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Technology Planning Committee
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Existing Conditions:
The following technology is currently in
place:
• Direct connection to the Internet via T1 leased line to company.
• District web servers in place providing district information and student
work.
• Written policies in place on acceptable use of the Internet, World
Wide Web content, network management, and equipment donations.
• Distance
learning lab available for students, staff, and community members.
• T-STAR
satellite receiver used for district training and information.
• Two file
Servers and one web servers
• Networked online card catalog, Internet
access, Texas Library Connection, and automated checkout in the library.
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Web server maintained by the students with high school information and projects.
• Mobile lab housing 15 wireless laptops
• Wireless access points in
high school providing a wireless Internet and LAN connection to the entire high
school
• Teachers use electronic gradebook.
• Electronic Card Catalog
• Two computers in each high school classroom
• Six drops in each
classroom
• Projector located in library
• Two projectors available for
checkout
• High school Computer lab with 18 multimedia computers
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Classworks Gold K-6 site license for elementary students.
• Three computers
in each elementary classroom
• Document camera, projector, and VCR in each
elementary classroom
• Elementary computer lab with 20 computers, projector,
and document camera
• Plasma television used in foyer to show school
information and pictures
Telecommunications Services
Currently,
all students and staff members in the school district have access to the
Internet, through a direct connection (as cited above in the Statement of
Existing Conditions). A LAN is in place for the entire district. The high school
also provides wireless access.
Long distance, local and cellular service is
available on both campuses. All of these services are currently being discounted
through E-Rate funds.
Technology Needs:
Teaching and Learning
Oglesby ISD needs
to take full advantage of technology’s potential as a supplement to other
classroom activities to expand and enhance teacher’s abilities to effectively
teach TEKS. This need includes integrating technology in all subject areas as
well as specialized efforts to teach technology-related TEKS. Also included is
improving the use of technology in an administrative capacity to track student
progress and success.
While some were enthusiastic and others resigned, many
teacher and administrator survey responses emphasized that computers and
technology are important to the future of education. They recognized the need
for educators to become proficient with technology to use new materials provided
with textbooks to engage students in the learning process. They also realized
the importance of teaching their students technology-related skills to prepare
them for their further education and careers.
Educator Preparation and
Development
With more computers and other technological equipment comes
a need to make sure educators can effectively maximize the benefits of
technological tools. In addition to more technology-related equipment, Oglesby
ISD has a need for staff training on the most effective use of technology. Many
survey respondents indicated that integrating technology into the curriculum,
distance learning, and video production were training areas they would find
useful. While technology is available and Oglesby ISD staff recognize its
importance, many teachers feel they could benefit from additional training and
this is a clear need for the district.
Infrastructure for Technology
Oglesby ISD needs reliable and efficient network infrastructure to
efficiently manage its technology use. Students and staff need quick and stable
access to shared network resources as well as appropriate external educational
resources available via the Internet. Network access must be quick, reliable,
secure, and consistent both within and among district campuses. This need
includes the acquisition of higher bandwidth that could provide
distance-learning opportunities tenable through videoconferencing and related
applications. Survey responses also expressed a need for technical support to
ensure that computers, software, and equipment are reliably ready for
instruction.
| GOAL 1: Teacher and Learning: All students K-12 will be provided the highest level of instruction regardless of ethnicity, gender, or disability. | |||||||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 1.1.1: | All teachers K-6 will use Classworks Gold software to
supplement their curriculum.
Comments: Oglesby already has a site license of Classworks Gold. LEA LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL18, TL20 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2004-2007 | Principal Teachers |
PDAS Teacher Observations Lesson Plans | ||||
| 1.1.2: | The Principal will provide all teachers with a list of the
technology TEKS in the subject areas they are teaching and provide them
with the resources needed to effectively teach them.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP02, EP05, EP13, TL01, TL02, TL05, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL13 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2004-2007 | Principal Counselor |
PDAS Evaluation Teacher Observations Lesson Plans | ||||
| 1.1.3: | All teachers will be encouraged by the principal to
strengthen their technology skills based upon the SBEC standards of
educator technology skills.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP05, EP08, EP09, EP10, TL01, TL03, TL15 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Principal Counselor |
PDAS Teacher Evaluations Lesson Plans Rating of "Advanced Tech" for Focus Area H-Educator Preparation and Development on the Texas StaR Chart. | ||||
| 1.1.4: | All students grades K-2 will be assessed using hand held
PDA for TPRI to satisfy reading/language arts skills requirement.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS02, AS03, EP07, TL01, TL03, TL07, TL08 |
State: Revised
Status: In Progress |
2004-2007 | Principal | Grade Reports TPRI assessment | ||||
| 1.1.5: | All elementary teachers will have access to projectors,
document cameras, and VCRs hooked up to their teahcer computer.
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL02, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL10, TL19, TL20 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Technology Director | Technology Inventory | ||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 1.2.1: | All students K-6 will attend a weekly computer class that
provides instruction in the technology application TEKS.
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL02, TL04, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL10, TL13, TL14, TL15, TL20 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Principal Counselor Teachers |
PDAS Evaluation Lesson Plans Student Projects Rating of "Advanced Tech" on Focus Area E-Technology Applications TEKS Assessment on the Texas STaR Chart. | ||||
| 1.2.2: | At least four high school technology application classes
will be offered each year.
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL09, TL10, TL14, TL15 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Principal Counselor |
Course Offerings Guide Rating of "Advanced Tech" for Focus Area E-Technology Applications TEKS Assessment on the Texas STaR Chart | ||||
| 1.2.3: | Create an vertically aligned technology curriculum K-12
based upon the Student Standards of Technology
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, EP02, EP13, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2005-2007 | Principal Teachers Counselor |
Curriculum Lesson Plans | ||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 1.3.1: | All teachers will have access to online resources which
will include subscription to the Encyclopedia Brittannica, and Streaming
Video services.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, TL01, TL02, TL05, TL07, TL08, TL10, TL17 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Technology Coordinator | Online Subscription Agreements Lesson Plans | ||||
| 1.3.2: | Training will be provided to all teachers at the beginning
of each school year on how to use the district's software and online
resources effectively.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP05, EP08, TL03, TL05, TL20 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
August 2005 August 2006 August 2007 |
Technology Director Principal |
Professional Development Records | ||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 1.4.1: | All students grades K-6 will be given the STAR reading test
twice a year to benchmark reading levels.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS02, TL01, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Principal Teachers |
STAR test results | ||||
| 1.4.2: | All teachers K-6 will use Classworks Gold software to
assess each student's academic level and inform parents of these results
along with recommendations for improvement.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS02, AS03, AS04, TL01, TL07, TL09, TL10, TL11 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 (Report Cards) | Principal Teachers |
Report Cards Parent's Notes Classworks Gold Reports | ||||
| 1.4.3: | All teachers grade K-6 and the junior high and high school
teacher will use Accelerated Reader Software as part of their curriculum.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS02, TL01, TL07, TL09, TL11 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Principal Teachers |
AR reports and test results Lesson Plans | ||||
| GOAL 2: All staff will continue to maintain and improve their professional skills by participating in year round professional development activities. | |||||||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 2.1.1: | Oglesby ISD will belong to the ESC Region 12 Title II, Part
D COOP, which provides numerous opportunities for workshops in technology
integration.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP04, EP05, EP08, EP09, TL03 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Superintendent | ESC 12 COOP Agreement | ||||
| 2.1.2: | Oglesby ISD will apply for a waiver day from the State each
year and dedicate the day to technology training and planning.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, EP03, EP05, EP08, EP09, EP13, I01, TL03, TL09 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Superintendent Site-Based Committee |
Waiver Application and Approval | ||||
| 2.1.3: | Oglesby ISD will hire a technology consultant or staff from
the ESC12 to give technology workshops on campus each school year.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP04, EP05, EP09, TL03 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Superintendent Principal |
Contract between School and Consultant Staff Development Evaluations | ||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 2.2.1: | All teachers that are successfully using technology in the
classroom will be given the opportunities to attend appropriate technology
conferences.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP05, EP09, EP10, EP12, TL03, TL20 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Principal | Conference Registration | ||||
| 2.2.2: | All teachers that use technology successfully in the
classroom will be encouraged by the principal to present at local and
state conferences.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, EP08, EP10, TL05, TL19, TL20 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Principal | Conference Registration | ||||
| 2.2.3: | All teachers will be allowed to attend staff development
workshops or participate in staff development activities in the summer in
exchange for attending staff development days during the school year.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP05, EP07, EP08, EP09, EP11, EP12, TL03, TL05 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Superintendent Principal |
Staff Development Records | ||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 2.3.1: | Oglesby ISD will belong to EdLink 12 for access to
videoconferencing opportunities which will include professional
development.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP05, EP08, EP09, EP11, EP12, TL03, TL18 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Superintendent | EdLink 12 Contract | ||||
| 2.3.2: | All staff members will have access to satellite television
located in the library which includes a number of channels dedicated to
professional development.
Comments: Staff members can use the library and satellite system at any time of the day, seven days a week. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP05, EP06, EP08, EP10, EP11, EP12, TL03, TL18 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Technology Director | Satellite Usage Professional Development Records | ||||
| GOAL 3: Oglesby ISD will continue to evolve as a supportive learning community. | |||||||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 3.1.1: | Oglesby ISD will contract with the ESC Region 12 for a
once-a-week technical support person to work in the district.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08, I02, I03 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Superintendent | ESC Contract Technical Support Records | ||||
| 3.1.2: | Oglesby ISD will contract with the ESC Region 12 or other
qualified personnel to work in the district for instructional technology
support.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08, EP03, EP05, EP11, EP12 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Superintendent Principal |
Contract between Consultant and District | ||||
| 3.1.3: | Oglesby ISD will contract annually with the ESC Region 12
for RSCCC and Winschool support.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS02, AS03 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Superintendent | ESC Contract | ||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 3.2.1: | The high school web-mastering class will maintain a school
website that contains school information and news.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS04, AS05, AS07, I15, TL19, TL21 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Technology Director Web-Mastering Teacher |
Website Feedback Teacher Surveys | ||||
| 3.2.2: | All teachers will use an electronic gradebook program to
send information home through report cards and progress reports.
Comments: Oglesby uses eClass Grades. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS02, AS03, AS04, AS05, TL11 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Principal | Report Cards Progress Reports | ||||
| 3.2.3: | Community members will have access to adult literacy
information via resources available on the school's website.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS05, AS07, I15, TL21 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Technology Director Web-Mastering Teacher |
Website | ||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 3.3.1: | E-Rate discounts will be applied for annually.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03, I03 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Superintendent | E-Rate Application E-Rate Acceptance Letter | ||||
| 3.3.2: | Oglesby will participate in all funding opportunities
available through the ESC Region 12.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Superintendent | Applications | ||||
| 3.3.3: | The technology committee will work with local businesses to
raise money for technology.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS07, I03, I11, I12 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Technology Committee | Donations Fundraisers | ||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 3.4.1: | The technology committee will meet twice yearly to review
the progress made on the technology plan and to update it as needed.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, EP14, I01, I08, I09, TL09 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Technology Committee | Committee Minutes | ||||
| 3.4.2: | The school board will approve a annual technology budget
that includes a combination of state and local funds, Title II, Part D
funds, Chapter 41 money, and money from other programs which may include
money from other Title programs.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, I08 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Superintendent | School Board Minutes | ||||
| GOAL 4: A reliable and versatile infrastructure will provide students and staff with the opportunities needed to facilitate the current technology demands in education. | |||||||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 4.1.1: | At least 10 new computers that meet hardware specifications
set by the technology director will be purchased each year.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I05, I06, I07 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Technology Director | Technology Inventory | ||||
| 4.1.2: | All computers will be upgraded as necessary to run the
district's software.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I05, I06, I07, I14 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Technical Support Person | Technology Inventory | ||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 4.2.1: | Oglesby ISD will continue to lease a T-1 line to provide
students and staff with high speed and safe Internet access.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, I10, I11, I15 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Superintendent | Contract between Oglesby ISD and ESC Region 12 | ||||
| 4.2.2: | Internet filtering will be installed on all computers in
the district.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Technical Support Person | Filtering Agreement with the ESC Region 12 CIPA Agreement | ||||
| 4.2.3: | Local and long distance service will be available to all
staff in order for them to effectively communicate with parents and other
professionals.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS04, AS05 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Superintendent | Phone Bills | ||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 4.3.1: | The technical support person will upgrade all computers and
equipment to meet the requirements of the district's software.
Comments: All computers must be able to run Windows XP and Office XP in the district. If the computer is cannot be upgraded to run this software, it will be discarded or repositioned. LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I05, I06, I07, I14 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Technical Support Person | Technical Support Records Technology Inventory | ||||
| 4.3.2: | Servers will be upgraded or replaced as needed.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, I14 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Technical Support Person | Technology Inventory Technical Support Records | ||||
| 4.3.3: | A new file server will be purchased to expand the network
space available to teachers and students and to lighten the load of the
other file server.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, I14 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2005 | Technical Support Person | Technology Inventory | ||||
| 4.3.4: | The Superintendent and Technology Director will follow the
obsolescence policy followed by the school board.
Comments: See Appendix for Obsolescence Policy LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, I14 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2004-2007 | Technology Director | Technology Inventory | ||||
| GOAL 5: Access of computers by students will increase for the 2005-06 school year. New computers will be added to the library for student access during the school day. Teachers and aides will aide students by allowing access to the Library technology center. | |||||||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 5.1.1: | At least three computer will be purchased and set up in the
library to be used during and immediately after school for students to
research and complete assignments.
Comments: This should be implemented August 2005. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS03, AS06, EP06, EP10, I01, I02, I07, I09, I10, I15, TL01, TL03, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL12, TL13, TL15, TL18, TL19, TL20 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
8/2005 | Principal | Students will further knowledge and comprehension of secondary studies by accessing the technology center in the library. Students will have unlimited access of the library technology center during the school day in order to further knowledge and skills in their secondary studies. | ||||
Method of application for formula funds: Local Application
Budget year 2005 | ||
| Budget item | Cost | Funding Sources with amount per source |
| Staff Development | $5,053.00 | 21% Title II, Part D 79% Local |
| Telecommunications & Internet Access | $20,000.00 | 60% E-Rate 40% Local |
| Materials & Supplies | $30,000.00 | 100% Local |
| Equipment | $12,000.00 | 100% Local |
| Maintenance | $45,000.00 | 100% Local |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $10,253.00 | 100% Local |
| Total | $122,306.00 | |
Budget year 2006 | ||
| Budget item | Cost | Funding Sources with amount per source |
| Staff Development | $4,053.00 | 34% Title II, Part D 66% Local |
| Telecommunications & Internet Access | $20,000.00 | 60% E-Rate 40% Local |
| Materials & Supplies | $30,000.00 | 100% Local |
| Equipment | $12,000.00 | 100% Local |
| Maintenance | $45,000.00 | 100% Local |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $5,000.00 | 100% Local |
| Total | $116,053.00 | |
Evaluation Method:
Oglesby ISD’s STaR Chart results for each campus
will be used to help Oglesby ISD assess its progress toward meeting the goals of
the Long Range Plan for Technology.
Other methods used for evaluation
will include:
• Surveys of the staff conducted twice yearly in regards to
their use of technology in the classroom
• Informal interviews conducted
once a semester by the campus Technology Plan Committee representative
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Records of staff member participation in technology training monitored by
sign-in sheets and teacher professional development records.
• Integration
of training into the classroom as measured by lesson plans and number and type
of technology and distance learning projects.
• Monitoring and documentation
of community access to technology resources and information on the campuses and
on the web site.
• Monitoring and documentation of community involvement
• Yearly inventory of hardware and software
• Support and maintenance of
technology as documented by technical support records
Attachment item B:
Student AUP
http://www.oglesbyisd.net/plans/student_AUP.pdfAttachment item C:
Obsolescence Policy
http://www.oglesbyisd.net/plans/Oglesby-Obsolencense-Policy.pdf
OGLESBY 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.