school buildings are accessible to students and staff.
Success indicators:
Faculty takes advantage of the opportunities which are provided to improve engaged learning strategies and utilize such strategies on an ongoing basis The use of the Internet and the district's web site as instructional tools is increased.
A plan for acquiring and replacing equipment which meets district standards is in place.
Mobile computing has been piloted and all parameters have been considered with regards to instruction, facilities and budget.
Teachers make use of distributed video technologies as part of the instructional process.
Students and staff regularly make use of resources outside of the school building for educational and administrative purposes.
EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Expected Results:
Faculty and staff demonstrate technological proficiencies, for both instructional and administrative purposes, on a regular basis.
The professional development plan is an evolving document which takes into account the rapidly changing technologies and the associated skill sets.
Success Indicators:
A comprehensive staff development plan which provides opportunities for faculty and staff to become technologically proficient is in place for a TARGET campus. Under TIF PS-10, VVJHS establish a comprehensive training for staff members. Currently VVISD is evaluating a district wide on-line training program for staff members.
A feedback loop exists which enables the ongoing revision of the professional development plan.
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY
Expected Results:
A centralized authority for the purchasing of all technology related items exists.
All hardware and software meet network and desktop standardization guidelines.
All equipment meets district standards for instructional and administrative purposes.
A sufficiently robust network exists to meet the instructional and administrative needs of staff, students and community stakeholders.
All staff members, who require access to resources for instructional purposes, are provided a solution via mobile computing.
Success Indicators:
The VVISD Technology Department authorizes and controls all technology purchases and installations made throughout the district.
The Valley View ISD network, as a whole, and desktops, in general, function more consistently and efficiently throughout the district.
A plan for acquiring and replacing equipment that meets district standards is in place.
The infrastructure allows for easy access to data and technology applications from within the district buildings as well as from areas outside.
Staff member needs to access a variety of applications are met.
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The Technology Planning Committee will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the progress of the Technology Plan. In order to do so, the committee will:
meet at least twice a year, at the beginning and at the end of the year to assess the implementation of the Technology Plan
reassess the goals and activities of the Technology Plan in order to ensure that it reflects the current situation
review and update inventory of equipment and software
assess the progress of staff development with regard to faculty and computer literacy
assess the degree to which technology has been integrated into the classroom
assess the degree to which technology has enhanced communication between the school and the community
assess the school's progress toward revising instructional guidelines, revising graduation requirements, and developing a school-wide technology plan.
Evaluation Method:
ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Methods Used:
Employee email addresses are posted and readily
available for access by staff members.
Data indicates that email
utilization is increasing between faculty, and the administration. Data
collection methods include email log analysis, sampling surveys, and anecdotal
evidence.
Web server logs indicate an increase in traffic denoting an
increase in communication related to curricular and co-curricular programs
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Methods:
Staff development
opportunities will be structured to meet the defined needs of the staff.
Participation in staff development opportunities increases.
Professional
goals of faculty reflect a desire to implement teaching strategies that foster
an engaged learning.
Web server logs indicate an increase in traffic and
departmental web pages are designed to support and complement each department's
curriculum.
Equipment that cannot support district standards is no longer
utilized by staff or students.
Evaluation of the pilot use of mobile
computing has taken place and a recommendation regarding this issue has been
finalized.
A steady increase in the use of distributed video application
is determined through network logs.
Anecdotal data from students and
teachers indicate that email is a valuable and highly utilized communication
tool.
Computer logs which measure web site access from outside of the
districts wide area network and throughout non-school hours are developed and
made available for analysis.
EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Methods:
Faculty and staff demonstrate standard technological
skill sets, thus enabling them to successfully function within the district.
The surveying of faculty and staff, and the use of evaluation tools as
part of all in-house staff development opportunities provide data for staff
accountability and plan revision.
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY
Methods:
Review of purchase of technology related items, in
conjunction with the technology plan, is required.
Review of hardware and
software specifically examines how these items meet network and desktop
standardization guidelines.
Equipment which cannot support district
standards is no longer utilized by staff or students.
Both anecdotal data
and surveys indicate that the network is being using on a consistent basis by
students, staff, and community stakeholders.
A survey of staff's
instructional needs indicate that instructional applications are available to
them when needed.
Appendix
Attachment item A:District web page
Web site: http://www.vview.net/
Attachment item B:
Tools and Resources
Web site: http://www.vview.net/html/technology.html
Attachment item C:
Campus STaR Charts
Web site: http://starchart.esc12.net/
Attachment item D:
Board Policy
Web site: http://www.tasb.org/policy/pol/private/108916/
Attachment item E:
Internet Safety Tips
Web site: http://www.vview.net/html/internet_safety.html
Attachment item F:
Public Notices
Web site: http://www.vview.net/vvpublicnotices.nsf/by+Date?OpenView
Attachment item G:
Board Meeting Agendas
Web site: http://www.boardbook.org/apps/bbv2/public/index.cfm?MemberKey=108916
VALLEY VIEW 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.