GRAND PRAIRIE ISD
Technology Plan

DISTRICT PROFILE

	ESC Region 10 City, State Zip GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 750531170 Phone (972) 264-6141 Fax (972) 237-5440 County District Number 057910

	Number of Campuses 35 Total Student Enrollment 23927 District Size 10,000 - 24,999 Percent Econ. Disadvantaged 58.78%

	Technology Expenditures $5,478,200.00 Technology budgets reported in plan by category Teaching and Learning Budget $841,000.00 Educator Preparation and Development Budget $840,700.00 Administration and Support Services Budget $1,539,000.00 Infrastructure for Technology Budget $2,257,500.00 Total: $5,478,200.00 Technology Expenditure Per Pupil $228.95 Number of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet 35 Percentage of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet 100.00% Number of Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet 1412 Percentage of Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet 100.00% Computer/Student Ratio 6 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 35 Percentage of campuses that have completed the Texas Campus STaR Chart 100.00 %

Plan Introduction

	Plan Last Edited 04/03/2006

	Plan status: approved Years Included in the Plan: 2006 - 2009 Number of years covered by the plan: 3 Years Approved for the Plan: 2006 - 2009 Number of approved years: 3

Technology Planning Committee

	Invited Members: Alisha Crumley - Principal, Whitt Elementary Belinda Jacks - District Library Facilitator Bob O'Neal - City of Grand Prairie, IT Director Chad Pope - Teacher, Austin Elementary Charles Lester - Principal, Truman Middle School Greg Vernon - Executive Director of Facilities Jennifer Oliver - Teacher, Reagan Middle School Kerry Rapier - Principal, Lamar AEP Michelle Smith - Teacher, Adams Middle School Pat Blanchard - Principal, Zavala Elementary Shane Thorton - Teacher, SGPHS 9th Grade Center Sharon Manterola - Lead Technology Facilitator Sheri Herod - Web Master Scott Grey - Parent Sylvia Chastain - Teacher, Travis Elementary Vicki Bridges - Principal, SGPHS Vince Rohloff - Teacher/Parent, Reagan Middle School Lyle DuBus - Executive Director of Technology and Information

Executive Summary

Needs Assessment

Existing Conditions:
Statement of Existing Conditions


A needs assessment utilizing teacher/student surveys, interviews, inventories, and the Texas STaR Chart was conducted to analyze the current status of technology in the district and determine future needs. Items analyzed included: infrastructure, hardware, software, programs, student achievement, technology resources, staff development, and technical support. Findings from this needs analysis are as follows.

The following technology is currently in place:

District-Wide

Direct connection to the Internet is via a 30meg connection.

District web site and intranet is in place providing district information and instructional services.

Web site training is provided to campus web teams and coordinated through the librarian on campus

Written procedures are in place on acceptable use of the Internet, network management and equipment donations.

Distance learning labs available at 2 sites for student, staff, and community members.

T-Star satellite receiver is used for district training and information.

District Internet is filtered with 8e6 enterprise filtering. The following categories are blocked with the filter:

Alcohol
Anarchy
Chat
Criminal Skills
Cults/Gothic
Drugs
Gambling
Games
Hate and Discrimination
Obscene/Tasteless
Personals/Dating
Pornography
R-Rated
Web-based Email
Web-based Proxies and Anonymizers
Web-based Newsgroups

All teachers have a Pentium III or Pentium IV computer with a switched 100 base-T connection with fiber into their classrooms, and a TV for computer projection. Forty percent of all teachers have 3 additional workstations for classroom student use.

On-line card catalog, automated checkout, Internet connections, and Texas Library Connection are available at all libraries.

All campuses have at least 3 computer projectors for classroom checkout.

District employees have email accounts and network storage space.

One executive-level administrator, four network managers, six technicians, three phone support personnel, one help desk personnel, two database analysts, one middle school technology facilitator, one instructional web manager deployed centrally, and one lead instructional technology facilitator.

At least an 8-strand fiber network to all campuses.

Technology TEKS are broken down by grade-level and teachers are expected to cover relevant material integrated into their lessons.

High Schools

The following courses are offered:
Computer Science I, Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology, Business Computer Information Systems I and II, Business Computer Programming, Telecommunications and Networking, Business Image Management and Multimedia, Technology Systems, A+ Computer Repair, Cisco Academy.

Mobile computer labs are available for checkout.

Students collaborate on campus web sites.

Four open access labs for students and teachers.

One full-time instructional technology facilitator

One full-time support person.

Middle Schools

Mobile computer labs are available for checkout.

Two open access labs for students and teachers.

One centrally deployed instructional technology facilitator.

Stipend campus-based support.

Elementary Schools

Two open access labs for students and teachers.

Elementary facilitators are responsible for support and training for 2.5 campuses.

One campus has a full-time Technology/Science Facilitator

Telecommunication Services
Currently, all students and staff in the school district have access to the Internet via a direct connection and the district own fiber optic network. The district WAN services all facilities both education and support. All facilities have LANs and support file sharing, network storage, and printing. All classrooms have telephones (four IP based)

Accessibility
GPISD is aware of the critical need for broader technology access, and will ensure equitable access and use of technology by making it readily accessible to all for use when it is needed.

Teachers and administrators use technology to enhance achievement of all students by use of the TEKS for curriculum and alignment of the districts curriculum to these state guidelines. The district uses email and other administrative tools to increase communication. Also, software is purchased using local, state and federal funds for students for TAAS/TAKS remediation. The technology department ensures equity to all campuses with centralized purchasing and Internet delivery. Site based decision making is used for many decisions regarding achievement but the Technology Department does consult and recommend on the campus improvement plan to make sure district goals are being meet regarding achievement.

Hands-on experiences with technology and high quality content are assured with the use of consistent access in all sites. Standards have been set from the technology department regarding access for all schools and content is measured against research-based measures to ensure achievement is seen. Technology Facilitators work with all teachers through required training to make sure students are given technology rich lessons. Access to computers starts in Pre-Kindergarten and continues until graduation at all sites and is monitored by the Executive Director of Technology.


Inventory

The latest inventory of current technology available for student use in GPISD as of January 2006 is 6 to 1. This number includes only current, non-obsolete network capable student computers. Administrative computers and file servers are not included in the number.

Technology Needs:
Needs from the analysis showed the primary concern of staff was the lack of additional staffing as the district continues to grow. Also, the continued growth in the district (1000-2000 students) per year will to continue to stress existing staff and highlight the need for additional personal. Also the need for a continued instructional technology alignment with district’s curriculum was noted. Student and community computer access was also seen as a need for the district.

Goals, Objectives, and Strategies

GOAL 2: Develop leadership in the use of technology
OBJECTIVE 2.1:   Increase communication Budget Amount $175,000.00 LRPT category: Teaching and Learning E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 12
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
2.1.1:	Encourage technology facilitator input and cooperation with Campus Improvement Committees. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, EP13, EP14, I01, I08, I09, TL09, TL11	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2009	Lead Technology Facilitator	Campus Improvement Committees include a Technology Facilitator and/or recommendations from a Technology Facilitator regarding strategies for using technologies to accomplish goals and objectives stated in campus plan.
2.1.2:	Increase collaborative efforts of Technology and Curriculum & Instruction departments LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, EP05, EP13, EP14, I01, I08	State: Original Status: In Progress	2006-2009	Lead Technology Facilitator and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction	Increased communication, meetings, and collaborative decision-making between the two departments and closer correlation of technology staff development course offerings to district- and state-adopted curriculum.
2.1.3:	Communicate student cybersafety information to parents and community members when requested. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS05, I09, I15, TL19	State: Original Status: In Progress	2006-2009	Executive Director of Technology	Student cybersafety information presentations during PTA meetings and other parent/community assemblies.
OBJECTIVE 2.2:   Promote innovative uses of instructional technologies Budget Amount $300,000.00 LRPT category: Teaching and Learning E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02 NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, 04b, 07, 08, 10, 12
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
2.2.1:	Establish a GPISD Technology Foundation to support teachers who are utilizing sound instructional practices using technology and want to add resources to increase learning LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS07, EP05, TL05, TL20	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2009	Executive Director of Technology	GPISD Technology Foundation is established, coordinated, and promoted by GPISD Technology department
2.2.2:	Convene Vertical Alignment Teams to identify and link technology-infused lessons and activities to the online curriculum, including adult literacy service providers LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP08, TL01, TL02, TL05, TL07, TL08, TL19	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2009	Lead Technology Facilitator, Curriculum and Instruction Facilitators	Technology resources are linked throughout the District online curriculum
2.2.3:	Allow participants to create and exchange ideas in a lesson plan database LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP04, EP05, EP07, EP09, TL01, TL03, TL05, TL07, TL08	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2009	Lead Technology Facilitator	Lesson plan database contains expanding number and variety of instructional ideas, resources, and suggestions.
2.2.4:	Offer vendor fairs to inform educators of emerging technologies and applications LEA LRPT Correlates: AS07, EP05, TL19	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2009	Executive Director of Technology	Vendor fairs and scheduled and promoted by District Technology department
2.2.5:	Provide forums for the exchange of ideas and information related to the infusion of technologies with lessons and other classroom learning activities. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04, EP05, EP08, EP09, EP12, TL05, TL08, TL19, TL20	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2009	Lead Technology Facilitator	Lesson plan database contains expanding number and variety of instructional ideas, resources, and suggestions. Successful lessons are showcased in meetings, newsletters, webpages, etc
OBJECTIVE 2.3:   Increase technology competencies of all GPISD employees Budget Amount $30,000.00 LRPT category: Teaching and Learning E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02 NCLB Correlates: 01, 04b, 11
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
2.3.1:	Rewrite all GPISD job descriptions to specify required technology competencies LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03, EP10, TL13, TL15	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2009	Executive Director of Technology and Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources	All GPISD job descriptions specify technology competencies
2.3.2:	Identify campus experts who will share ideas for engaging lessons with technologies LEA LRPT Correlates: AS07, EP05, EP08, EP09, EP12, TL03, TL05, TL08, TL19, TL20	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2009	Campus Technology Facilitators	Campuses schedule teacher discussions regarding potential of classroom technology use, new ideas, etc. Discussions are coordinated by facilitators but led by teachers.
2.3.3:	Send interested teachers to Texas Computer Education Association convention with stipulation that they return to share information in scheduled meetings or technology staff development sessions LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP08, EP09, EP11, EP12, TL01, TL03, TL05, TL08, TL20	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2009	Lead Technology Facilitator	Following attendance at a convention or conference, participants are scheduled to share information with others on campus
OBJECTIVE 2.4:   Promote the safe, legal, and ethical use of technologies by students, faculty and staff members Budget Amount $200,000.00 LRPT category: Teaching and Learning E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01, 12
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
2.4.1:	Develop and distribute student cybersafety information LEA LRPT Correlates: AS07, EP02, EP03, TL02	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2009	Lead Technology Facilitator	Cybersafety information is developed and communicated to students
2.4.2:	Communicate student cybersafety information to parents and community members when requested. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS05, I09, I15, TL19	State: Original Status: In Progress	2006-2009	Executive Director of Technology	Student cybersafety information presentations during PTA meetings and other parent/community assemblies.
2.4.3:	Annually review student and staff Acceptable Use Procedure. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2009	Executive Director of Technology	Updated procedure in place for each school year

GOAL 3: Administration and support services us of technology will be monitored, staffed, funded, and utilized at appropriate levels
OBJECTIVE 3.1:   GPISD will effectively plan and evaluate technology use and goals Budget Amount $105,000.00 LRPT category: Administration and Support Services E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, 11
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
3.1.1:	Completion of Texas STaR carts for all campuses. Incorporation of technology planning in campus improvement plans. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS03, I01, I08, I13	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2009	Executive Director of Technology, Campus Principal	Technology planning in documents, campus STaR charts complete
3.1.2:	Continuation of use of technology in planning and decision making. Investigate and deploy data tools for teachers. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, AS08, I01, I08, TL12, TL15	State: Original Status: Planned	2007	Administrative Council	Software in place
3.1.3:	Continuation of technology plan evaluation during the next three years. Annual evaluation with reports to Superintendent and School Board as requested. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, AS07, AS08, I01, I08, TL15	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2009	Executive Director of Technology	Reports presented to the Superintendent and Board
3.1.4:	Yearly revision of both board policy and procedures dealing with technology. Revisions to include data retention procedures. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS04, AS06	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2009	Executive Director of Technology	Policy/procedure reviewed and changed
3.1.5:	The district will support and implement the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology in all short and long term planning. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS07	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2009	Executive Director of Technology	All plans (campus and district) will be inspected and aligned.
3.1.6:	Continue giving eighth grade post test to access technology skill aquisition on Technology TEKS. Evaluate data to modify instruction and staffing as needed. LEA LRPT Correlates: TL14	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2009	Middle School Technology Facilitator	Tests given and data evaluated
OBJECTIVE 3.2:   Administration will recommend staffing levels and tools for support of technology integration Budget Amount $1,309,000.00 LRPT category: Administration and Support Services E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 02, 03, 04b, 06, 12
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
3.2.1:	Addition of one network person for student account maintenance. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08	State: Original Status: Planned	2007	Executive Director of Technology	Position in place and hired
3.2.2:	Recommendation for instructional staff: Elevation of computer lab aids to Instructional Technology Facilitators at Middle Schools. Addition of thirteen elementary facilitators for a 1 per campus staffing level. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS04, AS08, EP05, EP07, EP12	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2009	Executive Director of Technology	Positions in place
3.2.3:	Deployment of student Novell accounts and email. Development of procedures for use and monitoring. Development procedures for maintenance LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03, AS06, AS07, TL02, TL18	State: Original Status: Planned	2007-2008	Executive Director of Technology	Student accounts and email in place
OBJECTIVE 3.3:   Administration will continue to seek and maintain funding for technology. Budget Amount $0.00 LRPT category: Administration and Support Services E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 03, 05, 08, 12
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
3.3.1:	Continued seeking of grants such as E-Rate, Title II Part D, and other competitive and noncompetitive grants. LEA LRPT Correlates: I12	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2009	Executive Director of Technology	Technology projects and department are sufficiently funded to integrate technology and maintain/enhance services
3.3.2:	Support of technology through federal, state, local monies, bonds and appropriate donations. LEA LRPT Correlates: I12	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2009	Executive Director of Technology	Technology projects and department are sufficiently funded to integrate technology and maintain/enhance services
OBJECTIVE 3.4:   GPISD Technology Department will continue support and enhancing services for employee, student, and parent use. Budget Amount $110,000.00 LRPT category: Administration and Support Services E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 03, 05, 06, 08, 09, 12
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
3.4.1:	Deployment of VPN (Virtual Private Network) for administrators to access network services at home. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03	State: Original Status: Planned	2007	Executive Director of Technology	VPN in place and users trained
3.4.2:	Perform complete workflow/data flow analysis of district data. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS02, AS08	State: Original Status: Planned	2007	Executive Director of Technology	Report to School Board
3.4.3:	Allow teachers to post web pages to the district site to increase communication with campus LEA LRPT Correlates: TL21	State: Original Status: Planned	2007-2008	WebMaster	Web sites in place and procedures written
3.4.4:	Develop data retention policy for email and user accounts LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03, AS04	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2007	Executive Director of Technology	Policy in place

GOAL 4: GPISD will continue to enhance infrastructure for technology.
OBJECTIVE 4.1:   Utilize 2003 bond funds for infrastructure additions and enhancements. Budget Amount $300,000.00 LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates: NCLB Correlates: 03, 06
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
4.1.1:	Installation of fiber network and networking infrastructure for new campus. LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, I10	State: Original Status: Planned	2007	Executive Director of Technology	Network in place
4.1.2:	Complete new elementary school with district specifications for wiring, workstations, and telephones. LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, I10, I15	State: Original Status: Planned	2007	Executive Director of Technology	Wiring/network in place
OBJECTIVE 4.2:   Continued purchase and deployment of technology equipment to ensure equal and on demand access to technology. Budget Amount $1,950,000.00 LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 03, 05, 12
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
4.2.1:	Increase the student to computer ratio to 3:1. Continued investment in wireless computer labs at all sites. Research and deploy additional computers in teachers' classrooms as needed for student use. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS07, I03, I05, I14	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2009	Executive Director of Technology	Computer ratio at acceptable levels
4.2.2:	Research and possible hiring of an adaptive device specialist to be shared with the Special Education Department. Position to work with both departments for optimal use, compatibility, and training of devices. LEA LRPT Correlates: TL10	State: Original Status: Planned	2007	Director of Special Ed., Executive Director of Technology	Position in place
4.2.3:	Continue deployment of teacher machines to continue 1:1 ratio LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, I03, I04, I10	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2009	Executive Director of Technology	Machines in place
4.2.4:	Continue maintenance and support of equipment (network, machines, telephone) LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, I03, I06, I07, I10, I14	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2009	Executive Director of Technology	Equipment functions
4.2.5:	Continue updating and expanding library computer inventories to increase access and research skills. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS06, EP06, I01, I02, I07	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2009	Executive Director of Technology, Library Facilitator	Increased number of computers
OBJECTIVE 4.3:   Plan possible 2006 bond issue Budget Amount $0.00 LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 03, 04b, 05, 06, 08, 12
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
4.3.1:	Participate and plan items to be included in possible 2006 bond. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS05, AS06, I02, I03, I04, I05, I06, I07, I09, I10, I14, I15	State: Original Status: Planned	2006	Executive Director of Technology	Bond items go to voters
4.3.2:	Develop plan for student lab and teacher computer replacement. LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, I03, I04, I05, I06, I07, I08, I10, I12, I14, I15, TL01, TL08, TL18, TL19, TL21	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2007	Executive Director of Technology	Plan developed and approved by Board
4.3.3:	Develop strategy and replace for Wan/Lan for all district sites LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, I03, I10, I11, I12, I14, I15, TL17, TL18, TL19	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2007	Executive Director of Technology	Hardware in place
4.3.4:	Develop plan for computer projectors in computer labs and science labs. Investigate need for classroom projectors LEA LRPT Correlates: AS06, AS08, I02, I03, I11, I12, I14, TL01, TL02, TL05, TL06, TL08	State: Original Status: Planned	2006	Executive Director of Technology	Plans developed and projectors in place in designated areas.
4.3.5:	Develop solution for power back-ups at network core sites LEA LRPT Correlates: I10, I15	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2007	Executive Director of Technology	Plan in place and equipment funded
4.3.6:	Monitor and recommend relationship changes (withdrawing from mainframe group) with Region X information services for business and student data services LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03, AS07	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2009	Executive Director of Technology	Annual reports to Superintendent
4.3.7:	Enhance PBX phone system and explore increasing number of IP phones LEA LRPT Correlates: I02	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2009	Network Administrator - Telephones	Telephone system working to maximum efficiency.
4.3.8:	Implement IPTV solution to campuses for live events and recorded media from the Education Center. Investigate other services for additional desktop video services (i.e. United Streaming and others) LEA LRPT Correlates: AS07, TL16, TL18	State: Original Status: Planned	2007	Executive Director of Technology	Services in place
4.3.9:	Implement a data warehouse approach for quicker, easier access to student data. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS02, AS03, AS07	State: Original Status: Planned	2008	Executive Director of Technology	Systems in place
4.3.10:	Explore implementing 1:1 device to student ratio at Grades 3-12. LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I05, TL01	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2007	Executive Director of Technology	Plan rejected or accepted for proposal.

GOAL 5: Increase involvement with parent and community
OBJECTIVE 5.1:   Facilitate parent participation with technology applications Budget Amount $15,000.00 LRPT category: Administration and Support Services E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 09
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
5.1.1:	Enhance the parent portion of the district web page LEA LRPT Correlates: TL21	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2008	Web Master	Parent links on web page increase
5.1.2:	Redevelop parent password site for on-line grade book access LEA LRPT Correlates: I15, TL21	State: Original Status: Planned	2006	Executive Director of Technology	New password web site in place
5.1.3:	Develop a parent web portal to consolidate all parent information sites LEA LRPT Correlates: I15, TL21	State: Original Status: Planned	2007-2008	Executive Director of Technology	Web portal in place
5.1.4:	Give access to School Messenger emergency telephone communication system to all campuses LEA LRPT Correlates: I15	State: Original Status: Planned	2006	Executive Director of Technology	All schools using School Messenger system
OBJECTIVE 5.2:   Faclitate GPISD Technology Department involvement with the community Budget Amount $7,500.00 LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates: NCLB Correlates: 09, 10
Strategies		State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
5.2.1:	Enhance content of GPISD-TV - channel 76 LEA LRPT Correlates: I15	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2008	Director of Communications	More programs develop for the community
5.2.2:	Incorporate language software into adult literacy classes at Title I campuses and Title I programs offering literacy instruction LEA LRPT Correlates: TL21	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2008	Executive Director of Student Support Services and Executive Director of Technology	Software in place
5.2.3:	Enhance GPISD Foundation web site to incorporate credit card donations LEA LRPT Correlates: I15, TL21	State: Original Status: Planned	2007	Foundation Chairperson and Executive Director of Technology	Credit card payment in place
5.2.4:	Continue offering computer literacy classes (Spanish and English) as requested by campuses LEA LRPT Correlates: I15	State: Original Status: Planned	2006-2008	Campus principal and Executive Director of Technology	Classes sizes and amount of classes increase

Budget

Method of application for formula funds: Local Application

Budget year 2006
Budget item	Cost	Funding Sources with amount per source
Staff Development	$203,000.00	18000-Title II Part D 185000-state allotment
Telecommunications & Internet Access	$413,000.00	413000-Local funds
Materials & Supplies	$100,000.00	100000-Local funds
Equipment	$375,000.00	275000-Bond funds 100000-Local funds
Maintenance	$830,000.00	830000-Local funds
Miscellaneous Expenses	$100,000.00	100000-Local funds
Total	$2,021,000.00

Budget year 2007
Budget item	Cost	Funding Sources with amount per source
Staff Development	$203,000.00	18000-Title II Part D 185000-state allotment
Telecommunications & Internet Access	$413,000.00	413000-Local funds
Materials & Supplies	$100,000.00	25000-Local Funds
Equipment	$100,000.00	90000-Tech Allotment 10000-Local funds
Maintenance	$830,000.00	830000-Local funds
Miscellaneous Expenses	$131,350.00	100000-Local funds 7500-Title I
Total	$1,777,350.00

Budget year 2008
Budget item	Cost	Funding Sources with amount per source
Staff Development	$203,000.00	18000-Title II Part D 185000-state allotment
Telecommunications & Internet Access	$413,000.00	413000-Local
Materials & Supplies	$25,000.00	25000-Local Funds
Equipment	$100,000.00	100000-state allotment
Maintenance	$830,000.00	830000-Local funds
Miscellaneous Expenses	$108,850.00	100000-Local funds
Total	$1,679,850.00

Evaluation

Evaluation Method:
Integrating technology into curriculum and instruction


Classroom observations of effective teaching practices combined with the use of technology to support student learning.

Lesson plans that include effective teaching practices as part of instructional procedure.

Formative PDAS observation records regarding student learning (which includes use of instructional technology).

Improved student participation, attention, and completion of classroom assignments.

Positive participant evaluations following technology staff development session.

Increased integration of individualized, relevant and interesting technology into classroom instruction.

Lesson plans that reflect learning gleaned in technology staff development sessions.

Increased integration of individualized, relevant and interesting technology into classroom instruction.

Lesson plans that reflect learning gleaned in technology staff development sessions.


Increasing the ability of teachers to teach


Formative PDAS observation records regarding student learning (which includes use of instructional technology).

Improved student participation, attention, and completion of classroom assignments.

Positive participant evaluations following technology staff development session.

Documentation of student acknowledgment of GPISD’s Acceptable Use Procedures as outlined in handbook.

Documentation of student acknowledgement of GPISD’s Acceptable Use Procedures.

Increased integration of individualized, relevant and interesting technology into classroom instruction.

Lesson plans that reflect learning gleaned in technology staff development sessions.

Increased professional collaboration resulting from forums.


Enabling students to meet challenging state academic standards


Increased use of technology by administrators and teachers for data tasks.

Increased integration of technology will increase higher-level thinking resulting in better scores

TAKS benchmarking decisions made by Superintendent regarding online testing

Monitoring of legislative action regarding school funding


Acquiring and deploying technologies and telecommunication services


Monitoring of budget and services being rendered to staff

Services delivered in an incremental approach to maximize efficiency

Systems decrease user frustration to accessing data and systems


Meeting timelines for implementation


Increased physical evidence of technology use (bulletin boards, classroom instruction, student work posted in school hallways, etc.). To be monitored by campus principal.

Meeting with campus staff regarding technology planning

Reports to Board of Trustees and Superintendent

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