TIDEHAVEN ISD
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Plan Introduction
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Technology Planning Committee
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Executive Summary
The vision of TISD is to have a collaboration of technologically trained educators, students and community members working continuously to master technology skills and improve student learning. An interactive learning environment will include direct connection to the Internet providing learning opportunities accessible to the TISD community. This rural community will reap educational, economical, and personal benefits from sharing information through a networked infrastructure normally available in only the more sophisticated urban communications systems. TISD will support and extend the goals and objectives set forth in this plan by maximizing community resources and pursuing all available funding sources.
Needs Assessment
Assessment Process:Assessment Process: Tidehaven ISD is a rural school district with an at-risk population of 44.68%, and a low income population of 57.5%. The students at TISD, because of district size, location, lack of public library resources, limited curriculum, and financial status of the district and the socioeconomic makeup of the community are deprived of relevant learning opportunities and resources necessary to compete equitably with their peers from larger urban communities.
To meet the learning needs of all TISD students, installation and maintenance of advanced technologies such as a high speed network infrastructure, Internet connection and distance learning opportunities are necessary. The results of a student/teacher survey show that out of a student population of 870, only 14.5% of these students have Internet accesses in their home. Of 75 teachers, only 30% have Internet access in their homes. Providing and maintaining a direct Internet connection will allow learning opportunities which will equalize learning possibilities between this rural distract and larger urban districts.
Existing Conditions:
At present there are 412 Internet accessible computers on four separate campuses (2 elementaries, 1 intermediate & 1 high school) and one central office. Each campus has at least 1 teacher computer and 1 student computer per classroom with high speed Internet connections. Each campus also has at least one Internet lab with 15 to 22 computers. The connection to the Internet is through two T-1 lines that connects at the high school campus and is broadcast wirelessly to 1 elementary and the intermediate campus. The other elementary campus has a DSL connection (only available to the school). The infrastructure at the high school and intermediate is fiber optic backbone with CAT5 drops and running at 100 mb. At the elementary schools the entire network is through CAT5. Currently the district has 2 distance learning labs and one roaming distance learning cart that are directly connected to Region III Education Service Center in Victoria, Texas via two T-1 lines.
Technology Needs:
Based on needs assessment, the following needs were identified:
Upgrade computers/infrastructure at Tidehaven Intermediate
Wireless campus at Tidehaven High School
T-1 Maintenance
VoIP Telephone Maintenance
Continue providing staff/community technology training
Additonal student computer labs
Goals, Objectives, and Strategies
| GOAL 1: Ensure that the districts technology is a fundamental part of the total educational process. | |||||
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OBJECTIVE 1.1:
Integrate technology in all subject areas to increase student performance and achievement
Budget Amount $5,100.00
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 | |||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |
| 1.1.1: | Provide all teachers access to educational software suited to their grade level needs.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, LAS01, LAS03, LAS08, TL01, TL05, TL06, TL08, TL09, TL12, TL13 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Superintendent, Campus Principal, Technology Director | Lesson plans and logs of student/technology contact time |
| 1.1.2: | Integrate instruction in grade level TEKS and core curriculum with components of technology.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS12, TL01, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL12, TL13 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Campus Principal | Lesson plans |
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OBJECTIVE 1.2:
Tidehaven ISD will identify, monitor and serve all at-risk students with the help of technology.
Budget Amount $8,400.00
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02 | |||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |
| 1.2.1: | Provide credit recovery for at risk students through use of Nova Net software.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS15, TL01, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL09, TL12, TL13, TL14, TL15 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010-August 2013 | Campus Principal, Counselor | Number of at-risk students attempting credit recovery vs. the number of at-risk students receiving credit. |
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OBJECTIVE 1.3:
Tidehaven ISD will offer all 9-12 students access to dual credit and college credit classes through the use of distance learning equipment.
Budget Amount $4,500.00
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 | |||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |
| 1.3.1: | Tidehaven ISD in partnership with Wharton County Junior College’s distance learning program will offer dual credit and college level classes.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS15, TL06, TL09, TL15, TL16 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010-August 2013 | Campus Principal, Counselor | College Transcripts |
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OBJECTIVE 1.4:
100% of instructional staff will have access to and use of resources needed to address the individual needs of students.
Budget Amount $75,000.00
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02 | |||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |
| 1.4.1: | Teachers will increasingly incorporate technology into lesson presentations using Interactive board Software, PowerPoint, Internet, United Streaming, DVD/VCR, Elmo Digital presentation and other presentation technology.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, I02, I04, I06, I07, I08, TL01, TL05, TL06, TL08, TL09, TL11, TL15, TL16 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Superintendent, Campus Principal, Technology Director | Lesson Plans |
| 1.4.2: | K-5 teachers will use the Accelerated Reader Program to promote and monitor student reading.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS08, TL04, TL05, TL07, TL11, TL13 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Superintendent, Campus Principal, Technology Director | Lesson Plans |
| 1.4.3: | K-12 teachers use Rosetta Stone software to help provide individualized learning to students with different language skills.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS05, LAS08, TL04, TL05, TL07, TL08, TL12 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Superintendent, Campus Principal, Technology Director | Rosetta Stone’s Student Management System, Local Review |
| 1.4.4: | Teachers use FitnessGram software to monitor health-related fitness and activity assessments through computerized reporting.
LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS05, LAS13, TL16 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Superintendent, Campus Principal, Technology Director | FitnessGram Assessment, Local Review |
| 1.4.5: | Equip each of the district’s libraries with internet ready computers to provide a place for students to perform research based learning, and lesson completion.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I05, I06, I09, TL09, TL10, TL12, TL13 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Superintendent, Campus Principal, Technology Director, District Librarian | Direct Observation, Daily Library Class Logs |
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OBJECTIVE 1.5:
Technology will be provided to improve communication with parents and the community.
Budget Amount $22,500.00
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 | |||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |
| 1.5.1: | Maintain district web site that will provide parents access to school and non-classified student information.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I08, I09, LAS09, LAS11, LAS13 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Superintendent, Technology Director | Program in Place and Online, Local Review |
| 1.5.2: | Use of Parent Portal to provide parents with real-time access to their child’s attendance and grades. The program will allow the parent to take a more active role in their child’s education.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I08, LAS09, LAS11, LAS13 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Superintendent, Campus Principal, Technology Director | Portal reports |
| 1.5.3: | Provide email accounts to all staff members so they may communicate efficiently back and forth with parents.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, I06, I08, LAS11, LAS13, LAS14 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Technology Director | Local Review |
| 1.5.4: | Each classroom teacher will have a VoIP telephone in their classroom for communication with parents and emergency use.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, LAS11, TL16 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Technology Director | Local Review, Monthly Telephone Logs |
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OBJECTIVE 1.6:
Tidehaven ISD will use technology to serve the needs of the community.
Budget Amount $8,850.00
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 | |||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |
| 1.6.1: | Offer adult literacy classes through the use of Rosetta Stone software. Progress is monitored using AimsWeb software.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, TL10, TL11, TL12, TL15 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Superintendent, Campus Principal, Technology Director | Weekly Adult Literacy logs |
| 1.6.2: | Open LRC after school hours to provide a place for students and parents to work on school work and have access to technology resources.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, I05, LAS09, TL09, TL10, TL11, TL12, TL15, TL16 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Campus Principals | Nightly sign-in sheets |
| GOAL 2: Tidehaven ISD will provide a technology infrastructure that meets the needs of students, faculty, staff and the community. | |||||
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OBJECTIVE 2.1:
Maintain the district’s current infrastructure and upgrade existing equipment to ensure the district has advanced technology to serve the needs of students.
Budget Amount $168,000.00
E-Rate Correlates: ER01 | |||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |
| 2.1.1: | Maintain two T1 connections for the purpose of Internet Access, e-mail communication, Distance Learning, Video conferencing, and web research.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, LAS03, LAS07, LAS09, LAS11, LAS13 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Technology Director | Implementation of service, Reports and statements from ISP indicating the T1 line is up and functional |
| 2.1.2: | Tidehaven will upgrade ¼ of the district computers, one entire campus each year to stay current with changing technology.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I05, I06, I07 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Technology Director | Purchase Orders and Invoices, Asset Inventory Records |
| 2.1.3: | Install and maintain anti-virus software on each server and desktop computer to protect against harmful viruses that could damage Tidehaven’s network.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I09 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Technology Director | Program in place and online, Antivirus Server logs |
| 2.1.4: | Existing VoIP telephone systems will be maintained and upgraded as needed to ensure communication systems are available for staff members.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I08, LAS11 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Technology Director | Annual telephone maintenance invoice |
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OBJECTIVE 2.2:
Tidehaven ISD will provide a safe and well-maintained campus environment for all students, staff, faculty and community
Budget Amount $66,000.00
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02 | |||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |
| 2.2.1: | All internet access from within the district will be monitored by effective Internet filtering to meet CIPA.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I07 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Technology Director | Secure School filter monitoring logs |
| 2.2.2: | Continuously monitor Internet usage and filtering by monthly usage reports.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I07 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Technology Director | Monthly Internet Usage reports, Secure School filter monitoring logs |
| 2.2.3: | Maintain acceptable use policy at each campus for each student and staff.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, I06, I09, LAS09, LAS10, LAS14 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Superintendent, Campus Principals, Technology Director | Policy in Place -District Wide Acceptable Use Policy |
| GOAL 3: Administrators will be responsible for integrating technology into district. | |||||
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OBJECTIVE 3.1:
Administration will be required to receive training on programs used by teachers throughout the district.
Budget Amount $45,000.00
E-Rate Correlates: ER02 | |||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |
| 3.1.1: | Provide campus related training to all administrative staff.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP02, EP03, EP04, EP09, LAS03 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Superintendent | Training reports, Sign-In sheets |
| 3.1.2: | Administration will incorporate projectors, ELMOs, and other technology equipment into district and campus presentations.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, EP09, TL06 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Superintendent, Campus Principals | Local review |
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OBJECTIVE 3.2:
Technology will be provided to all teachers so that communication with administration and staff will be available.
Budget Amount $25,500.00
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02 | |||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |
| 3.2.1: | Provide email accounts to all staff members so they may communicate efficiently back and forth between staff and administration.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, I06, LAS14 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Technology Director | Local Review |
| 3.2.2: | Each classroom teacher will have a VoIP telephone in their classroom for communication with administration, staff and emergency use.
LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, I06, LAS14 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Technology Director | Local Review, Monthly Telephone Logs |
| GOAL 4: All teachers will have access to on-going professional development that prepares them to effectively use and integrate technology into their curriculum. | |||||
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OBJECTIVE 4.1:
Provide technology staff development as requested by campuses or departments.
Budget Amount $99,000.00
E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02 | |||||
| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |
| 4.1.1: | Offer summer staff development and proficiency training to all staff members including librarians, nurses, counselors, and principals.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP07, LAS03, LAS12, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL08, TL12, TL16 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Superintendent, Campus Principal, Technology Director | Training reports, Sign-In sheets |
| 4.1.2: | Computer basic troubleshooting training will be available for all district employees.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP08, I05, I06, I09, LAS03, LAS08, LAS09, LAS10, LAS13, LAS15, TL04, TL05 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Superintendent, Campus Principal, Technology Director | Training reports, Sign-In sheets |
| 4.1.3: | Provide technical training and support to teachers for their educational software.
LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, LAS03, LAS10, TL02, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL09 |
State: Original Status: In Progress |
August 2010 – August 2013 | Technology Director | Training reports, Sign-In sheets |
Budget
Total amount of Title II, Part D formula funds received for the current year of this plan: $1,776.00Method of application for formula funds: Local Application
Budget year 2010 | ||
| Budget item | Cost | Funding Sources with amount per source |
| Staff Development | $26,158.00 | State/Local/Federal (85%)
Title II Part D (15%) |
| Telecommunications & Internet Access | $37,533.00 | E-Rate (82%)
Local (18%) |
| Materials & Supplies | $21,954.00 | State/Local (100%) |
| Equipment | $42,897.00 | E-Rate (82%)
State/Local (18%) |
| Maintenance | $38,726.00 | E-Rate (82%)
State/Local (18%) |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $2,500.00 | State/Local (100%) |
| Total | $169,768.00 | |
Budget year 2011 | ||
| Budget item | Cost | Funding Sources with amount per source |
| Staff Development | $28,215.90 | State/Local/Federal (85%)
Title II Part D (15%) |
| Telecommunications & Internet Access | $35,409.65 | E-Rate (78%)
Local (22%) |
| Materials & Supplies | $31,801.70 | State/Local (100%) |
| Equipment | $32,041.85 | E-Rate (85%)
State/Local (15%) |
| Maintenance | $41,133.30 | E-Rate (80%)
State/Local (20%) |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $2,625.00 | State/Local (100%) |
| Total | $171,227.40 | |
Budget year 2012 | ||
| Budget item | Cost | Funding Sources with amount per source |
| Staff Development | $30,376.70 | State/Local/Federal (85%)
Title II Part D (15%) |
| Telecommunications & Internet Access | $38,380.13 | E-Rate (80%)
State/Local (20%) |
| Materials & Supplies | $36,741.79 | State/Local (100%) |
| Equipment | $37,209.77 | E-Rate (82%)
State/Local (18%) |
| Maintenance | $41,389.96 | E-Rate (82%)
State/Local (18%) |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $2,756.25 | State/Local (100%) |
| Total | $186,854.60 | |
Evaluation
Evaluation Process:Evaluation Process:
Tidehaven will monitor status of the technology plan on a monthly basis. The Technology planning committee will meet and review the plan and make updates as needed on a monthly basis. Findings of the evaluation will be reported to the superintendent and board of trustees on an annual basis.
Status was reviewed with committee and Superintendent.
Evaluation Method:
Evaluation Method:
1. Student TAKS results
2. Funding allotment used for Technology
3. State/Federal requirements
4. Teacher/Administrator evaluations
5. Number of members of learning community with distance learning opportunities
6. Number of strategies met with summative evaluation conducted by superintendent along with campus/district improvement teams.
7. Review of CIPs/DIPs and Star Chart
8. Staff and student needs assessment
TIDEHAVEN 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.