Technology Implementation

Denton ISD

“E-Rate” Program◦ What is it?◦ History◦ Service Categories◦ Eligibility◦ Discounts◦ “E-Rate” requires Technology Plan

Denton ISD Technology Plan◦ Goal 1: Teaching & Learning◦ Goal 2: Educator Preparation & Development◦ Goal 3: Leadership, Administration, & Instructional

Support◦ Goal 4: Infrastructure for Technology

ConclusionQuestions

Agenda

Schools and Libraries Universal Service Fund

Provides discounts to assist schools and libraries acquire telecommunication services

“E-Rate”

Telecommunications Act of 1996

◦Schools & libraries eligible for Universal Service support

May 7, 1997

◦FCC unanimously ruled to implement the Universal Service

“E-Rate” History

4 Categories to receive funding:

◦Telecommunications Services

◦Internet Access

◦Internal Connections Other Than Basic Maintenance

◦Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections

“E-Rate” Service Categories

Must provide elementary or secondary education

May be public, private, or public charter school

Must operate as a non-profit business

Cannot have an endowment exceeding $50 million

“E-Rate” Eligibility Requirements:

Discounts available of 20% – 90%

◦Based on the number of students eligible for free and reduced lunch based on the NSLP

“E-Rate” Discounts

Less

than

1%

1% to

19%

20%

to 3

4%

35%

to 4

9%

50%

to 7

4%

75%

to 1

00%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

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Percentage of Students Eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch

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d“E-Rate” Discounts

5 Elements Must be Included:

◦Clear goals & realistic strategy for telecommunication use

◦Professional development strategy

◦Assessment of telecommunication services

◦Budget resources

◦Ongoing evaluation process

“E-Rate” Program Requires Technology Plan

4 Goals:

◦Teaching & Learning

◦Educator Preparation & Development

◦Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support

◦Infrastructure for Technology

Denton ISD Technology Plan

The Denton ISD Technology Plan (PDF Format)

Administration, teachers, and students will

◦Integrate technology into the curriculum

◦Improve instructional accountability

◦Be provided the resources necessary to meet the needs of a fast-growing district

Goal 1: Teaching & Learning

Strategies

◦Increase technology staff at campus level

◦Teachers implement technology through online curriculum

◦Develop and implement a Curriculum Technology Integration Team to align the Technology TEKS with curriculum

Goal 1: Teaching & Learning

Teachers and staff will attain and possess the necessary skills, through professional development

◦To integrate technology

◦To help motivate students

◦To prepare them to enter a competitive society.

Goal 2: Educator Preparation &Development

Strategies

◦Integrate technology into teacher staff development

◦Identify technology leaders on campus to mentor

◦Offer opportunities for professionals to network with peers and colleagues

Goal 2: Educator Preparation &Development

Denton ISD will provide appropriate access to information and resources for parents and other stakeholders to promote an environment of open communication.

Goal 3: Leadership, Administration &

Instructional Support

Strategies

◦ Provide parents & community information via Internet

◦ Increase cooperation between city, university, and Denton ISD school libraries

Goal 3: Leadership, Administration &

Instructional Support

The district will provide adequate technology infrastructure to meet the needs of our students, teachers, and administration.

Goal 4: Infrastructure for Technology

Strategies

◦ Provide sufficient equipment for growing population

◦ Standardize curriculum and PC software

◦ Increase storage capacity for students and staff requiring more media access

◦ Provide connectivity for intra- and inter-campus communications

◦ Develop district-wide disaster recovery system

Goal 4: Infrastructure for Technology

Denton ISD must have a Technology plan in place to take advantage of the “E-Rate” program

◦ For more information about “E-Rate” click the following link: Universal Service Fund

Denton ISD’s Technology Plan calls for 21st Century learning environment

◦ Transforming teaching & learning methods

◦ Integrating more collaboration & communication via technology

◦ Stronger infrastructure to provide resources & connectivity

Conclusion

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