LA VEGA ISD
|
DISTRICT PROFILE
|
|||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Plan Introduction
|
|||||
|
|||||||||||||
Technology Planning Committee
|
|||
Executive Summary
The mission of La Vega Independent School District is to provide a needs-satisfying environment where everyone can produce successfully with the understanding that learning adds quality to life. Preparing each student to contribute to an ever-changing interdependent society is our primary commitment.The La Vega Independent School District believes that technology is important in connecting people with people and people to ideas, which prepares students and faculty to function in the world. The vision for technology in the La Vega Independent School District provides a framework for enhancing the education of students and district business functions by the use of technologies. In recent years, the District has made great strides in making technology available at every campus and administrative building. The goal of this plan is to integrate and institutionalize the use of technology in order to promote all aspects of education and administration. There are several key features comprised in the plan:
1. Technology will empower students and faculty by providing a more efficient and effective way to facilitate learning.
2. Technology will be fully integrated in the classroom by becoming an integral part of the learning/instructional process.
3. Technology will be a significant component of a well balanced district program to develop life-long learners.
4. Technology will provides access to information to parents, students, and community outside the physical school environment. The HS databases are accessible to parents and students in their homes if they have Internet. After school sessions for parents are offered so they are able to see what resources are available to them.
5. Technology will be incorporated as a natural part of education through a systematically integrated framework to govern acquisition, application, and evaluation of technological resources.
6. Technology will provide support that is efficient, timely and cost effective to ensure technology is available when needed.
Needs Assessment
Assessment Process:La Vega's District Technology Quality Improvement Council (DTQIC) establishes goals and objectives for each school year. They list and then prioritize the goals and objectives based upon the general guidelines from the Technology Plan. Teacher surveys are conducted annually to assess where teachers want the focus to be for the current year and lists are developed for the district. These needs are reviewed by the DTQIC and decisions for the expenditure of Technology Allotment dollars are made. The DTQIC then communicates the expenditures to all campus areas and administrators.
Existing Conditions:
Technology continues to greatly expand the
vision of the La Vega Independent School District. To fulfill connectivity
goals, local (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN) have been implemented and
maintained. The district installed a fiber-optic WAN that connects all buildings
to one centralized location. The WAN is connected to our ISP for Internet access
via fiber, providing the district with data and voice connectivity. A Cisco VOIP
system was installed in 2001 and now reaches all of the district's locations.
There are currently no two way or mobile video-conferencing systems installed
within the district. Interest for such a system has been requested by several
members of faculty and staff. In order to acquire such equipment and
connectivity we will seek qualifying grants and E-Rate discounts.
The
district has over 1300 computers which are running Windows XP. Computers are for
student and staff use, which has reached the state recommendation of 3:1 student
to workstation ratio. The district also has a 1:1 teacher to computer ratio:
however, many of the computers for both student and teachers are reaching the
age of four to eight years and are in need of replacement. The laptops acquired
by teachers through grants are also aging and are in need of replacement.
A new primary and elementary schools for the district were completed and
opened in September 2006. Both campuses have a network infrastructure, including
but not limited to, cabling, electronic network devices, computers (wireless and
desktop) and VOIP phones. All campuses except the high school are running
Ethernet over copper. Plans have been made to upgrade the high school to meet
state standards pending local funding, potential grants and E-rate discounts.
Our high school has also added 4 new classrooms and a practice gym in 9/2006.
All classrooms in the new wing were wired for Internet access.
Each campus
has purchased wireless access points to be permanently installed. Most campuses
have enough access points to provide sufficient bandwidth for the current
wireless devices provided for student usage, but do not meet the state standard
of 1:1 mobile computing device for each student.
Our school board now
uses on line board books through TASB. They are able to preview the documents
from any location and utilize laptops during the board meetings. Each board
member has been given an email account and is kept abreast of upcoming events
through the district's email and website.
Over the past five years there
has been much attention given to the professional development of teachers in the
area of technology use. Many of our teachers have benefited from multiple grants
from the state focusing on the use of technology. The district uses the state's
STaRChart to assist in measuring the technology skills of the teaching staff.
The district offers Technology Applications courses at the high school
and the junior high campuses. The K-6 classrooms offer reading and science
applications to teach Technology Applications TEKS across the district.
Administrative technology has been expanded to include teacher access to
student data, mobile administrator access to student data, a district-wide grade
book management system, an attendance management system at the high school and
junior high school, web access to a variety of administrative databases and
disaggregating tools. An automated phone system has been installed at the high
school for parental notifications; however, further expansion to parent access
is needed; however, HS parents have access to student databases.
The
increase in technology within the district has caused a large dependency upon
technology tools for instructional and administrative purposes. Budget
constraints have restricted staffing needs to provide adequate support of
hardware and software and professional development demands.
Technology Needs:
Technology needs and issues that have been
identified are:
1. The district desires to provide mobile computing
devices for each campus for classroom activities and projects. This will also
help reach the state and district guidelines.
2. Install additional
wireless access points where needed to support the mobile computing devices to
adhere to the 1:1 initiative.
3. The district desires to increase the
usability of the existing WAN access to accommodate intensive use of online
graphics, audio and video instructional materials.
4. The district
desires to increase district learning opportunities. To accomplish this, the
district needs to purchase video-conferencing units, provide additional on-line
learning opportunities, and train staff in facilitating the distance learning
based classroom.
5. Continue staff development to build staff members'
technological skills at all levels, including, but not limited to, online staff
development.
6. The district desires to continue to pursue new software
titles that allow for a more seamless integration of technology in the
classroom.
7. The district desires to move forward with trends in
classroom technology (i.e. smartboards, multimedia projectors, and handheld
computing devices.)
8. The district desires to provide more projectors,
digital cameras, document cameras and computers. These purchases will be made
based on budget allowances and Technology Allotment funds.
9. Some of
our schools need cabling, switches, routers, pix, wireless connections, etc.
10. Technology equipment needs upgrading at various sites.
11.
Basic maintenance agreements for all eligible equipment are needed.
12.
Upgrade security cameras at existing facilities and provide security cameras for
the new buildings.
13. The district desires all campus libraries'
infrastructure (including computers)up to standards as designated on the campus
star chart at the target tech level.
Goals, Objectives, and Strategies
| GOAL 1: Incorporate technology as a systematic part of the teaching and learning process. | |||||||||
| |||||||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 1.1.1: | Apply the technology competencies in daily
communication/data management.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, EP06, EP07, EP08, LAS09, LAS13, TL15, TL16 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2006-2007 | Teachers, librarians, counselors, diagnosticians | PDAS,principal observations, lesson plans, technology survey | ||||
| 1.1.2: | Integrate technology into instructional delivery at least
once a month as appropriate to the grade level and library time.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I04, I06, I07, I09, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11, TL13, TL14, TL16 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2007 | Teachers, Principals | PDAS, principal observations, lesson plans,classroom presentations, class observations, technology survey | ||||
| 1.1.3: | Integrate the Technology Applications TEKS into the
curriculum to meet all TAKS and TEKS objectives on a regular and
consistent basis. (High School teachers will use grade 8 TA TEKS).
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP02, EP05, TL01, TL06, TL09, TL11 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2007 | Teachers, librarians, principals | Principal observations, lesson plans, classroom presentations, student grades, TAKS scores | ||||
| 1.1.4: | Provide access to technology ( such as library, laptop
check out) before and after school for students who have been identified
as at –risk.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS15, TL04, TL07, TL09 |
State: Revised
Status: In Progress |
2006-2007 | instructional facilitators | TAKS results, drop-out rate, Parent/teacher/student surveys, tutorial logs/sign in sheets | ||||
| 1.1.5: | Assess performance competencies.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP06, EP07, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL09, TL12 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2006-2007 | District Technology Quality Improvement Council, Principals, Administrators | Technology Survey, PDAS, Technology Committee reports | ||||
| |||||||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 1.2.1: | Perform the Technology Application TEKS based on grade
level as they are integrated into all TEKS and TAKS objectives.
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11, TL12, TL14, TL15 |
State: Revised
Status: In Progress |
2006-2007 | classroom teachers | student demonstrations, classroom observations | ||||
| 1.2.2: | Increase student Internet, data access, and communications
(TIA 13)
LEA LRPT Correlates: I06, I07, I08, TL08, TL12, TL15 |
State: Revised
Status: In Progress |
2006-2007 | Deputy Superintendent for Support Services | Computer inventory, student to machine ratios, technology survey | ||||
| 1.2.3: | Utilize the librarians and computer labs to provide classes
for parents on technology hardware and software.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I09, LAS07, LAS11, TL16 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2006-2007 | Parent Educator | Sign In Sheets Class Schedules | ||||
| 1.2.4: | Utilize network based course management software (PLATO,
SuccessMaker, etc)
LEA LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL05, TL09, TL12, TL15, TL16 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
On going | Technology Department, Principals, Instructional Facilitator, Teachers, librarians | Program reports | ||||
| GOAL 2: Ensure educator preparation and development is ongoing and meaningful. | |||||||||
| |||||||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 2.1.1: | Contract with the support/technical assistance of Education
Service Center School Support Team
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP09 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2006-2007 | Technology Department | ESC 12 Reports, service requests | ||||
| 2.1.2: | Train all members of the professional community to perform
the technology competencies as listed in the district technology
competencies.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, EP05, EP08, TL02, TL06, TL14 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2007 |
Gary Williams |
Administrator appraisal instrument, Training Certificates | ||||
| 2.1.3: | Utilize on-line training in data analysis and management
(requisitions, work orders, budget issues, purchase orders, etc.) as
appropriate to job description
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS05, LAS08 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
2006-2007 | Teachers, Principals, Administrative staff, support staff | Use of district forms, technology survey, | ||||
| 2.1.4: | Survey the educators to determine training needs.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05 |
State: Revised
Status: In Progress |
2006-2007 | All support Staff | Use of email for communication, use of district forms | ||||
| |||||||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 2.2.1: | Maintain district technology staff development program
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, I01, I08, I09, LAS03, LAS05, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL13 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2006-2007 | Director of Technology, Director of Elementary Education, Director of Secondary Education | Staff development roll sheets, courses offered | ||||
| 2.2.2: | Provide a professional development website with training
calendar.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, EP09, I01, I02, I03, TL01, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL13, TL14, TL16 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2006-2007 | Director of Technology, Director of Elementary Education, Director of Secondary Education | Budget reports, courses offered by Instructional Facilitator | ||||
| GOAL 3: Establish leadership, administration, and instructional support in the area of technology to assure all members of the learning community can accomplish their tasks. | |||||||||
| |||||||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 3.1.1: | Maintain the district web site.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS10, LAS11, LAS12, LAS13 |
State: Original
Status: In Progress |
On going | Lori Mynarcik | Web Site | ||||
| 3.1.2: | Utilize technology software and hardware in instructional
leadership settings (faculty meetings, board meetings, etc.)
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS08, LAS09, LAS12, LAS13, LAS14, LAS15 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2006-2007 | All Administrators | Administrator appraisal Instrument, use of district forms, staff meetings | ||||
| 3.1.3: | Access and use data analysis/management systems
(ie-requisitions, work orders, budget, purchase orders, disaggregating
processes, etc.)
LEA LRPT Correlates: I09, LAS08, LAS14 |
State: Revised
Status: In Progress |
2006-2007 | All Administrators | Administrator Appraisal Instrument,Use of District Forms, Training Certificates | ||||
| 3.1.4: | Maintain a procedure for allocation of funds and resources
to campuses that account for different levels of funding and different
sources of funding. This will be performed annually.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I09, LAS01, LAS02, LAS04, LAS15, TL16 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2006-2007 | Director of Technology, Deputy Superintendent, Comptroller, DTQIC | Budget Reports | ||||
| 3.1.5: | Maintain a list of minimum hardware and software components
for campus and division purchases.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, I07, LAS12, LAS15, TL09 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2006-2007 | Director of Technology | Minimum specification list | ||||
| 3.1.6: | Conduct a maintenance study to provide rationale for hiring
more technicians.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2006-2007 | Director of Technology, Technology Department, Deputy Superintendent | Track-it reports (online work order system) | ||||
| 3.1.7: | Train liaisons to troubleshoot the equipment. This will be
an immediate and on-going process.
LEA LRPT Correlates: |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2006-2007 | Director of Technology, Campus Technology Committees | Establishment of LITE program. LITE program reports | ||||
| 3.1.8: | Provide professional development opportunities for the
technicians to ensure they are trained in the use of currently used
hardware, software, LAN, and WAN.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS03, LAS10 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
continuous | Larry Kaska | training certificates | ||||
| GOAL 4: Provide the infrastructure that is necessary to support technology in the schools. | |||||||||
| |||||||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 4.1.1: | Explore hardware requirements for Distance Learning
facility and courses that can be offered for students and adults.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, TL08, TL15, TL16 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
June 30, 2007 | Director of Technology, Principals, Instructional Facilitators | Our plan to implement the distance learning facility. | ||||
| 4.1.2: | Develop campus programs for preventative maintenance of
technology. (fiber, T-1 lines, routers, switches, servers, etc...)
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, EP07, I02, I06 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2006-2007 | Director of Technology | Campus reports, LITE program reports | ||||
| 4.1.3: | Analyze the technology inventories to determine equity or
access to, appropriateness of, and utilization of resources by students,
teachers, and staff.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, I01, I02, I03, I04, I05, I07, I08, I09, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2006-2007 | Principals, Director of Technology, DTQIC | HPR-Tech survey, DTQIC report | ||||
| |||||||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 4.2.1: | Provide current and accurate inventory of computer hardware
for all campuses and departments utilizing a fixed assess system.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, TL08 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2006-2007 | Principals, District Technology Quality Improvement Council | Technology Inventory, purchase orders | ||||
| 4.2.2: | Provide current and accurate inventory of computer software
including licenses
LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I07, I09, TL06, TL08 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
2006-2007 | Principals, District Technology Quality Improvement Council, Librarians | Technology Inventory | ||||
Budget
Total amount of Title II, Part D formula funds received for the current year of this plan: $14,070.00Method of application for formula funds: Local Application
Budget year 2007 | ||
| Budget item | Cost | Funding Sources with amount per source |
| Staff Development | $39,821.00 | 54% Local 36% Title II, Part D 10% Grants Technology Allotment |
| Telecommunications & Internet Access | $45,000.00 | 25% Local 75% E-Rate |
| Materials & Supplies | $517,425.00 | 86% Local 7% Erate 7% Technology Allotment |
| Equipment | $5,000.00 | 5% Grants 85% E-Rate 10% Technology Allotment |
| Maintenance | $180,000.00 | 90% Local 10% E-Rate |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $27,213.00 | 1% Local 99% Technology Allotment |
| Total | $814,459.00 | |
Evaluation
Evaluation Process:La Vega ISD has a District Technology Quality Improvement Council (DTQIC)that has been in place for 10 years. They maintain the integrity of the plans by yearly evaluation of its accuracy and effectiveness. They are responsible for campus yearly evaluation for current technology assets, surveys for each campus for student/faculty needs by using a needs based request system, communicate to each campus the technology focus and directions, as well as decisions on the expenditure of technology allotment dollars.
Evaluation Method:
Accountability for most measures described in
the EPlan begin with the classroom teachers. Teachers are required to submit
electronic lesson plans that are reviewed by campus and district administrators
to ensure that teachers are creating quality lessons that will help students
meet and exceed state standards. Staff development at the campus and district
level will require teachers and other staff to continually increase their
technology skills and in turn pass that knowledge on to students. The use of the
District Technology Quality Improvement Council (DTQIC) ensures that each campus
has a voice in acquiring and deploying new and improved technologies in an
equitable manner. This committee also works to have the district continue
incentive programs for teachers that practice technology integration. The DTQIC
along with the Technology Department and Campus Technology committees work hard
to review the District's Long Range Technology Plan and to meet the stated
deadlines for implementation of strategies. The constant review and checking of
the long range plan ensure that it is a "living document" that is allowed to
govern the acquisition, implementation, and integration of technology in La Vega
ISD.
Appendix
Attachment item A:LVISD's District Technology Plan
Web site: http://www.lavegaisd.org/tech/tplan.htm
Attachment item B:
LaVega ISD Acceptable Use Policies for both
Faculty and Students
Web site: http://www.lavegaisd.org/tech/aup.html
Attachment item C:
LaVega ISD Technology Competencies
Web site: http://www.lavegaisd.org/tech/comp.html
Attachment item D:
Technology Training Center and Staff Development
Web site: http://www.lavegaisd.org/tech/instechhome.html
LA VEGA 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.