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Covington ISD

Technology Update

CHALLENGES TEACHERS FACE TODAY

Short attention span of students Discipline problems from students not engaged State testing requirements Multi-cultural students English as second language students Special need students

STUDENT SKILLS NEEDED FOR 21ST CENTURY WORKFORCE

Team Player Life-long learner Able to use technology Problem solving Abstract thinking

HOW DO WE ENGAGE DIGITAL NATIVE?

Use technology students use at home Hands-on lessons/ less lecture Student designed projects Design lessons addressing multiple intelligences Teach students to use different technologies

What Do We Have Now

Covington ISD Overview

1 campus 300 students PK-12 22 teachers PK-12 1 MTT (also is BCIS teacher, yearbook,

UIL) 21st Century Community Learning Center

Mission

The integration of technology into all areas of the student, faculty, and administration is essential in preparing our students to become successful and productive citizens of the future.  Students need to gain fundamental knowledge, techniques, and skills to ensure survival in a rapidly changing world. Students will acquire occupational and economic competence, which includes technological skills, allowing them to be successful in work and in the management of their personal affairs.

Covington ISD Technology Plan

Funding Sources

E-Rate REAP Grant Title II, Part D Technology State Allotment R-Tech Grant Math Coaching Grant Reading 1st Grant Local Funds

Covington ISD Technology PlanInterview with Superintendent

Budget 2009 Budget Year

Budget Item Cost Funding Sources with Amount Per Source

Staff Development $1,050.00 Local Funds - $650Title II, Part D - $400

Telecommunications & Internet Access

$13,956.00 Local Funds - $4,590E-rate - $9,366

Materials and Supplies $2,000.00 Local FundsEquipment $32,600.00 Rural Education Achievement Program - $23,000

R-Tech Grant - $4,000Math Coach Grant - $3,500Reading 1st - $2,100

Maintenance $1,650.00 Local FundsMiscellaneous Expenses

$1,150.00 Local Funds

Total $52,406.00

Covington ISD Technology Plan

E-Rate

Funding Year

Req. FRNs

Requested Amount

Total Commit

% Commit

Total Disburse

RemainBalance

Util.%

2009 6 $21,567 $21,339 98.9% $841 $20,498 4%

2008 5 $18,909 $18,909 100.0% $16,876 $2,033 89%

2007 5 $18,447 $18,447 100.0% $17,170 $1,277 93%

2006 5 $17,934 $17,934 100.0% $15,936 $1,998 89%

2004 3 $13,983 $13,983 100.0% $13,983 $0.00 100%

2003 4 $18,936 $11,229 59.3% $1,597 $9,632 14%

2002 3 $9,151 $6,973 76.2% $887 $6,086 13%

Texas Education Agency (2009)

REAP GrantRural Education Achievement Program

The purpose of this program is to provide financial assistance to rural districts to assist them in meeting their state's definition of adequate yearly progress (AYP). Applicants do not compete but rather are entitled to funds if they meet basic eligibility requirements. Eligibility is restricted by statute. Awards are issued annually directly to eligible LEAs on a formula basis.

REAP GrantRural Education Achievement Program

Types of Projects Recipients may use program funds to conduct activities under the following ESEA programs: Title I, Part A (Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged); Title II, Part A (Improving Teacher Quality State Grants, # 84.367); Title II, Part D (Educational Technology State Grants, # 84.318); Title III (Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students); Title IV, Part A (Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities); Title IV, Part B (21st-Century Community Learning Centers, # 84.287); and Title V, Part A (State Grants for Innovative Programs).

Technology State Allotment

Year ADA Per ADA Total

2009-2010 260 $29.43 $7651.80

2008-2009 266.67 $29.50 $7866.76

2007-2008 251.53 $29.59 $7443.70

2006-2007 251.81 $26.90 $6773.87

(Texas Education Agency)

Texas Education Agency (n.d.)

Other Grants

R-Tech Math Coaching Reading First 21st Century Community Learning Centers

PARTIAL LIST OF AVAILABLE HARDWARE EQUIPMENT

Smart Boards Projectors and computer in each classroom Piano Lab Three computer labs Student Response clickers

Calculator based laboratories

PARTIAL LIST OF AVAILABLE SOFTWARE

Web design software Microsoft Office Videos from textbook companies A+ Learning System Music Theory and writing software Video learning games

TEACHERS WHO HAVE THE EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE

Business Ed Teacher Science Teacher Math Instructors “Reading First” Teachers Music Teachers After school program leaders All teachers have computers/projectors

HOW STUDENTS HAVE USED CLASSROOM MULTIMEDIA

PowerPoint presentations Prepare for state music theory contest Calculator Lab to demonstrate mathematics and

science concepts Student response systems to respond to

classroom questions WebPages Graduation multimedia presentation

Investing In Their Future

WHY SHOULD DISTRICTS SPEND THE MONEY?

TO REDUCE THE “DIGITAL DIVIDE” DUE TO: Family finances Cultural background Family education background Lack of teacher and student training

WHY SHOULD DISTRICTS SPEND THE MONEY?

TO REDUCE ISOLATION Reduces rural student isolation Access to world wide learning community Cross-cultural communication Expands students world view

WHY SHOULD DISTRICTS SPEND THE MONEY?

TO INCREASE JOB POTENTIAL Equips students with modern workforce tools Expands student awareness of different

occupations Access to online degrees May become basis for community business

Let’s Make Sure It’s Used

WAYS TO INCREASETEACHER USE

Ongoing training – Not “once and done” Modeling and one-on-one training Human resources – not manuals Easy to use software Up to date, maintained equipment Demonstrated success

WAYS TO INCREASE STUDENT USE

Training on software use Time to use school hardware and software Integration into classroom lessons Chance to present work to a larger

audience Teacher acceptance Demonstrated success

Wrapping It All Up

MULTIMEDIA LESSONS CAN

Meet the challenges teachers face today Help students pass state assessments Actively engage students Increase student learning and retention Reduce student isolation Prepare students for the modern

workforce

Students Have The Right To:

to use and be taught with diverse technologies in the classroom which are aligned to their different learning styles and cognitive abilities,

Students Have The Right To:

technology integrated into the classroom so that divisions caused by societal preconceptions, economic status, place of birth, or living condition are reduced or eliminated,

Students Have The Right To:

technology which enables them to better access a curriculum designed to encourage the high level thinking skills and social interaction required of an educated person in the twenty-first century.

Credits

Covington ISD Technology Plan Innis, D. (2009, September 14). Superintendent. (S.Higgs & J.Higgs,

Interviewers) Texas Education Agency. (2009, September 28). E-Rate Data

Page. Retrieved September 2009, 2009, from Texas Planning and E-Rate Support Page: http://tpesc.esc12.net/eratedata/applicantdetail.aspx?cdc=109903

Texas Education Agency. (n.d.). School District State Aid Reports. Retrieved September 20, 2009, from Texas Education Agency Web Site: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/school.finance/funding/sofweb7.html

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