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Department of Instructional Technology
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Campus Name In Header
Department of Instructional Technology
Principal and ITRC Signatures.
Fax this signature page only to Instructional Technology 414-6567. The entire plan should be submitted via email to Marc Thrall.
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Campus Name In Header
Department of Instructional Technology
Existing Infrastructure Conditions:
Number of students
Number of teachers
Average number of computers per classroom
Number of computer labs available for general use
Number of computers in library for student use
Number of wireless mobile computer labs (COWS)
Approximate number of computers (Teacher and Student)
Approximate number of computer projectors
Number of campus based technology support staff
50
5
7
1
None (no library on campus)
2
35-40
4
0
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
(Brief summary describing current hardware/infrastructure issues/status.)
Summary of most recent Campus STaR Chart Data
School Technology and Readintess – Teacher Tool for Planning and Self-Assessing
Criteria and more information can be found online at http://starchart.esc12.net/
Campus STaR chart ratings based on Teacher STaR Charts as submitted to the Texas Education Agency.
Ratings are based on the following scale.
1=Early Tech
2=Developing Tech
3=Advanced Tech
4=Target Tech
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Campus Name In Header
Department of Instructional Technology
TEACHING AND LEARNING
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY
Campus Rating
Patterns of Classroom Use
Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content
Leadership and Support for Online Learning
2
2
Content Area Connections
Technology Applications (TA) TEKS Implementation
Budget
2
NA
Student Mastery of Technology Applications (TA) TEKS
Online Learning
Communication and Collaboration
NA
1
EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Content of Professional Development
Instructional Support
Campus Rating
1
Models of Professional Development
Capabilities of Educators
Planning
1
1
Access to Professional Development
Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use
Leadership and Vision
1
1
Professional Development for Online Learning
LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION, AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
1
Campus Rating
1
1
1
1
2
1
Campus Rating
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Department of Instructional Technology
Students per Computer
Internet Access Connectivity/Speed
Other Classroom Technology
Technical Support
4
4
4
4
Local Area Network Wide Area Network
Distance Learning Capacity
4
4
Staff Development Needs
(Brief summary based on STaR Chart results.)
Future Vision and Direction
(Brief statement describing where your campus would like to be in three years related to technology integration. )
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Campus Name In Header
Department of Instructional Technology
Alignment with Austin ISD Technology Plan 2007-2010
The following goals and objectives are from the District Technology Plan. Campuses will focus on four objectives from Goal 1 and.three objectives from Goal 2.. The campus focus objectives are shown below in boldface and are marked with a “*”. Campuses may choose to include additional objectives in their Campus Tech Plan.
Goal 1: Teaching and Learning
Teaching & Learning focuses on the instructional needs of teachers and the learning needs of students in meeting the vision of technology in education.
All Learners will:
 have access to relevant technologies, tools, resources and services for individualized instruction 24/7.
 use information and communication technologies to collaborate, construct knowledge and provide solutions to real-world problems
 use research based strategies in all subject areas to improve academic achievement.
 communicate effectively in a variety of formats for diverse audiences.

*Objective 1.1: Integrate the Technology Applications TEKS within the foundation curriculum at each grade level.
Objective 1.2: Offer and provide the Technology Applications high school courses to meet the curriculum and graduation requirements specified in 19 TAC Chapter 74.
*Objective 1.3: Use digital diagnostic tools for formative evaluation to monitor progress toward the mastery of instructional objectives. Integrate student performance data from district/state assessment instruments with electronic curriculum resources to inform and differentiate instruction for every child
Objective 1.4: Develop strategies to monitor and document progress of integration of technology into curricula and instruction and to monitor and report student mastery of the Technology Applications TEKS to TEA.
*Objective 1.5: Provide curriculum to ensure personal safety for students in a digital world and Acceptable Use Policies that specify expectations and rules for students, parents, and teachers.
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Department of Instructional Technology
Goal 1: Teaching and Learning (Continued)
Objective 1.6: Implement innovative programs that promote parental and student involvement, increased communication with parents, students and community members, and community access to educational resources.
Objective 1.7: Ensure that school libraries have the latest technology and online resources for student research and curriculum integration and to assist teachers in teaching information literacy and Technology Applications Skills
*Objective 1.8: Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of the foundation curriculum to meet the diverse and personal learning needs of all students.
Objective 1.9: Ensure accessibility by all students to technology-based instruction and adaptive/assistive devices as appropriate.
Objective 1.10: Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of specialized or rigorous courses and expanded curricular offerings through the use of technology, including distance learning and digital content services to meet the diverse and personal learning needs of all students.
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Campus Name In Header
Department of Instructional Technology
Goal 2: Educator Preparation and Development
Educator Preparation and Development addresses the staff development needs not only of teachers but of all the members of the professional education community
All educators will:
 develop new learning environments that utilize technology as a flexible tool where learning is collaborative, interactive and customized
 ensure integration of appropriate technology throughout all of curriculum and instruction.

*Objective 2.1: Provide professional development for teaching and integrating Technology Applications into the foundation and enrichment TEKS.
Objective 2.2: Support teachers in developing classroom websites and online resources to share lessons, monitor student progress, and establish regular communication with parents and students.
Objective 2.3: Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of ongoing professional development through the use of technology, including online and other distance learning and digital content services.
Objective 2.4: Provide staff development and document progress of teachers towards mastery of the Technology Applications
Educator Standards I-V.
*Objective 2.5: Provide training on the use of electronic tools and information to support sound, data-driven instructional decision-making.
*Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology use.
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Campus Name In Header
Department of Instructional Technology
Goal 3: Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support
Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support at all levels address the creation of a shared vision, encourage and sustain the appropriate integration of technology, use modern information technology tools to embrace accountability and use data for decisionmaking.
All leaders will:
 develop, implement, budget for and monitor a dynamic technology plan to meet the needs of a changing workforce and economy
 offer expanded instructional opportunities to students via online digital content, and a variety of distance learning technologies.
 provide opportunities for sustained, relevant and timely staff development in a variety of formats.
 expect appropriate technology use throughout the teaching and learning process.
 Provide an electronic communications system to foster collaboration
 Provide easy access to student data for effective analysis and decision making
 Support a comprehensive student data system
 Allow parents to access their student’s data
 Support business practices with an all-inclusive software package
 Create and support applications to meet the request of instructional leaders
Objective: 3.1 Incorporate ongoing technology planning in classroom, library, campus, and district improvement plans.
Objective: 3.2 Promote a comprehensive planning process that involves all stakeholders.
Objective: 3.3 Create budget and secure funding to support technology identified in classroom, library, campus, and district planning efforts.
Objective: 3.4 Coordinate the use of electronic data in district planning to support research-based decision making focused on success.
Objective: 3.5 Provide parents secure electronic access to student information.
Objective: 3.6 Incorporate mastery of SBEC Technology Applications Standards into local educator appraisal system.
Objective: 3.7 Budget for, offer, and support expanded online curriculum and instructional opportunities to students.
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Department of Instructional Technology
Goal 3: Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support (Continued)
Objective: 3.8 Participate in collaboration with representatives from Pre-K-12, higher education, parents, businesses and community to share resources and services.
Objective: 3.9 Provide position appropriate training for all staff.
Objective: 3.10 Support an interactive, integrated system for data
Objective: 3.11 Design, implement and maintain enterprise applications and services
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Campus Name In Header
Department of Instructional Technology
Goal 4 ~ Infrastructure for Technology
Infrastructure for Technology focuses on hardware, software, and tech support personnel. The infrastructure must be secure, stable, supportable, flexible, scalable and follow common standards in order to grow with new technologies.
The infrastructure will provide
 measures to ensure all data is secure and accurate.
 data standards to support interoperability and accessibility for all users
 reliable hardware, software and infrastructure
 equitable access to computers, systems, and e-learning technologies for all users
 technical assistance to support teaching and learning.
 provide a robust network within and between schools
Objective 4.1: Design, install and maintain a technology and telecommunications infrastructure for communications and services that ensures reliable secure equitable access.
Objective 4.2: Strive to achieve and maintain a personal computing device access ratio of 1:1 for both students and professional educators.
Objective 4.3: Provide on-demand access to appropriately configured technology for all students and staff, including those with disabilities.
Objective 4.4: Maintain an obsolescence policy to ensure maximum efficiency and use of technology and infrastructure by all students and staff.
Objective 4.5: Provide and maintain an infrastructure for communications with parents and community members, including yearround access to school news, educational resources, data and personnel.
Objective 4.6: Maintain a high level of customer service
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Department of Instructional Technology
Objective 1.1: Integrate the Technology Applications TEKS within the foundation curriculum at each grade level and provide specialized courses in Technology Applications.
Strategy
1.
Follow CTE curriculum with TA embedded in TEKS
Timeline ongoing
Person(s)
All teachers
Resources
CTE curriculum - TEKS
Evidence
Objective 1.3: Use digital diagnostic tools for formative evaluation to monitor progress toward the mastery of instructional objectives. Integrate student performance data from district/state assessment instruments with electronic curriculum resources to inform and differentiate instruction for every child
Strategy
1.
Learning.com in Business class
Timeline ongoing
Person(s)
K. Wine
Resources
Learning.com
Evidence
Student completion certificates
Objective 1.5: Provide curriculum to ensure personal safety for students in a digital world and Acceptable Use Policies that specify expectations and rules for students, parents, and teachers.
Strategy
1.
AISD Acceptable use policy
2.
Classroom instruction on internet safety
Timeline ongoing
Beginning of each semester
Person(s)
All teachers and
TAs
All teachers
Resources Evidence
AISD Acceptable use policy Students sign a contract for safe internet use www.Netsmartz.org Students sign a contract for safe internet use.
Objective 1.8: Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of the foundation curriculum to meet the diverse and personal learning needs of all students.
Strategy
1. Student Email
Timeline ongoing
Person(s)
K.Wine
Resources www.Gaggle.net
Evidence
Emailing students their daily agenda in
Business class, scanning assignments and attaching them to Emails to allow students
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Campus Name In Header to do the work outside of class if necessary. The Email program also reads the messages aloud for students with reading difficulties or translates into other languages as needed.
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Department of Instructional Technology
Objective 2.1: Provide professional development for teaching and integrating Technology Applications into the foundation and enrichment TEKS .
Strategy
1.
Training on Texas TCEPT
Timeline Person(s)
10-8-07 mtg, ongoing
K.Wine/T.
Dishner
12-18-07 mtg K.Wine/T.
Dishner
Resources
Bertie Standley, Region 5
ESC
Evidence
Teachers using TCEPT for lesson plans
2.
Training on Gaggle.net, COIN, and tech questions
Teachers using COIN
Objective 2.5: Provide training on the use of electronic tools and information to support sound, data-driven instructional decision-making.
Strategy Timeline Person(s) Resources Evidence
1.
Texas TCEPT 10-8-07 K.Wine/T.
Dishner
Bertie Standley, Region 5
ESC
Teachers using TCEPT for lesson plans
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered technology use.
Strategy
1.
Staff development sessions
Timeline ongoing
Person(s)
K. Wine/T.
Dishner
Resources Evidence
Signed attendance sheets
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