Alamo Heights Independent School District Long-Range Technology Plan

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1 Long-Range Technology Plan ESC Region Broadway San Antonio, Texas Phone: (210) Superintendent Dr. Kevin Brown Director of Instructional and Jennifer Faulkner, M.Ed. Office: (210) Fax: (210)

2 Technology Plan Committee This plan was approved by these District Technology Committee members: Jorge Aguilar... Assistant Principal - AHJS Suzanne Arévalo... Teacher - Cambridge Elementary Lori Bauml... Librarian - Cambridge Elementary Keith and Erica Becvar... Parents Catherine Berkeley-Jones... Instructional Technology Specialist - AHJS Sharla Blakley... Teacher - AHJS Lisa Brand-Avila... Teacher - Woodridge Elementary Celine Bordelon... Teacher - Cambridge Elementary Rose Bradley... Instructional Technology Specialist - AHHS Lora Bray... Teacher - AHJS Tony Canty... Parent Jackie Caruso... Teacher - AHJS Ann Carter... Teacher - AHHS Cristie Christopher... Teacher - Cambridge Elementary Gail Combs... Librarian - AHHS Tricia Corey... District Webmaster - Technology Department Kirstin Davis... Teacher - AHJS Colleen Derk... Teacher - Woodridge Elementary Charlotte Dolat... Teacher - Woodridge Elementary Terri Duncan... Assistant Principal - AHHS Jamie Dunevant... Helpdesk - Technology Department Carol Fenley... Teacher - Howard Early Childhood Center Martha Flores... Teacher - Howard Early Childhood Center David Foss... Teacher - AHHS Roy Garcia... Teacher - Robbins Academy Joanie Gerber... Occupational Therapist - Education Development Center Juan Guerrero... Instructional Technology Specialist - Woodridge Elementary Betsy Hanzel... Teacher - Cambridge Elementary Erika Herrera... Teacher - Cambridge Elementary Stan Hutto... Teacher - AHHS Michelle Johnson... Teacher - Howard Early Childhood Center Ruth Jungman... Instructional Technology Specialist - Cambridge Elementary Dr. Elizabeth Lane... Parent Ann Mar... Teacher - AHHS Roger Martinez... Teacher - AHJS Malinda McCormick... Parent Cindy Mikel... Band Director - AHHS Roxanna Montes-Bazaldua... Teacher - Woodridge Elementary Courtney Patton... Teacher - AHHS Connie Perry... Teacher - Woodridge Elementary Steffanie Persyn... Librarian - AHJS Natalie Pierce... Teacher - Woodridge Elementary Brian Ricketts... Teacher - AHHS Lauren Rizzoli... Teacher - AHJS Monica Rodriguez... Teacher - AHHS Sylvia Rodriguez... Assistant Principal Woodridge Elementary Susan Thomas... Teacher - AHHS Terry Thrift... Parent Ann Veazey... Teacher - Cambridge Elementary Carrie Workman... Parent Kait Workman... Student

3 Table of Contents Executive Summary... 1 Needs Assessment Assessment Process... 1 Existing Conditions... 2 Technology Needs... 4 Goals, Objective, Timeline Goal Goal Goal Goal Budget Evaluation Process Appendices LoTi (Levels of Technology Implementation) o LoTi Technology Use Profile o DETAILS for the 21 st Century STaR Charts Learning.com Tech Literacy Assessment Acceptable Use Policy (web link) Alamo Heights ISD Technology Showcase (web link) Professional Development Calendar (web link) Eduphoria Helpdesk, Workshop, PDAS and Aware (web link) TEA 2010 Technology Plan Approval Certificate

4 Executive Summary The Alamo Heights Independent School district has recently completed writing and implementing a Strategic Plan that encompasses many of the goals and strategies included in this Long-Range Plan for Technology. With engaging learning environments as our focus, this plan will help guide the district to direct its efforts regarding technology in the same direction as the Strategic Plan. Specifically, both plans recognize the pervasive existence of technology in the lives of our students. It is the goal of the district to ensure that all students have access to the tools that will help them be successful both in school and in life. Needs Assessment Assessment Process: The District Technology Committee continually reviews current practices using existing equipment and resources in Alamo Heights ISD classrooms. This committee is committed to the realization that effective infusion of technology into the learning process requires systemic change. To implement and sustain change, there must be a strong technology infrastructure with excellent, timely technical support, regular assessment of the methodology and structure of teaching and learning, and ongoing professional development with appropriate follow-up. AHISD Instructional Technology Specialists assist teachers and campus staff in participating in formal online surveys, as well as assess the needs of staff on a more informal, day-to-day basis. They attend grade level and department chair meetings to listen to the needs and desires of teachers, to introduce and train teachers in the resources available to them, and to help them use available technology in the classroom. As new teachers enter the district, the Instructional Technology Specialist on each campus assists them in becoming acquainted with the resources the district uses. The LoTi Digital Age Survey is used to determine teacher proficiency and frequency of technology usage based on a self-reporting format. This survey gives teachers immediate personal feedback in three critical areas: Personal Computer Use, Current Instructional Practices and Levels of Technology Implementation. The data revealed to the campus principal shows a cumulative assessment of these three areas based on the sum of the teachers' surveys. Additionally, this survey instrument provides the campus and the district with recommendations for professional development in each of the three key areas. The results of the LoTi survey indicate that teachers in AHISD have confidence in their ability to use the computer. They report that they use the computer regularly for accomplishing their jobs. The survey also shows that, in general, teachers in AHISD practice student-centered instructional methods in the classroom. However, LoTi also reveals that teachers need support in integrating the technology into the instructional practice. AHISD uses this data each year to create a professional development plan for the summer and following school year. Additionally, every teacher in the district completes the Texas Education Agency's STaR Chart. The results of this instrument allow administrators to evaluate the perceptions of teachers in the areas of Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation and Development, Leadership and Infrastructure for Technology. This year the STaR Chart instrument was made more teacher-friendly so that the results more accurately reflect the current conditions of the school and district. Further, AHISD conducts an annual inventory to determine quantity and condition of equipment. This year, the district hired an outside consultant to help us plan for an infrastructure that will meet the growing needs of an innovative school district. In anticipation of students bringing wireless devices to school, and the number of devices on the network growing each year, the plan provides for a secure, robust infrastructure for both wired and wireless devices. This needs assessment takes into consideration the fact that there may be innovations and developments in technology within the next five years of which we are currently unaware. ~ 1 ~

5 Existing Conditions: Currently, AHISD has a stable, robust infrastructure that supports both wired and wireless devices. However, the district realizes that to ensure this consistent connectivity, the equipment and resources must be continually evaluated. Keeping up with the demands of a school district is of constant concern, and the snapshot of an effectively working network can be a moving target. Current conditions: District-Wide Direct connection to the Internet with 20MB fiber connection Centralized server farm located at district technology center District-wide fiber network running at 10GB/s District application servers on a SAN in place providing district information and student work Written policies in place on acceptable use of the Internet, network management, and management of physical inventory Online learning opportunities available for students, staff, and community members Online Learning Management System to keep track of professional development, PDAS, inventory, and other district forms. Online grading and attendance system VoIP with voic Video streaming technology on every campus including live morning announcements WinOcular personnel management system Streaming videos to desktop from Discovery Education Streaming stored on district server Software to image computers and remotely manage and repair desktops and laptops FirstClass that allows for communication and collaboration among staff members Active Directory serving as network protocol Wireless access using a managed Cisco system with over 100 access points district wide Lightspeed for content filtering and spam filtering Alamo Heights High School Campus connection to central NOC (network operations center) via fiber network. Web server maintained by campus webmaster for high school information and projects. Two networked computer labs that teachers may use with assistant to aid the staff in technology scheduling and logistics. Foreign Language lab that needs to be upgraded Library with 20 networked workstations and 10 wireless MacBooks 20 networked workstations in Journalism 10 laptop carts with 96 laptops and tablets Four to six network drops in every classroom Ceiling mounted data projectors installed in every classroom Twelve fiber-backbone, Ethernet-to-the-desktop connected computer labs with four file servers for advanced technology classes, including multimedia, web mastering, digital graphics and animation, computer science I-IV, video technology. Networked library automation system and Internet access in the library Peripherals such as digital cameras, digital video cameras, scanners, and document cameras that can be checked out and used in the classroom Wireless access using Cisco access points Science building with 12 classrooms with 14 desktops in each. Six interactive white boards ~ 2 ~

6 Alamo Heights Junior School Campus connection to central NOC (network operations center) via fiber network. Web page maintained by campus webmaster with middle school information and projects. 150 laptops in 10 mobile carts 15 Tablet PC's available for student use Four to six network drops in every classroom Fiber-backbone, Ethernet-to-the-desktop connected computer labs with file server for classes and access to multiple application servers Networked library automation system and Internet access in the library Peripherals such as digital cameras, digital video cameras, scanners, and document cameras that can be checked out and used in the classroom. Wireless access using Cisco access points Ceiling mounted data projectors installed in every classroom There are no interactive white boards on this campus Alamo Heights Elementary Campuses Campus connection to central NOC (network operations center) via fiber network Woodridge has 98 laptops in 4 carts Cambridge has 97 laptops in 6 carts (2 of which are Dell minis) Five network drops in every classroom. Cambridge has one computer lab with 15 desktops designed for collaborative work by students Networked library automation system and Internet access in the library Peripherals such as digital cameras, digital video cameras, scanners, and document cameras available for checkout in the library Wireless access using Cisco access points Ceiling-mounted data projectors installed in every classroom Wireless interactive tablets (Interwrite Pads and Airliners) Woodridge has 4 interactive white boards Cambridge has 5 interactive white boards Howard Early Childhood Center has 2 interactive white boards 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. LANs are in place on every campus. Inventory The latest inventory of current technology available for student use in ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD as of May, 2010 is provided in the chart below. Only current, non-obsolete student computers are listed. The list does not include administrative computers or file servers. CAMPUS NUMBER OF STUDENTS TOTAL COMPUTERS STUDENT TO COMPUTER RATIO Alamo Heights High School and Robbins Academy :1 Alamo Heights Junior School :1 Cambridge Elementary :1 Woodridge Elementary :1 Howard Early Childhood Center :1 ~ 3 ~

7 Technology Needs: The district will strive to provide the hardware, software and connectivity resources necessary to prepare students for their lives in the 21st century. Teaching and Learning As technology becomes more ubiquitous in our schools, it is imperative that we are attuned to the continually changing needs and demands of teachers and learners. New Web2.0 tools are introduced daily and many provide immeasurable support and value in our classrooms. Additionally, more online resources require a larger supply of bandwidth as they become more interactive and supported by video streaming. It is the job of the technology department to continually monitor the bandwidth to ensure that these resources are being used efficiently and that learners have access to the tools they need in school. Educator Preparation and Development There is a continuing need to provide teachers with technology integration support, just-in-time training, ongoing support through technology training during and after school as well as summer professional development opportunities. Teacher professional development is the essential component of every technology plan. Technology makes a difference in the education of children. Teachers adept at using and integrating technology in the teaching and learning process provide students with the necessary skills to enter the workforce of the 21st century. The District must provide adequate professional development in the use of Internet and Technology resources and practical applications for the classroom. These professional development opportunities should be provided in many ways including flexible formats and non-traditional hours. Administration and Support Services Administrative leadership is an essential component for the successful use and support of technology in our schools. More often, the tools that administrators use on a daily basis are technology-driven or technology-based. Discussions at Principal/Director Meetings as well as "Lunch and Learn" sessions with individual administrators have proven to be effective in helping administrators understand these tools, as well as the needs of students and teachers. It would be helpful to ensure that these opportunities continue and that administrators are provided any just-in-time support that they require. Providing adequate and timely technical support in the District requires technical personnel. As the quantity of technology devices and the quality of technology usage grows, so must the support staff. The Texas Star Chart recommends having one technician per 500 computers. Currently, we have over 2500 computers and two technicians. A school district that is dependent upon a robust, dependable infrastructure requires at least four technicians and a qualified network administrator to ensure the integrity of the system. ~ 4 ~

8 Infrastructure for Technology Teachers and students across the district have participated in brainstorming sessions in which we determined equipment and resources necessary to teach students in an environment that is technology-rich. The following is what these stakeholders have recommended: Desktop and laptop computers to replace obsolete computers across the district. Additional peripherals such as digital cameras, digital video cameras, interactive slates or white boards, ipads, ipods, electronic readers, electronic sketch pads, scanners, and document cameras that can be used in the classroom. Additional data drops in classrooms and instructional areas to allow for more computers and equity of network access Additional computer-grade electricity in each classroom and instructional area Replace outdated data cabling in the schools Better coverage for wireless access Wireless security that will allow for students to bring personal wireless devices to school for instructional purposes Bandwidth shaping tools to ensure secure and consistent bandwidth for mission critical services such as business office applications, grade book and attendance and online testing Parent notification system to alert parents when there is critical information to distribute such as bad weather day school cancellation Video conferencing equipment for each campus to allow for virtual field trips Refresh of staff laptops Upgrade to virtualized servers where the application allows Social networking tools that are appropriate for school/instructional use ~ 5 ~

9 Goal 1: Promote academic excellence by actively engaging all students in a personally challenging curriculum. Objective 1.1: All students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills described in the ISTE NETS S for Students and the Texas Technology Applications TEKS for grades K-8 to improve student achievement. Budget for this objective: $6, LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 07, 08, 11 Strategies Timeline Staff Responsible Methods of Evaluation Develop curriculum frameworks that integrate the ISTE NETS S for Students, the Technology Applications Technology Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and the Texas School Library Standards into the curriculum at all grade levels Principals Library Media Specialists Department / Grade Level Chairpersons Formative: Teacher lesson plans available for review Summative: Frameworks documentation Teachers will provide opportunities for appropriate use of innovative and emerging technologies using 21st Century Skills as part of the curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners. (Differentiated Instruction) Offer at least four Technology Applications courses at the high school and/or junior school level. Develop/implement Digital Citizenship curriculum that addresses the Acceptable Use Policy and Procedures to ensure the personal safety of all students and staff. (Cyberbullying, ethical use, social media, copyright, rights and responsibilities, and etiquette) Teachers will use Eduphoria Aware (or similar technology tools) to monitor and assess student achievement. Principals Technology Facilitators Secondary Principals Counselors Assistant Superintendents of Curriculum and Instruction Formative: Lab/ laptop/ classroom computer usage, administrator walkthrough, student surveys, lesson plans Summative: Technology integrated units, technology based projects and products, increased technology skills Formative: Student request forms for classes Summative: Classes in master schedule Formative: Meeting agendas Summative: Evidence of new curriculum Reports in Eduphoria Aware Meeting minutes of teams of teachers ~ 6 ~

10 Objective 1.2: AHISD will create a culture of collegial support to ensure the effective and appropriate use of technology in the classroom and libraries in order to increase student achievement. Budget for this objective: $6, LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 07, 08, 11, 12 Strategies Timeline Staff Responsible Methods of Evaluation Teachers will demonstrate and model the use of technology in the classroom according to the goals they set for themselves in collaboration with their instructional technology specialist and supervisor. Investigate Best Practices for providing anytime/anywhere access for ubiquitous use of technology for learning by all students.(to include Texas Virtual School Network) Evidence on FormSpace in Eduphoria Formative: Research evidence, meeting minutes, scheduled demonstrations, scheduled visits to other districts Summative: Meeting minutes Develop tools and strategies to assess and report the progress of student mastery of Technology Application Skills, (Student Portfolios, Assessment Instruments) Investigate the use and implementation of a curriculum management system (Project Share, Moodle) that will encourage the sharing of curriculum resources to ensure differentiated instruction for all students. Teachers will create authentic opportunities for students to engage in learning outside of the traditional classroom experience. Principals Assistant Superintendents of Curriculum and Instruction Principals Campus Technology Committees Formative: Meeting minutes Summative: Instrument for assessment Formative: Committee meeting minutes and agenda Summative: Selection and implementation of Curriculum Management System Teachers' lesson plans and reservations for distance learning equipment ~ 7 ~

11 Objective 1.3: AHISD will provide equitable access to resources for students and staff to promote lifelong learning, and will communicate these resources to parents and the community. Budget for this objective: $1,000, LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 04b, 07, 08, 09, 11, 12 Strategies Timeline Staff Responsible Methods of Evaluation Ensure access to a variety of technology tools for all students both during and after school (electronic textbooks, desktops, laptops, wireless devices, learning management systems, 21st century tools, etc.) to provide enriching learning opportunities. Provide authentic, online, student-centered, problem-based learning opportunities that include tele-collaborative projects, distance learning, video-on-demand, library media services, and digital content delivery services to encourage collaboration and creativity with peers and professionals, both within and outside the school district. Provide opportunities for students and teachers to share acquired knowledge and skills with a variety of audiences: Technology Showcase, staff meetings, morning announcements, and/or local, regional and state conferences. Develop an instructional support team that includes Instructional Technology Specialists, Library Media Specialists, and Technology Facilitators to create a strong, cohesive partnership to provide guidance and support for teachers. Technology Department Staff Library Media Specialists Campus Facilitators Principals Library Media Specialists Campus Facilitators Documentation of use within systems Formative: Professional development registrations Summative: Teacher lesson plans Formative: Teacher lesson plans showing student demonstrations Summative: Technology Showcase program, evidence of presentations Formative: Scheduled meetings Summative: Professional development and just-in-time support from both specialists at each campus ~ 8 ~

12 Goal 2: Promote educators effectiveness in integrating technology through a variety of professional development opportunities Objective 2.1: 100% of Instructional Personnel will be encouraged to meet the ISTE National Educational Technology Standards (NETS T) for Teachers for technology literacy and fluency. Budget for this objective: $2, LRPT Category: Educator Preparation and Development NCLB Correlates: 01, 03, 04a, 04b, 07, 11, 12 Strategies Timeline Staff Responsible Methods of Evaluation Expand and enhance just-in-time, face-to-face and online professional development options to infuse appropriate technologies into teaching and learning. Develop a list of skills that all teachers at each grade level should know and be able to model. Provide time to allow teachers to explore and experiment with technology and to develop lessons. Provide a system in which teachers, in collaboration with their supervisor and instructional technology specialist, set goals for using technology to engage students. Campus Facilitators Campus Facilitators Campus Facilitators Principals Formative: Ongoing revision of E-tutorials and online offerings Grade-level or department meetings Summative: Attendance recorded online and on sign-in sheets Participant evaluations Written plan and list of skills Evidence of collaboration time for teachers Working spaces created in FirstClass or in ProjectShare Form in FormSpace is completed for each teacher Summative evaluation includes setting goals ~ 9 ~

13 Objective 2.2: AHISD will offer professional development to enable all instructional staff to integrate the Technology Application TEKS in the core curriculum TEKS. Budget for this objective: $35, LRPT Category: Educator Preparation and Development NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 04b, 07, 08, 11 Strategies Timeline Staff Responsible Methods of Evaluation Develop and deliver high quality professional development courses for teachers that focus on preparing teachers to integrate technology into their subject areas, and to use available resources to make sound, data-driven decisions for instruction. Offer examples of best teaching practices through a variety of methods including informal, face-to-face sessions, video, just-intime training and support, streaming video, web-based courses, and Web 2.0 applications. Continue the use of Instructional Technology Facilitators on each campus to serve as instructional coaches and mentors to support classroom teachers. Provide a structure and a set of expectations for campus Instructional Technology Specialists, campus facilitators, and Library Media Specialists to lead and train colleagues in creating technology-rich, student-centered learning environments. Campus Facilitators Director of Instruction and District Webmaster Campus Webmasters Campus Facilitators Principals Campus Facilitators Library Media Specialists Formative: Eduphoria tracking of staff development classes Summative: Training materials with content from sessions offered via the Instructional Technology Department Participant evaluations Formative: Inventory of videos and other instructional resources Summative: Classroom observations Lesson Plans Formative: Regular campus-based facilitator meetings Regular district facilitator meetings Summative: Facilitator records Facilitator/sign-in sheets Formative: District Technology Committee and other committee meeting agenda and minutes, evidence of structure Summative: Scheduled meetings ~ 10 ~

14 Use existing resources (FirstClass, Moodle, Eduphoria, web pages, etc.) to share instructional ideas, classroom management strategies and best practices on and between campuses Encourage teachers to visit classrooms of their colleagues, and welcome others into their classrooms, in order to share best practices and build collegial relationships in a smaller learning community environment. Implement strategies that use the instructional support of the Instructional Technology Specialist, the campus facilitators, and the Library Media Specialist to offer justin-time, formal and informal professional development opportunities on each campus. (survey of needs, teacher-led showcase, etc.) Library Media Specialists Campus Facilitators Campus Webmasters Principals Campus Facilitators Library Media Specialists Campus Facilitators Shared resources listed on FirstClass, ProjectShare, etc. Substitutes hired to cover classes when necessary Documentation of visitation Documentation in Eduphoria of formal professional development offered ~ 11 ~

15 Objective 2.3: Provide opportunities outside of AHISD for teachers to acquire the training and professional development necessary to teach the Technology Applications TEKS. Budget for this objective: $30, LRPT Category: Educator Preparation and Development NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 04b, 07, 08 Strategies Timeline Staff Responsible Methods of Evaluation Encourage educators to participate in local, regional and statewide professional development opportunities including online professional development and/or continuing education. Campus Technology Committees Registration to conferences Participation in the AHISD Technology Showcase Ensure that instructors teaching the secondary Technology Applications courses have the training necessary to effectively teach the TA TEKS (VI-XI). Personnel Director Registration for conferences / workshops ~ 12 ~

16 Goal 3: District and campus administration will promote a shared vision for the effective use of technology among district personnel, parents, students and community members. Objective 3.1: Develop, communicate, and implement district and campus plans to ensure effective and responsible use of technology by all stakeholders. Budget for this objective: $4, LRPT Category: Leadership, Administration and Support NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 05, 09, 11, 12 Strategies Timeline Staff Responsible Methods of Evaluation The District Improvement Plan, District Long- Range Plan for Technology, and all Campus Improvement Plans will be updated annually and posted online. Campuses will align their campus improvement plans with the district and state technology plans, and will use the results of the STaR Chart and LoTi Survey to determine the most appropriate use of technology on respective campuses, classrooms, and libraries. They will also use these surveys to plan future professional development. The District Technology Committee, made up of teachers, administrators, support staff, parents and community members, will review and revise the district's Long-Range Plan for Technology annually to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Campus Site-Based Committees Department / Grade Level Chairpersons District Webmaster Director of Instruction and Campus Technology Committees Formative: Departmental/ grade level agendas Reports Summative: Campus/ departmental/grade level action plans posted online Formative: Campus committee in place to develop and implement plan Campus plan complete Outcomes align with stated goals in campus plan Meeting minutes that describe time to update Long Range Plan Submission of updated plan into the eplan system each year. ~ 13 ~

17 Objective 3.2: Communicate to parents, students and community members about available access to appropriate resources through online / interactive environments. Budget for this objective: $30, LRPT Category: Leadership, Administration and Support NCLB Correlates: 02, 03, 06, 08, 09, 10, 11 Strategies Timeline Staff Responsible Methods of Evaluation Campuses will utilize an electronic, online grade book to maintain student grades and attendance, and will communicate to parents and students that this resource is available 24/7. Campus administration will regularly remind and encourage all teachers to maintain and update their classroom/teacher web pages in order to better communicate with parents and students. Maintain and update the AHISD website using information for community members, including campus websites, library links, current employment opportunities, and district, campus, and classroom podcasts/vodcasts. Share information about AHISD Board of Trustee meetings with the community by posting the BoardBook online. Assistant Superintendents for Curriculum and Instruction Director of Instruction and Principals Department / Grade Level Chairpersons Campus Webmasters District Webmaster District Personnel Office Campus Webmasters Campus Library Media Specialists Director of Information and Instructional Technology Personnel Office (public relations) District Webmaster Superintendents office Formative: Administrative reports generated via GradeSpeed Summative: Secure access to online grades for parents Formative: Review by individual teachers and students Summative: Current information on teacher web pages to include course syllabus, assignments, testing dates, etc. Formative: Regular posting of information Summative: WebPages contain most recent information Active and current web links Formative: Timely posting of board minutes Summative: Board notes posted online. ~ 14 ~

18 All district patrons will be encouraged to participate in adult literacy and community education courses via one or more of the following media: calendar, community newsletter, web posting, or community outreach. All students in the Alamo Heights ISD will have access to anonymously report bullying, drug use, and other social, emotional, and safety concerns to school administrators using TipLine via web access or text. Campuses will analyze data from Eduphoria Aware to make decisions regarding the improvement of student achievement. This data will be reported to district stakeholders. Director of Public Information Calendar mailing to all district patrons and information posted online. Assistant Superintendents of Curriculum and Instruction TipLine liaisons at each campus Communication to students regarding the availability of TipLine. Evidence of reports of its usage. Reports from Eduphoria Aware meeting minutes from teachers collaborative meeting times established posted reports from Eduphoria Aware ~ 15 ~

19 Objective 3.3: District and campus administrators will work together to provide the opportunities, personnel, and funding required to support the ubiquitous use of technology in all district activities and operations. Budget for this objective: $3, LRPT Category: Leadership, Administration and Support NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 04b, 06, 07, 08, 11 Strategies Timeline Staff Responsible Methods of Evaluation AHISD will provide for instructional Technology Department Staffing that complies with the TEA STaR Chart: 1 full-time instructional technology specialist per campus. AHISD will evaluate the technology budget annually to meet the goal of 30% of the instructional technology allotment is used for appropriate professional development as determined by evaluation/survey tools such as the STaR Chart and the LoTi Survey. Campus administrators will coordinate with teachers, department chairs, grade level representatives, instructional technology specialists, library media specialists and the director of technology to help secure funding for appropriate technology that meets the requirements of the campus and district plans. AHISD will continue to look for opportunities to collaborate with other schools and districts, higher education, and local business and community members to share resources and services and to provide learning opportunities for students. Department / Grade Level Chairpersons Library Media Specialists Personnel: 1 full-time instructional technology specialist for each campus Budget evidence of scheduled professional development Meeting minutes applications for grants evidence of funding for technology Meetings with other districts / higher education / business leaders ~ 16 ~

20 AHISD will offer online and distance learning opportunities for students for instructional and expanded curricular opportunities. (ie. Texas Virtual School Network, NovaNet, virtual field trips, and college courses online) AHISD will provide for adequate technical staff to ensure proper maintenance to protect the integrity of the network, the equipment, and the online resources available to all students and staff. (1 network administrator, 2 technicians, 1 information systems specialist) Campus administrators and instructional technology specialists will help teachers develop annual, personalized goals for technology integration using the results of each teacher's LoTi survey. Supervisors will follow up with teachers at the annual summative conference. District administration will coordinate with the District Technology Committee in planning professional development and technology support for teachers. Campus and district administrators will provide opportunities for teachers to showcase the effective use of technology to create an engaging learning environment. Counselors (High School) Technology Department Staff Director of Personnel District Administrators Campus and District Administrators Participation in online learning Evidence of appropriate staff Eduphoria FormSpace forms for each teacher summative conference notes Eduphoria Workshop will be populated with all district offerings of professional development. Agendas for faculty/staff meetings program for Technology Showcase ~ 17 ~

21 Goal 4: Provide and maintain a technology and telecommunications infrastructure for communications and services that ensures equitable access. Objective 4.1: The LAN/WAN infrastructure will be optimized to meet the needs of all facets of the school district enterprise. Budget for this objective: $2,102, LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology NCLB Correlates: 03, 05, 06, 08, 12 Strategies Timeline Staff Responsible Methods of Evaluation Maintain the gigabit Ethernet WAN (wide area network) between each district site, Ethernet and wireless LAN's (local area networks) on each site, and a central server farm including a SAN (storage area network) for daily backup of all critical data. Ensure access to the managed wireless network to access network and Internet resources by increasing the number of wireless access points as needed throughout the district. Strengthen communication both within the district and with the community by utilizing the broadband network through , district and campus web pages, online grading system reports to parents, food service communications, and attendance calling system at the high school and junior school, and voice over IP system with voic . Design and implement an obsolescence schedule for all district equipment. Technology Department Staff Technology Department Staff Technology Department Staff District Webmaster Campus Webmasters Formative: Network monitoring/assessment programs in place and active. Contracts with vendors in place Summative: Inventory and maintenance records Formative/Summative: Up to date network diagrams Network Monitoring programs Formative: Increased communication Increased number of teacher web pages Increased access by parents to online grade and attendance reports Summative: Access to information via , network, and web pages Written Obsolescence Plan ~ 18 ~

22 Maintain the Eduphoria electronic system to track technology inventory, work orders, the PDAS system and other district forms. Provide hardware support for third-party applications that allow district departments to efficiently manage data. (online applications for personnel, food service, and plant services) Implement network monitoring procedures to ensure consistent and efficient use of the bandwidth used by the district's resources. AHISD will continue to provide local and long distance access to all district facilities and will apply for E-Rate discounts for these services. Technology Department Staff Technology Department Staff Network Administrator Business Office Equipment acquisition records Evidence of written obsolescence plan and inventory All equipment / software works within existing infrastructure Reports from the network monitoring system are reviewed. Local and long distance service to all campuses and district offices. ~ 19 ~

23 Objective 4.2: AHISD will equip each classroom, library, instructional area and office with technology to meet the changing needs of all students and staff. Budget for this objective: $3,350, LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology NCLB Correlates: 02, 03, 05, 06, 08, 12 Strategies Timeline Staff Responsible Methods of Evaluation Maintain 1:1 access to a portable computing device for professional staff by providing ongoing technical and instructional support. Evaluate the need for additional equipment for campuses in order to effectively teach the TEKS in all curriculum areas and grade levels, including digital cameras, portable digital devices, and assistive technology for students with special needs. Investigate the possibility of ensuring that all students have access to computing devices with access to the Internet. This includes access to school district resources after school hours. Provide for fully equipped classrooms with adequate access to network and Internet resources through cabled and wireless technology. Assistant Superintendents for Curriculum and Instruction Library Media Specialists Department / Grade Level Chairpersons Principals Department / Grade Level Chairpersons Library Media Specialists Special Education Department Technology Department Staff Inventory that shows one laptop issued to each professional staff. Formative: Access to and distribution of appropriate technology tools in the classrooms Summative: Inventory of equipment Checkout system used to issue computing devices to students. Library extended hours sign-in sheets. Adequate network accessibility in classrooms and instructional areas. ~ 20 ~

24 Maintain a centralized library automation system for all campuses to provide for inventory control and checkout procedures for library books, technology tools, and other materials as appropriate. Provide for a mobile distance learning cart that can be used by campuses/classroom to access programs, virtual field trips, and expand curricular opportunities. Maintain a district-wide IP video network that provides for a mounted data projector in every classroom and instructional area, cable access to selected channels, access to satellite programming, opportunity for video origination, and access to instructional videos via a streaming server. Evaluate the need for IP telephones with voic for staff in each classroom and instructional area. Assistant Superintendents for Curriculum and Instruction Library Media Specialists Principals Library Media Specialists Technology Department Staff Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Reports from Follett Library Media system Cart with distance learning equipment and established checkout procedure. Communication with ESC and higher education resources regarding virtual field trips and online learning opportunities. Inventory of projectors and IP video system Daily morning announcements shown on MuleTube Reports from streaming server (Discovery Education) Committee formed to investigate the need for classroom telephones. Report from committee. ~ 21 ~

25 Objective 4.3: Investigate and pursue multiple funding options for maintaining and/or improving existing infrastructure to include locally available finding sources and grant opportunities. Budget for this objective: $4, LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology NCLB Correlates: 02, 03, 05, 06, 08 Strategies Timeline Staff Responsible Methods of Evaluation Provide information and support to staff members seeking funding for instructional technology. Coordinate all technology-related purchases through the director of instructional and information technology to ensure compatibility and standardization. Communicate regularly with executive director of district foundation office for access to funding opportunities. Investigate and pursue innovative strategies to acquire community resources to help with funding opportunities to enhance available monies. Continue to seek funding for technology from variety of resources including bond funds, Foundation and other grants, and E-Rate discounts for telecommunications services. AHISD will continue to stay abreast of innovative, statewide initiatives in order to participate in acquiring broadband, anytime, anywhere access to the Internet for students and staff. Technology Department Staff Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Campus personnel who enter purchase requisitions Executive Director of Alamo Heights Foundation District Personnel Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Grants that include technology tools Pentamation set up that requires approval of technology purchases online. Application to grants offered through AH Foundation and other sources. Community membership on District Technology Committee Meeting minutes documented between Director of Technology and community members, business leaders, etc. Continued revenue from grants, bond, and E-Rate District Technology Committee minutes that show demonstration of innovative teaching strategies and equipment ~ 22 ~

26 Budget Long-Range Technology Plan Budget Year Budget Area Cost Staff Development $47, Telecommunications & Internet Access $777, Materials & Supplies $111, Equipment $1,015, Maintenance $205, Miscellaneous Expenses $1, Total $2,158, Budget Year Budget Area Cost Staff Development $41, Telecommunications & Internet Access $462, Materials & Supplies $111, Equipment $1,374, Maintenance $205, Miscellaneous Expenses $2, Total $2,197, Budget Year Budget Area Cost Staff Development $41, Telecommunications & Internet Access $277, Materials & Supplies $111, Equipment $1,579, Maintenance $205, Miscellaneous Expenses $2, Total $2,217, ~ 23 ~

27 Total amounts currently allocated in the Objectives for this plan for: % of Total Budget Teaching and Learning Objective 1.1 ($6,000) Objective 1.2 ($6,000) $1,012,000 15% Objective 1.3 (1,000,000) Educator Preparation and Development Objective 2.1 ($2,000) Objective 2.2 ($35,000) $67,000 1% Objective 2.3 ($30,000) Leadership, Administration and Support Objective 3.1 ($4,000) Objective 3.2 ($30,000) $37,500 1% Objective 3.3 ($3,500) Infrastructure for Technology Objective 4.1 ($2,102,319) Objective 4.2 ($3,350,000) Objective 4.3 (4,200) $5,456,519 83% Total $6,573,019 ~ 24 ~

28 Evaluation Process: Alamo Heights ISD will conduct an ongoing evaluation of the Long Range Plan for Technology, as well as the technology integration component of the Campus Improvement Plans. Each year the District Technology Committee will formally review and update the plan. Additionally, the Director of Instructional and Information Technology gives a report to the AHISD Board of Trustees annually with an update of the progress made toward reaching the goals and objectives of this plan. Evaluation Method Methods and tools used for evaluation include: and campus principals use the Texas STaR Chart to assess teachers' perceptions regarding technology access and needs. The results of this survey guides decisions made by campuses as well as by the district. The collected data plays a part in planning professional development offerings as well as planning technology purchases for classrooms. Additionally, campus principals complete the NCLB portion of the STaR Chart to assess their ability to guide their staff in the infusion of technology into the learning environment. The LoTi Digital Age Survey will be administered to all classroom teachers, library media specialists, instructional technology specialists, and principals to assess the need for professional development in the areas of technology skill development, active learning in instructional practices, and technology infusion into the curriculum. The results of this survey are used to plan district and campus professional development. The Technology Showcase will be used to demonstrate teachers' and students' effective and appropriate use of the technology tools in instruction. Eduphoria records participants' involvement in professional development. Teachers will be asked to show their transcripts from Eduphoria to their supervisors during summative conferences to document their level of professional growth. AHISD Instructional Technology Specialists work closely with the administrators, teachers, and library media specialists on respective campuses to maintain open communication and stay abreast of current classroom and campus technology needs. Further, each campus has a Technology Committee that includes the Instructional Technology Specialist assigned to the campus. These committees communicate directly between the campuses and the district technology office. 5th and 8th grade students will be required to take the Technology Proficiency Assessment from each year to assess technology proficiency at the elementary and junior school level. Eduphoria Aware data will be analyzed and annually compared to Digital Age Survey Tool and STaR chart results. Technology Work Order database and project completion schedules are maintained and compared to the district technology plan. ~ 25 ~

29 Appendices ~ 26 ~

30 Acceptable Use Policy Alamo Heights ISD Technology Showcase Professional Development Calendar Long-Range Technology Plan Eduphoria Helpdesk (work orders), Workshop (professional development), PDAS, Aware