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VENUS ISDTechnology Plan

2014 - 2017

Alan OakleyInterim Superintendent

DISTRICT PROFILE

ESC Region 11City, State Zip VENUS, TX 76084Phone (972) 366-3448Fax (972) 366-8742County District Number 126908

Number of Campuses 4Total Student Enrollment 1957District Size 1,600 - 2,999Percent Econ. Disadvantaged 71.00%

TechnologyExpenditures

$666,000.00

Technologybudgetsreported in planby category

Teaching and Learning Budget $138,500.00Educator Preparation and Development Budget $23,500.00Leadership, Administration and Support Budget $95,000.00Infrastructure for Technology Budget $409,000.00Total: $666,000.00

TechnologyExpenditurePer Pupil

$340.32

Number ofCampuseswith High-SpeedBroadbandInternet Access

4

Percentage ofCampuseswith High-SpeedBroadbandInternet Access

100.00%

Number ofClassroomswith High-SpeedBroadbandInternet Access

137

Percentage ofClassroomswith High-SpeedBroadbandInternet Access

100.00%

Computer/StudentRatio

2 student(s) for every computer

Computer/TeacherRatio

1 teacher(s) for every computer

Number ofcampuses thatneed to complete theTexas CampusSTaR Chart

4

Percentage of 100.00 %

campuses thathavecompleted theTexas CampusSTaR Chart

CIPA Compliance

CIPA compliance was certified by the district on 05/23/2014.The internet is filtered by our Fortigate router for objectionable material for all students in order toprevent unlawful activities and access to inappropriate content. All protected student information ismaintained digitally in the Skyward and DMAC systems that allow only teachers with an educationalinterest to access it. Both systems are encrypted and are password protected. Both students andfaculty must read and sign the internet safety policy in place at VISD,acknowledging that they haveread and understood the internet safety policy for students and faculty. Also, VISD students arerequired to demonstrate their understanding of the safety training that they have received.

Plan Introduction

Plan Last Edited 06/18/2014

Plan status: approved Years Included in the Plan: 2014 - 2017 Number of years covered by the plan: 3 Years Approved for the Plan: 2014 - 2017 Number of approved years: 3

Does the district file E-Rate? yesSubmitted plan PRIOR to posting 470.

Technology Planning CommitteeSteven NazworthJoan RheaKathy RichardsKatie OstranderDonna SmithElizabeth HodgesConnie WalkerWarren Hudson

Executive SummaryIt is the goal of Venus Independent School District to provide our students with an effective and academically rigorouseducation that prepares them to meet the challenges awaiting them after graduation. In providing this high quality education, itis necessary to have robust technological capabilities that facilitate effective instruction. Venus ISD is proud to align ourtechnology strategy with the lofty goals established by the Texas State Board of Education’s Long-Range Plan for Technology.

This technology plan is intended to cover all aspects of the use of technology in Venus ISD for the next three years. The goal,objectives, and strategies recognize that technology infrastructure must grow and improve to meet the rapidly changinginstructional and technological environments. Venus ISD is dedicated to ensuring sufficient resources to maintain and grow thedistrict’s technology resources, and to support those who implement and apply them. This plan also recognizes the value inmatching superb instructional technology with high quality professional development in order to cultivate a world class facultythat is capable of leveraging technology to increase student achievement. Venus ISD faculty will receive training that enablesthem to successfully perform their duties in a technological workspace; additionally, technology professional development willprepare teachers to integrate technology into the curriculum in a pedagogically sound manner. This plan also provides forcontinual review of applicable district policy and procedures to ensure that Venus ISD is organizationally equipped to fully takeadvantage of available technology resources.

As technology itself is constantly changing, the Venus ISD technology plan is likewise intended to be living document thatadapts to changing circumstances. As needs are identified or met, the technology committee will adjust the plan accordingly toensure that Venus ISD has a relevant framework on which to technologically grow and meet the needs of our students. It is theintent of this plan that all Venus ISD students are provided with positive, productive learning experiences that enable them tobecome successful learners in a technological world.

Needs AssessmentAssessment Process:Venus ISD staff completed the School Technology and Readiness (STaR) survey measuring their current level of comfort withtechnology and skill level in applying technology in education.

Students, teachers, and administrators were also surveyed with the BrightBytes Clarity program as to the current level ofinstructional technology implementation and the state of technology usage in among local educational stakeholders at home,classroom, and campus levels.

Administrators provided input regarding technology and professional development needs at their campus.

Existing Conditions:Current infrastructure at Venus ISD is sufficient for current demands. We operate a flat network that provides connectivity toeach of our four campuses as well as other administrative facilities. Each classroom has internet connectivity and at least twocomputers; most classrooms have an interactive whiteboard and a document camera. District wide WIFI is available tostudents, staff, and guests in all facilities. Each campus has a network of analog cameras to provide surveillance and recordingcapabilities to administrators, increasing the physical security of campuses, staff, and students.

According to the STaR survey, the district is at the developing level in Technology Application TEKS implementation, onlinelearning, models of professional development, capabilities of educators, access to professional development, planning,instructional support, budget, leadership and support for online learning, internet access connectivity, technical support, anddistance learning capacity.

According to the BrightBytes Clarity survey, only 55% of teachers perceive the quality of internet speed to be above average,36% of teachers rate the quality of devices to be above average, 49% of teachers report a student to computer ratio of at least2:1, 76% of students have access to an internet connected device when outside of school, only 40% of teachers readily utilizeonline collaboration tools, 66% of teachers find basic multimedia tasks difficult to perform, and only 38% of students reportedbeing asked to solve authentic problems using technology.

Technology Needs:In light of the existing conditions and the data provided by surveys, there is room for improvement in terms of the district’stechnology infrastructure, curriculum support, student and staff safety, and staff development.

To improve the technology infrastructure, it is necessary to provide a robust internet connection that keeps pace with growingadministrative and instructional demands, provide modern hardware that can handle current demands while being adaptable tofuture demands, and it is also necessary to reduce operating costs while investigating new funding sources in order toadequately adapt to future curricular and administrative changes.

In supporting curriculum and instruction, the district must provide students with the opportunity to access information in non-traditional ways, and ensure that relevant instructional methods involving technology are being utilized.

Student and staff safety can be improved through better utilizing technology to increase campus physical security, safeguardingthe technology infrastructure from cyber threats, and by providing alternative means of communication during times of crisis.

In order to develop the full potential of staff members, Venus ISD will provide training on and model appropriate use of GoogleApps, creating and maintaining a web presence, and conveying curriculum content through technology.

Goals, Objectives, and Strategies

GOAL 1: Venus ISD will integrate technology into all areas of the core curriculum in order to develop problemsolving, critical thinking, and creative thinking skills that are relevant to post-secondary education life and expandlearning outside of the traditional classroom setting.

OBJECTIVE 1.1:

VISD will support Advanced Placement, Pre-Advanced Placement, Gifted and Talented, Career and Technology,Disciplinary Alternative Education Placement, Adult Literacy and Flipped Instruction programs with necessary learneraccess to the internet in non-traditional ways.

Budget Amount $17,000.00LRPT category: Teaching and Learning

E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12

Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s)Responsible:

Evidence:

1.1.1: Bring your own device (BYOD) policy will be developed incooperation with campus administrators and implementedin classrooms as instructionally necessary.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05, TL08,TL09, TL10, TL11, TL12

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2015

TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologist,Principals,Superintendent,AssistantSuperintendent

Written policywill be postedto districtwebsite.

1.1.2: A policy and procedures will be established to allowmobile devices such as Chromebooks to be madeavailable to be checked out by students without aninternet connected device in order to facilitate learning.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL05, TL09, TL11, TL12, TL13,TL14, TL15

State:Original

Status:Planned

2015-2016

TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologist,Principals,Superintendent,AssistantSuperintendent,DistrictLibrarian

Policy will beposted to thedistrictwebsite, andstudents willbe able tocheck outmobiledevices fromVISD.

1.1.3: Software will be purchased to ensure effective trackingand to facilitate checkout/issue of all district mobiletechnology devices.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I04, I05, TL08, TL09, TL12,TL13

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2015

TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologist,CFO

Software willbe employedto check outand maintainaccountabilityof mobiletechnologydevices.

1.1.4: Charging stations will be created/purchased and installedfor campuses participating in BYOD instruction to ensurestudents are able to use their device.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I05, TL05, TL08, TL09

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2016

TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologist,MaintenanceDirector

Chargingstations will bepresent inBYODparticipatingcampuses.

1.1.5: Computers will be made available for student use inpublic spaces at middle and high school campuses.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I05, TL05, TL08, TL09, TL12

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2015

TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologist,CampusAdministrators

Computers willbe presentand usable inpublic spacesat the middleand highschoolcampuses.

1.1.6: Investigate a pilot program in which students without State: 2014- Technology Investigation

home internet access are issued 3/4G connectedChromebooks.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I04, I05, I06, TL05, TL08,TL09, TL12

Original

Status:Planned

2016 Director,InstructionalTechnologist,DistrictLibrarian

summary willbe written andpresented todistrictadministration.

1.1.7: Investigate options for expanding public availability ofdistrict internet connectivity resources to allow studentaccess after school hours and to enable adult learners inthe community to participate in literacy and learningprograms

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, I06, I08, LAS10, LAS11,TL05, TL08, TL09

State:Original

Status:Planned

2015-2016

TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologist

Investigationsummary willbe presentedto districtadministration.

1.1.8: Availability of computers and related equipment will beincreased at the Venus High School/Venus CommunityLibrary in order to support adult literacy programs andpost-secondary education of community members.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, I09, TL10, TL11

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2016

TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologist,DistrictLibrarian

Ten or moreinternetconnectedcomputers willbe available atthe VenusHighSchool/VenusCommunityLibrary.

1.1.9: Technology and Library Departments will investigateadditional adult literacy resources and programs in orderto increase participation and better utilize resources.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I05, LAS01, LAS09, LAS13, TL15

State:Original

Status:Planned

2015-2016

TechnologyDirector,DistrictLibrarian

Summary ofinvestigationwill bepresented todistrictadministration.Results ofinvestigationwill beincorporatedin the libraryimprovementplan.

OBJECTIVE 1.2:

VISD will ensure that all classrooms have appropriate and effective instructional technology equipment and software toeffectively instruct students based on the curriculum, and to effectively model appropriate productive technology use forstudents.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 05, 06, 07, 08, 12


Evidence:

1.2.1: All classrooms will be equipped with at least 1 Windows 7or 8 computer, 1 interactive white board (or equivalentinteractive device), 1 document camera, 1 display device(projector, large screen TV, etc.), and at least 1Chromebook. A Chromebook will be issued to the teacherto ensure the teacher has constant access to planning,productivity, and instructional tools.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I04, I07, I09, TL08, TL09,TL12, TL13

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-Ongoing

TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologist,Principals,CFO,Superintendent,AssistantSuperintendent

Classroomswill beequipped asthe strategyspecifies.

1.2.2: Primary and Elementary classrooms will receiveadditional access to Chromebooks.

State:Original

2014-2015

TechnologyDirector,

Primary andElementary

LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I05, TL05, TL07, TL08, TL09,TL12

Status:Planned

InstructionalTechnologist,Principals

campuses willhave greaternumbers ofChromebooks.

1.2.3: High school campus will have at least threecomputer/Chromebook labs/carts available for generalclassroom use.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I04, I05, TL05, TL08, TL09,TL11, TL12

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2015

TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologist,Principals

VHS will havethreecomputer orChromebookcarts or labsavailable.

1.2.4: Electronic textbook's and their delivery methods will beevaluated and a plan established for incorporating theminto instruction.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS02, TL01, TL03

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2017

TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologist,CFO,Principals,Superintendent,AssistantSuperintendent,DepartmentHeads

Electronictextbook planwill beestablishedand posted tothe districtwebsite.

1.2.5: Electronic textbooks will be adopted and implementedaccording to Texas Education Agency regulations, with K-8 Mathematics, K-12 Science, and TechnologyApplications in 2014, 9-12 Mathematics, K-12 SocialStudies, and Fine Arts in 2015, and languages other thanEnglish in 2016.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS15, TL03

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2017

TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologist,CFO,Principals,Superintendent,AssistantSuperintendent,DepartmentHeads

Electronictextbooks willbe adopted asdescribed inthe strategy.List of district-adoptedtextbooks willbe maintainedon the districtwebsite.

1.2.6: Technology department and technology committee willcoordinate with campuses and curriculum administratorsto identify technology needs for new instructionalpractices such as flipped instruction and modify thetechnology, campus improvement, and districtimprovement plans as necessary.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02, LAS04, LAS05,LAS08, TL06, TL08, TL12

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2017

TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologist,CFO,Principals,Superintendent,AssistantSuperintendent,DepartmentHeads,TechnologyCommittee

New needswill beidentified andplans will beupdatedaccordingly.Plans will beposted to thedistrictwebsite.

OBJECTIVE 1.3:

VISD will ensure that relevant instructional methods involving technology are in use and provide a positive impact onstudent learning.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 07, 08, 11, 12


Evidence:

1.3.1: Online course and distance education programs will beevaluated annually to determine effectiveness.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS02, LAS05, LAS13, TL12,

State:Original

Status:

2014-2016

TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologist,

Annualevaluationreport will bepresented to

TL13 Planned AssistantSuperintendent,Principals,DepartmentHeads

districtadministration.

1.3.2: A technology needs assessment will be conductedannually to provide feedback on instructional technologyuse, implementation, and impact.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, LAS01, LAS02, LAS03,LAS05, LAS07, LAS08

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2016

TechnologyCommittee

Needsassessmentwill beincorporatedinto theupdatedtechnologyplan.

1.3.3: Technology department will coordinate with campus staffto investigate how DAEP students can receive moreeffective instruction through the use of technology, suchas video chat and recorded lessons.

LEA LRPT Correlates: TL07, TL08, TL09, TL12, TL14

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2016

Tech. Director,InstructionalTechnologist,DAEPCoordinator,Principals,Teachers


GOAL 2: Venus ISD will ensure an efficient and effective technology infrastructure in order to support teaching,learning, and administrative activities.

OBJECTIVE 2.1:

VISD will provide a robust connection to the internet in order to meet the growing instructional and administrativebandwidth needs.

Budget Amount $300,000.00LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology

E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 05, 06, 07, 08, 12


Evidence:

2.1.1: Increase bandwidth to 300Mbps.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I05, I06, I09

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2015 TechnologyDirector

Internet speedwill be300Mbps.

2.1.2: Effectively monitor internet and bandwidth use in order toenforce the Acceptable Use Policy.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I04, I09, TL14

State:Original

Status:Planned


Monitoringissues will becommunicatedto district andcampusadministrators.

2.1.3: Electrical survey will be completed to investigate how thecurrent districts electrical systems could impact futuretechnology growth.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2015 TechnologyDirector,MaintenanceDirector

Surveysummary willbe presentedto districtadministration.

2.1.4: Electrical use policy will be established based on theresults of the survey so as to mitigate future negativeimpacts on technology infrastructure due to electricalissues or limitations.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I04, I05

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2015 TechnologyDirector,MaintenanceDirector

Policy will beposted to thedistrictwebsite.

2.1.5: Maintain and upgrade existing network infrastructure toinclude CISCO managed switches programmed withzoning.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I04, I05, I06, I07

State:Original

Status:Planned


CISCOmanagedswitchesprogrammedwith zoningwill beemployed.

2.1.6: Provide each campus and the administrative buildingwith its own network to ensure that one campuses usagedoes not negatively impact another campus.


State:Original

Status:Planned


Each campuswill have anetworkindependentof othercampuses.

2.1.7: Provide phone services throughout the district via ahosted VOIP telephone network.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, I05, I06, I07, I08

State:Original

Status:Planned


VOIPtelephonenetwork will beinstalled andoperational.

2.1.8: Investigate providing each campus with a direct,independent to the internet of at least 100Mbps

State:Original


Investigationsummary willbe presented

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I05, I06, I07, I08, I09 Status:Planned

to districtadministration.

OBJECTIVE 2.2:

VISD will provide modern hardware that can handle the instructional and administrative demands placed upon it whilebeing adaptable and upgradable meet to future requirements.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12


Evidence:

2.2.1: Upgrade Windows XP computers to Windows 7 orWindows 8.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I05, I07, I09, TL08, TL09

State:Original

Status:Planned


Windows XPwill not bepresent ondistrictcomputerhardware.

2.2.2: Replace Windows XP computers that are unable to beupgraded with Chromebooks.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I04, I05, I07

State:Original

Status:Planned


Chromebookswill replaceWindows XPcomputersunable to beupgraded.

2.2.3: Technology committee will investigate the cost and utilityof upgrading the majority of district hardware to a singleoperating system.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I04, I07, I09, LAS02, LAS05,LAS07

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2016 TechnologyCommittee,TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologist


2.2.4: The purchase of Microsoft Office licenses will bereduced to provide the software for office staff due tofree web-based productivity software provided in GoogleDrive.


State:Original

Status:Planned


Instructionalstaff will usefree, cloudbased,productivitysoftware.

OBJECTIVE 2.3:

VISD will utilize technology to increase the physical security of campuses.

Budget Amount $20,000.00LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support

E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 02, 05, 06, 12


Evidence:

2.3.1: Digital cameras will be added to the surveillance systemin key locations throughout the district to provideincreased quality images and video over the currentanalog cameras.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, I05, I08

State:Original

Status:Planned

201-2017 Tech.Director,SchoolSafetyCommittee

Cameras willbe installed asrequested bycampusadministrators.

2.3.2: Technology committee will investigate how technologycan increase physical security.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, LAS04, LAS07, LAS08,

State:Original

Status:

2014-2015 Tech.Director,SchoolSafety

Investigationsummary willbe presentedto district

LAS11 Planned Committee,TechnologyCommittee

administration.

OBJECTIVE 2.4:

VISD will safeguard the technology infrastructure to mitigate negative impacts from malicious cyber-threats.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 02, 03, 04a, 05, 06, 08, 12


Evidence:

2.4.1: Antivirus and antimalware software will be used on allapplicable hardware in the district.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I03, I04, I05, I08, I09, LAS11

State:Original

Status:Planned


Antivirus andantimalwaresoftware willbe presentandoperational onall applicablehardware.

2.4.2: Technology department will establish and implement aplan to systematically update operating systems and keysoftware throughout the district.


State:Original

Status:Planned


Written planwill bepresented todistrictadministration,and plan willbe carried out.

OBJECTIVE 2.5:

VISD will ensure disaster, lockdown, and shelter in place preparedness through increased administrator communicationcapabilities.

Budget Amount $75,000.00LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support

E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 02, 05, 06


Evidence:

2.5.1: District wide radio communication system will beupgraded to enable communication in the event thatphone and internet based communication areunavailable. This will include dedicated channels foreach campus, district administration, transportation, andmaintenance.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I07, LAS14

State:Original

Status:Planned

TechnologyDirector,SecurityCommittee,MaintenanceDirector

2014-2015 Upgradedradio systemwill beoperational.

GOAL 3: Venus ISD will develop an instructional and administrative staff that is able to enhance academicachievement, effectively establish and use curriculum, and actively monitor student progress through the use oftechnology.

OBJECTIVE 3.1:

VISD staff members will use Google Apps to efficiently and effectively share and communicate with each other, students,parents, and community stakeholders.

Budget Amount $1,000.00LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development

E-Rate Correlates: ER02NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 04b, 06, 07, 08, 09, 11, 12

Strategies State/Status: Timeline: Person(s) Responsible: Evidence:

3.1.1: Administrators will effectively use GoogleApps to efficiently share and communicatewith staff members, community members,and students and serve as a model for staffmembers.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP04, EP05,EP08, EP09

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2017

Technology Director,InstructionalTechnologist,Principals, AssistantSuperintendent,Superintendent,Teachers, CommunityMembers

Administrators willuse Google Appsas a first choice forproductivitysoftware andprofessionalcommunication.

3.1.2: Instructional technologist will provide formaland ongoing informal training and support tostaff members on the use of Google Apps.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03,EP04, EP05, EP06, EP08, EP09

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2017

InstructionalTechnologist

Training recordswill be maintainedby the InstructionalTechnologist.

OBJECTIVE 3.2:

VISD instructional and administrative staff members will present a modern and effective web presence to communicatewith students, parents, and community stakeholders in order to increase student achievement.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 04b, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 11, 12


3.2.1: New district website will be created in orderto better communicate district events andinformation to stakeholders.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I08, LAS09,LAS11, LAS13, TL15

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2015


New website will bepublicly available atwww.venusisd.net

3.2.2: Administrators will maintain blogs andorganizational websites regularly to modelexpectations for staff members and tofrequently communicate to stakeholders.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP02, EP04, EP05,EP09, I08, LAS11, TL15

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2017

InstructionalTechnologist,Superintendent

Administratorsblogs andorganizationalsites, hosted withthe district website,will be regularlyupdated.

3.2.3: Instructional technologist will provide formaland ongoing informal training in websitecreation and updating.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP04,

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2017

Technology Director,InstructionalTechnologist, CampusAdministrators,Teachers


EP05, EP07, EP08, EP09, I08, I09, TL12,TL13, TL14, TL15, TL16

3.2.4: Instructional Technologist will use the districtwebsite, and email to provide parents withsemi-annual updates on how technology isused to support their child's education.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I08, TL14, TL15

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2015


Informationalupdates will befound on the newspage of the districtwebsite, and emailswill be sent to allparents.

OBJECTIVE 3.3:

VISD staff members will use technology to monitor student progress and adjust instruction to increase studentachievement.


E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 04b, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12


3.3.1: Student assessment and mastery analysissoftware will be employed to provideadministrators and teachers a clearunderstanding of student achievement.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03,EP04, EP05, EP09, I08, I09, LAS08, TL07

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2015

Technology Director,InstructionalTechnologist,Principals, AssistantSuperintendent,Superintendent,Teachers

Software will beoperational andutilized byadministrators andteachers.

3.3.2: Instructional technologist will provide formaland ongoing informal training to staffmembers on the use of DMAC.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03,EP04, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, EP09, I08,LAS08, TL07

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2017

Technology Director,InstructionalTechnologist, Teachers


OBJECTIVE 3.4:

VISD teachers will be able to proficiently use instructional technology tools available to them productively in the instructionof students, including computers, projectors, document cameras, web applications, the internet, and interactivewhiteboards.


E-Rate Correlates: ER02NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 04b, 05, 06, 07, 08, 12


3.4.1: Instructional technologist will provide formaland ongoing informal training to teachers onthe use of available instructional technology.


State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2017

InstructionalTechnologist,Principals, Teachers


3.4.2: Staff members, with administrator andinstructional technologist approval, willattend formal professional development fromsecondary sources.

LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03,EP04, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, EP09

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2017

Technology Director,InstructionalTechnologist, CFO,Superintendent,Campus Administrator


3.4.3: Staff members attending outside technologyprofessional development will be required toshare their knowledge with peers by formallytraining teachers at their campus.


State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2017

Technology Director,InstructionalTechnologist, AssistantSuperintendent,Principals, Teachers


GOAL 4: Venus ISD will effectively fund technology to provide our students with the necessary tools for a 21stcentury education.

OBJECTIVE 4.1:

VISD will reduce costs when possible, efficiently spend available funds, and increase technology funding.

Budget Amount $0.00LRPT category: Leadership, Administration and Support

E-Rate Correlates: ER01NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 04b, 05, 06, 08, 09, 11, 12


Evidence:

4.1.1: All administrative staff members will either submit 1grant proposal, establish a corporate or governmentalsponsorship, or identify 1 method of reducing existingcosts each year.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02, LAS05, LAS08,LAS09

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2017 District andcampusadministrators

Documentationof grantproposals,sponsorships,or costreductions willbe maintainedby districtadministration.

4.1.2: Hardware and software purchasing policy andprocedures will be established to ensure that funds areefficiently spend, and that roles are clearly defined.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02, LAS03, LAS04,LAS10, LAS14

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2015 TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologist,CFO,Superintendent,AssistantSuperintendent

Policy will bemaintained bydistrictadministration.

4.1.3: Technology department will coordinate with curriculumadministrators to create a policy and procedures forincorporating Instructional Materials Allotment fundsinto technology spending.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02, LAS04, LAS05,LAS09, LAS14

State:Original

Status:Planned

201402915 TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologist,AssistantSuperintendent,CFO, Teachers,CommunityMembers,Superintendent

Policy will bemaintained bydistrictadministration.

4.1.4: Technology department will investigate how togenerate greater income from old and outdatedhardware.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, LAS02

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2015 TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologist


4.1.5: VISD will continue to utilize the eRate program andexplore opportunities to expand its implementation byensuring that all eRate filing requirements are met andthat needs applicable to eRate are identified.

LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02, LAS03, LAS04,LAS05, LAS12, LAS13

State:Original

Status:Planned

2014-2017 TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologist

Discounts fromeRate willgrow in thefuture.

4.1.6: Technology department will work with campuses,parent teacher organizations, and through communityorganizations to encourage parent involvement increating sharing and funding relationships localorganizations in order to support instruction with

State:Original

Status:Planned

2015-2017 TechnologyDirector,InstructionalTechnologist,Campus

Increasedparentinvolvementwill bring aboutnew sharing

technology.

LEA LRPT Correlates: I03, I08, LAS07, LAS13, TL15

Principals and fundingrelationshipswith localorganizations.

Budget

Budget year 2014

Budget item Cost Funding Sources with amount per source

Staff Development $7,834.00 Local-$7834

Telecommunications & Internet Access $85,000.00 eRate-$68000 Local-$17000

Materials & Supplies $31,000.00 Local-$31000

Equipment $40,000.00 IMA-$15000 Grant-$5000 Local-$20000

Maintenance $40,000.00 Local-40000

Miscellaneous Expenses $3,500.00 Local-$3500

Total $207,334.00

Budget year 2015




Materials & Supplies $41,000.00 Local-$21000 eRate-$10000 Grant-$10000

Equipment $50,000.00 IMA-$20000 Grant-5000 Local-20000 eRate-5000

Maintenance $50,000.00 Grant-$5000 Local-$45000


Total $229,333.00

Budget year 2016




Materials & Supplies $41,000.00 Local-$21000 eRate-$10000 Grant-$10000

Equipment $50,000.00 IMA-$20000 Grant-5000 Local-20000 eRate-5000

Maintenance $50,000.00 Grant-$5000 Local-$45000


Total $229,333.00

EvaluationEvaluation Process:Implementation of particular strategies is the direct responsibility of the individual or group of individuals identified as person(s)responsible in the above tables. The objectives and strategies are written such that they are either completed or not. Thusly,the person(s) responsible are the first level of assessment for determining if a strategy or objective has been implemented orcompleted. The second level of assessment is the technology director and instructional technologist, as they are the keytechnology decision makers for the district. For the many strategies that they are directly responsible for, the secondaryassessor is their supervisor, the superintendent. Venus ISD’s technology committee, consisting of teachers and administrators from each campus and department serves as thethird and final level of assessment for strategies and objectives, and the absolute assessor for determining goal achievement.The technology committee will meet quarterly to assess progress towards achieving the goals, objectives, and strategies of thetechnology plan, as well as identifying new technology needs and possible solutions. As goals are achieved and new needs areidentified, the technology plan will be updated accordingly. To verify the achievement of a goal, the committee will analyzeevidence as to whether its objectives and strategies have been completed and fully implemented. Achieved goals, along withtheir objectives and strategies, will be monitored for the next calendar year to assess the goals continued achievement. Ifcircumstances under which the goal was achieved change, and assessment of its achievement is unsatisfactory, thetechnology committee can choose to reincorporate it into the technology plan.

Evaluation Method:Principals will be responsible for reviewing lesson plans and conducting observations to ensure that technology is beingintegrated into curriculum and instruction on a regular basis. Beyond these strategies, teacher logon reports, studenttechnology literacy assessments and yearly outcomes will be considered as well. The instructional technologist will surveyadministrators and instructional staff regarding technology training needs to ensure that the necessary training is provided orbeing sought. Information from the STaR Chart will also be used. As new technologies are introduced, the technology directorand instructional technologist will ensure that teachers are properly acclimated to the functions and proper use of newtechnology equipment or software. Principals, the technology director, and the instructional technologist will evaluate new andemerging technologies to determine if they should be implemented. The technology director will evaluate hardware and theinstructional technologist will evaluate software to ensure that they meet the state academic standards for students andteachers. Principals and the instructional technologist will review assessment data, and will evaluate the effect or in-effect ofstrategies used to enhance student achievement. Principals will also review the TEKS and implement new strategies asneeded to increase student learning and teacher preparedness. Every evaluation and review will be done twice annually on anongoing basis. The Technology Committee will ensure that all goals, objectives, and strategies be addressed and implementedat the appropriate time.

AppendixAttachment item A:District Star Chart Results

Web site: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8AqstXizQIXZGZuYnNyNXItUHM/edit?usp=sharing

Attachment item B:BrightBytes Clarity Survey Results

Web site: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8AqstXizQIXQkNyUGZ6LXdIWE0&usp=sharing

Attachment item C:Technology Professional Development Plan

Web site: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vErQ5h-xy9UfQW7iZ7P9jADrYc6oJIavQq_sPyrZvJM/edit?usp=sharing

VENUS 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.

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