Reviewed by Kim Davis
EDLD 5362 Final Project
May 15, 2011
Executive Summary
To improve the performance of our school district, the staff and students of the
Pearsall ISD must learn to use technology effectively. Successful integration of
technology into the curriculum will help the school district meet federal, state
and local goals. The financial commitment made towards technology by the
school board must be used effectively. Implementing state of the art technology
is expensive, so the district technology plan must be the instrument that drives
the growth and development in our technology program.
The administration and the individual campus technology committees are the
vehicle that will assess, implement, monitor, and evaluate the successful
implementation of the technology plan. The main theme of the plan is to lay a
foundation of leadership and direction to support and strengthen learning
environments by working with educators, state agencies, parents and families,
communities, and members of business to promote effective uses of technology
for teaching and learning.
(Source: Pearsall ISD Technology Plan, 2011)
District Profile
• Located in Educational Service Center Region 20.
• Four campuses serving 2,279 students
• 81.48% are economically disadvantaged
• Technology Expenditures total
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$589,000
Teaching and Learning Budget:
Educator Preparation and Development Budget:
Leadership, Administration, and Support Budget:
Infrastructure for Technology Budget :
$160,000
$30,000
$85,000
$314,000
• Technology expenditure per pupil: $258.45
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7 Students per computer
1 Teacher per computer
• All classrooms in all campuses have 100% direct internet connection.
• Pearsall ISD does file e-Rate form 470; filed October 2, 2010
(Source: Pearsall ISD Technology Plan, 2011)
Needs Assessment
• District in Developing Stages
• Needs Assessment Instruments:
• District Improvement Plan
• Campus Improvement Plan
• Staff Surveys
• Teacher STAR Chart
• Texas Long Range Plan for Technology (LRPT)
• Professional Development Appraisal System (PDAS)
• SolarWinds and DeepNines Network Management Software
(Source: Pearsall ISD Technology Plan, 2011)
Existing Conditions
• Full-Time Support:
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Director of Technology
PEIMS Coordinator
Technical Support Specialists
• Telecommunications Services:
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AT&T Local, internet, and some Long - Distance
• 40 telephone lines
• 70 cell phones
• NTS Communications long distance
• (8)T-1 lines for internet access
• (3) dedicated to distance learning & video conferencing
• 70% average capacity per SolarWinds Management Software
• Fiber optic network connect (3) campuses to administration building
• Elementary school connects via Gigaman circuit
• Public Library connects via Alvaion wireless point-to-point bridges
• 90% of classrooms have 4-5 Ethernet connections
(Source: Pearsall ISD Technology Plan, 2011)
Technology Needs
1. Continue to develop and implement a comprehensive staff development
plan to improve technology integration.
2. Continue to implement new student technologies.
3. Continue to implement new classroom technologies.
4. Expand the use of distance learning to improve education throughout
the community.
5. Implement and maintain Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology
for improved communication.
6. Maintain and upgrade a robust network infrastructure capable of
supporting existing and new technologies.
7. Replace obsolete equipment in the classroom and reduce
student/computer ratios to meet LRPT recommendations.
8. Expand the use of district website.
(Source: Pearsall ISD Technology Plan, 2011)
Goals, Objectives, and Strategies
• Texas publishes a Long Range Plan for Technology (LRPT) to address four
key areas:
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Teaching and Learning
Educator Preparation and Development
Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support Services
Infrastructure for Technology
• The district plan correlates with these key areas through five technology
goals for the next year.
• The district plan also correlates with e-Rate recommendations and NCLB
requirements.
(Source: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=5082&menu_id=2147483665, 2011)
Goal #1
Enhance the technology skills of the educational staff through a
comprehensive staff development system.
Objective 1.1 Provide technology literacy staff development to all
of the instructional staff every year to improve technology
integration in the classroom.
Objective 1.2 Provide staff development to improve technology
skills of the administrative and support staff.
(Source: Pearsall ISD Technology Plan, 2011)
Goal #2
Improve student learning through the appropriate use of technology.
Objective 2.1 Improve the technology skills of all students by
offering a technology curriculum at all grade levels that meets or
exceeds state and national requirements.
Objective 2.2 Insure equal access to technology for all students.
(Source: Pearsall ISD Technology Plan, 2011)
Goal #3
Pearsall ISD will incorporate new and existing technologies into the
instructional process at all campuses.
Objective 3.1 Utilize technology in the classroom to improve
student learning.
Objective 3.2 Utilize technology to improve communication with
parents and the community.
(Source: Pearsall ISD Technology Plan, 2011)
Goal #4
Pearsall ISD will continue to expand the use of school facilities to improve
education in the community.
Objective 4.1 Expand the number of post secondary institutions
that provide dual credit, undergraduate, graduate, certification,
and adult literacy courses in the community.
Objective 4.2 Increase the number of distance learning classrooms
to accommodate more adult learners.
(Source: Pearsall ISD Technology Plan, 2011)
Goal #5
Pearsall ISD will use technology to provide timely and accurate data for
decision-making at the campus and district level.
Objective 5.1 School district administrators will model the use of
technology to improve communication and technology skills
among school employees.
Objective 5.2 Review and evaluate student performance data
annually.
Objective 5.3 Review and evaluate the PEIMS data to improve the
operations of the school district.
(Source: Pearsall ISD Technology Plan, 2011)
Budget Funding Sources 2011-2012
Budget Item
Cost
Funding Sources
Staff Development
$30,000
Local Salary: $25,000
State Technology: $5,000
Telecommunications & Internet
Access
$160,000
Local Salary: $50,000
Local Funds: $40,000
eRate Funds: $70,000
Materials and Supplies
$200,000
Local Funds: $160,000
State Technology: $40,000
Equipment
$35,000
Local Funds: $30,000
State Technology: $5,000
Maintenance
$125,000
Local Salary Tech: $90,000
Local Funds: $35,000
Miscellaneous Expenses
$39,000
PEIMS Coordinator: $39,000
Total
(Source: Pearsall ISD Technology Plan, 2011)
$589,000
Evaluation
Process:
• Evaluated and updated annually
• All recommendations considered and prioritized
Methodology:
• Integrating technology into curriculum and instruction
• Increasing the ability of teachers to teach
• Enabling students to meet challenging state academic standards
• Acquiring and deploying technologies and telecommunication services
• Meeting timelines for implementation
(Source: Pearsall ISD Technology Plan, 2011)
Resources
Pearsall Independent School District. (2011). 2011-2012 Technology Plan.
Pearsall, TX.
Texas Education Agency. (2002). Texas Long Range Plan for Technology.
Retrieved on May 15, 2011, from
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=5082&menu_id=214748
3665.