LA VEGA ISD Technology Plan for E-Rate Year 9

LA VEGA ISD Technology Plan for E-Rate Year 9
2006 - 2007

MONTE GEREN
SUPERINTENDENT

DISTRICT PROFILE
ESC Region: 12
City, State Zip: WACO, TX 767053096
Phone: (254) 799-4963
Fax: (254) 799-8642

Number of Campuses: 7
Total Student Enrollment: 2597
District Size: 1,600 - 2,999
Percent Econ. Disadvantaged: 77.80%

Technology Expenditures: $1,083,821.00
- Teaching and Learning Budget: $217,500.00
- Educator Preparation and Development Budget: $350,000.00
- Administration and Support Services Budget: $105,000.00
- Infrastructure for Technology Budget: $411,321.00

Technology Expenditure Per Pupil: $417.34
Number of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet: 7
Percentage of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet: 100.00%
Number of Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet: 275
Percentage of Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet: 100.00%
Computer/Student Ratio: 3 student(s) for every computer
Computer/Teacher Ratio: 1 teacher(s) for every computer
Number of campuses that need to complete the Texas Campus STaR Chart: 7
Percentage of campuses that have completed the Texas Campus STaR Chart: 100.00 %

PLAN INTRODUCTION
Plan Last Edited: 06/08/2006

Technology Planning Committee:
Larry Kaska
Chris Borland
Karen Thompson
Jane Keahey
Alisha Mathews
Beth Aldridge
Lisa Cobb
Diane Dietiker
Maria Green
Gary Williams

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 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 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 comprise 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.

5. Technology will be incorporated as a natural part of the 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 Committee (DTQIC) establishes goals and objectives for each year. They list and then prioritize those goals and objectives based upon the general guidelines from the Technology Plan. Teacher surveys are done 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 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 but one of the districts locations, which is scheduled for implementation in the spring of 2006. Due to the expansion and changes in technology a new VOIP system is currently being acquired for the growing needs of the district. 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 would seek qualifying grants and E-Rate discounts.

The district has over 1300 computers which were upgraded from Windows 98 SE to Windows XP in the summer. Computers are for students 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 also in need of replacement.

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 to not meet the state standard of 1:1 mobile computing device for each student.

A bond election has resulted in new elementary and primary schools for the district to be completed by the fall of 2006. These two new campuses will require a new network infrastructure, including but not limited to, cabling, electronic network devices, computers (both wireless and desktop) and VOIP phones. All campuses with the exception of the high school are currently 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.

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 star chart to assist in measuring the technology skills of the teaching staff.

The district offers four Technology Applications courses at the high school and a Technology Applications class is offered at the junior high campus. 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 and junior high schools, web access to a variety of administrative databases and disagregation tools. An automated phone system has been installed at the high school for parental notifications; however, further expansion to parent access is needed.

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.

GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGIES

Goal 1: Incorporate Technology as a systematic part of the teaching and learning process.

Objective 1.1: By the end of the year 2006 - 2007 school year, all administrators will be competent in the use of technology. (Principals, Assistant Principals, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, Executive Directors, Directors, Coordinators, Instructional Facilitators, Comptroller).
Budget for this objective: $75,000.00
LRPT Category: Administration and Support Services
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 ER02
NCLB Correlates: 04a 04b 11 12

Strategy 1.1.1: All administrators will be able to perform the technology competencies as listed in the district technology competencies,
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2007
Person(s) Responsible: All Administrators
Evidence: Administrator appraisal instrument, Training Certificates
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS03, AS04, AS07, AS08, EP03, EP05, EP07, EP08, EP09, EP11, EP12, EP13, I01, I07, I08, TL03, TL08, TL09, TL13, TL18, TL19, TL20

Strategy 1.1.2: Apply the technology competencies in instructional leadership (faculty meetings, board meetings, etc.)
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: All Administators
Evidence: Administrator appraisal Instrument, use of district forms, staff meetings
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, AS06, AS08, EP07, EP08, EP09, EP10, EP11, EP12, EP13, I13, TL03, TL07, TL08, TL13, TL18, TL19

Strategy 1.1.3: Use competencies in data analysis/management (requisitions, work orders, budget, purchase orders, disaggregating processes, etc.)
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: All Administrators
Evidence: Administrator Appriasial Instrument,Use of District Forms, Training Certificates
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS02, AS03, AS08, EP07, EP09, EP11, EP12, TL03, TL11, TL14, TL15

Strategy 1.1.4: Apply these skills in communication. This will be an immediate and ongoing process.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: All Administrators
Evidence: Use of district forms, staff meetings, mastery presentations
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS03, AS04, AS05, AS07, EP08, EP09, EP11, EP12, I02, TL03

Objective 1.2: By the end of the 2006-2007 school year, all teachers will be competent in the use and integration of technology according to job responsibilities and descriptions
Budget for this objective: $300,000.00
LRPT Category: Educator Preparation and Development
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01 03 04a 04b 06 07 08 12

Strategy 1.2.1: All teachers will be able to perform the technology competencies as listed in the district technology plan.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Teachers
Evidence: PDAS, Principal observation, lesson plans, classroom presentations, technology survey
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS07, AS08, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP08, EP09, EP11, EP12, EP13, I01, I06, I08, I14, TL03, TL05, TL08, TL09, TL13, TL18, TL20

Strategy 1.2.2: Apply the technology competencies in communication/data management.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Teachers, librarians, counselors, diagnosticians
Evidence: PDAS,principal observations, lesson plans, technology survey
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS08, EP03, EP07, EP08, EP09, EP11, EP12, I15, TL03, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL13, TL19

Strategy 1.2.3: Integrate the competencies in instructional delivery at least once every six weeks.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Teachers, Principals
Evidence: PDAS, principal observations, lesson plans,classroom presentations, class observations, technology survey
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS08, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP08, EP09, EP11, EP12, EP13, EP14, I01, I04, I06, I07, I08, I10, I14, I15, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL19, TL20

Strategy 1.2.4: 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).
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Teachers, librarians, principals
Evidence: Principal observations, lesson plans, classroom presentations, student grades, TAKS scores
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS08, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP08, EP09, EP11, EP12, EP13, EP14, I01, I04, I06, I07, I08, I10, I14, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11, TL13, TL14, TL15, TL16, TL18, TL20

Objective 1.3: By the end of the 2006 – 2007 school year, all students will demonstrate literacy in the use of technology as a tool and a resource for continued learning as defined by the Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TA TEKS)
Budget for this objective: $187,500.00
LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates:
NCLB Correlates: 01 04a 07

Strategy 1.3.1: All students (K-8) will be able to perform the Technology Application TEKS based on grade level as they are integrated into all TEKS and TAKS objectives
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology, Deputy Superintendent for Support Services, Teachers, Instructional Facilitator of Technology
Evidence: TAKS Results-promotion/retention rate, TPRI reading results, student grades
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, AS08, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP08, EP09, EP10, EP11, EP12, EP13, EP14, I01, I04, I06, I07, I08, I10, I13, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11, TL14, TL15, TL16, TL18, TL19, TL20

Strategy 1.3.2: Provide additional reading, math,writing, and language development before, during, and after school for students who have been identified as at –risk.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Instructional Services, Teachers, Principals
Evidence: TAKS results, drop-out rate, Parent/teacher/student surverys, tutorial logs/sign in sheets
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS05, AS06, AS07, AS08, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP08, EP09, EP10, EP11, EP12, EP13, EP14, I01, I02, I04, I06, I07, I08, I09, I10, I12, I15, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11, TL13, TL16, TL17, TL18, TL20, TL21

Strategy 1.3.3: High School students will continue to perfect the 8th grade level TA TEKS
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Teachers, Principals
Evidence: Student grades, class observations, program evaluation
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS07, AS08, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP09, EP11, EP12, EP13, I01, I04, I06, I07, I08, I09, I10, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL16, TL18, TL20

Strategy 1.3.4: Complete the technology courses required for graduation
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Students, teachers, principals, counselors
Evidence: Student Grade Transcripts
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS08, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP08, EP09, EP11, EP12, EP13, I01, I02, I04, I10, I12, I13, I14, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11, TL14, TL16, TL18

Strategy 1.3.5: Utilize Title I, Part D, Subpart 2 funds to provide support programs for at-risk youth: McLennan County Challenge Academy; After-school Acceleration Program.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology, Deputy Superintendent for Support Services, Challenge Academy Director
Evidence: District Budget, Academy roll sheets
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, AS08, EP03, EP05, EP07, EP08, EP09, EP11, EP12, EP13, I01, I03, I08, I09, I11, I12, I13, I15, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05, TL07, TL08, TL16, TL20

Strategy 1.3.6: Improve student internet data access communications district-wide (TIA 13)
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology, Deputy Superintendent for Support Services
Evidence: Computer inventory, student to machine ratios, technology survey
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, AS05, AS08, EP06, EP10, EP11, EP12, EP13, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, I10, I12, I13, I14, I15, TL06, TL11, TL16, TL20

Strategy 1.3.7: Success Program
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Director of Success, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services
Evidence: Success program rolls, district budget, dropout rates
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS02, AS03, AS08, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP08, EP09, EP11, EP12, I01, I02, I04, I06, I07, I08, I10, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL05, TL07, TL08, TL10, TL11, TL16, TL17, TL18, TL20

Objective 1.4: By the end of the 2006-2007 school year, all support staff will be competent in the use of technology according to job responsibilities and descriptions. (Administrative assistants, office staff, instructional aides, nurses)
Budget for this objective: $50,000.00
LRPT Category: Educator Preparation and Development
E-Rate Correlates:
NCLB Correlates: 01

Strategy 1.4.1: All support staff will be able to perform the technology competencies as described in the district competencies list
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Support Staff, Principals, Instructional Facilitator of Technology
Evidence: Use of District Forms, use of email for communication, technology survey
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS08, EP07, EP08, EP09, EP11, EP12, I01, I07, I08, I10, TL03, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL18, TL20

Strategy 1.4.2: Apply the technology competencies in data analysis and management (requisitions, work orders, budget issues, purchase orders, etc.) as appropriate to job description
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Teachers, Principals, Administrative staff, support staff, Instructional Facilitator of Technology
Evidence: Use of district forms, technology survey,
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS02, AS03, AS08, EP05, EP07, EP09, EP10, EP11, EP12, I03, I07, I10, I12, I14, TL03, TL13, TL18, TL20

Strategy 1.4.3: Apply technology competencies in communication. (VOIP, e-mail, Internet Connectivity, etc...)
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: All support Staff, Instructional Facilitator of Technology
Evidence: Use of email for communication, use of district forms
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS03, AS08, EP05, EP06, EP09, EP10, EP11, EP12, I02, I03, I07, I10, I12, I15, TL03, TL17, TL19

Objective 1.5: By the end of the 2006-2007 school year, a district wide technology assessment will be completed.
Budget for this objective: $500.00
LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 03 11

Strategy 1.5.1: Every campus and organization will provide current and accurate inventory of computer hardware.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Principals, District Technology Quality Improvment Council
Evidence: Technology Inventory, purchase orders
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, I13, I14, TL06, TL10

Strategy 1.5.2: Provide current and accurate inventory of computer software including licenses
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Principals, District Technology Quality Improvement Council, Librarians
Evidence: Technology Inventory
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, I01, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, I10, I12, I13, I14, TL06, TL08, TL10, TL18

Strategy 1.5.3: Analyze the technology inventories to determine equity or access to, appropriateness of, and utilization of resources by students, teachers, and staff.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Principals, Director of Technology, DTQIC
Evidence: HPR-Tech survey, DTQIC report
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, AS07, AS08, EP05, EP07, EP08, EP09, EP11, EP12, EP13, EP14, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, I09, I10, I12, I13, I14, I15, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL10, TL19, TL20

Objective 1.6: Continue to provide technology resources with students with special needs.
Budget for this objective: $30,000.00
LRPT Category: Teaching and Learning
E-Rate Correlates:
NCLB Correlates: 01 02 03 06 07 12

Strategy 1.6.1: ESL students will continue to use Waterford and Rosette Stone and other resources as needed.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: On going
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Department, Principal, Instructional Facilitator, Teachers
Evidence: Software Reports
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL02, TL10, TL11

Strategy 1.6.2: Provide necessay hardware and software for Special Ed students.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: On going
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Department, Principal, Instructional Facilitator, Teachers
Evidence: Present of equipment or software
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL02, TL10, TL11

Goal 2: Assess technology needs within the framework within the La Vega I.S.D. technology plan.

Objective 2.1: Each campus and division will conduct yearly assessments of equity of access to, appropriateness of, and utilization of resources by students, teachers, and staff
Budget for this objective: $25,000.00
LRPT Category: Administration and Support Services
E-Rate Correlates:
NCLB Correlates: 01 03 12

Strategy 2.1.1: Provide current and accurate FAS (Fixed Asset System) inventories at the end of each school year
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Principals, librarians, comptroller, Technology Department, Individual Campuses
Evidence: Inventory reports,
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS02, AS04, AS06, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, I10, I13, I14, I15

Strategy 2.1.2: Maintain and update software libraries yearly.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Librarians, technology department, individual campuses
Evidence: School inventory reports, purchase orders
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, AS04, EP03, EP04, I03, I07, I08, I09, I12, I13, I14, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL18

Strategy 2.1.3: Use purchasing procedures within district/campus budgetary constraints.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Principals, comptroller, individual campuses
Evidence: Purchase orders, budget reports
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, AS06, I03, I12, I13

Strategy 2.1.4: Administer surveys and questionnaires as needed.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Principals, Director of Technology, Instructional Facilitator of Technology
Evidence: Survey reports
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS06, EP03, EP05, EP07, EP08, EP12, I04, I06, I09, I14, I15, TL03, TL19

Objective 2.2: Each campus and division will analyze the technology assessment data to determine additional resources and other resources needed to support their long range Campus Improvement Plan
Budget for this objective: $2,500.00
LRPT Category: Administration and Support Services
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 03 04a 04b 11 12

Strategy 2.2.1: Provide on-going updates on technology resources
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Principals, teachers, Director of Technology, Technology committees
Evidence: District Technology Quality Improvement Council reports, campus technology reports
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, EP05, I01, I02, I04, I06, I07, I10, I11, I12, I13, I14, TL03, TL05, TL09, TL10

Strategy 2.2.2: Determine current and project ratios of equipment to students and staff annually.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Principals, Director of Technology, Technology committees
Evidence: District and Campus Technology Planning committee reports
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, I01, I02, I03, I04, I05, I06, I07, I10, I12, I13, I14, I15

Goal 3: Provide current and appropriate technological resources and the staff development to use these resources.

Objective 3.1: Provide technological resources for programs, courses, and equity of access, as outlined in the state guidelines. Meet district performance competencies.
Budget for this objective: $230,821.00
LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 03 05 09 10

Strategy 3.1.1: Maintain a holistic picture of the district’s technological infrastructure. (Fiber, T-1 lines, routers, switches, switches, cabling etc...)
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: District Technology Quality Improvement Council, Technology Department
Evidence: Campus surveys, District Technology Quality Improvement Council report
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I10, I11, I12, I13, I14, I15, TL10, TL16, TL18

Strategy 3.1.2: Maintain hardware and software minimum standards.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technolgy, Technology Department, individual campuses
Evidence: Campus surveys, technology inventory reports
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS03, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I10, I11, I12, I13, I14, I15, TL10, TL13, TL16, TL17, TL18

Strategy 3.1.3: 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.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology, Deputy Superintendent, Comptroller, DTQIC
Evidence: Budget Reports
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS02, I03, I09, I11, I12, I13, TL17

Strategy 3.1.4: Maintain a list of minuimum hardware and software components for campus and division purchases.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology, Instructional Facilitator of Technology
Evidence: Minimum specification list
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS02, AS03, I01, I03, I07, I14, I15, TL07

Strategy 3.1.5: Utilize as needed the support/technical assistance of Education Service Center School Support Team
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Department, Director of Technology, DTQIC, Deputy Superintendent, Instructional Facilitator of Technology
Evidence: ESC 12 Reports, service requests
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS07, AS08, I01, I02, I03, I08, I10, I11, I13, I15

Strategy 3.1.6: Adult literacy classes will be provided free of charge for the community. These classes will be offered at select campus locations after school hours.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Instructional Facilitator of Technology Parent Educator
Evidence: Sign In Sheets Class Schedules
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: I09, I11, TL17, TL19

Objective 3.2: Staff development and maintenance will be provided for all technological resources acquired through the district technology framework.
Budget for this objective: $180,000.00
LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER02
NCLB Correlates: 01 04a 04b 06 08

Strategy 3.2.1: Maintain district technology staff development program
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services, Instructional Facilitator for Technology, Director of Technology
Evidence: Staff development roll sheets, courses offered
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS03, AS07, EP01, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP07, EP08, EP09, EP11, EP12, EP13, EP14, I01, I08, I09, TL01, TL03, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL12, TL19, TL20

Strategy 3.2.2: Provide a professional development office with training calendar.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Instructional Facilitator of Technology, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services
Evidence: Budget reports, courses offered by Instructional Facilitator
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS07, AS08, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP07, EP08, EP09, EP10, EP11, EP12, EP13, EP14, I01, I02, I03, I13, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL12, TL13, TL17, TL18, TL20, TL21

Strategy 3.2.3: Conduct a maintenance study to provide rationale for hiring more technicians. This will be an immediate and on-going process.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology, Technology Department, Deputy Superintendent
Evidence: Trackit reports (online workorder system)
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS02, AS07, I02, I03, I07, I08, I10, I11, I12, I14, I15, TL10

Strategy 3.2.4: Develop campus programs for preventative maintenance of technology. This will be an immediate and on-going process.(Fiber, T-1 lines, routers, switches, servers, etc...)
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Instructional Facilitator for Technology, Director of Technology
Evidence: Campus reports, LITE program reports
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS02, EP05, EP08, EP12, I02, I15

Strategy 3.2.5: Train liaisons to troubleshoot the equipment. This will be an immediate and on-going process.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Instructional Facilitator of Technology, Director of Technology, Campus Technology Committees
Evidence: Establishment of LITE program. LITE program reports
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS07, AS08, EP08, EP11, EP12, I02, I07, TL05

Goal 4: Measure progress and evaluate the impact of technology on education.

Objective 4.1: The district will implement an assessment procedure to assess the impact of technology as stated in the District Quality Improvement Plan.
Budget for this objective: $1,000.00
LRPT Category: Administration and Support Services
E-Rate Correlates:
NCLB Correlates: 01 03 06 11 12

Strategy 4.1.1: Develop assessment models for elementary, middle, and high schools, divisions, and the district. This will be an immediate and on-going process.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: Campus Quality Improvement Council, Instructional Facilitator of Technology
Evidence: Campus Principal reports, Technology survey
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS07, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP08, EP09, EP11, EP12, EP13, EP14, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL11, TL12, TL13, TL18, TL20

Objective 4.2: The district will use the data collected in the assessment procedure to evaluate the technology goals and objectives.
Budget for this objective: $1,500.00
LRPT Category: Administration and Support Services
E-Rate Correlates:
NCLB Correlates: 01 07 11

Strategy 4.2.1: Assess performance competencies. The district will use the data collected in the assessment procedure to evaluate the technology goals and objectives.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: 2006-2007
Person(s) Responsible: District Technology Quality Improvement Council, Principals, Administrators
Evidence: Technology Survey, PDAS, Technology Committee reports
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, EP07, EP08, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL07, TL08, TL11

Goal 5: La Vega ISD will maintain a reliable network infrastructure to assure all students, staff and administrators can adequately complete tasks.

Objective 5.1: Explore the necessary requirements to begin offering Distance Learning opportunities for students and adults.
Budget for this objective: $0.00
LRPT Category: Infrastructure for Technology
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 01 02 03 05 06 08 12

Strategy 5.1.1: Explore hardware requirements for Distance Learning facility and courses that can be offered for students and adults.
State: Original
Status: Planned
Timeline: June 30, 2007
Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology, Principals, Instructional Facilitator
Evidence: Our plan to implement the distance learning facility.
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS05, AS07, I02, I11, I12, I13, I15, TL06, TL16, TL17, TL21

Strategy 5.1.2: Utilize network base course management software (PLATO, SuccessMaker, etc)
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: On going
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Department, Principals, Instructional Facilitator, Teachers
Evidence: Program reports
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL02, TL07, TL11, TL16, TL17, TL18

Goal 6: Provide administrative and support services in the area of technology to assure students and adults can accomplish educational tasks.

Objective 6.1: Maintain web site for La Vega ISD to assure parents, students, faculty and community are informed of district activities
Budget for this objective: $0.00
LRPT Category: Administration and Support Services
E-Rate Correlates: ER01
NCLB Correlates: 03 09

Strategy 6.1.1: Provide current information to parents, students, faculty and community by continuing to maintain the district web site.
State: Original
Status: In Progress
Timeline: On going
Person(s) Responsible: Web Master, Technology Department, Principals, PIEMS Facilitator, Counselors
Evidence: Web Site
Comments:
LRPT Correlates: AS05, I09, I15

BUDGET
Total amount of Title II, Part D formula funds received for the current year of this plan: $18,826.00

Method of application for formula funds: Local Application

Budget for year 2006
- Telecom cost: $45,000.00
- Telecom source: 25% Local
75% E-Rate
- Materials cost: $803,000.00
- Materials source: 80% Local
10% Erate
10% Technology Allotment
- Equipment cost: $5,000.00
- Equipment source: 5% Grants
85% E-Rate
10% Technology Allotment
- Maintenance cost: $180,000.00
- Maintenance source: 90% Local
10% E-Rate
- Staff development cost: $50,321.00
- Staff development source: 70% Local
30% Title II, Part D
10% Grants
Technology Allotment
- Miscellaneous cost: $500.00
- Miscellaneous source: 100% Local
- Total: $1,083,821.00

EVALUATION
Evaluation Process:
La Vega ISD has a District Technology Quality Improvement Committee (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. Laptop computers are provided to teachers that complete a 40 hour technology integration workshop. Staff development modules such as this help to increase the ablility of teachers to teach and to teach effectively. 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.html

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